CA2 English 22 September 2026

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Application Letter

Paragraph Structure and Skills

Paragraph 1: REASON and INTRODUCTION

The instruction tells you want to do, so follow that first.

For the test:

State your purpose: I am writing....

Introduce yourself: Name and age

IN REAL LIFE:

You just state your purpose, in the first paragraph without your name and age.

TODAY'S PROGRAM

• identify the purpose of each paragraph

• describe your skills and qualities

• give a specific example to support a skill

Which part of writing feels more difficult?

1

formal phrases

2

paragraph structure

3

talking about skills

4

adding examples

The Beginning of an Email

1. You will be graded on the conventions of the email.

2. Conventions are the rules and format we use when writing a formal email.

3. These conventions are important because they make your email clear, professional, and easy to understand.

Put the four parts in the correct order

1

To: [e-mail]

2

Date: 21 September 2026

3

Subject: Application for Part-time Cinema Assistant

4

Dear Ms. Brown,

Greeting

3 Options:

No name : Dear Sir/ Madam,

Name male: Dear Mr. Groenedijk,

Name female: Dear Ms. Patel,

Rule: Every word with CAPITAL LETTER and end with COMMA.

Which sentence gives a strong reason for writing?

A

I would like a job as ...

B

My name is ... and I want to apply for....

C

I am writing to apply for the position of ..., as advertised on your website.

D

I can work on Thursdays

Paragraph 2: SKILLS,EXAMPLES and SUITABILITY

A strong paragraph has three parts:

Paragraph 3: Availability, Question and CV

Mention when you are available, with days and time.

Ask a question: think on training, previous requirements, location.

Mention your CV: Please find my CV attached

Closing Sentence

One sentence:

I look forward to hearing from you.

Thank you for considering my application.

I would welcome the opportunity to discuss my application.

I would be pleased to discuss my application with you.

Sign off

Dear Sir/ Madam, - Yours faithfully,

Dear Mr. Groenedijk - Yours sincerely,

Dear Ms. Patel - Yours sincerely,

Structure these parts accordingly

1

To • Subject • Date • Greeting

2

Availability • Question • CV

3

Closing

4

Skills • Examples • Suitability

5

Reason for writing • Introduction