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Letter of Application
Writing Guide
Formal Letters – Beginning and
Ending
• There are two ways to begin a formal
letter:
• Dear Sir/Madam (when you don’t know the name)
• Dear Mr Smith (name of person)
• If you begin your letter, ‘Dear Sir/Madam
you must end it, ‘Yours faithfully,’
• If you begin your letter ‘Dear Mr Smith,’
you must end it, ‘Yours sincerely,’
• These are the rules of formal letters in
English – there are no exceptions!
Formal Language
• Formal letters use formal language.
• What does this mean?
• No contractions (don’t/can’t/I’ll etc).
• No informal expressions (Why don’t we…/Did you
know that…/Write soon!/Love…/What’s up?/I’d love to!).
• No informal punctuation (!/…/( )/ - ).
• No phrasal verbs (pick up/look up/get over/turn on
etc.)
Formal Language
• Use formal linking words to make our
writing more cohesive: (Moreover/Furthermore/
Therefore)
• Use modal verbs in formal expressions:
(could/would/should)
• Use formal adjectives instead of informal
adjectives: (‘pleasant’ not ‘nice’/’pleased’ not
‘happy’/’enjoyable’ not ‘fun’ – and definitely not ‘funny’!)
• Use polite language (I would be interested in/ I
hope that you will consider my application / I look forward to
hearing from you soon).
Letter of Application - Job
• Look at this advertisement:
• How would you apply for this job?
WANTED
Young people with enthusiasm to
work as helpers at a summer
camp. Must speak two languages
and enjoy working with children.
WANTED
Young people with enthusiasm to
work as helpers at a summer
camp. Must speak two languages
and enjoy working with children.
First Paragraph
• Say why you are writing.
• Say what job you are applying for.
• Say where/when you saw it advertised (you
can invent this).
WANTED
Young people with enthusiasm to
work as helpers at a summer
camp. Must speak two languages
and enjoy working with children.
WANTED
Young people with enthusiasm to
work as helpers at a summer
camp. Must speak two languages
and enjoy working with children.
First Paragraph
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing to apply for the position of camp helper which was
advertised in last Sunday’s ‘English Times’.
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing to apply for the position of camp helper which was
advertised in last Sunday’s ‘English Times’.
• Which of these is the best introduction?
Dear Manager,
I am writing to apply for the position of camp helper which was
advertised in last Sunday’s ‘English Times’.
Dear Manager,
I am writing to apply for the position of camp helper which was
advertised in last Sunday’s ‘English Times’.
Dear Sir/Madam,
I’m writing to apply for the job at your camp which I saw in ‘English
Times’ the other day.
Dear Sir/Madam,
I’m writing to apply for the job at your camp which I saw in ‘English
Times’ the other day.
This is a perfect introduction. The writer used ‘Dear
Sir/Madam’ because they did not know the name of the
person they were writing to, avoided any contractions, ‘I
am writing’, not ‘I’m writing’, and stated clearly the
purpose of their letter.
First Paragraph
• Which of these is the best introduction?
Dear Manager,
I am writing to apply for the position of camp helper which was
advertised in last Sunday’s ‘English Times’.
Dear Manager,
I am writing to apply for the position of camp helper which was
advertised in last Sunday’s ‘English Times’.
This is a perfect introduction except for ‘Dear
Manager’. The writer should have put ‘Dear
Sir/Madam because the name of the person
they are writing to is unknown.
First Paragraph
• Which of these is the best introduction?
Dear Sir/Madam,
I’m writing to apply for the job at your camp which I saw in ‘English
Times’ the other day.
Dear Sir/Madam,
I’m writing to apply for the job at your camp which I saw in ‘English
Times’ the other day.
This writer has started correctly, ‘Dear
Sir/Madam’, but their introduction is too
informal. You should try to avoid directly
addressing the person you are writing to, ‘your
camp’, and expressions like ‘the other day’ are
very informal.
Second Paragraph
• Introduce yourself.
• Say what qualities you have which make
you suitable for the job.
• Give details of your qualifications and
previous experience.
• Make sure you include any details that
are mentioned in the advertisement!
