Motivational letter

Motivational letter

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Motivational letter

Welcome to English class.

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Today
  • Learning objectives
  • Motivational letter
  • Assignment

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learning objectives
  • At the end of the lesson the student know how the motivational letter looks.
  • At the end of the lesson the student is able to write a motivational letter.
  • At the end of the lesson the student can write a motivational letter.

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What is a motivational letter?

Slide 4 - Open question

What is a motivational letter?
A motivational letter is a short one-page-long letter that explains why you're the perfect candidate for a position by using examples of your interests and achievements.

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What to include?
  • Your letter of motivation must be personal.
  • Adopt a direct and concise style.
  • Focus on your strong points. 
  • Clearly explain your motivation.
  • Talk about your professional objectives.

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Up to YOU!
  • What?: Write a motivational letter to a company.
  • How?: Find a company online that interests you.
  • Help?: If you have any questions raise your hand.
  • Time?: You have 25 minutes to work on this assignment.
  • Done?: When you' re done, hand it in.
    My email: akarademir@roc-nijmegen.nl
    You can also add it in your taalportfolio.
    Include the criteria we have previously discussed!!
timer
25:00

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What is a motivational letter?
A
Formal letter to your boss
B
Letter for a job application
C
Informal letter to your teacher
D
Letter for a college application

Slide 10 - Quiz

What is important to include
A
Your photo
B
Weak skills
C
Strong points

Slide 11 - Quiz

Why is it important to write about your strong skills?

Slide 12 - Open question

What skills would you mention in your motivational letters?

Slide 13 - Open question

Openings and closings.
Don't know the name? --> ​
Dear Sir/Madam, ​
Dear Madam,​
Dear Sir,​

Know the name? --> ​
title (Mr, Mrs, Miss or Ms, Dr, etc.) and the family name​
Mrs=married / Miss=unmarried / Ms=unknown if married or not
Know the name? ​
Yours sincerely, ​

Don't know the name?
Yours faithfully,​

Know the person? ​
Kind regards,

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Differences between formal and informal.
         Formal​         

Greeting:​
Dear Ms. White, Dear Sir/Madam,​​
Body:​
We are writing to inform you that ... ​
In regards to your letter from [date] ... ​
How may we help you?​
In order make the necessary repairs we ask you to send the item to ....​
​Closing:​
Thanks for your attention and time.​
Yours sincerely,​
Yours faithfully,

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Differences between formal and informal.
Informal​

Greeting:​
Hi Ben, Dear Ben,​
Body:​
How are you?​
Many thanks for your (recent/last) letter​
I was wondering if you’d like to go to the theatre with me?​
Closing:​
Anyway, I must go and get on with my work! ​
Look forward to seeing you again.​
Lots of love,

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