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General Writing Task 1


GENERAL WRITING
TA S K 1

Formal letter
A job application
(part 1)
IN THIS LESSON…
• TASK ACHIEVEMENT
• COHERENCE AND COHESION
• LEXICAL RESOURCE
• GRAMMATICAL RANGE AND ACCURACY
• STRATEGY
• QUIZ
LOOK AT THE TASK 1 GENERAL QUESTION
You have seen an advertisement asking for people to work as helpers at a summer holiday
camp for children, where the children stay without their parents.You decide to apply to work
at the camp. Write a letter to the camp organizer. In your letter:

• Suggest ways in which you can help


• Say when you would be available
• Ask some questions about the camp

Write at least 150 words.


You do NOT need to include addresses.
Begin your letter as follows: Dear ………………..,

GET A HIGH IELTS GRADE


BAND 9 MODEL ANSWER
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing to apply for the position of Camp Assistant, advertised on the website
www.summerjobs.com. I enclose my CV for your perusal.
I am especially interested in this post, as it states in the job description that you are looking for
sporty individuals. I have been working in America for the past year as a soccer coach in a high
school; therefore, as well as having soccer skills, I have gained valuable experience dealing with
adolescents. In addition to this, I am a qualified soccer referee, which would be useful for any camp
competitions that you might be interested in holding. I am available for an immediate start and
have no other commitments throughout the summer months.
I have a couple of queries regarding accommodation. I wonder if you could inform me whether it is
provided free of charge and, if not, what the weekly cost would be. Additionally, I would like to know
if it would be possible for me to have my own room with en-suite facilities. Finally, I would like to
ask whether meals are included or if I would be expected to cater for myself.
I look forward to hearing from you. If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to
email me on: hsmithson@gmail.com
Yours faithfully,

Henry Smithson
150-180 WORD MODEL ANSWER
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing to apply for the position of Camp Assistant, advertised on the website
www.summerjobs.com. I enclose my CV for your perusal.
I am especially interested in this post, as it states in the job description that you are
looking for sporty individuals. I have been working in America for the past year as a
soccer coach in a high school; therefore, as well as having soccer skills, I have gained
valuable experience dealing with adolescents. In addition to this, I am a qualified soccer
referee, which would be useful for camp competitions. I am available for an immediate
start.
I have a couple of queries regarding accommodation. I wonder if you could inform me
whether it is provided free of charge and, if not, what the weekly cost would be.
Additionally, I would like to know if it would be possible to have a single room with en-
suite facilities.
I look forward to hearing from you. If you require any further information, please do not
hesitate to email me on: hsmithson@gmail.com
Yours faithfully,
Henry Smithson
IELTS BAND DESCRIPTORS GENERAL WRITING
TASK ACHIEVEMENT
BAND DESCRIPTOR
• Fully satisfies all the requirements of the task

9 • Clearly presents a fully developed response

• Covers all requirements of the task sufficiently

8 • Presents, highlights and illustrates key features / bullet points clearly and
appropriately

• Covers the requirements of the task

7 • Presents a clear purpose, with the tone consistent and appropriate


• Clearly presents, highlights and illustrates key features / bullet points but could be
more fully extended

• Addresses the requirements of the task

6 • Presents a purpose that is generally clear; there may be inconsistencies in tone


• Presents and adequately highlights key features / bullet points but details may be
irrelevant, inappropriate or inaccurate
IELTS BAND DESCRIPTORS GENERAL WRITING
TASK ACHIEVEMENT
BAND DESCRIPTOR
• Fully satisfies all the requirements of the task

9 • Clearly presents a fully developed response

• Covers all requirements of the task sufficiently

8 • Presents, highlights and illustrates key features / bullet points clearly and
appropriately

• Covers the requirements of the task

7 • Presents a clear purpose, with the tone consistent and appropriate


• Clearly presents, highlights and illustrates key features / bullet points but could be
more fully extended

• Addresses the requirements of the task

6 • Presents a purpose that is generally clear; there may be inconsistencies in tone


• Presents and adequately highlights key features / bullet points but details may be
irrelevant, inappropriate or inaccurate
LOOK AGAIN AT THE QUESTION.
WHAT SHOULD YOU INCLUDE IN YOUR ANSWER?

You have seen an advertisement asking for people to work as helpers at a summer
holiday camp for children, where the children stay without their parents.You decide
to apply to work at the camp. Write a letter to the camp organizer. In your letter:

• Suggest ways in which you can help


• Say when you would be available
• Ask some questions about the camp
TASK ACHIEVEMENT: CONTENT
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing to apply for the position of Camp Assistant, advertised on the website
www.summerjobs.com. I enclose my CV for your perusal.
I am especially interested in this post, as it states in the job description that you are looking for
sporty individuals. I have been working in America for the past year as a soccer coach in a high
school; therefore, as well as having soccer skills, I have gained valuable experience dealing with
adolescents. In addition to this, I am a qualified soccer referee, which would be useful for any
camp competitions that you might be interested in holding. I am available for an immediate
start and have no other commitments throughout the summer months.
I have a couple of queries regarding accommodation. I wonder if you could inform me whether
it is provided free of charge and, if not, what the weekly cost would be. Additionally, I would like
to know if it would be possible for me to have my own room with en-suite facilities. Finally, I
would like to ask whether meals are included or if I would be expected to cater for myself.
I look forward to hearing from you. If you require any further information, please do not
hesitate to email me on: hsmithson@gmail.com
Yours faithfully,

Henry Smithson
TASK ACHIEVEMENT: CONTENT
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing to apply for the position of Camp Assistant, advertised on the website
www.summerjobs.com. I enclose my CV for your perusal.
I am especially interested in this post, as it states in the job description that you are looking for
sporty individuals. I have been working in America for the past year as a soccer coach in a high
school; therefore, as well as having soccer skills, I have gained valuable experience dealing with
adolescents. In addition to this, I am a qualified soccer referee, which would be useful for any
camp competitions that you might be interested in holding. I am available for an immediate
start and have no other commitments throughout the summer months.
I have a couple of queries regarding accommodation. I wonder if you could inform me whether
it is provided free of charge and, if not, what the weekly cost would be. Additionally, I would like
to know if it would be possible for me to have my own room with en-suite facilities. Finally, I
would like to ask whether meals are included or if I would be expected to cater for myself.
I look forward to hearing from you. If you require any further information, please do not
hesitate to email me on: hsmithson@gmail.com
Yours faithfully,

Henry Smithson
TASK ACHIEVEMENT: CONTENT
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing to apply for the position of Camp Assistant, advertised on the website
www.summerjobs.com. I enclose my CV for your perusal.
I am especially interested in this post, as it states in the job description that you are looking for
sporty individuals. I have been working in America for the past year as a soccer coach in a high
school; therefore, as well as having soccer skills, I have gained valuable experience dealing with
adolescents. In addition to this, I am a qualified soccer referee, which would be useful for any
camp competitions that you might be interested in holding. I am available for an immediate
start and have no other commitments throughout the summer months.
I have a couple of queries regarding accommodation. I wonder if you could inform me whether
it is provided free of charge and, if not, what the weekly cost would be. Additionally, I would like
to know if it would be possible for me to have my own room with en-suite facilities. Finally, I
would like to ask whether meals are included or if I would be expected to cater for myself.
I look forward to hearing from you. If you require any further information, please do not
hesitate to email me on: hsmithson@gmail.com
Yours faithfully,

Henry Smithson
TASK ACHIEVEMENT: STYLE BEGINNING
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing to apply for the position of Camp Assistant, advertised on the website
www.summerjobs.com. I enclose my CV for your perusal.
I am especially interested in this post, as it states in the job description that you are looking for
sporty individuals. I have been working in America for the past year as a soccer coach in a high
school; therefore, as well as having soccer skills, I have gained valuable experience dealing with
adolescents. In addition to this, I am a qualified soccer referee, which would be useful for any
camp competitions that you might be interested in holding. I am available for an immediate
start and have no other commitments throughout the summer months.
I have a couple of queries regarding accommodation. I wonder if you could inform me whether
it is provided free of charge and, if not, what the weekly cost would be. Additionally, I would like
to know if it would be possible for me to have my own room with en-suite facilities. Finally, I
would like to ask whether meals are included or if I would be expected to cater for myself.
I look forward to hearing from you. If you require any further information, please do not
hesitate to email me on: hsmithson@gmail.com
Yours faithfully,

Henry Smithson
TASK ACHIEVEMENT: STYLE ENDING
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing to apply for the position of Camp Assistant, advertised on the website
www.summerjobs.com. I enclose my CV for your perusal.
I am especially interested in this post, as it states in the job description that you are looking for
sporty individuals. I have been working in America for the past year as a soccer coach in a high
school; therefore, as well as having soccer skills, I have gained valuable experience dealing with
adolescents. In addition to this, I am a qualified soccer referee, which would be useful for any
camp competitions that you might be interested in holding. I am available for an immediate
start and have no other commitments throughout the summer months.
I have a couple of queries regarding accommodation. I wonder if you could inform me whether
it is provided free of charge and, if not, what the weekly cost would be. Additionally, I would like
to know if it would be possible for me to have my own room with en-suite facilities. Finally, I
would like to ask whether meals are included or if I would be expected to cater for myself.
I look forward to hearing from you. If you require any further information, please do not
hesitate to email me on: hsmithson@gmail.com
Yours faithfully,