WANTED
Young people with enthusiasm to
work as helpers at a summer
camp. Must speak two languages
and enjoy working with children.
WANTED
Young people with enthusiasm to
work as helpers at a summer
camp. Must speak two languages
and enjoy working with children.
1
2
3
Which of these is the best answer?
I am a positive and enthusiastic person and I have always enjoyed working
with children. I have been volunteering at a local camp for the past two
years which has been both challenging and rewarding. I am currently
completing my final year of secondary education and will be starting
university in September. In addition to my native Spanish, I have been
studying English for seven years and have reached a high level.
I am a positive and enthusiastic person and I have always enjoyed working
with children. I have been volunteering at a local camp for the past two
years which has been both challenging and rewarding. I am currently
completing my final year of secondary education and will be starting
university in September. In addition to my native Spanish, I have been
studying English for seven years and have reached a high level.
I’m cheerful and enthusiastic and I love working with children. I’ve
volunteered at a local camp for the past two years which was very funny.
I’ve nearly finished school and am off to university in September. I speak
Spanish and English pretty well.
I’m cheerful and enthusiastic and I love working with children. I’ve
volunteered at a local camp for the past two years which was very funny.
I’ve nearly finished school and am off to university in September. I speak
Spanish and English pretty well.
I am positive, enthusiastic and have experience working with children. I will
finish secondary school and go to university in September. I am a native
Spanish speaker and I also speak English.
I am positive, enthusiastic and have experience working with children. I will
finish secondary school and go to university in September. I am a native
Spanish speaker and I also speak English.
This is a good answer. The writer uses appropriate
formal language and addresses key points from the
advertisement – experience of working with children,
two languages, personality details.
Which of these is the best answer?
I’m cheerful and enthusiastic and I love working with children. I’ve
volunteered at a local camp for the past two years which was very funny.
I’ve nearly finished school and am off to university in September. I speak
Spanish and English pretty well.
I’m cheerful and enthusiastic and I love working with children. I’ve
volunteered at a local camp for the past two years which was very funny.
I’ve nearly finished school and am off to university in September. I speak
Spanish and English pretty well.
This answer addresses all the points from the
advertisement but is too informal. Also, ‘funny’ is used
incorrectly!
Which of these is the best answer?
I am positive, enthusiastic and have experience working with children. I will
finish secondary school and go to university in September. I am a native
Spanish speaker and I also speak English.
I am positive, enthusiastic and have experience working with children. I will
finish secondary school and go to university in September. I am a native
Spanish speaker and I also speak English.
This answer does not give enough detail – the writer
doesn’t say anything about where they got experience
working with children and how they feel about it. The
language is reasonably formal but there are no formal
linking words which would make it more cohesive.
Third Paragraph
• Say why you are applying.
• Say why the company should consider
you.
• Sell yourself!
WANTED
Young people with enthusiasm to
work as helpers at a summer
camp. Must speak two languages
and enjoy working with children.
WANTED
Young people with enthusiasm to
work as helpers at a summer
camp. Must speak two languages
and enjoy working with children.
Which of these is the best answer?
I would welcome the opportunity to work in a summer camp where I would
be able to practise my English. Furthermore, I have been working with
children for some time and hope to pursue a career in education. Therefore
I believe that a position as a camp helper would be a valuable experience
I would welcome the opportunity to work in a summer camp where I would
be able to practise my English. Furthermore, I have been working with
children for some time and hope to pursue a career in education. Therefore
I believe that a position as a camp helper would be a valuable experience
I would be interested in the summer camp position because it would help
me achieve my goal of becoming a teacher. I could practise my English.
I would be interested in the summer camp position because it would help
me achieve my goal of becoming a teacher. I could practise my English.
I’d like to work in a summer camp because I love kids and want to be a
teacher. I think that the camp helper job will help a lot with this.
I’d like to work in a summer camp because I love kids and want to be a
teacher. I think that the camp helper job will help a lot with this.
This is a good answer. The writer uses appropriate
formal language and gives good reasons for wanting the
job. Formal linking words give the answer cohesion and
it is a suitable length.
Which of these is the best answer?
I would be interested in the summer camp position because it would help
me achieve my goal of becoming a teacher. I could practise my English.
