V5 Writing Testweek 1: Letter of Application

Writing Test SE1
  • 60 minutes

  • A handwritten, formal letter (300-400 words)

  • Count your words: a deviation of 10% is allowed.
  • 10x
  • no dictionary 


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Writing Test SE1
  • 60 minutes

  • A handwritten, formal letter (300-400 words)

  • Count your words: a deviation of 10% is allowed.
  • 10x
  • no dictionary 


Slide 1 - Tekstslide

Please note that these are examples - you may be asked to write slightly longer pieces

Slide 2 - Tekstslide

Letter of application introduction
  •  ① Start all parts of your letter on the left and do not use indentations. (inspringing)

Slide 3 - Tekstslide

Letter of application introduction
  •  ② A date can be written in 4 ways:
    - 12th January, 2021    
    - 12 January 2021    
    - January 12th 2021    
    - January 12, 2021 
  • Mind you! Months are always written with a capital letter.  Never write the date as follows! 12/01/24

Slide 4 - Tekstslide

Letter of application introduction
  •  ④ If you know the name of the person you can write the salutation as follows:
    •    Dear Mr Drummond,
    •    Dear Mrs Drummond, (married/widower)
    •    Dear Ms Drummond, (unsure if married)
    •   Dear Miss Drummond, (unmarried)
  • If you do not know the name, you write:
     •    Dear Sir/Madam,
     •    Dear Sir,
     •    Dear Madam,
     •    Dear Sirs,



Slide 5 - Tekstslide

Letter of application introduction
  • ⑤ Structure your work using paragraphs   
           with a line break.
  •       In the first paragraph you state why you 
           are writing: you refer to your situation, a
            letter you recieved or a job advert.
  •       Start a new paragraph every time you refer to a new aspect of what you are writing.
  •       Be careful not to repeat yourself
           unnecessarily.
  •       Do be clear and concise!

Slide 6 - Tekstslide

What do I need to mention in a formal letter of application?

Slide 7 - Open vraag

Slide 8 - Tekstslide

Which of these is a correct formal way of writing a date in a letter?
A
14/12/21
B
14th december, 2021
C
14 December, 21
D
14th December, 2021

Slide 9 - Quizvraag

Which of these could you use to start a formal letter of motivation?
A
I am writing to you to express my interest in your Bachelor degree course.
B
I wanna come to your university!
C
I'm really excited about coming to you so please give me a chance
D
My parents told me to write you a letter to tell you how interested I am in your course.

Slide 10 - Quizvraag

Which are the formal alternatives to these words?
A
have, more, need
B
receive, even more, will
C
receive, additional, would like
D
receive, addtional, would like

Slide 11 - Quizvraag

  Body paragraphs - Motivation
  Date
  Salutation

  1. Intro
-Who you are why you are writing  (50 - 75)

  2. Main paragraphs  (3)                  (200-300)     
         - What are your relevant
           experiences/qualifications?
         - Why is the course suitable for you?
         - Why are you interested?          
        

3.Conclusion- repeat in what you hope/expect (50-75)

Slide 12 - Tekstslide

Introduction
  • Personal Information
  • What are you applying to
  • Why are you applying?

Slide 13 - Tekstslide

Body motivational letter
This is where you really sell yourself, mentioning stories behind your achievements, skills, and passion for whatever you’re applying for.  This example is rather short, but shows you the kind of language used.


Slide 14 - Tekstslide

Informal:
1. get
2. extra
3. want
4. need
5.talk about
6. get in touch with
7. about
8. make sure
9. give
10. tell
11. more
12. looking
13. ask for
14. show

 Formal :
1. receive
2. additional
3.  would like
4. require
5. discuss
6. contact
7. concerning/regarding
8. ensure
9. provide someone with
10. inform
11. further / greater
12. searching
13. request
14. demonstrate

Slide 15 - Tekstslide

Useful sentences for body report and letter
  • My passion for ______ started when ______.
  • I would like to ______ because ______.
  • I have been part of _________ for ___ months/years.
  • It is the best thing for me because _______.    
  • I remember once when I ________, which made me realize that I _______.
  • _______ resonates with me because _________.
  • What distinguishes me from my peers is __________.
  • I have considerable experience in __________.

Slide 16 - Tekstslide

More useful phrases
Check Teams!

Slide 17 - Tekstslide

Letter of motivation - conclusion

  • Do not mention anything new!
  • Mention your willingness for an interview they might want with you.
  • Round off by saying what you look forward to based on the contents of this letter.