Henry Smithson
TASK ACHIEVEMENT: STYLE POLITENESS
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing to apply for the position of Camp Assistant, advertised on the website
www.summerjobs.com. I enclose my CV for your perusal.
I am especially interested in this post, as it states in the job description that you are looking for
sporty individuals. I have been working in America for the past year as a soccer coach in a high
school; therefore, as well as having soccer skills, I have gained valuable experience dealing with
adolescents. In addition to this, I am a qualified soccer referee, which would be useful for any
camp competitions that you might be interested in holding. I am available for an immediate
start and have no other commitments throughout the summer months.
I have a couple of queries regarding accommodation. I wonder if you could inform me whether
it is provided free of charge and, if not, what the weekly cost would be. Additionally, I would like
to know if it would be possible for me to have my own room with en-suite facilities. Finally, I
would like to ask whether meals are included or if I would be expected to cater for myself.
I look forward to hearing from you. If you require any further information, please do not
hesitate to email me on: hsmithson@gmail.com
Yours faithfully,

Henry Smithson
IELTS BAND DESCRIPTORS GENERAL WRITING
COHERENCE AND COHESION
BAND DESCRIPTOR
• Uses cohesion in such a way that it attracts no attention

9 • Skilfully manages paragraphing

• Sequences information and ideas logically

8 • Manages all aspects of cohesion well


• Uses paragraphing sufficiently and appropriately

• Logically organises information and ideas; there is clear progression throughout

7 • Uses a range of cohesive devices appropriately although there may be some under-
/ over-use

• Arranges information and ideas coherently and there is a clear overall progression

6 • Uses cohesive devices effectively, but cohesion within and/or between sentences
may be faulty or mechanical
• May not always use referencing clearly or appropriately
IELTS BAND DESCRIPTORS GENERAL WRITING
COHERENCE AND COHESION
BAND DESCRIPTOR
• Uses cohesion in such a way that it attracts no attention

9 • Skilfully manages paragraphing

• Sequences information and ideas logically

8 • Manages all aspects of cohesion well


• Uses paragraphing sufficiently and appropriately

• Logically organises information and ideas; there is clear progression throughout

7 • Uses a range of cohesive devices appropriately although there may be some under-
/ over-use

• Arranges information and ideas coherently and there is a clear overall progression

6 • Uses cohesive devices effectively, but cohesion within and/or between sentences
may be faulty or mechanical
• May not always use referencing clearly or appropriately
Starting your letter by
COHERENCE AND COHESION explaining the reason for
writing gives it an overall
Dear Sir/Madam, sense of coherence and unity

I am writing to apply for the position of Camp Assistant, advertised on the website
www.summerjobs.com. I enclose my CV for your perusal.

I am especially interested in this post, as it states in the job description that you are
looking for sporty individuals. I have been working in America for the past year as a
soccer coach in a high school; therefore, as well as having soccer skills, I have gained
valuable experience dealing with adolescents. In addition to this, I am a qualified
soccer referee, which would be useful for any camp competitions that you might be
interested in holding. I am available for an immediate start and have no other
commitments throughout the summer months.
This sentence acts as a topic

COHERENCE AND COHESION


sentence for the next two
sentences. The final sentence
is also connected to the
Dear Sir/Madam, writer’s interest in the post

I am writing to apply for the position of Camp Assistant, advertised on the website
www.summerjobs.com. I enclose my CV for your perusal.

I am especially interested in this post, as it states in the job description that you are
looking for sporty individuals. I have been working in America for the past year as a
soccer coach in a high school; therefore, as well as having soccer skills, I have gained
valuable experience dealing with adolescents. In addition to this, I am a qualified
soccer referee, which would be useful for any camp competitions that you might be
interested in holding. I am available for an immediate start and have no other
commitments throughout the summer months.
When you refer back to ideas

COHERENCE AND COHESION your writing is better


connected. Adjectives like this,
that, these and those can help
Dear Sir/Madam,
you do this
I am writing to apply for the position of Camp Assistant, advertised on the website
www.summerjobs.com. I enclose my CV for your perusal.

I am especially interested in this post, as it states in the job description that you are
looking for sporty individuals. I have been working in America for the past year as a
soccer coach in a high school; therefore, as well as having soccer skills, I have gained
valuable experience dealing with adolescents. In addition to this, I am a qualified
soccer referee, which would be useful for any camp competitions that you might be
interested in holding. I am available for an immediate start and have no other
commitments throughout the summer months.
We can use as to connect a
COHERENCE AND COHESION result to a cause or reason.
We follow as with a comma
Dear Sir/Madam, if it is in the middle of the
sentence
I am writing to apply for the position of Camp Assistant, advertised on the website
www.summerjobs.com. I enclose my CV for your perusal.

I am especially interested in this post, as it states in the job description that you are
looking for sporty individuals. I have been working in America for the past year as a
soccer coach in a high school; therefore, as well as having soccer skills, I have gained
valuable experience dealing with adolescents. In addition to this, I am a qualified
soccer referee, which would be useful for any camp competitions that you might be
interested in holding. I am available for an immediate start and have no other
commitments throughout the summer months.
COHERENCE AND COHESION We use therefore to introduce
a result. It can follow a full-stop
Dear Sir/Madam, or a semi-colon

I am writing to apply for the position of Camp Assistant, advertised on the website
www.summerjobs.com. I enclose my CV for your perusal.

I am especially interested in this post, as it states in the job description that you are
looking for sporty individuals. I have been working in America for the past year as a
soccer coach in a high school; therefore, as well as having soccer skills, I have gained
valuable experience dealing with adolescents. In addition to this, I am a qualified
soccer referee, which would be useful for any camp competitions that you might be
interested in holding. I am available for an immediate start and have no other
commitments throughout the summer months.
We can use as well as to give

COHERENCE AND COHESION


extra information. It often
means and, in addition to. We
can follow it with a noun,
Dear Sir/Madam, pronoun or –ing form

I am writing to apply for the position of Camp Assistant, advertised on the website
www.summerjobs.com. I enclose my CV for your perusal.

I am especially interested in this post, as it states in the job description that you are
looking for sporty individuals. I have been working in America for the past year as a
soccer coach in a high school; therefore, as well as having soccer skills, I have gained
valuable experience dealing with adolescents. In addition to this, I am a qualified
soccer referee, which would be useful for any camp competitions that you might be
interested in holding. I am available for an immediate start and have no other
commitments throughout the summer months.
COHERENCE AND COHESION
This phrase tells the reader
that new information in this
sentence will agree with
Dear Sir/Madam, previous information
I am writing to apply for the position of Camp Assistant, advertised on the website
www.summerjobs.com. I enclose my CV for your perusal.

I am especially interested in this post, as it states in the job description that you are
looking for sporty individuals. I have been working in America for the past year as a
soccer coach in a high school; therefore, as well as having soccer skills, I have gained
valuable experience dealing with adolescents. In addition to this, I am a qualified
soccer referee, which would be useful for any camp competitions that you might be
interested in holding. I am available for an immediate start and have no other
commitments throughout the summer months.
COHERENCE AND COHESION When we connect language
with relative pronouns like
which, it makes our writing
Dear Sir/Madam, more cohesive
I am writing to apply for the position of Camp Assistant, advertised on the website
www.summerjobs.com. I enclose my CV for your perusal.

I am especially interested in this post, as it states in the job description that you are
looking for sporty individuals. I have been working in America for the past year as a
soccer coach in a high school; therefore, as well as having soccer skills, I have gained
valuable experience dealing with adolescents. In addition to this, I am a qualified
soccer referee, which would be useful for any camp competitions that you might be
interested in holding. I am available for an immediate start and have no other
commitments throughout the summer months.
COHERENCE AND COHESION It is not necessary to
repeat I before have.
Ellipsis connects the verbs
Dear Sir/Madam, am and have
I am writing to apply for the position of Camp Assistant, advertised on the website
www.summerjobs.com. I enclose my CV for your perusal.

I am especially interested in this post, as it states in the job description that you are
looking for sporty individuals. I have been working in America for the past year as a
soccer coach in a high school; therefore, as well as having soccer skills, I have gained
valuable experience dealing with adolescents. In addition to this, I am a qualified
soccer referee, which would be useful for any camp competitions that you might be
interested in holding. I am available for an immediate start and have no other
commitments throughout the summer months.
We can use other to mean apart

COHERENCE AND COHESION


from the one/ones already
written about. When information
in one sentence connects to
Dear Sir/Madam, another sentence, writing is
more coherent
I am writing to apply for the position of Camp Assistant, advertised on the website
www.summerjobs.com. I enclose my CV for your perusal.

I am especially interested in this post, as it states in the job description that you are
looking for sporty individuals. I have been working in America for the past year as a
soccer coach in a high school; therefore, as well as having soccer skills, I have gained
valuable experience dealing with adolescents. In addition to this, I am a qualified
soccer referee, which would be useful for any camp competitions that you might be
interested in holding. I am available for an immediate start and have no other
commitments throughout the summer months.
COHERENCE AND COHESION
I have a couple of queries regarding accommodation. I wonder if you could inform me
whether it is provided free of charge and, if not, what the weekly cost would be.
Additionally, I would like to know if it would be possible for me to have my own room
with en-suite facilities. Finally, I would like to ask whether meals are included or if I
would be expected to cater for myself.

