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A formal letter of application
Now it’s your turn!
When you are writing a formal letter, you need to be aware
Look at the writing question below. Complete the plan and
of different requirements to an informal letter. We have
already looked at the difference in language in Exercise A write your letter.
earlier. Have a look at this again to remind yourself of some
of the formal language you may use in a formal letter. Question
You have seen the following advertisement in a local
Then, think about your target reader. Ask yourself these newspaper. Write a letter of application (140-190 words)
questions:
in an appropriate style).
Who am I writing to? Is it a business person, an academic
(professor/lecturer/teacher/head of a college)?
Why am I writing this letter? Am I applying for a job, college Summer Youth Worker
place, scholarship etc.? Do I need help with something or
advice? We have a vacancy for an enthusiastic
young person to work in our summer
What do I need to do to achieve the result that I need? youth club.
I need to have good English, be polite, clear and professional.
Do you get on well with teenagers?
Are you sporty?
Planning your letter of application
Do you have good English skills?
Greeting:
Dear Sir/Madam, or Previous experience of working with
Dear Mr./Mrs./Ms. ..., children preferred but not essential.
Introduction: Apply in writing to David Burgess.
I am writing in response to... Closing date: April 12 .
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I would like to apply for...
I am interested in...

Paragraph two:
The reason I believe I would be good for this job is...
Furthermore/In addition to this... Use the writing plan to help you write your letter.
I have a great deal of/some experience of with/in... You may need to make up relevant information about your
I feel I would be the right person...
experience and skills.
Paragraph three:
I am hard­working/reliable/enthusiastic/quick to learn
new skills...
If you need further information/need references...
Paragraph four:
I hope you will consider my application.
Thank you for your time.
I look forward to hearing from you.

Ending:
Yours faithfully/sincerely,
Remember if you know the name of the person, use:
Yours sincerely,
if you don’t know their name use:
Yours faithfully

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