Asking for Time Off | Elementary | EnglishPod | Episode 024

In this Elementary lesson from EnglishPod, hosts Marco and Erica explore the scenario of asking for time off at the office. The episode features a dialogue where Liv, an employee, requests unpaid leave from her boss, Mr. McKenna, to attend her sister's wedding overseas. They discuss crucial vocabulary like "vacation days," "overseas," "unpaid leave," and "notice." The lesson provides phrases for politely approaching your boss to ask for leave, such as "Do you have a second?" and "Would you be okay with that?" Additionally, the episode emphasizes the importance of using polite, indirect language in professional settings to make requests. This lesson is designed to help non-native English speakers feel more confident when discussing leave with their superiors.