6.7 - letter of application

Welcome!
Phones in the bags, bags on the rack :)

You'll need your laptop and student book





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This lesson contains 10 slides, with interactive quizzes and text slides.

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Welcome!
Phones in the bags, bags on the rack :)

You'll need your laptop and student book





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3:00

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Class rules
Use English as much as possible --> Mistakes = no problem
Listen to the speaker - whether it's me or someone else!
Respect, be nice, and don't laugh at each other
Quiet when working and fun when possible.
Homework = study; only HW is what you don't finish in class = be active
Keep laptops (half)closed when not in active use.

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5.7 - writing
I can write a simple letter of application.

Discuss:
Would you like to have a job now?
What part-time job would you like to have next year?
What are your strengths and weaknesses?

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Where can you find job adverts?
What kind of job is this advertising?
Is it a permanent job?
Is it well-paid? How old do you have to be to apply?
What would you mention in an application letter?

  • Do exercises 4, 5 in pairs
  • ex 6 & 7 individually


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1. Say where you saw the advert:
With reference to your advertisement in ...
2. WHY:
I would like to apply for the position of...
3. What are you doing NOW:
At the moment, I am...
4. REASONS:
I am particularly interested in your company because...
  • ex 5:
    1 connection; 2 interest;
    3 experience;
    4 advertisement; 5 suitable; 6 available
  • ex 6:
    Wrong - 1, 3, 5
    Right - 2, 4, 6
formal vs informal (ex 7)

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Make it formal - write down the whole sentence:
I got top marks in my English exams at the end of last term.

Slide 6 - Open question

Make it formal - write down the whole sentence:
I believe that I am the right person for a job in sales and marketing.

Slide 7 - Open question

Make it formal - write down the whole sentence:
I'm sure that I've got good communication skills.

Slide 8 - Open question

Your turn!
Apply for a summer job or for an after-school job for next year!
You can come up with your own ideas or use ex 9!
Finished? Get feedback from someone ;)
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Can you...
... write a simple letter of application and use formal language?

Study the vocab, grammar, and writing an application.
Try to also read a little :)

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