An email explaining a problem
Do the preparation task first. Then read the text and tips and do the exercises.
Preparation
From: Jameela Lee
To: Professor Kim Hart
Subject: Absence from class for two weeks
Attached: doctor's_certificate.pdf
Dear Professor Hart,
I'm writing to let you know that I can't attend class for two weeks as I've had an accident and hurt my back. I'm afraid I also need to ask for an extension for next week's essay.
I have medicine for the pain but I can't get up or walk around much, and the doctor said I should stay in bed and rest as much as possible. This makes reading and studying very difficult for me at the moment. I've attached a copy of the doctor's certificate and I hope to be back in class from 12 May.
Until then, my friend is going to record the lectures so I can listen to them at home. I will try to catch up with all the reading too. However, I don't think I can submit the essay next week. Is it possible to have an extension?
Thank you for your understanding.
Regards,
Jameela
(ENG101 class)
Tips
- Start with Dear and the person's title and name.
- Say what the problem is first. Then, give more details. Finally, offer a solution or say what you hope will happen next.
- Make it short and clear. Just include the most important information.
- Say Thank you for your understanding at the end. It shows that you hope the reader will understand your problems.
Yes, I have. I sent a letter to my classmate because the professor have him the responsibility of taking attendance for my calss. The letter I write was very simple, I just informed him that I couldn't attend class because I was sick and unable to walk due to stomach pain
From: Malar
To: Executive Engineer Maw Win Maung
Subject: To take an unplanned leave of one day
Dear EE Maw
I am writing to let you know that I want to take an unplanned leave of a day due to the family emergency.
My grandmother was accident and broke bone of hip.So she was hospitalized.The doctor advised me to stay with her and takecare of her.
I transfered my working process to my colleague well-organized.
Thank you for your understanding.
Regards,
Marlar
From: Zin
To: Harry Joyce HR Manager
Subject: Absence from Tomorrow's meeting
Dear HR Manager
I am writing to let you know that I can't attend tomorrow's meeting, as my flight has been delayed until afternoon.
I kindly ask if it would be possible to send one of the team members to attend in my place. I will, however, be able to join the dinner meeting later and gather the necessary information to complete the report.
Thank you for your understanding.
Regards,
Zin
Have you ever missed several days of work, university or school? How did you keep up with your work?
From: Saleh Saieed
To: specializing Department
Subject: Absence For a Weak.
Attached File: Flight ticket
Dear Mr. Muhammad Khaled,
Good day to you and I hope this message finds you well.
I'm writting to let you know that I'll not be available for a weak in my office becaue I'll travel to Suadi Arabia for performance OMARA with my familly and I attached in this Email a flight ticket. I hope agreeing to this vacation.
Regarding the tasks in that weak, I'll do them with tasks in the next weak.
Thank you for understanding.
kind regards,
Saleh Saied
(Legal department)
From :Aruzzhan
To:Nataliya Stepanova
Dear Mrs Nataliya .Good morning. I will be absent tomorrow , because I will have a vaccination.
Thnks for understanding
Aruzhan (11b class)
In the past I accidentally dislocated my instep and I missed several days of work. I sent the medical certificate to my department and I keep up with my work by Internet and e-mail.
From: Dipanita Saha
To: Professor John Doe
Subject: Absence from class for one week
Attached: doctor's_certificate.pdf
Dear Professor Doe,
I am writing to let you know that I can't attend classes for one week as I have sudden fever with severe headache.
I have medicine for my illness but I am totally weak. I can't get up or walk around much, and the doctor advised me to take a bed rest for one week. This makes attending classes very difficult for me at the moment. I have attached a copy of the doctor's certificate and I hope to be back in class from 15 May.
Until then, my friend is going to record the lectures so I can listen to them at home. I will also try to catch up with all the class tests.
Thank you for your understanding.
Regards,
Dipanita Saha
(Elective Math)
By: Amanda Lima
to: Professor Anderson.
Subject: Absence in class.
Dear teacher, I am writing to let you know that I will not be able to attend your classes for two weeks, because the company I work for sent me on a business trip for two weeks, I asked a friend to record the classes and share the material, and Is it possible that we can do a review on my return? Thank you for your understanding. Amanda Lima.