I would be interested in the summer camp position because it would help
me achieve my goal of becoming a teacher. I could practise my English.
This answer does not give enough detail and although
the language is reasonably formal there are no formal
linking words which would make it more cohesive.
Which of these is the best answer?
I’d like to work in a summer camp because I love kids and want to be a
teacher. I think that the camp helper job will help a lot with this.
I’d like to work in a summer camp because I love kids and want to be a
teacher. I think that the camp helper job will help a lot with this.
This answer is too informal and doesn’t give much
information.
Concluding the letter
• There are certain fixed expressions we use
when concluding formal letters of
application.
• We make a general statement about how
we hope our application will be
considered.
• We thank the person we are writing to for
their time.
• We tell them that we look forward to
hearing from them.
Which of these sentences could you
use to conclude a letter of application?
• I hope you will consider my application.
• I’m looking forward to hearing from you.
• Thank you for your time.
• I hope you’ll give me the job.
• If you have any further questions do not
hesitate to contact me.
• I look forward to hearing from you soon.
• Thanks for reading.
• I hope you will give my application
consideration.
Which of these sentences could you
use to conclude a letter of application?
• I hope you will consider my application.
• Thank you for your time.
• If you have any further questions do not
hesitate to contact me.
• I look forward to hearing from you soon.
• I hope you will give my application
consideration.
Look at this complete letter:
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing to apply for the position of camp helper which was advertised
in last Sunday’s ‘English Times’.
I am a positive and enthusiastic person and I have always enjoyedhave always enjoyed working
with children. I have been volunteeringhave been volunteering at a local camp for the past two
years which has beenhas been both challenging and rewarding. I am currently
completing my final year of secondary education and will be starting
university in September. In addition to my native Spanish, I have beenhave been
studyingstudying English for seven years and have reachedhave reached a high level.
I would welcome the opportunity to work in a summer camp where I would
be able to practise my English. Furthermore, I have been workinghave been working with
children for some time and hope to pursue a career in education. Therefore
I believe that a position as a camp helper would be a valuable experience
Thank you for your time. I hope you will consider my application.
I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Yours faithfully,
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing to apply for the position of camp helper which was advertised
in last Sunday’s ‘English Times’.
I am a positive and enthusiastic person and I have always enjoyedhave always enjoyed working
with children. I have been volunteeringhave been volunteering at a local camp for the past two
years which has beenhas been both challenging and rewarding. I am currently
completing my final year of secondary education and will be starting
university in September. In addition to my native Spanish, I have beenhave been
studyingstudying English for seven years and have reachedhave reached a high level.
I would welcome the opportunity to work in a summer camp where I would
be able to practise my English. Furthermore, I have been workinghave been working with
children for some time and hope to pursue a career in education. Therefore
I believe that a position as a camp helper would be a valuable experience
Thank you for your time. I hope you will consider my application.
I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Yours faithfully,
What
tenses are
the
underlined
verbs?
What
tenses are
the
underlined
verbs?
Why has
the writer
used these
tenses?
Why has
the writer
used these
tenses?
Present Perfect Tenses
• ‘have always enjoyedhave always enjoyed’ – present perfect
simple.
• We use the present perfect simple here
because we are talking about experience –
we are emphasising the enjoyment of the
experience working with children.
• ‘have been volunteeringhave been volunteering’ – present perfect
continuous.
• We use the present perfect continuous
here because the action was repeated in
the past – it didn’t just happen once.
Present Perfect Tenses
• ‘has beenhas been’ – present perfect simple.
• We use the present perfect simple here
because ‘be’ is a stative verb. The present
perfect tense indicates an action at an
indefinite time in the past.
• ‘have been studyinghave been studying’ – present perfect
continuous.
• We use the present perfect continuous
here to emphasise the duration of the
action – seven years.
Present Perfect Tenses
• ‘have reachedhave reached’ – present perfect simple.
• We use the present perfect simple here
because the result of the action (a high
level) is more important than the action of
reaching.
• ‘have been workinghave been working’ – present perfect
continuous.
• We use the present perfect continuous
here both because the action was
repeated in the past – it didn’t just happen
once, and also to emphasise the duration
– some time.
