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Asking for a day off in English (beginner)
Beginner English for asking for a day off. Key line: “Could I *take* *tomorrow* *off*?”
Full script
Lin
Could I take tomorrow off?
Them
Sure. Why do you need it?
Lin
My mom visits tomorrow. She checks everything.
Them
Wow, a real inspection.
Lin
So, I'd like tomorrow off.
Them
Okay. Can you finish your work first?
Lin
Yes, I can. And I clean fast.
Them
Then take it. Good luck with the inspection.
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
day off
✓ Could I take tomorrow off?Polite way to ask for leave tomorrow
take ... off = ask for leave
reason
✓ Why do you need it?Ask for the reason
People often ask why first
polite request
✓ I'd like tomorrow off.Say this to request leave
More polite than "I want"
finish first
✓ Can you finish your work first?Ask if work can be done first
first at the end is common
Quick answers
day off: what to say in English
Say “Could I take tomorrow off?” — polite way to ask for leave tomorrow. take ... off = ask for leave.
reason: what to say in English
Say “Why do you need it?” — ask for the reason. People often ask why first.
polite request: what to say in English
Say “I'd like tomorrow off.” — say this to request leave. More polite than "I want".
finish first: what to say in English
Say “Can you finish your work first?” — ask if work can be done first. first at the end is common.