I look forward to hearing from you. If you require any further information, please do
not hesitate to email me on: hsmithson@gmail.com

Yours faithfully, This word means connected to.


We could also write with regard
to. These expressions allow the
writer to introduce a specific
Henry Smithson topic or point
COHERENCE AND COHESION
I have a couple of queries regarding accommodation. I wonder if you could inform me
whether it is provided free of charge and, if not, what the weekly cost would be.
Additionally, I would like to know if it would be possible for me to have my own room
with en-suite facilities. Finally, I would like to ask whether meals are included or if I
would be expected to cater for myself.

I look forward to hearing from you. If you require any further information, please do
not hesitate to email me on: hsmithson@gmail.com

Yours faithfully,
When you use different
language to refer back to
an earlier idea, it makes
Henry Smithson your writing more
coherent
COHERENCE AND COHESION
I have a couple of queries regarding accommodation. I wonder if you could inform me
whether it is provided free of charge and, if not, what the weekly cost would be.
Additionally, I would like to know if it would be possible for me to have my own room
with en-suite facilities. Finally, I would like to ask whether meals are included or if I
would be expected to cater for myself.

I look forward to hearing from you. If you require any further information, please do
not hesitate to email me on: hsmithson@gmail.com

Yours faithfully,
We do not need to write if it is
not provided free of charge.
Ellipsis connects writing and
Henry Smithson impresses IELTS examiners
COHERENCE AND COHESION
I have a couple of queries regarding accommodation. I wonder if you could inform me
whether it is provided free of charge and, if not, what the weekly cost would be.
Additionally, I would like to know if it would be possible for me to have my own room
with en-suite facilities. Finally, I would like to ask whether meals are included or if I
would be expected to cater for myself.

I look forward to hearing from you. If you require any further information, please do
not hesitate to email me on: hsmithson@gmail.com
When new information
Yours faithfully, follows or supports
previous information, we
can start a sentence with
this adverb phrase
Henry Smithson
COHERENCE AND COHESION
I have a couple of queries regarding accommodation. I wonder if you could inform me
whether it is provided free of charge and, if not, what the weekly cost would be.
Additionally, I would like to know if it would be possible for me to have my own room
with en-suite facilities. Finally, I would like to ask whether meals are included or if I
would be expected to cater for myself.

I look forward to hearing from you. If you require any further information, please do
not hesitate to email me on: hsmithson@gmail.com We can use this adverb at
the start of a sentence to
Yours faithfully, introduce the last item on a
list, or the last point which
agrees with previous points
Henry Smithson
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Video Lesson
General Writing Task 1
GENERAL WRITING
TA S K 1

Formal letter
A job application
(part 2)
IN THIS LESSON…
• TASK ACHIEVEMENT
• COHERENCE AND COHESION
• LEXICAL RESOURCE
• GRAMMATICAL RANGE AND ACCURACY
• STRATEGY
• QUIZ
LOOK AT THE TASK 1 GENERAL QUESTION
You have seen an advertisement asking for people to work as helpers at a summer holiday
camp for children, where the children stay without their parents.You decide to apply to work
at the camp. Write a letter to the camp organizer. In your letter:

• Suggest ways in which you can help


• Say when you would be available
• Ask some questions about the camp

Write at least 150 words.


You do NOT need to include addresses.
Begin your letter as follows: Dear ………………..,

GET A HIGH IELTS GRADE


BAND 9 MODEL ANSWER
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing to apply for the position of Camp Assistant, advertised on the website
www.summerjobs.com. I enclose my CV for your perusal.
I am especially interested in this post, as it states in the job description that you are looking for
sporty individuals. I have been working in America for the past year as a soccer coach in a high
school; therefore, as well as having soccer skills, I have gained valuable experience dealing with
adolescents. In addition to this, I am a qualified soccer referee, which would be useful for any camp
competitions that you might be interested in holding. I am available for an immediate start and
have no other commitments throughout the summer months.
I have a couple of queries regarding accommodation. I wonder if you could inform me whether it is
provided free of charge and, if not, what the weekly cost would be. Additionally, I would like to know
if it would be possible for me to have my own room with en-suite facilities. Finally, I would like to
ask whether meals are included or if I would be expected to cater for myself.
I look forward to hearing from you. If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to
email me on: hsmithson@gmail.com
Yours faithfully,

Henry Smithson
150-180 WORD MODEL ANSWER
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing to apply for the position of Camp Assistant, advertised on the website
www.summerjobs.com. I enclose my CV for your perusal.
I am especially interested in this post, as it states in the job description that you are
looking for sporty individuals. I have been working in America for the past year as a
soccer coach in a high school; therefore, as well as having soccer skills, I have gained
valuable experience dealing with adolescents. In addition to this, I am a qualified soccer
referee, which would be useful for camp competitions. I am available for an immediate
start.
I have a couple of queries regarding accommodation. I wonder if you could inform me
whether it is provided free of charge and, if not, what the weekly cost would be.
Additionally, I would like to know if it would be possible to have a single room with en-
suite facilities.
I look forward to hearing from you. If you require any further information, please do not
hesitate to email me on: hsmithson@gmail.com
Yours faithfully,
Henry Smithson
IELTS BAND DESCRIPTORS GENERAL WRITING
LEXICAL RESOURCE
BAND DESCRIPTOR
• Uses a wide range of vocabulary with very natural and sophisticated control of

9 lexical features
• Rare minor errors occur only as ‘slips’

• Uses a wide range of vocabulary fluently and flexibly to convey precise meanings

8 • Skilfully uses uncommon lexical items but there may be occasional inaccuracies in
word choice and collocation
• Produces rare errors in spelling and/ or word formation
• Uses a sufficient range of vocabulary to allow some flexibility and precision

7 • Uses less common lexical items with some awareness of style and collocation
• May produce occasional errors in word choice, spelling and/ or word formation

• Uses an adequate range of vocabulary for the task

6 • Attempts to use less common vocabulary but with some inaccuracy


• Makes some errors in spelling and/ or word formation, but they do not impede
communication
IELTS BAND DESCRIPTORS GENERAL WRITING
LEXICAL RESOURCE
BAND DESCRIPTOR
• Uses a wide range of vocabulary with very natural and sophisticated control of

9 lexical features
• Rare minor errors occur only as ‘slips’

• Uses a wide range of vocabulary fluently and flexibly to convey precise meanings

8 • Skilfully uses uncommon lexical items but there may be occasional inaccuracies in
word choice and collocation
• Produces rare errors in spelling and/ or word formation
• Uses a sufficient range of vocabulary to allow some flexibility and precision

7 • Uses less common lexical items with some awareness of style and collocation
• May produce occasional errors in word choice, spelling and/ or word formation

• Uses an adequate range of vocabulary for the task

6 • Attempts to use less common vocabulary but with some inaccuracy


• Makes some errors in spelling and/ or word formation, but they do not impede
communication
LEXICAL RESOURCE
To apply for means to
officially ask for a job /
a position / a post
Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing to apply for the position of Camp Assistant, advertised on the website
www.summerjobs.com. I enclose my CV for your perusal.

I am especially interested in this post, as it states in the job description that you are
looking for sporty individuals. I have been working in America for the past year as a
soccer coach in a high school; therefore, as well as having soccer skills, I have gained
valuable experience dealing with adolescents. In addition to this, I am a qualified
soccer referee, which would be useful for any camp competitions that you might be
interested in holding. I am available for an immediate start and have no other
commitments throughout the summer months.
If a job is advertised, an
LEXICAL RESOURCE organisation or business
indicates to the public that it is
Dear Sir/Madam, looking for a new employee

I am writing to apply for the position of Camp Assistant, advertised on the website
www.summerjobs.com. I enclose my CV for your perusal.

I am especially interested in this post, as it states in the job description that you are
looking for sporty individuals. I have been working in America for the past year as a
soccer coach in a high school; therefore, as well as having soccer skills, I have gained
valuable experience dealing with adolescents. In addition to this, I am a qualified
soccer referee, which would be useful for any camp competitions that you might be
interested in holding. I am available for an immediate start and have no other
commitments throughout the summer months.
LEXICAL RESOURCE
The verb to enclose indicates that you
have sent another document with
your letter. We can use to attach when
Dear Sir/Madam, you send something with an email

I am writing to apply for the position of Camp Assistant, advertised on the website
www.summerjobs.com. I enclose my CV for your perusal.

I am especially interested in this post, as it states in the job description that you are
looking for sporty individuals. I have been working in America for the past year as a
soccer coach in a high school; therefore, as well as having soccer skills, I have gained
valuable experience dealing with adolescents. In addition to this, I am a qualified
soccer referee, which would be useful for any camp competitions that you might be
interested in holding. I am available for an immediate start and have no other
commitments throughout the summer months.
LEXICAL RESOURCE
This formal phrase
means for you to look
at, check or examine
Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing to apply for the position of Camp Assistant, advertised on the website
www.summerjobs.com. I enclose my CV for your perusal.

