Write your letter of application in 120-180 words in an appropriate style.

SAMPLE ANSWER

Dear Mr. Johnson,

I saw your advertisement in the youth club last week and I am writing to enquire about the vacancy for an activity co-ordinator at weekends.

I am currently studying a university degree in Physical Education and hope to become a P.E. teacher when I finish. Swimming and lifesaving are subjects in my degree course, so I am an experienced swimmer.

I have been coaching a local kids football team for the last 2 years and am a very keen tennis and golf player. I also play chess to a good level and have taken part in a number of tournaments and taught young children to play in the local club.

I am free to work at weekends, have plenty of time and energy and feel I would be suitable for this position. I enclose a recent photo with my C.V. and am available for interview any evening. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you require any further information.

I look forward to hearing from you as soon as possible.

Yours sincerely,

Peter Lawson

NOTES

Make sure you answer the question by including all the points from the job advertisement. You MUST say why you are suitablefor the post.

Have a look at typical job application language, highlighted in bold.

The different points I mentioned are in bold.                                                                     

Imagine you really want this job and make your application relevant and convincing.

And of course, write 180 words, NOT 120. In this way you can show your skills to the examiner.

2.You have received the following letter from your English friend, Maggie.

I’m really pleased you’re planning to come to England to stay for a couple of weeks. Let me know your address and we can meet when you get here. Make sure you bring some warm clothes as it’s been a bit cold lately.

Write and tell which place you fancy visiting. Maybe we could do a day trip to London and also stay on the south coast for a couple of days. What do you reckon?

Write your letter in 120-180 words in an appropriate style.

Do not write any postal addresses.

SAMPLE ANSWER

Hi Maggie,

It was great to hear from you again. I haven’t seen you since…..

Going to London sounds like a great idea. I’m really looking forward to….

Anyway, keep in touch and I’ll see you soon.

Pete

NOTES

As you can see, you only need to include a few nice expressions and answer the questions that Maggie asked you. It’s quite a simple formula.

Have a look at my Informal Letter samples to give you a few ideas.