Requesting Time Off

7/15/2026beginner

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You

あなた

Linh

テックリード（ベトナム）

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海外のテックリードに、来月の有給休暇を申請し、担当タスクの引き継ぎについて相談する場面

Summary (JP)

あなたはベトナム出身のテックリードLinhに、来月1週間の休暇を取りたいとチャットで相談します。休暇の理由や日程を伝え、担当していたタスクを誰かに引き継げるかを一緒に考えます。最後にLinhが休暇申請を承認し、引き継ぎの段取りを整理して会話が終わります。

会話

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You:

Hi Linh, do you have a minute to chat?

Linh:

Sure, what's up?

You:

I'd like to request some time off next month.

Linh:

Okay, no problem. How many days do you need?

You:

I'm planning to take one week off, for a family trip.

Linh:

That sounds nice. What dates were you thinking?

You:

From August 10th to August 14th.

Linh:

That works for me. Do you have any tasks that need coverage?

You:

Yes, the weekly report task. Maybe Priya can cover it?

Linh:

Good idea, I'll ask her.

You:

Thank you so much.

Linh:

Of course. Please write a short handoff note before you leave.

You:

Sure, I'll do that in advance.

Linh:

Great, I'll approve your request today.

You:

Thanks, Linh. I really appreciate it.

Linh:

No worries. Enjoy your trip!

Vocabulary

time off

Meaning: 休暇、休み

Example: I'd like to request some time off next month.

cover for someone

Meaning: （人の）代わりを務める、仕事を引き継ぐ

Example: Can someone cover for me while I'm away?

hand off

Meaning: （仕事などを）引き継ぐ、渡す

Example: I can hand off the report task to Tom.

approve

Meaning: 承認する

Example: I'll approve your request today.

no rush

Meaning: 急がなくていい、焦らなくて大丈夫

Example: No rush, just let me know by Friday.

catch up

Meaning: （遅れを）取り戻す、追いつく

Example: I'll catch up on emails when I'm back.

in advance

Meaning: 前もって、事前に

Example: Thanks for telling me in advance.

out of office

Meaning: 外出中、休暇中（不在）

Example: I'll set my status to out of office.

Quiz

1. Why does You want to take time off?

2. How many days does You want to take off?

3. Who does You suggest to cover the report task?

4. What does Linh ask You to do before leaving?

5. How does Linh respond to the request?

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