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 Warm - up: Brainstorming
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Kinds of letters

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 Our topic today:
+ Write a letter of job application
from an advertisment
UNIT 4: FOR A BETTER COMMUNITY

LESSON 6: WRITING
Pre- writing
Activity 1:Read
the job advertisement of Happy Mind
Centre and make the mind-map
 Volunteer
teacher

25 Bao Ha
street, Ha Noi,
experienced patient Viet Nam

Creative

Teaching Teaching
Vietnamese Math
Activity 2: Read the question and choose
the correct answer
 1. A…….is an instructor

A. application
B. tutor
 2. He never gives up his targets. He is
really…………….

A. patient
B. impatient
3. He……..8 hours sleeping every day

A. spend
B. apply
 4. He is …………for his interview
tomorrow

A. apply
B. available
5. My teacher sent two references to my
new boss

A. Referent books
B. Letters of recommendation
Activity 3
Read the letter and answer the questions.
1. How did Quan find out about the job?
2. Who did Quan teach last summer?
3. How long did he teach them?
4. How does Quan describe himself?
5. How many references can Quan give?
6. When can Quan start teaching?
Wh - Questions

1. How did Quan find out about the job?

2. Who did Quan teach last summer?
3. How long did he teach them?
4. How does Quan describe himself?
5. How many references can Quan give?
6. When can Quan start teaching?
Lucky Stars

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8
1. How did Quan find out about
the job?

 He saw the advertisement in the

Youth Newspaper on February
22nd.
 4. How does Quan describe
himself?

 He is creative, patient, and has great

love for children.
5. How many references can Quan give?

 He can give four references

6. When can Quan start teaching?

 He can start teaching from next

month.
2. Who did Quan teach last summer?

 He taught a group of primary

students in his area.
 3. How long did he teach them?

 He taught them for two months.

Activity 4:Match each paragraph in the letter
with its purpose.
a. Saying you are available for an
Paragraph 1 interview and when you could start
work.
b. Mentioning the job you are applying
Paragraph 2
for and where you saw advert.
c. Telling why you are right for the job
Paragraph 3 mentioning your personal experiences
and responsibilities.
d. Listing your personal qualities and
Paragraph 4
offering to send references.
 A brief form of a letter of job
application.
 Name and Address of
sender
 Date
 Address of receiver
1. Greeting,
2. Introduction
3. Body
4. Conclusion
5. Closing
 USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

11 Ha Nam Street
HEADING Dong Ha
November 27th , 2013
Happy Mind Charity Centre
25 Bao Ha Street, Hanoi
GREETING Dear Sir, / Dear Madam,

I saw the advertisement in ...................

INTRODUCTION
(Paragraph 1) I am writing to apply for ........................
BODY
I think I meet all qualifications that you specify.
(Paragraph 2)
I have worked as a .......... for .................
(Paragraph 3) I have experience …………….
I am creative,.................
I can send you … references ……
CONCLUSION I would be available for interview at any time.
(Paragraph 4)
I can start working/ teaching……
I look forward to .................. soon.
Yours faithfully, / Sincerely,
CLOSING
Signature / Name
 NOTE FORMAL STYLE

1. No abbreviation

Ex : I’d like to apply for a position of a tour guide .

 I would like to apply for a position of a tour guide .

2. Politeness

Best wishes , Yours faithfully ,

While- writing
Activity 5: Read the job advertisement and make the mind-map
 Volunteer

15 Ha Thanh
street, Ha Noi,
Reliable Viet Nam

Hard-
working

Welcome Receive
guests donations
 Activity 6. Paragraph writing
• Group work: 3 minutes
Group No 1: Paragraph 1
Group No 2: Paragraph 2
Group No 3: Paragraph 3
Group No 4: Paragraph 4
Activity 7: Write a formal letter of
applying for the job

FORMAT
Activity 8: Check the writing
 - Finish your letter
-Write a formal letter applying for the job –
(enclosed)
- Do exercise in the workbook
- Prepare for the next lesson 7: Communication
and Culture 2.
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