13.4 Letter of application

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English Writing

13.4 Letter of Application

Today:

- 13.4 Letter of application

- English pitfalls 

- Test information

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. 

Resume / CV

Page 177

Pitfalls

A classic...

Pitfalls

Look at page 178 and go through the grammar.

It is _______ dangerous to get any closer.

1. to
2. too

They say they are better _______ you.

1. than
2. then

They worked hard on _______ exercises.

1. their
2. there
3. they're

The dog wagged _______ tail.

1. it's
2. its

We _______ just looking for you.

1. where
2. we're
3. were

I don't want to _______ my wallet.

1. lose
2. loose

_______ option do you prefer?

1. Which
2. With

For now

Test information (Teams)

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13.4 (page: 177)

Exercise 2 + 3 (email)