Slide 18 - Tekstslide

Useful letter conclusion phrases
I am highly motivated and look forward to the challenges and opportunities which this course would offer me.

I would welcome the opportunity to discuss further details of the position with you personally.

I can supply references from…if required.

Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to the opportunity
to personally discuss why I am particularly suited to this position.

Please contact me via …

Slide 19 - Tekstslide

How to finish your letter
Yours faithfully - when do not know the name of the person you are writing to. Normally used together with Dear Sir/Madam,

Yours sincerely - when you DO know the person's name you are writing to .  Normally used together with Dear Mr or Dear Mrs Jones



Slide 20 - Tekstslide

Dear Mr Jones,

Inhoud

Yours sincerely,

Peter Bradbury
Dear Sir/Madam,

Inhoud

Yours faithfully,

Peter Bradbury



Slide 21 - Tekstslide

Linking words
Linking words are words and phrases which indicate a connection.

These words work in the way that help the reader understand how the information in the text is organized. That´s why, they are also called text organizers and discourse makers.

Slide 22 - Tekstslide

◊ The course you are offering is very appealing to me. It is a well respected university.

◊ Graduating from this course would provide wonderful job opportunities. I could earn a good income. I could get a company car.

◊ Coming up with an initial idea was hard. The planning phase was a lot easier once we were motivated.

◊ A questionnaire was used to gather information. An interview was done.


◊ The course you are offering is very appealing to me. Moreover, it is a well respected university.

◊ Graduating from this course would provide wonderful job opportunities. Therefore, I could earn a good income. Besides that, I could get a company car.

◊ Coming up with an initial idea was hard. However, the planning phase was a lot easier once we were motivated.

◊ A questionnaire was used to gather information. In addition, an interview was done.


Slide 23 - Tekstslide

Try using some of these if you do the practice tasks and/or learning some before the test to help you ...let's see how you do now?

Slide 24 - Tekstslide

Which linking word means "echter"?
A
Therefore
B
Because
C
However
D
Moreover

Slide 25 - Quizvraag

Which linking word is the odd one out?
A
as a result
B
consequently
C
besides
D
therefore

Slide 26 - Quizvraag

Fill in the correct linking word:
Climates are changing ______ global warming.
A
in spite of
B
as a result of
C
in order to
D
although

Slide 27 - Quizvraag

Which linking word is the odd one out?
A
in addition
B
additionally
C
however
D
moreover

Slide 28 - Quizvraag

Fill in the correct linking word:
He could read and write
______ being blind.
A
despite
B
as a result of
C
even though
D
besides

Slide 29 - Quizvraag

Fill in the correct linking word:
They lost the match ______ poor physical preparation.
A
despite
B
for example
C
because of
D
even though

Slide 30 - Quizvraag

Which linking word is the odd one out?
A
therefore
B
such as
C
for instance
D
for example

Slide 31 - Quizvraag

Sentence length
Read the paragraphs on the right

Notice the difference between the first and last paragraph.

Even though this is an example of creative writing, you should make your text easier to read by alternating sentence length.

Slide 32 - Tekstslide

How many paragraphs does a letter of motivation have?
A
1 - everything written without line breaks
B
1-2 - Introduction and body paragraph
C
3-4- Introduction, body paragraph and a conclusion
D
5 - Introduction, 3 body paragraphs and a conclusion

Slide 33 - Quizvraag

Preparation tips
  • Look back through this Lesson UP!
  • Think about what you want to say in a letter of application and think of a a logical structure..
  • Learn about correct use of punctuation, grammar, other useful vocabulary such as linking words with handy videos and exercises on YouTube.



Slide 34 - Tekstslide

Tips for during the writing test
  • Take time to plan what you are going to write:   Intro-
                                                                                             Paragraph 1  - 
  • Practice words, sentences on another piece of paper before you write the
     real thing - saves crossing out!
  • Write neatly!
  • Do not use abbreviations (don't, isn't, etc) or slang (wanna, gonna, hey, etc)
  • Re-read your paragraph before you move on to the next one - Have you said
      everything you wanted to say?
  • Re-read your work as a whole before you hand it in. You will more than likely
      spot mistakes!

Slide 35 - Tekstslide

What will you be assessed on?
  •     Content (all necessary elements mentioned / begrijpelijk
          voor de native speaker)
  •     Grammar accuracy
  •     Vocabulary use (is use of words accurate, varied and at
         VWO level)​
 ​
  •     Coherence (does the work have a logical progression? –
         beginning-middle-end, no unnecessary repetition)
 ​
  •     Spelling / Punctuation / Lay-out

Slide 36 - Tekstslide