T thomas615 Senior Member Joined Aug 20, 2010 Member Type Student or Learner Native Language Chinese Home Country China Current Location Canada Jul 11, 2012 #1 Is this sentence OK? "I will be away on holidays, returning August 1, 2012. If you need assistance, contact our Reception."
Is this sentence OK? "I will be away on holidays, returning August 1, 2012. If you need assistance, contact our Reception."
R Rover_KE Moderator Staff member Joined Jun 20, 2010 Member Type Retired English Teacher Native Language British English Home Country England Current Location England Jul 11, 2012 #2 In BE – 'I will be away on holiday. . . .'
B billmcd Key Member Joined Mar 27, 2009 Member Type English Teacher Native Language English Home Country United States Current Location United States Jul 11, 2012 #3 thomas615 said: Is this sentence OK? "I will be away on holidays, returning August 1, 2012. If you need assistance, contact our Reception." Click to expand... In AmE, if official/national holiday(s): "I will be away for the holiday(s) etc." If vacation, "I will be on vacation etc."
thomas615 said: Is this sentence OK? "I will be away on holidays, returning August 1, 2012. If you need assistance, contact our Reception." Click to expand... In AmE, if official/national holiday(s): "I will be away for the holiday(s) etc." If vacation, "I will be on vacation etc."