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The document provides a detailed guide on how to write an application letter, including essential components such as the address, date, greeting, and structure of the letter. It outlines the necessary paragraphs to include, such as the introduction, personal presentation, work experience, and closing expressions. Additionally, it offers examples and formal phrases to use throughout the letter for effective communication.

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Application Letter

The document provides a detailed guide on how to write an application letter, including essential components such as the address, date, greeting, and structure of the letter. It outlines the necessary paragraphs to include, such as the introduction, personal presentation, work experience, and closing expressions. Additionally, it offers examples and formal phrases to use throughout the letter for effective communication.

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How to Write

an Application Letter
A letter
1. ofaddress
Your full application includes:
and e-mail;
2. The date of writing;
3. The job title or the name of the person who
you are writing to and the name of the
organization;
4. The greeting;
5. Paragraph 1 mentions where you found out
about the vacancy and names the job you are
applying for;
6. Paragraph 2 presents you to the employer,
explains why you want to apply for the position.;
7. Paragraph 3 mentions your previous work
experience ( if any),skills and abilities that make
you suitable for the job and suggests ways of
getting in touch with you;
8. Closing Expressions;
9. The ending;
10. Your signature;
11. Your full name printed underneath.
35 Gorky Street,
Vladimir 600 199
(1)
e-mail:
[email protected]

(2)2010
15th May

The Manager, (3)


Happy Pizza Restaurant
14 The Mews
London W8 9EG

Dear Sir/ Madam, (4)


I am writing in reply to your advertisement in the Times for waiters to work in your new (5)
Russian café.

At the moment I am a third-year student at Vladimir Teacher Training College studying


English and Spanish. I would like to work for you in order to experience and practice
(6)
English. I was impressed by the service provided by your staff when I visited London last
summer. I am hoping that I shall now have a chance to help give this sort of service to other
customers.

I have had no real work experience yet, but from my farm work in my home village I know
(7)
how to work in a team. However, I hope that you will be kind enough to give me an
interview so that I can explain myself better. I have also given my e-mail address above so
that you can contract me that way if you wish.

(8)
I am enclosing my CV for your consideration.

(9)
I look forward to hearing from you.
(10)
Yours faithfully, (11)
Greeting
Write
Dear Sir/ Madam if you don’t know the person’s
name.
Dear Mr/ Mrs/ Ms and the surname if you know
the person’s name.

Dear Mr Smith,
I am writing…
Reason for writing
• I am writing to apply for the post /position of… as
advertised in…

• I am writing in reference to your advertisement in…

• With reference to your advertisement in … I am


interested in applying for the position of…

• I am writing regarding your advertisement in…

• I am writing to you in regard of your enquiry.

• I am writing to inform you…

• Further to our telephone conversation…

• I am writing in response to your advertisement in


Sunday’s edition of …
Your experience
• I gained some experience
while…
• My qualifications include…
• I am currently…
• At the moment I …
CV
• Please find attached my CV.

• As you can see from the attached


CV, …
• As you will see from the enclosed
CV, …
• I am enclosing my CV for your
consideration.
• I have enclosed my C.V. and would
be glad to supply any further
information required.
Closing expressions
• Please do not hesitate to contact me if/
should you require further information.
• I am available for interview at your
convenience.
• I look forward to hearing from you.
• I enclose my reference from my present
employer.
• I would be grateful if you would consider
my application.
• Please let me know if you need any further
information.
• I look forward to meeting you to discuss
Signing off (Ending)
• If Dear + name: Yours sincerely,
• If Dear Sir/Madam: Yours
faithfully,

• Dear +name or Dear Sir/Madam:


Yours,
Formal letters are characterized by:
• Formal greetings and endings, e.g. Dear Mr.
Brown… Yours sincerely (when you know the
person’s name), Dear Sir/Madam… Yours
faithfully ( when you don’t know the person’s
name).
• Formal vocabulary/ set phrases, e.g. I am
writing to apply for the position of… .
• Formal linkers/ phrases, e.g. For this reason,
therefore, however.
• The use of the passive, e.g. I can be
contacted… .
• The use of full forms , e.g. I have always been
interested in… ( Not: I’ve always… )
Put the following in the right order, and then rewrite the letter in paragraphs
adding a greeting and your name.
A - I look forward to hearing from you.
B – Apart from selling some home-made things at a school
fair, I have had no experience of working as a salesperson.
However, I think I would enjoy working in the shop as I am
always happy to help people.
C – I am writing in reply to your advertisement for the
position of a shop assistant advertised in the Times. I
would like to apply for the position.
D – Yours faithfully,
Maria Romanova
E – I am 16 years old and live in Moscow, Russia. At the
moment I am in the 11th form but I am finishing school this
June. I would like to get some working experience before
going to university.
F – If you require any further information, I can be
contacted by phone on 8123544482. I am also enclosing
my CV for your information.
G – I am interested in communicating with people. My
teacher thinks I will get a very good mark in my English
examination, so I will be able to help both Russian and
foreign
H – Dearcustomers.
Sir/ madam,

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