I am especially interested in this post, as it states in the job description that you are
looking for sporty individuals. I have been working in America for the past year as a
soccer coach in a high school; therefore, as well as having soccer skills, I have gained
valuable experience dealing with adolescents. In addition to this, I am a qualified
soccer referee, which would be useful for any camp competitions that you might be
interested in holding. I am available for an immediate start and have no other
commitments throughout the summer months.
LEXICAL RESOURCE
It is important to avoid
repetition whenever
possible
Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing to apply for the position of Camp Assistant, advertised on the website
www.summerjobs.com. I enclose my CV for your perusal.

I am especially interested in this post, as it states in the job description that you are
looking for sporty individuals. I have been working in America for the past year as a
soccer coach in a high school; therefore, as well as having soccer skills, I have gained
valuable experience dealing with adolescents. In addition to this, I am a qualified
soccer referee, which would be useful for any camp competitions that you might be
interested in holding. I am available for an immediate start and have no other
commitments throughout the summer months.
LEXICAL RESOURCE
It is important to avoid
repetition whenever
possible
Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing to apply for the position of Camp Assistant, advertised on the website
www.summerjobs.com. I enclose my CV for your perusal.

I am especially interested in this post, as it states in the job description that you are
looking for sporty individuals. I have been working in America for the past year as a
soccer coach in a high school; therefore, as well as having soccer skills, I have gained
valuable experience dealing with adolescents. In addition to this, I am a qualified
soccer referee, which would be useful for any camp competitions that you might be
interested in holding. I am available for an immediate start and have no other
commitments throughout the summer months.
It is good to know lots of

LEXICAL RESOURCE verbs connected with


communication. To state
Dear Sir/Madam, means to say or write publicly
or formally
I am writing to apply for the position of Camp Assistant, advertised on the website
www.summerjobs.com. I enclose my CV for your perusal.

I am especially interested in this post, as it states in the job description that you are
looking for sporty individuals. I have been working in America for the past year as a
soccer coach in a high school; therefore, as well as having soccer skills, I have gained
valuable experience dealing with adolescents. In addition to this, I am a qualified
soccer referee, which would be useful for any camp competitions that you might be
interested in holding. I am available for an immediate start and have no other
commitments throughout the summer months.
LEXICAL RESOURCE This is a written document which explains
what the new employee will be expected
Dear Sir/Madam, to do; a list of duties and responsibilities
I am writing to apply for the position of Camp Assistant, advertised on the website
www.summerjobs.com. I enclose my CV for your perusal.

I am especially interested in this post, as it states in the job description that you are
looking for sporty individuals. I have been working in America for the past year as a
soccer coach in a high school; therefore, as well as having soccer skills, I have gained
valuable experience dealing with adolescents. In addition to this, I am a qualified
soccer referee, which would be useful for any camp competitions that you might be
interested in holding. I am available for an immediate start and have no other
commitments throughout the summer months.
LEXICAL RESOURCE To gain experience is a strong collocation.
IELTS examiners are impressed by
collocations as they make your writing
Dear Sir/Madam,
more like that of a native-speaker
I am writing to apply for the position of Camp Assistant, advertised on the website
www.summerjobs.com. I enclose my CV for your perusal.

I am especially interested in this post, as it states in the job description that you are
looking for sporty individuals. I have been working in America for the past year as a
soccer coach in a high school; therefore, as well as having soccer skills, I have gained
valuable experience dealing with adolescents. In addition to this, I am a qualified
soccer referee, which would be useful for any camp competitions that you might be
interested in holding. I am available for an immediate start and have no other
commitments throughout the summer months.
LEXICAL RESOURCE
It is good to know lots of
words to describe people of
different ages. This word
Dear Sir/Madam, means teenagers

I am writing to apply for the position of Camp Assistant, advertised on the website
www.summerjobs.com. I enclose my CV for your perusal.

I am especially interested in this post, as it states in the job description that you are
looking for sporty individuals. I have been working in America for the past year as a
soccer coach in a high school; therefore, as well as having soccer skills, I have gained
valuable experience dealing with adolescents. In addition to this, I am a qualified
soccer referee, which would be useful for any camp competitions that you might be
interested in holding. I am available for an immediate start and have no other
commitments throughout the summer months.
LEXICAL RESOURCE To hold a competition is a strong
collocation. To hold means to
organise.You can hold an event / a
Dear Sir/Madam, celebration / a meeting / a debate
I am writing to apply for the position of Camp Assistant, advertised on the website
www.summerjobs.com. I enclose my CV for your perusal.

I am especially interested in this post, as it states in the job description that you are
looking for sporty individuals. I have been working in America for the past year as a
soccer coach in a high school; therefore, as well as having soccer skills, I have gained
valuable experience dealing with adolescents. In addition to this, I am a qualified
soccer referee, which would be useful for any camp competitions that you might be
interested in holding. I am available for an immediate start and have no other
commitments throughout the summer months.
LEXICAL RESOURCE
This is a set phrase which
makes your writing seem more
like that of a native-speaker. It
Dear Sir/Madam, means I can start now

I am writing to apply for the position of Camp Assistant, advertised on the website
www.summerjobs.com. I enclose my CV for your perusal.

I am especially interested in this post, as it states in the job description that you are
looking for sporty individuals. I have been working in America for the past year as a
soccer coach in a high school; therefore, as well as having soccer skills, I have gained
valuable experience dealing with adolescents. In addition to this, I am a qualified
soccer referee, which would be useful for any camp competitions that you might be
interested in holding. I am available for an immediate start and have no other
commitments throughout the summer months.
LEXICAL RESOURCE
This means duties;
responsibilities; obligations;
things which I have
Dear Sir/Madam, promised to do

I am writing to apply for the position of Camp Assistant, advertised on the website
www.summerjobs.com. I enclose my CV for your perusal.

I am especially interested in this post, as it states in the job description that you are
looking for sporty individuals. I have been working in America for the past year as a
soccer coach in a high school; therefore, as well as having soccer skills, I have gained
valuable experience dealing with adolescents. In addition to this, I am a qualified
soccer referee, which would be useful for any camp competitions that you might be
interested in holding. I am available for an immediate start and have no other
commitments throughout the summer months.
LEXICAL RESOURCE
Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing to apply for the position of Camp Assistant, advertised on the website
www.summerjobs.com. I enclose my CV for your perusal.

I am especially interested in this post, as it states in the job description that you are
looking for sporty individuals. I have been working in America for the past year as a
soccer coach in a high school; therefore, as well as having soccer skills, I have gained
valuable experience dealing with adolescents. In addition to this, I am a qualified
soccer referee, which would be useful for any camp competitions that you might be
interested in holding. I am available for an immediate start and have no other
commitments throughout the summer months. You will need to use time expressions
in IELTS Writing. Try to use more
complex ones like this
LEXICAL RESOURCE
I have a couple of queries regarding accommodation. I wonder if you could inform me
whether it is provided free of charge and, if not, what the weekly cost would be.
Additionally, I would like to know if it would be possible for me to have my own room
with en-suite facilities. Finally, I would like to ask whether meals are included or if I
would be expected to cater for myself.

I look forward to hearing from you. If you require any further information, please do
not hesitate to email me on: hsmithson@gmail.com
This is a more complex
Yours faithfully, way of writing one or
two questions

Henry Smithson
LEXICAL RESOURCE
I have a couple of queries regarding accommodation. I wonder if you could inform me
whether it is provided free of charge and, if not, what the weekly cost would be.
Additionally, I would like to know if it would be possible for me to have my own room
with en-suite facilities. Finally, I would like to ask whether meals are included or if I
would be expected to cater for myself.

I look forward to hearing from you. If you require any further information, please do
not hesitate to email me on: hsmithson@gmail.com
This means connected
Yours faithfully, with or related to. It is a
good word for a formal
letter

Henry Smithson
LEXICAL RESOURCE
I have a couple of queries regarding accommodation. I wonder if you could inform me
whether it is provided free of charge and, if not, what the weekly cost would be.
Additionally, I would like to know if it would be possible for me to have my own room
with en-suite facilities. Finally, I would like to ask whether meals are included or if I
would be expected to cater for myself.

I look forward to hearing from you. If you require any further information, please do
not hesitate to email me on: hsmithson@gmail.com
You can use this word
Yours faithfully, to politely ask for the
answer to a question

Henry Smithson
LEXICAL RESOURCE
I have a couple of queries regarding accommodation. I wonder if you could inform me
whether it is provided free of charge and, if not, what the weekly cost would be.
Additionally, I would like to know if it would be possible for me to have my own room
with en-suite facilities. Finally, I would like to ask whether meals are included or if I
would be expected to cater for myself.

I look forward to hearing from you. If you require any further information, please do
not hesitate to email me on: hsmithson@gmail.com It is good to know lots of
verbs connected with
Yours faithfully, communicating. To inform is a
formal verb which means to
give information

Henry Smithson
LEXICAL RESOURCE
I have a couple of queries regarding accommodation. I wonder if you could inform me
whether it is provided free of charge and, if not, what the weekly cost would be.
Additionally, I would like to know if it would be possible for me to have my own room
with en-suite facilities. Finally, I would like to ask whether meals are included or if I
would be expected to cater for myself.