Practice
• Look at this advertisement.
• Write a letter of application applying for the
job.
• Write 80-100 words.
WANTED
Waiter/waitress to work part-time
in restaurant.
Must speak English and one other
language.
WANTED
Waiter/waitress to work part-time
in restaurant.
Must speak English and one other
language.

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Application letter 1

  • 2. Formal Letters – Beginning and Ending • There are two ways to begin a formal letter: • Dear Sir/Madam (when you don’t know the name) • Dear Mr Smith (name of person) • If you begin your letter, ‘Dear Sir/Madam you must end it, ‘Yours faithfully,’ • If you begin your letter ‘Dear Mr Smith,’ you must end it, ‘Yours sincerely,’ • These are the rules of formal letters in English – there are no exceptions!
  • 3. Formal Language • Formal letters use formal language. • What does this mean? • No contractions (don’t/can’t/I’ll etc). • No informal expressions (Why don’t we…/Did you know that…/Write soon!/Love…/What’s up?/I’d love to!). • No informal punctuation (!/…/( )/ - ). • No phrasal verbs (pick up/look up/get over/turn on etc.)
  • 4. Formal Language • Use formal linking words to make our writing more cohesive: (Moreover/Furthermore/ Therefore) • Use modal verbs in formal expressions: (could/would/should) • Use formal adjectives instead of informal adjectives: (‘pleasant’ not ‘nice’/’pleased’ not ‘happy’/’enjoyable’ not ‘fun’ – and definitely not ‘funny’!) • Use polite language (I would be interested in/ I hope that you will consider my application / I look forward to hearing from you soon).
  • 5. Letter of Application - Job • Look at this advertisement: • How would you apply for this job? WANTED Young people with enthusiasm to work as helpers at a summer camp. Must speak two languages and enjoy working with children. WANTED Young people with enthusiasm to work as helpers at a summer camp. Must speak two languages and enjoy working with children.
  • 6. First Paragraph • Say why you are writing. • Say what job you are applying for. • Say where/when you saw it advertised (you can invent this). WANTED Young people with enthusiasm to work as helpers at a summer camp. Must speak two languages and enjoy working with children. WANTED Young people with enthusiasm to work as helpers at a summer camp. Must speak two languages and enjoy working with children.
  • 7. First Paragraph Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to apply for the position of camp helper which was advertised in last Sunday’s ‘English Times’. Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to apply for the position of camp helper which was advertised in last Sunday’s ‘English Times’. • Which of these is the best introduction? Dear Manager, I am writing to apply for the position of camp helper which was advertised in last Sunday’s ‘English Times’. Dear Manager, I am writing to apply for the position of camp helper which was advertised in last Sunday’s ‘English Times’. Dear Sir/Madam, I’m writing to apply for the job at your camp which I saw in ‘English Times’ the other day. Dear Sir/Madam, I’m writing to apply for the job at your camp which I saw in ‘English Times’ the other day. This is a perfect introduction. The writer used ‘Dear Sir/Madam’ because they did not know the name of the person they were writing to, avoided any contractions, ‘I am writing’, not ‘I’m writing’, and stated clearly the purpose of their letter.
  • 8. First Paragraph • Which of these is the best introduction? Dear Manager, I am writing to apply for the position of camp helper which was advertised in last Sunday’s ‘English Times’. Dear Manager, I am writing to apply for the position of camp helper which was advertised in last Sunday’s ‘English Times’. This is a perfect introduction except for ‘Dear Manager’. The writer should have put ‘Dear Sir/Madam because the name of the person they are writing to is unknown.
  • 9. First Paragraph • Which of these is the best introduction? Dear Sir/Madam, I’m writing to apply for the job at your camp which I saw in ‘English Times’ the other day. Dear Sir/Madam, I’m writing to apply for the job at your camp which I saw in ‘English Times’ the other day. This writer has started correctly, ‘Dear Sir/Madam’, but their introduction is too informal. You should try to avoid directly addressing the person you are writing to, ‘your camp’, and expressions like ‘the other day’ are very informal.
