day and she is having a small family party to celebrate. She's almost eighty years old and still as strong as ever - it's amazing ! It's such a pity because we haven't seen each other for ages. You must give us a call so we can arrange to get together another time instead. Perhaps we'll throw a party oh New Year's Eve, so we can see everyone. We'// let yon know. Thanks for the invitation and hope the party goes well. Love, Ann and John Formal letter of application TASK 27 Read this writing task. You have seen the following job advertisement and have decided to apply for the job. Wanted! Enthusiastic and energetic social organisers for a children's summer school situated in the beautiful Welsh countryside. Candidates will need to be between the ages of 18 and 35, have experience in supervising various sporting activities and be able to motivate young teenagers
available) I am writing to apply for the post advertised in... I am writing in response to your advertisement in... Paragraph 2, 3 What are you doing now, previous experience Qualifications (also personality traits, if necessary) NB! Relevant information I have graduated from... (with honors) My degree is in... I attended a.... course Final paragraph + closing sentence Closing remarks: thank the person for considering your application, ask the person to consider you for the job, mention the possibility of further communication. I have enclosed my CV... I am enclosing my curriculum vitae together with two references, I would be happy to provide any further information, if you wish me to attend an interview, I am available at any time, Thank you for considering my application. NB! I look forward to hearing from you. Sign-of Yours faithfully (if you don’t know the name) Yours sincerely (if you know the name)
Useful Vocabulary for Letters of Application In the introduction I am writing to apply for the post/ position of .....as advertised / which was advertised ( in the Times on 13 May 2010 / in the local newspaper/ on the noticeboard in my school) I am writing in response to the job which I saw advertised in (the Daily Herald) With reference to your advertisement in the Guardian (of 25 January 2003), I would like to apply for the post of ...... I saw your advertisement in.....
My mother-tongue is Estonian. Also, my Lithuanian is good, because my husband is Lithuanian and I have lived in Lithuania for ten years. I love to travel and I have excellent communication skills, because I have attended in communication skills improvment courses. I believe that I would be an ideal candidate for the position. I consider myself to be reliable and industrious worker, and am capable of working on my own initiative. I would be grateful if you would consider my application for this position. Please find my enclosed CV and two references from previous employers. If there is any further information you require, please contact me. Yours sincerely, Kätlin Marist(Ms) Enc. CV
I accused him of not loving me and then he stormed out. Now he was hurt and I was responsible. "Oh, Tom! Don't speak, you need your strength. I love you, Tom!" I told him. He had to know. "No! Jess! I wanted to... tell you... this is not.... real. You are having a dream, my love!" 4 Kirjapraktika Portfoolio 2013 6. Official letters a) letter of application Kuuse 1 Haapsalu Estonia 27 September 2013 Adrian Warren Personnel Manager Head Office Northgate Halstead Road London N2 8PT Administrator Dear Mr. Warren, I am writing in regard to your advertisement for hotel staff which appeared in the Lääne Elu newspaper (25 September 2013) I am 22 years old and I am currently studying to become an English teacher in Estonia, therefore, I speak English fluently. I have worked as an administrator for three years in a local hotel. I have
responsible for processing of orders and preparing bills. My duties also include answering to phone calls and e-mails. I graduated from the secondary school in 2007 and passed a course in office administration in 2008. I am fluent in Estonian and English. I believe I would be suitable for the position as I have some relevant experience in the office work. I also consider myself to be reliable and punctual worker. I would be grateful if you would consider my application for the position. In addition to my letter I am including my CV. I look forward to hearing from you. Yours sincerely Signature LIIS TAMME Personal data Name: Liis Tamme Date of Birth: 22 August 1988 Address: 7 Võsa Street, Vasalemma, 76101 Estonia Telephone: 55984567 E-mail: [email protected] Nationality: Estonian Education 1995 2007 Saue Gymnasium Additional courses:
Begin: I am writing to apologise for … Closing line: (apologize one more time) Once again, I hope you will accept my apologies /or/ will be accepted (gives you plus points for the use of Passive) 5) Letter of invitation Begin: I am writing to invite you ...; We would be honoured if you... I have included some directions ... (if it is necessary to direct someone somewhere) Closing line: (please indicate whether you will be able to attend) We would be grateful if you could … 6) Letter of application Begin: I am writing to apply for the post/ job which I saw advertised in … I am writing with regard to your advertisement... Refer to experience: I have been working or I have had experience of ...; Two years ago I was employed … I hold a degree in ...; I hold the following qualification ... ; I have completed the courses ...; I graduated from Oxford university ...; obtained a degree in ... Closing line: I would appreciate a reply at your earliest convenience. (in case you need a reply)
I was appalled at the inferior quality of the kettle that was sold to me at your store two days ago. 4. Expected solution I expect you to replace the kettle or refund the money. I insist that you refund my money or replace the item at once. 5. Closing remarks I look forward to your reply on the matter. I hope this matter will be resolved. 6. Sign-off Letter of application 1. Salutation 2. Reasons for writing I am writing in response to your advertisement in Sakala on Tuesday March 24. I would like to apply for … 3. Qualifications + previous experience I have previous experience … . While at school I also worked for/at … . 4. Points that need clarification However, I would also like you to explain some points. 5. Closing remarks
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