I look forward to hearing from you. If you require any further information, please do
not hesitate to email me on: hsmithson@gmail.com Avoiding repetition
shows the examiner
Yours faithfully, that you have a wide
range of words

Henry Smithson
LEXICAL RESOURCE
I have a couple of queries regarding accommodation. I wonder if you could inform me
whether it is provided free of charge and, if not, what the weekly cost would be.
Additionally, I would like to know if it would be possible for me to have my own room
with en-suite facilities. Finally, I would like to ask whether meals are included or if I
would be expected to cater for myself.

I look forward to hearing from you. If you require any further information, please do
not hesitate to email me on: hsmithson@gmail.com Avoiding repetition
shows the examiner
Yours faithfully, that you have a wide
range of words

Henry Smithson
LEXICAL RESOURCE
I have a couple of queries regarding accommodation. I wonder if you could inform me
whether it is provided free of charge and, if not, what the weekly cost would be.
Additionally, I would like to know if it would be possible for me to have my own room
with en-suite facilities. Finally, I would like to ask whether meals are included or if I
would be expected to cater for myself.

I look forward to hearing from you. If you require any further information, please do
not hesitate to email me on: hsmithson@gmail.com
This is a set phrase which
Yours faithfully,
means free; without having to
pay. Using set phrases makes
your writing seem more like
the writing of a native-speaker
Henry Smithson
LEXICAL RESOURCE
I have a couple of queries regarding accommodation. I wonder if you could inform me
whether it is provided free of charge and, if not, what the weekly cost would be.
Additionally, I would like to know if it would be possible for me to have my own room
with en-suite facilities. Finally, I would like to ask whether meals are included or if I
would be expected to cater for myself.

I look forward to hearing from you. If you require any further information, please do
not hesitate to email me on: hsmithson@gmail.com
This is a formal way of writing
Yours faithfully, with its own bathroom. Using
formal phrases in a formal
letter will improve your grade

Henry Smithson
LEXICAL RESOURCE
I have a couple of queries regarding accommodation. I wonder if you could inform me
whether it is provided free of charge and, if not, what the weekly cost would be.
Additionally, I would like to know if it would be possible for me to have my own room
with en-suite facilities. Finally, I would like to ask whether meals are included or if I
would be expected to cater for myself.

I look forward to hearing from you. If you require any further information, please do
not hesitate to email me on: hsmithson@gmail.com To cater for means to
prepare food for. Here
Yours faithfully, the verb is used
reflexively

Henry Smithson
LEXICAL RESOURCE
I have a couple of queries regarding accommodation. I wonder if you could inform me
whether it is provided free of charge and, if not, what the weekly cost would be.
Additionally, I would like to know if it would be possible for me to have my own room
with en-suite facilities. Finally, I would like to ask whether meals are included or if I
would be expected to cater for myself.

I look forward to hearing from you. If you require any further information, please do
not hesitate to email me on: hsmithson@gmail.com To require is often
more formal than to
Yours faithfully, need

Henry Smithson
LEXICAL RESOURCE
I have a couple of queries regarding accommodation. I wonder if you could inform me
whether it is provided free of charge and, if not, what the weekly cost would be.
Additionally, I would like to know if it would be possible for me to have my own room
with en-suite facilities. Finally, I would like to ask whether meals are included or if I
would be expected to cater for myself.

I look forward to hearing from you. If you require any further information, please do
not hesitate to email me on: hsmithson@gmail.com These formal set phrases
can be used in many formal
Yours faithfully, letters and should impress
the examiner

Henry Smithson
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Video Lesson
General Writing Task 1
GENERAL WRITING
TA S K 1

Formal letter
A job application
(part 3)
IN THIS LESSON…
• TASK ACHIEVEMENT
• COHERENCE AND COHESION
• LEXICAL RESOURCE
• GRAMMATICAL RANGE AND ACCURACY
• STRATEGY
• QUIZ
LOOK AT THE TASK 1 GENERAL QUESTION
You have seen an advertisement asking for people to work as helpers at a summer holiday
camp for children, where the children stay without their parents.You decide to apply to work
at the camp. Write a letter to the camp organizer. In your letter:

• Suggest ways in which you can help


• Say when you would be available
• Ask some questions about the camp

Write at least 150 words.


You do NOT need to include addresses.
Begin your letter as follows: Dear ………………..,

GET A HIGH IELTS GRADE


BAND 9 MODEL ANSWER
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing to apply for the position of Camp Assistant, advertised on the website
www.summerjobs.com. I enclose my CV for your perusal.
I am especially interested in this post, as it states in the job description that you are looking for
sporty individuals. I have been working in America for the past year as a soccer coach in a high
school; therefore, as well as having soccer skills, I have gained valuable experience dealing with
adolescents. In addition to this, I am a qualified soccer referee, which would be useful for any camp
competitions that you might be interested in holding. I am available for an immediate start and
have no other commitments throughout the summer months.
I have a couple of queries regarding accommodation. I wonder if you could inform me whether it is
provided free of charge and, if not, what the weekly cost would be. Additionally, I would like to know
if it would be possible for me to have my own room with en-suite facilities. Finally, I would like to
ask whether meals are included or if I would be expected to cater for myself.
I look forward to hearing from you. If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to
email me on: hsmithson@gmail.com
Yours faithfully,

Henry Smithson
150-180 WORD MODEL ANSWER
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing to apply for the position of Camp Assistant, advertised on the website
www.summerjobs.com. I enclose my CV for your perusal.
I am especially interested in this post, as it states in the job description that you are
looking for sporty individuals. I have been working in America for the past year as a
soccer coach in a high school; therefore, as well as having soccer skills, I have gained
valuable experience dealing with adolescents. In addition to this, I am a qualified soccer
referee, which would be useful for camp competitions. I am available for an immediate
start.
I have a couple of queries regarding accommodation. I wonder if you could inform me
whether it is provided free of charge and, if not, what the weekly cost would be.
Additionally, I would like to know if it would be possible to have a single room with en-
suite facilities.
I look forward to hearing from you. If you require any further information, please do not
hesitate to email me on: hsmithson@gmail.com
Yours faithfully,
Henry Smithson
IELTS BAND DESCRIPTORS GENERAL WRITING
GRAMMATICAL RANGE AND ACCURACY
BAND DESCRIPTOR
• Uses a wide range of structures with full flexibility and accuracy

9 • Rare minor errors occur only as ‘slips’

• Uses a wide range of structures

8 • The majority of sentences are error-free


• Makes only occasional errors or inappropriacies

• Uses a variety of complex structures

7 • Produces frequent error-free sentences


• Has good control of grammar and punctuation but may make a few errors

• Uses a mix of simple and complex sentence forms

6 • Makes some errors in grammar and punctuation but they rarely reduce
communication
IELTS BAND DESCRIPTORS GENERAL WRITING
GRAMMATICAL RANGE AND ACCURACY
BAND DESCRIPTOR
• Uses a wide range of structures with full flexibility and accuracy

9 • Rare minor errors occur only as ‘slips’

• Uses a wide range of structures

8 • The majority of sentences are error-free


• Makes only occasional errors or inappropriacies

• Uses a variety of complex structures

7 • Produces frequent error-free sentences


• Has good control of grammar and punctuation but may make a few errors

• Uses a mix of simple and complex sentence forms

6 • Makes some errors in grammar and punctuation but they rarely reduce
communication
GRAMMATICAL RANGE AND ACCURACY
Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing to apply for the position of Camp Assistant, advertised on the website
www.summerjobs.com. I enclose my CV for your perusal.

I am especially interested in this post, as it states in the job description that you are
looking for sporty individuals. I have been workingWe use a present
in America forcontinuous
the past year as a
tense to indicate what is
soccer coach in a high school; therefore, as well ashappening
having at
soccer skills,
this exact I have gained
moment
valuable experience dealing with adolescents. In addition to this, I am a qualified
soccer referee, which would be useful for any camp competitions that you might be
interested in holding. I am available for an immediate start and have no other
commitments throughout the summer months.
GRAMMATICAL RANGE AND ACCURACY
Dear Sir/Madam, We use an infinitive to indicate the reason or
purpose for an action
I am writing to apply for the position of Camp Assistant, advertised on the website
www.summerjobs.com. I enclose my CV for your perusal.

I am especially interested in this post, as it states in the job description that you are
looking for sporty individuals. I have been working in America for the past year as a
soccer coach in a high school; therefore, as well as having soccer skills, I have gained
valuable experience dealing with adolescents. In addition to this, I am a qualified
soccer referee, which would be useful for any camp competitions that you might be
interested in holding. I am available for an immediate start and have no other
commitments throughout the summer months.
GRAMMATICAL RANGE AND ACCURACY
Dear Sir/Madam, We use the because the reader and the writer know
exactly which position is referred to
I am writing to apply for the position of Camp Assistant, advertised on the website
www.summerjobs.com. I enclose my CV for your perusal.

I am especially interested in this post, as it states in the job description that you are
looking for sporty individuals. I have been working in America for the past year as a
soccer coach in a high school; therefore, as well as having soccer skills, I have gained
valuable experience dealing with adolescents. In addition to this, I am a qualified
soccer referee, which would be useful for any camp competitions that you might be
interested in holding. I am available for an immediate start and have no other
commitments throughout the summer months.
GRAMMATICAL RANGE AND ACCURACY
Dear Sir/Madam, In this participle clause we do not need which was. We write
advertised, and not advertising, because it is passive
I am writing to apply for the position of Camp Assistant, advertised on the website
www.summerjobs.com. I enclose my CV for your perusal.