  • 10. Second Paragraph • Introduce yourself. • Say what qualities you have which make you suitable for the job. • Give details of your qualifications and previous experience. • Make sure you include any details that are mentioned in the advertisement! WANTED Young people with enthusiasm to work as helpers at a summer camp. Must speak two languages and enjoy working with children. WANTED Young people with enthusiasm to work as helpers at a summer camp. Must speak two languages and enjoy working with children. 1 2 3
  • 11. Which of these is the best answer? I am a positive and enthusiastic person and I have always enjoyed working with children. I have been volunteering at a local camp for the past two years which has been both challenging and rewarding. I am currently completing my final year of secondary education and will be starting university in September. In addition to my native Spanish, I have been studying English for seven years and have reached a high level. I am a positive and enthusiastic person and I have always enjoyed working with children. I have been volunteering at a local camp for the past two years which has been both challenging and rewarding. I am currently completing my final year of secondary education and will be starting university in September. In addition to my native Spanish, I have been studying English for seven years and have reached a high level. I’m cheerful and enthusiastic and I love working with children. I’ve volunteered at a local camp for the past two years which was very funny. I’ve nearly finished school and am off to university in September. I speak Spanish and English pretty well. I’m cheerful and enthusiastic and I love working with children. I’ve volunteered at a local camp for the past two years which was very funny. I’ve nearly finished school and am off to university in September. I speak Spanish and English pretty well. I am positive, enthusiastic and have experience working with children. I will finish secondary school and go to university in September. I am a native Spanish speaker and I also speak English. I am positive, enthusiastic and have experience working with children. I will finish secondary school and go to university in September. I am a native Spanish speaker and I also speak English. This is a good answer. The writer uses appropriate formal language and addresses key points from the advertisement – experience of working with children, two languages, personality details.
  • 12. Which of these is the best answer? I’m cheerful and enthusiastic and I love working with children. I’ve volunteered at a local camp for the past two years which was very funny. I’ve nearly finished school and am off to university in September. I speak Spanish and English pretty well. I’m cheerful and enthusiastic and I love working with children. I’ve volunteered at a local camp for the past two years which was very funny. I’ve nearly finished school and am off to university in September. I speak Spanish and English pretty well. This answer addresses all the points from the advertisement but is too informal. Also, ‘funny’ is used incorrectly!
  • 13. Which of these is the best answer? I am positive, enthusiastic and have experience working with children. I will finish secondary school and go to university in September. I am a native Spanish speaker and I also speak English. I am positive, enthusiastic and have experience working with children. I will finish secondary school and go to university in September. I am a native Spanish speaker and I also speak English. This answer does not give enough detail – the writer doesn’t say anything about where they got experience working with children and how they feel about it. The language is reasonably formal but there are no formal linking words which would make it more cohesive.
  • 14. Third Paragraph • Say why you are applying. • Say why the company should consider you. • Sell yourself! WANTED Young people with enthusiasm to work as helpers at a summer camp. Must speak two languages and enjoy working with children. WANTED Young people with enthusiasm to work as helpers at a summer camp. Must speak two languages and enjoy working with children.
  • 15. Which of these is the best answer? I would welcome the opportunity to work in a summer camp where I would be able to practise my English. Furthermore, I have been working with children for some time and hope to pursue a career in education. Therefore I believe that a position as a camp helper would be a valuable experience I would welcome the opportunity to work in a summer camp where I would be able to practise my English. Furthermore, I have been working with children for some time and hope to pursue a career in education. Therefore I believe that a position as a camp helper would be a valuable experience I would be interested in the summer camp position because it would help me achieve my goal of becoming a teacher. I could practise my English. I would be interested in the summer camp position because it would help me achieve my goal of becoming a teacher. I could practise my English. I’d like to work in a summer camp because I love kids and want to be a teacher. I think that the camp helper job will help a lot with this. I’d like to work in a summer camp because I love kids and want to be a teacher. I think that the camp helper job will help a lot with this. This is a good answer. The writer uses appropriate formal language and gives good reasons for wanting the job. Formal linking words give the answer cohesion and it is a suitable length.
  • 16. Which of these is the best answer? I would be interested in the summer camp position because it would help me achieve my goal of becoming a teacher. I could practise my English. I would be interested in the summer camp position because it would help me achieve my goal of becoming a teacher. I could practise my English. This answer does not give enough detail and although the language is reasonably formal there are no formal linking words which would make it more cohesive.
