Application letter

Workshop
How to write an application letter
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EngelsMBOStudiejaar 2

This lesson contains 19 slides, with interactive quizzes, text slides and 1 video.

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Workshop
How to write an application letter

Slide 1 - Slide

What is the Dutch translation of an application letter?
A
een motivatiebrief
B
een sollicitatiebrief
C
een resume
D
een nieuwsbrief

Slide 2 - Quiz

True or false:
An application letter is all you need to apply for a job

Slide 3 - Poll

True of false:
In your application letter you only write about your motivation

Slide 4 - Open question

What do you already know about an application letter?

Slide 5 - Mind map

Some facts
An application letter is also called a motivation letter or a cover letter

Slide 6 - Slide

Some facts
Your letter adds information to your CV and gives the reader an image of what kind of person you are.

Slide 7 - Slide

Some facts
The letter mostly has 4 sections:
  1. your interest in the position
  2. your motivation 
  3. your suitability
  4. your conclusion

Slide 8 - Slide

Slide 9 - Video

Right order
You have 5 mins
Read the English sentences
 Put the sentences in the right order

Slide 10 - Slide

Slide 11 - Slide

Find on the internet examples of opening sentences

Slide 12 - Open question

Find on the internet examples of ending sentences

Slide 13 - Open question

Find on the internet examples of sentences that explain your motivation

Slide 14 - Open question

Find on the internet examples of sentences that explain the match between you and the company

Slide 15 - Open question

If you start with "Dear Sir of Madam, you end your letter with:
A
Kind regards,
B
Regards,
C
Yours sincerely,
D
Your faithfully,

Slide 16 - Quiz

If you start your letter with "Dear mr Bond" you end your letter with:
A
Yours faithfully,
B
Kind regards,
C
Regards,
D
Yours sincerely,

Slide 17 - Quiz

You have learned:
What the purpose is of an application letter
What the lay out of an application letter looks like
Useful phrases you can use 

Slide 18 - Slide

Slide 19 - Slide