I am especially interested in this post, as it states in the job description that you are
looking for sporty individuals. I have been working in America for the past year as a
soccer coach in a high school; therefore, as well as having soccer skills, I have gained
valuable experience dealing with adolescents. In addition to this, I am a qualified
soccer referee, which would be useful for any camp competitions that you might be
interested in holding. I am available for an immediate start and have no other
commitments throughout the summer months.
GRAMMATICAL RANGE AND ACCURACY
Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing to apply for the position of Camp Assistant, advertised on the website
Although I am enclosing makes
www.summerjobs.com. I enclose my CV for your perusal.
sense, I enclose sounds more formal
I am especially interested in this post, as it states in the job description that you are
looking for sporty individuals. I have been working in America for the past year as a
soccer coach in a high school; therefore, as well as having soccer skills, I have gained
valuable experience dealing with adolescents. In addition to this, I am a qualified
soccer referee, which would be useful for any camp competitions that you might be
interested in holding. I am available for an immediate start and have no other
commitments throughout the summer months.
GRAMMATICAL RANGE AND ACCURACY
Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing to apply for the position of Camp Assistant, advertised on the website
www.summerjobs.com. I enclose my CV for your perusal.

I am especially interested in this post, as it states in the job description that you are
looking for sporty individuals. I have been working in America for the past year as a
soccer coach in a high school; therefore, as well as having soccer skills, I have gained
valuable experience dealing with adolescents. In addition to this, I am a qualified
soccer referee, which would be useful for any camp competitions that you might be
interested in holding. I am available for an immediate start and have no other
commitments throughout the summer months. We often use adjectives ending in –ed
to express feelings and adjectives ending
in –ing to express characteristics
GRAMMATICAL RANGE AND ACCURACY
Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing to apply for the position of Camp Assistant, advertised on the website
www.summerjobs.com. I enclose my CV for your perusal.

I am especially interested in this post, as it states in the job description that you are
looking for sporty individuals. I have been working in America for the past year as a
soccer coach in a high school; therefore, as well as having soccer skills, I have gained
valuable experience dealing with adolescents. In addition to this, I am a qualified
soccer referee, which would be useful for any camp competitions that you might be
interested in holding. I am available for an immediate start and have no other
commitments throughout the summer months. A present continuous is used here to
describe something which is happening now
GRAMMATICAL RANGE AND ACCURACY
Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing to apply for the position of Camp Assistant, advertised on the website
www.summerjobs.com. I enclose my CV for your perusal.

I am especially interested in this post, as it states in the job description that you are
looking for sporty individuals. I have been working in America for the past year as a
soccer coach in a high school; therefore, as well as having soccer skills, I have gained
valuable experience dealing with adolescents. In addition to this, I am a qualified
soccer referee, which would be useful for any camp competitions that you might be
interested in holding. I am available for an immediate start and have no other
The present perfect continuous can be
commitments throughout the summer months. used for actions which started in the past
and continue until now without stopping
GRAMMATICAL RANGE AND ACCURACY After prepositions and phrases ending in
Dear Sir/Madam, prepositions (such as as well as, apart
from, despite, in spite of) we use the –
I am writing to apply for the position of Camp Assistant, advertised on the
ing form of a website
verb
www.summerjobs.com. I enclose my CV for your perusal.

I am especially interested in this post, as it states in the job description that you are
looking for sporty individuals. I have been working in America for the past year as a
soccer coach in a high school; therefore, as well as having soccer skills, I have gained
valuable experience dealing with adolescents. In addition to this, I am a qualified
soccer referee, which would be useful for any camp competitions that you might be
interested in holding. I am available for an immediate start and have no other
commitments throughout the summer months.
GRAMMATICAL RANGE AND ACCURACY
Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing to apply for the position of Camp Assistant, advertised on the website
www.summerjobs.com. I enclose my CV for your perusal.

I am especially interested in this post, as it states in the job description that you are
looking for sporty individuals. I have been working in America for the past year as a
soccer coach in a high school; therefore, as well as having soccer skills, I have gained
valuable experience dealing with adolescents. In addition to this, I am a qualified
soccer referee, which would be useful for any camp competitions that you might be
interested in holding. I am available for an immediate start and have no other
commitments throughout the summer months. We use the present perfect
tense to describe past actions
with a result in the present
GRAMMATICAL RANGE AND ACCURACY
Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing to apply for the position of Camp Assistant, advertised on the website
www.summerjobs.com. I enclose my CV for your perusal.

I am especially interested in this post, as it states in the job description that you are
looking for sporty individuals. I have been working in America for the past year as a
soccer coach in a high school; therefore, as well as having soccer skills, I have gained
valuable experience dealing with adolescents. In addition to this, I am a qualified
soccer referee, which would be useful for any camp competitions that you might be
interested in holding. I am available for an immediate start and have no other
commitments throughout the summer months. Dealing with is used as a verbal
noun here. IELTS candidates make
lots of errors with –ing forms
GRAMMATICAL RANGE AND ACCURACY
Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing to apply for the position of Camp Assistant, advertised on the website
www.summerjobs.com. I enclose my CV for your perusal.

I am especially interested in this post, as it states in the job description that you are
looking for sporty individuals. I have been working in America for the past year as a
soccer coach in a high school; therefore, as well as having soccer skills, I have gained
valuable experience dealing with adolescents. In addition to this, I am a qualified
soccer referee, which would be useful for any camp competitions that you might be
interested in holding. I am available for an immediate start and have no other
commitments throughout the summer months. We use a because there are many
soccer referees and we are
referring to the general group
GRAMMATICAL RANGE AND ACCURACY
Dear Sir/Madam, Relative pronouns can be
used to refer to phrases,
I am writing to apply for the position of Camp Assistant, advertised on the
clauses website
or facts. A comma
www.summerjobs.com. I enclose my CV for your perusal. is used here because the
information given in the
clause does
I am especially interested in this post, as it states in the job description that not define
you arethe
fact that I am a qualified
looking for sporty individuals. I have been working in America for the soccer past year as a
referee
soccer coach in a high school; therefore, as well as having soccer skills, I have gained
valuable experience dealing with adolescents. In addition to this, I am a qualified
soccer referee, which would be useful for any camp competitions that you might be
interested in holding. I am available for an immediate start and have no other
commitments throughout the summer months.
GRAMMATICAL RANGE AND ACCURACY
Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing to apply for the position of Camp Assistant, advertised on the website
www.summerjobs.com. I enclose my CV for your perusal.

I am especially interested in this post, as it states in the job description that you are
looking for sporty individuals. I have been working in America for the past year as a
soccer coach in a high school; therefore, as well as having soccer skills, I have gained
valuable experience dealing with adolescents. In addition to this, I am a qualified
soccer referee, which would be useful for any camp competitions that you might be
interested in holding. I am available for an immediate start and have no other
commitments throughout the summer months. A conditional form is used here.
The condition is if you held any
camp competitions
GRAMMATICAL RANGE AND ACCURACY
Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing to apply for the position of Camp Assistant, advertised on the website
www.summerjobs.com. I enclose my CV for your perusal.

I am especially interested in this post, as it states in the job description that you are
looking for sporty individuals. I have been working in America for the past year as a
soccer coach in a high school; therefore, as well as having soccer skills, I have gained
valuable experience dealing with adolescents. In addition to this, I am a qualified
soccer referee, which would be useful for any camp competitions that you might be
interested in holding. I am available for an immediate start and have no other
commitments throughout the summer months. We can use might
to describe a future
possibility
GRAMMATICAL RANGE AND ACCURACY
Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing to apply for the position of Camp Assistant, advertised on the website
www.summerjobs.com. I enclose my CV for your perusal.

I am especially interested in this post, as it states in the job description that you are
looking for sporty individuals. I have been working in America for the past year as a
soccer coach in a high school; therefore, as well as having soccer skills, I have gained
valuable experience dealing with adolescents. In addition to this, I am a qualified
soccer referee, which would be useful for any camp competitions that you might be
interested in holding. I am available for an immediate start and have no other
commitments throughout the summer months.
We use the –ing form
because the verb follows
the preposition in
GRAMMATICAL RANGE AND ACCURACY
Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing to apply for the position of Camp Assistant, advertised on the website
www.summerjobs.com. I enclose my CV for your perusal.

I am especially interested in this post, as it states in the job description that you are
looking for sporty individuals. I have been working in America for the past year as a
soccer coach in a high school; therefore, as well as having soccer skills, I have gained
valuable experience dealing with adolescents. In addition to this, I am a qualified
soccer referee, which would be useful for any camp competitions that you might be
interested in holding. I am available for an immediate start and have no other
We can use ellipsis here. There is no
commitments throughout the summer months.
need to repeat I. It is clear that these
two verbs have the same subject
GRAMMATICAL RANGE AND ACCURACY
Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing to apply for the position of Camp Assistant, advertised on the website
www.summerjobs.com. I enclose my CV for your perusal.

