2. Applying for a job (formal letter/email).

You have just seen the following advertisement in an international magazine:

Write your letter of application to Mrs. Miles. (120-180 words).

- say why you are interested in this role;

- describe your previous experience;
- explain why you are a good candidate for this job.

Start your letter in an appropriate way.

Dear Mrs. Miles,

I am writing with regard to your advertisement for an English-speaking child-minder, which appeared in …
edition of …

I am a … year-old student from … I have just completed … where I have studied English for … years.

I am planning to go to … in …, so I am looking for a job in order to … (earn some money).

I am particularly interested in this position because I believe the experience would be extremely useful for
my … (studies) and my … (future ambitions).

I have experience in looking after children, as I … during the holidays. My duties there included …
I enjoy working with children of all ages, and I regard myself as …

I would like to spend the summer working in England and I feel that …

I enclose a copy of my CV and I hope you will consider my application for the position.

Yours faithfully,