Letter of application

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English Writing

Formal writing: Letter of Application

Today:

- Writing: Letter of application

- English pitfalls 

- Exercises

Goals

- You know what you need to write a letter of application in English.

- You know the difference between tricky words.

What did you have

to write for / in a job application?

Letter of application

Same structure as a business letter:

- Introduction:

Where did you find the job offer? Who are you and why do you write?

Letter of application

Same structure as a business letter:

- Body:

Why are you interested? Talk about what you know of the company. Talk about your skills and qualifications and how they suit the job and company. (resume/cv)

Letter of application

Same structure as a business letter:

- Conclusion:

Say that you would like to have a job interview and that you are looking forward to their response. 

Pitfalls

A classic...

Pitfalls

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It is _______ dangerous to get any closer.

A

to

B

too

C

D

They say they are better _______ you.

A

then

B

C

D

than

They worked hard on _______ exercises.

A

their

B

there

C

they're

D

The dog wagged _______ tail.

A

it's

B

its

C

D

We _______ just looking for you.

A

where

B

we're

C

were

D

I don't want to _______ my wallet.

A

lose

B

loose

C

D

_______ option do you prefer?

A

Which

B

With

C

Witch

D

For now

Grammar: Pitfalls exercise 1, 2, 3

Done? Continue working in NU Engels:

Personal notes A2

Business correspondence B1