I am especially interested in this post, as it states in the job description that you are
looking for sporty individuals. I have been working in America for the past year as a
soccer coach in a high school; therefore, as well as having soccer skills, I have gained
valuable experience dealing with adolescents. In addition to this, I am a qualified
soccer referee, which would be useful for any camp competitions that you might be
interested in holding. I am available for an immediate start and have no other
commitments throughout the summer months. We use other with plural and
uncountable nouns. We use
another with a singular noun
GRAMMATICAL RANGE AND ACCURACY
I have a couple of queries regarding accommodation. I wonder if you could inform me
whether it is provided free of charge and, if not, what the weekly cost would be.
Additionally, I would like to know if it would be possible for me to have my own room
with en-suite facilities. Finally, I would like to ask whether meals are included or if I
would be expected to cater for myself.

I look forward to hearing from you. If you require any further information, please do
not hesitate to email me on: hsmithson@gmail.com Indirect questions are
polite and formal. They can
Yours faithfully, begin with one of these
phrases

Henry Smithson
GRAMMATICAL RANGE AND ACCURACY
I have a couple of queries regarding accommodation. I wonder if you could inform me
whether it is provided free of charge and, if not, what the weekly cost would be.
Additionally, I would like to know if it would be possible for me to have my own room
with en-suite facilities. Finally, I would like to ask whether meals are included or if I
would be expected to cater for myself.

I look forward to hearing from you. If you require any further information, please do
not hesitate to email me on: hsmithson@gmail.com Indirect questions are
polite and formal. They can
Yours faithfully, begin with one of these
phrases

Henry Smithson
GRAMMATICAL RANGE AND ACCURACY
I have a couple of queries regarding accommodation. I wonder if you could inform me
whether it is provided free of charge and, if not, what the weekly cost would be.
Additionally, I would like to know if it would be possible for me to have my own room
with en-suite facilities. Finally, I would like to ask whether meals are included or if I
would be expected to cater for myself.

I look forward to hearing from you. If you require any further information, please do
not hesitate to email me on: hsmithson@gmail.com Indirect questions are
polite and formal. They can
Yours faithfully, begin with one of these
phrases

Henry Smithson
GRAMMATICAL RANGE AND ACCURACY
I have a couple of queries regarding accommodation. I wonder if you could inform me
whether it is provided free of charge and, if not, what the weekly cost would be.
Additionally, I would like to know if it would be possible for me to have my own room
with en-suite facilities. Finally, I would like to ask whether meals are included or if I
would be expected to cater for myself.

I look forward to hearing from you. If you require any further information, please do
not hesitate to email me on: hsmithson@gmail.com After that, we put the
question word. If it is a
Yours faithfully, yes/no question, the
question word can be if or
whether

Henry Smithson
GRAMMATICAL RANGE AND ACCURACY
I have a couple of queries regarding accommodation. I wonder if you could inform me
whether it is provided free of charge and, if not, what the weekly cost would be.
Additionally, I would like to know if it would be possible for me to have my own room
with en-suite facilities. Finally, I would like to ask whether meals are included or if I
would be expected to cater for myself.

I look forward to hearing from you. If you require any further information, please do
not hesitate to email me on: hsmithson@gmail.com After that, we put the
question word. If it is a
Yours faithfully, yes/no question, the
question word can be if or
whether

Henry Smithson
GRAMMATICAL RANGE AND ACCURACY
I have a couple of queries regarding accommodation. I wonder if you could inform me
whether it is provided free of charge and, if not, what the weekly cost would be.
Additionally, I would like to know if it would be possible for me to have my own room
with en-suite facilities. Finally, I would like to ask whether meals are included or if I
would be expected to cater for myself.

I look forward to hearing from you. If you require any further information, please do
not hesitate to email me on: hsmithson@gmail.com After that, we put the
question word. If it is a
Yours faithfully, yes/no question, the
question word can be if or
whether

Henry Smithson
GRAMMATICAL RANGE AND ACCURACY
I have a couple of queries regarding accommodation. I wonder if you could inform me
whether it is provided free of charge and, if not, what the weekly cost would be.
Additionally, I would like to know if it would be possible for me to have my own room
with en-suite facilities. Finally, I would like to ask whether meals are included or if I
would be expected to cater for myself.

I look forward to hearing from you. If you require any further information, please do
not hesitate to email me on: hsmithson@gmail.com After that, we put the
question word. If it is a
Yours faithfully, yes/no question, the
question word can be if or
whether

Henry Smithson
GRAMMATICAL RANGE AND ACCURACY
I have a couple of queries regarding accommodation. I wonder if you could inform me
whether it is provided free of charge and, if not, what the weekly cost would be.
Additionally, I would like to know if it would be possible for me to have my own room
with en-suite facilities. Finally, I would like to ask whether meals are included or if I
would be expected to cater for myself.

I look forward to hearing from you. If you require any further information, please do
not hesitate to email me on: hsmithson@gmail.com After that, we put the
question word. If it is a
Yours faithfully, yes/no question, the
question word can be if or
whether

Henry Smithson
GRAMMATICAL RANGE AND ACCURACY
I have a couple of queries regarding accommodation. I wonder if you could inform me
whether it is provided free of charge and, if not, what the weekly cost would be.
Additionally, I would like to know if it would be possible for me to have my own room
with en-suite facilities. Finally, I would like to ask whether meals are included or if I
would be expected to cater for myself.

I look forward to hearing from you. If you require any further information, please do
not hesitate to email me on: hsmithson@gmail.com We then put the subject,
the verb and the rest of
Yours faithfully, the question

Henry Smithson
GRAMMATICAL RANGE AND ACCURACY
I have a couple of queries regarding accommodation. I wonder if you could inform me
whether it is provided free of charge and, if not, what the weekly cost would be.
Additionally, I would like to know if it would be possible for me to have my own room
with en-suite facilities. Finally, I would like to ask whether meals are included or if I
would be expected to cater for myself.

I look forward to hearing from you. If you require any further information, please do
not hesitate to email me on: hsmithson@gmail.com We then put the subject,
the verb and the rest of
Yours faithfully, the question

Henry Smithson
GRAMMATICAL RANGE AND ACCURACY
I have a couple of queries regarding accommodation. I wonder if you could inform me
whether it is provided free of charge and, if not, what the weekly cost would be.
Additionally, I would like to know if it would be possible for me to have my own room
with en-suite facilities. Finally, I would like to ask whether meals are included or if I
would be expected to cater for myself.

I look forward to hearing from you. If you require any further information, please do
not hesitate to email me on: hsmithson@gmail.com We then put the subject,
the verb and the rest of
Yours faithfully, the question

Henry Smithson
GRAMMATICAL RANGE AND ACCURACY
I have a couple of queries regarding accommodation. I wonder if you could inform me
whether it is provided free of charge and, if not, what the weekly cost would be.
Additionally, I would like to know if it would be possible for me to have my own room
with en-suite facilities. Finally, I would like to ask whether meals are included or if I
would be expected to cater for myself.

I look forward to hearing from you. If you require any further information, please do
not hesitate to email me on: hsmithson@gmail.com We then put the subject,
the verb and the rest of
Yours faithfully, the question

Henry Smithson
GRAMMATICAL RANGE AND ACCURACY
I have a couple of queries regarding accommodation. I wonder if you could inform me
whether it is provided free of charge and, if not, what the weekly cost would be.
Additionally, I would like to know if it would be possible for me to have my own room
with en-suite facilities. Finally, I would like to ask whether meals are included or if I
would be expected to cater for myself.

I look forward to hearing from you. If you require any further information, please do
not hesitate to email me on: hsmithson@gmail.com We then put the subject,
the verb and the rest of
Yours faithfully, the question

Henry Smithson
GRAMMATICAL RANGE AND ACCURACY
I have a couple of queries regarding accommodation. I wonder if you could inform me
whether it is provided free of charge and, if not, what the weekly cost would be.
Additionally, I would like to know if it would be possible for me to have my own room
with en-suite facilities. Finally, I would like to ask whether meals are included or if I
would be expected to cater for myself.

I look forward to hearing from you. If you require any further information, please do
not hesitate to email me on: hsmithson@gmail.com

Yours faithfully,
Here a conditional form is
used. The writer is asking
about the result if he decided
Henry Smithson to take the job so the
condition is if I took the job
GRAMMATICAL RANGE AND ACCURACY
I have a couple of queries regarding accommodation. I wonder if you could inform me
whether it is provided free of charge and, if not, what the weekly cost would be.
Additionally, I would like to know if it would be possible for me to have my own room
with en-suite facilities. Finally, I would like to ask whether meals are included or if I
would be expected to cater for myself.

I look forward to hearing from you. If you require any further information, please do
not hesitate to email me on: hsmithson@gmail.com

Yours faithfully,
Here a conditional form is
used. The writer is asking
about the result if he decided
Henry Smithson to take the job so the
condition is if I took the job
GRAMMATICAL RANGE AND ACCURACY
I have a couple of queries regarding accommodation. I wonder if you could inform me
whether it is provided free of charge and, if not, what the weekly cost would be.
Additionally, I would like to know if it would be possible for me to have my own room
with en-suite facilities. Finally, I would like to ask whether meals are included or if I
would be expected to cater for myself.

