МОУ «Лицей прикладных наук» Учитель высшей категории Горшкова Людмила Андреевна

A LETTER OF APPLICATION

ENGLISH-SPEAKERS WANTED We are looking for people to work as information officers in our Central Tourist Office, answering questions and giving information to foreign visitors. Part-time work only, evenings and weekends. We are looking for people to work as information officers in our Central Tourist Office, answering questions and giving information to foreign visitors. Part-time work only, evenings and weekends.  Do you speak any foreign languages?  Do you know your country well?  Do you like meeting people? Apply in writing to the Director, Central Tourist Office

FormalLettersInformalLetters FormalLanguageInformal NoContractionsYes NoExclamationsYes

Exercise 1 Read Letter B and choose the more formal way to express these ideas. 1. I’ve just read your ad for an information officer in “The Daily News”, and I’m looking for a summer job. This one would be great! 2. … аnd besides I need the practice! 3. I also had a fantastic holiday in Italy last year, and picked up quite a bit of Italian. quite a bit of Italian. 4. I had a good time last year, working as a tourist guide … 5. … so I got a good knowledge of the city … 6. I hope you think I would be OK for the job. Drop me a line or give me a call on Regards, Simon

1. Greeting 2. Introduction (Purpose) 4. Ending 3. The Main Paragraph (s) (Reasons) A Letter of Application

1. Greetings Dear Sir/ Madam, Dear Sir/ Madam, Dear Mr. Brown, Dear Mr. Brown, A Letter of Application

2. Introduction. Purpose 2. Introduction. Purpose I am writing in connection with… I am writing in connection with… I am writing to apply for the post /position of… I am writing to apply for the post /position of…

Application  To apply for Responsible  To be interested in Industrious  To hold a certificate in Reliable  To complete a course in Determined  To have experience in Creative  To be fluent in Enthusiastic  To be computer literate Team-player

A Letter of Application 3. Reasons I would like the opportunity to… Interests I would like the opportunity to… Interests I would be interested in… I would be interested in… As far as my qualifications are concerned…Qualifications As far as my qualifications are concerned…Qualifications I have a great deal of experience in… Experience I have a great deal of experience in… Experience I am fluent in… Practical skills I am fluent in… Practical skills I am computer literate… I am computer literate… I would say that I am… Personal qualities I would say that I am… Personal qualities

A Letter of Application 4. Ending I enclose my CV. I enclose my CV. I can be contacted at the above address… I can be contacted at the above address… I look forward to hearing from you. I look forward to hearing from you. Yours faithfully, Yours faithfully, Yours sincerely, (with the name in the Greeting) Yours sincerely, (with the name in the Greeting) Simon Garret Simon Garret

A Letter of Application Greetings Greetings Dear Sir/ Madam, Dear Sir/ Madam, Dear Mr. Brown, Dear Mr. Brown, Introduction. Purpose Introduction. Purpose I am writing in connection with the job advertisement… I am writing in connection with the job advertisement… I am writing to apply for the post/ position of… I am writing to apply for the post/ position of… Reasons Reasons I would like the opportunity to… Interests I would like the opportunity to… Interests I would be interested in… I would be interested in… As far as my qualifications are concerned… Qualifications As far as my qualifications are concerned… Qualifications I have a great deal of experience in… Experience I have a great deal of experience in… Experience I am fluent in… I am computer literate… Practical skills I am fluent in… I am computer literate… Practical skills I would say that I am… Personal qualities I would say that I am… Personal qualities Ending Ending I enclose my CV. I enclose my CV. I can be contacted at the above address… I can be contacted at the above address… I look forward to hearing from you. I look forward to hearing from you. Yours faithfully, Yours faithfully, Simon Garret Simon Garret

Linking a) purpose In order to, so as to, so that… b) reason Because, due to, since, as… c) addition First, second, third, first of all, besides, moreover…

Relative Clauses who, which, where Join the following pairs of sentences. 1. I went to the USA last summer. I improved my English a lot in the USA. 2. I worked with Mr. Andrews. Mr. Andrews taught me how to use a computer. 3. I am studying French. I enjoy studying French very much. 4. I enclose the names of two people. The two people can give you reference for me. 5. I work in an office. There are many foreign visitors in the office. 6. I have a friend. He applied for this job. 7. Let me introduce you Mr. Brown. He is our manager.

Summary  Think about your reader  Think about style  Think about paragraphing  Think about linkers  Think about grammar  Edit your text

Curriculum Vitae  Personal Information  Education and Qualification  Experience  Other Skills  Interests Name: Tom Brown Date of Birth NationalityBritish Address 87 Orchard Rise, Bishops Castle, SY9 Secondary school Newcastle Teaching English in the summer camp Driving licenceFirst Aid Certificate Driving licence ; First Aid Certificate Reading, swimming

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