  • 17. Which of these is the best answer? I’d like to work in a summer camp because I love kids and want to be a teacher. I think that the camp helper job will help a lot with this. I’d like to work in a summer camp because I love kids and want to be a teacher. I think that the camp helper job will help a lot with this. This answer is too informal and doesn’t give much information.
  • 18. Concluding the letter • There are certain fixed expressions we use when concluding formal letters of application. • We make a general statement about how we hope our application will be considered. • We thank the person we are writing to for their time. • We tell them that we look forward to hearing from them.
  • 19. Which of these sentences could you use to conclude a letter of application? • I hope you will consider my application. • I’m looking forward to hearing from you. • Thank you for your time. • I hope you’ll give me the job. • If you have any further questions do not hesitate to contact me. • I look forward to hearing from you soon. • Thanks for reading. • I hope you will give my application consideration.
  • 20. Which of these sentences could you use to conclude a letter of application? • I hope you will consider my application. • Thank you for your time. • If you have any further questions do not hesitate to contact me. • I look forward to hearing from you soon. • I hope you will give my application consideration.
  • 21. Look at this complete letter: Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to apply for the position of camp helper which was advertised in last Sunday’s ‘English Times’. I am a positive and enthusiastic person and I have always enjoyedhave always enjoyed working with children. I have been volunteeringhave been volunteering at a local camp for the past two years which has beenhas been both challenging and rewarding. I am currently completing my final year of secondary education and will be starting university in September. In addition to my native Spanish, I have beenhave been studyingstudying English for seven years and have reachedhave reached a high level. I would welcome the opportunity to work in a summer camp where I would be able to practise my English. Furthermore, I have been workinghave been working with children for some time and hope to pursue a career in education. Therefore I believe that a position as a camp helper would be a valuable experience Thank you for your time. I hope you will consider my application. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Yours faithfully, Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to apply for the position of camp helper which was advertised in last Sunday’s ‘English Times’. I am a positive and enthusiastic person and I have always enjoyedhave always enjoyed working with children. I have been volunteeringhave been volunteering at a local camp for the past two years which has beenhas been both challenging and rewarding. I am currently completing my final year of secondary education and will be starting university in September. In addition to my native Spanish, I have beenhave been studyingstudying English for seven years and have reachedhave reached a high level. I would welcome the opportunity to work in a summer camp where I would be able to practise my English. Furthermore, I have been workinghave been working with children for some time and hope to pursue a career in education. Therefore I believe that a position as a camp helper would be a valuable experience Thank you for your time. I hope you will consider my application. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Yours faithfully, What tenses are the underlined verbs? What tenses are the underlined verbs? Why has the writer used these tenses? Why has the writer used these tenses?
  • 22. Present Perfect Tenses • ‘have always enjoyedhave always enjoyed’ – present perfect simple. • We use the present perfect simple here because we are talking about experience – we are emphasising the enjoyment of the experience working with children. • ‘have been volunteeringhave been volunteering’ – present perfect continuous. • We use the present perfect continuous here because the action was repeated in the past – it didn’t just happen once.
  • 23. Present Perfect Tenses • ‘has beenhas been’ – present perfect simple. • We use the present perfect simple here because ‘be’ is a stative verb. The present perfect tense indicates an action at an indefinite time in the past. • ‘have been studyinghave been studying’ – present perfect continuous. • We use the present perfect continuous here to emphasise the duration of the action – seven years.
  • 24. Present Perfect Tenses • ‘have reachedhave reached’ – present perfect simple. • We use the present perfect simple here because the result of the action (a high level) is more important than the action of reaching. • ‘have been workinghave been working’ – present perfect continuous. • We use the present perfect continuous here both because the action was repeated in the past – it didn’t just happen once, and also to emphasise the duration – some time.
  • 25. Practice • Look at this advertisement. • Write a letter of application applying for the job. • Write 80-100 words. WANTED Waiter/waitress to work part-time in restaurant. Must speak English and one other language. WANTED Waiter/waitress to work part-time in restaurant. Must speak English and one other language.