Luchtvaart 2a wk 02 les 1

• Luchtvaart dienstverlening
• MBO
• Studiejaar 2

Reizen 2

Introduction

Goals for today

At the end of this lesson, you will be able to:

- name the do's and don'ts of writing an application letter

- tell some facts about the structure of an application letter

What do you know already about application letters?

The structure of an application letter

Exercise

• Individually, think of the do's and don'ts of writing an application letter and write them down (one list for the do's, one for the don'ts)
  
• After 3 minutes, compare your list to the person sitting next to you and add the things you didn't write down yet.
  
• We will discuss the exercise afterwards

Finished early? Start writing your application letter

Do's

- Always write 'I' (ik) with a capital letter

- Always stick to the structure of an application letter

- Always make sure your spelling and grammar is correct

- Write the first letter of a month with a capital letter (January)

Don'ts

- Don't use slangwords (spreektaal)

- Don't abbreviate (afkorten) words; I am --> not I'm

- Don't brag (opscheppen) about your qualities and experience

- Don't write more than one page; your letter should be brief and easy to read

When do you write 'I' (ik) with a capital letter?

1. Never
2. Only at the beginning of a sentence
3. Always
4. Only in formal writing

Where should you write your address in an capplication letter?

1. Before the employer's address
2. In the first paragraph of the body
3. You shouldn't write your address in an application letter
4. After the employer's address

In which paragraph of the body should you shortly introduce yourself?

1. The first paragraph
2. The last paragraph
3. The middle paragraph(s)
4. You shouldn't introduce yourself

What should be included in the last paragraph?

1. Your qualities
2. Your working experience
3. The reason why you are writing this letter
4. Thanking the employer for considering your application

What salutation (aanhef) do you use when you don't know the employer's name?

Next lesson:

Writing an application letter