I look forward to hearing from you. If you require any further information, please do
not hesitate to email me on: hsmithson@gmail.com After to expect we
use an infinitive
Yours faithfully, form

Henry Smithson
GRAMMATICAL RANGE AND ACCURACY
I have a couple of queries regarding accommodation. I wonder if you could inform me
whether it is provided free of charge and, if not, what the weekly cost would be.
Additionally, I would like to know if it would be possible for me to have my own room
with en-suite facilities. Finally, I would like to ask whether meals are included or if I
would be expected to cater for myself.

I look forward to hearing from you. If you require any further information, please do
not hesitate to email me on: hsmithson@gmail.com We use a reflexive
pronoun because the
Yours faithfully, subject and the object
are the same

Henry Smithson
GRAMMATICAL RANGE AND ACCURACY
I have a couple of queries regarding accommodation. I wonder if you could inform me
whether it is provided free of charge and, if not, what the weekly cost would be.
Additionally, I would like to know if it would be possible for me to have my own room
with en-suite facilities. Finally, I would like to ask whether meals are included or if I
would be expected to cater for myself.

I look forward to hearing from you. If you require any further information, please do
not hesitate to email me on: hsmithson@gmail.com
After the verb to look
Yours faithfully, forward to we use the
–ing form of a second
verb

Henry Smithson
GRAMMATICAL RANGE AND ACCURACY
I have a couple of queries regarding accommodation. I wonder if you could inform me
whether it is provided free of charge and, if not, what the weekly cost would be.
Additionally, I would like to know if it would be possible for me to have my own room
with en-suite facilities. Finally, I would like to ask whether meals are included or if I
would be expected to cater for myself.

I look forward to hearing from you. If you require any further information, please do
not hesitate to email me on: hsmithson@gmail.com
After Dear sir/madam,
Yours faithfully, and Yours faithfully, it is
a good idea to put a
comma

Henry Smithson
STRATEGY: INDIRECT QUESTIONS
I wonder if you could tell me where interviews will be held.
I would like to know how many students there would be.
I would be grateful if you could tell me when the courses start.
I am interested to find out how long the courses have been running.
I am keen to know if camp staff come mainly from The USA or whether
some come from abroad.
I hope you will be able to tell me how many days I would be expected to
work and how much I would be paid.
Please could you let me know what the salary is?
Please could you inform me whether meals are included?
Please could you tell me whether I have to pay for my accommodation?
STRATEGY: INDIRECT QUESTIONS
I wonder if you could tell me where interviews will be held.
I would like to know how many students there would be.
I would be grateful if you could tell me when the courses start
I am interested to find out how long the courses have been running.
I am keen to know if camp staff come mainly from The USA or whether
some come from abroad.
I hope you will be able to tell me how many days I would be expected to
work and how much I would be paid.
Start with an indirect
Please could you let me know what the salary is? phrase

Please could you inform me whether meals are included?


Please could you tell me whether I have to pay for my accommodation?
STRATEGY: INDIRECT QUESTIONS
I wonder if you could tell me where interviews will be held.
I would like to know how many students there would be.
I would be grateful if you could tell me when the courses start
I am interested to find out how long the courses have been running.
I am keen to know if camp staff come mainly from The USA or whether
some come from abroad.
I hope you will be able to tell me how many days I would be expected to
work and how much I would be paid.
Add question words
Please could you let me know what the salary is?
Please could you inform me whether meals are included?
Please could you tell me whether I have to pay for my accommodation?
STRATEGY: INDIRECT QUESTIONS
I wonder if you could tell me where interviews will be held.
I would like to know how many students there would be.
I would be grateful if you could tell me when the courses start
I am interested to find out how long the courses have been running.
I am keen to know if camp staff come mainly from The USA or whether
some come from abroad.
I hope you will be able to tell me how many days I would be expected to
work and how much I would be paid.
Add a subject
Please could you let me know what the salary is?
Please could you inform me whether meals are included?
Please could you tell me whether I have to pay for my accommodation?
STRATEGY: INDIRECT QUESTIONS
I wonder if you could tell me where interviews will be held.
I would like to know how many students there would be.
I would be grateful if you could tell me when the courses start
I am interested to find out how long the courses have been running.
I am keen to know if camp staff come mainly from The USA or whether
some come from abroad.
I hope you will be able to tell me how many days I would be expected to
work and how much I would be paid.
Add a verb and the rest
Please could you let me know what the salary is? of the question

Please could you inform me whether meals are included?


Please could you tell me whether I have to pay for my accommodation?
STRATEGY: INDIRECT QUESTIONS
I wonder if you could tell me where interviews will be held.
I would like to know how many students there would be.
I would be grateful if you could tell me when the courses start
I am interested to find out how long the courses have been running.
I am keen to know if camp staff come mainly from The USA or whether
some come from abroad.
I hope you will be able to tell me how many days I would be expected to
work and how much I would be paid. The question word can be if
Please could you let me know what the salary is? or whether if the answer is
yes or no
Please could you inform me whether meals are included?
Please could you tell me whether I have to pay for my accommodation?
STRATEGY: INDIRECT QUESTIONS
I wonder if you could tell me where interviews will be held.
I would like to know how many students there would be.
I would be grateful if you could tell me when the courses start
I am interested to find out how long the courses have been running.
I am keen to know if camp staff come mainly from The USA or whether
some come from abroad.
I hope you will be able to tell me how many days I would be expected to
work and how much I would be paid. The question word can be if
Please could you let me know what the salary is? or whether if the answer is
yes or no
Please could you inform me whether meals are included?
Please could you tell me whether I have to pay for my accommodation?
STRATEGY: INDIRECT QUESTIONS
I wonder if you could tell me where interviews will be held.
I would like to know how many students there would be.
I would be grateful if you could tell me when the courses start
I am interested to find out how long the courses have been running.
I am keen to know if camp staff come mainly from The USA or whether
some come from abroad.
I hope you will be able to tell me how many days I would be expected to
work and how much I would be paid. The indirect question ends in a
question mark (?) if the statement
Please could you let me know what the salary is? at the beginning is a question
Please could you inform me whether meals are included?
Please could you tell me whether I have to pay for my accommodation?
STRATEGY: INDIRECT QUESTIONS
I wonder if you could tell me where interviews will be held.
I would like to know how many students there would be.
I would be grateful if you could tell me when the courses start
I am interested to find out how long the courses have been running.
I am keen to know if camp staff come mainly from The USA or whether
some come from abroad.
I hope you will be able to tell me how many days I would be expected to
work and how much I would be paid. The indirect question ends in a
question mark (?) if the statement
Please could you let me know what the salary is? at the beginning is a question
Please could you inform me whether meals are included?
Please could you tell me whether I have to pay for my accommodation?
STRATEGY: INDIRECT QUESTIONS
I wonder if you could tell me where interviews will be held.
I would like to know how many students there would be.
I would be grateful if you could tell me when the courses start
I am interested to find out how long the courses have been running.
I am keen to know if camp staff come mainly from The USA or whether
some come from abroad.
I hope you will be able to tell me how many days I would be expected to
work and how much I would be paid. The indirect question ends in a
question mark (?) if the statement
Please could you let me know what the salary is? at the beginning is a question
Please could you inform me whether meals are included?
Please could you tell me whether I have to pay for my accommodation?
QUIZ: CHOOSE THE CORRECT VERB FORM
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing _____ (APPLY) for the position of Camp Assistant, advertised on the website
www.summerjobs.com. I _____ (ENCLOSE) my CV for your perusal.
I am especially interested in this post, as it _____ (STATE) in the job description that you _____ (LOOK
FOR) sporty individuals. I _____ (WORK) in America for the past year as a soccer coach in a high school;
therefore, as well as _____ (HAVE) soccer skills, I _____ (GAIN) valuable experience dealing with
adolescents. In addition to this, I am a qualified soccer referee, which _____ (BE) useful for any camp
competitions that you might be interested in holding. I am available for an immediate start and have no
other commitments throughout the summer months.
I have a couple of queries regarding accommodation. I wonder if you could inform me whether it is
provided free of charge and, if not, what the weekly cost _____ (BE). Additionally, I would like to know if it
would be possible for me _____ (HAVE) my own room with en-suite facilities. Finally, I would like _____
(ASK) whether meals are included or if I would be expected _____ (CATER) for myself.
I look forward _____ (HEAR) from you. If you require any further information, please _____ (HESITATE)
to email me on: hsmithson@gmail.com
Yours faithfully,

Henry Smithson
QUIZ: CORRECT ANSWER
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing to apply for the position of Camp Assistant, advertised on the website
www.summerjobs.com. I enclose my CV for your perusal.
I am especially interested in this post, as it states in the job description that you are looking for
sporty individuals. I have been working in America for the past year as a soccer coach in a high
school; therefore, as well as having soccer skills, I have gained valuable experience dealing with
adolescents. In addition to this, I am a qualified soccer referee, which would be useful for any camp
competitions that you might be interested in holding. I am available for an immediate start and
have no other commitments throughout the summer months.
I have a couple of queries regarding accommodation. I wonder if you could inform me whether it is
provided free of charge and, if not, what the weekly cost would be. Additionally, I would like to know
if it would be possible for me to have my own room with en-suite facilities. Finally, I would like to
ask whether meals are included or if I would be expected to cater for myself.
I look forward to hearing from you. If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to
email me on: hsmithson@gmail.com
Yours faithfully,

Henry Smithson
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