EnglishPod 27 - Elementary - Asking for time Off

EnglishPod 27 - Elementary - Asking for time Off Conversation A:  Mr. McKenna, do you have a second? I need to talk to you about something. B:  Sure, Liv, what can I do for you? A:  Well, I was just wondering... you see, I know I've used up all my vacation days this year, but my sister is getting married, and the wedding is overseas, and, well... B:  You wanna take some time off, is that right? A:  Well, sir, I was just hoping that I might be able to take some unpaid leave this year. B:  What dates are you planning on taking off? I'll need at least two months notice, so that I can plan for your absence. A:  I was thinking of taking off from September first until the thirtieth. Would you be okay with that? B:  Well, I guess so. Key Vocabulary Have a second (phrase): Have some time, not busy Use up (verb): Take all of something Overseas (Adjective): In an other country, across the ocean Take some time off (phrase): Stop working for a short time Notice (common noun, non-variable): Information that tells you about something or warns about something Be okay with that (phrase): Agree Unpaid leave (phrase): Time away from work that is not paid Supplementary Vocabulary Take a leave of absence (phrase): Stay away from work for a long period of time, without getting paid Sick leave (common noun, non-variable): Time away from work when sick Personal leave (common noun, non-variable): Time away from work for personal reasons (i.e. doctor's appointment, etc.) Maternity leave (common noun, non-variable): Time away from work for a mother to care for a new baby Bank holiday (common noun, singular): Public holiday recognized by law (BrE)