IELTS Writing Correction Service /
Writing Samples /
Band 5.5

You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and look after their six-year-old child. Write a letter to the parents. In the letter explain why you would like the job give details of why you would be a suitable person to employ say how would you spend your free time while you are in Australia

#advertisement #australian #magazine #someone #six #months #child #parents #job #person #time #australia
Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing to you with regard to the advertisement published
on
Change preposition
in
show examples
 the Times magazine
in
Change preposition
on
show examples
 the 1st of September, seeking to recruit a caretaker for their child. I am currently enrolled in an early childhood education course and I have been planning to take a break for two semesters and travel.
Besides
 working and taking care of the child, I would
also
 be able to travel without worrying about the additional lodging costs. Being enrolled in
the
Correct article usage
apply
show examples
early childhood education, I have learnt skills to manage kids in an effective manner. Not only that, I love to spend time with them
,
Remove the comma
apply
show examples
 and play games. I have
also
 been volunteering at the YMCA of Toronto. In my free time, I am planning to visit nearby tourist places. I would definitely like to see
the
Correct article usage
apply
show examples
famous cities like Melbourne, Sydney and I am planning to do that after I finish the 6 months. I believe that I possess all the skills you are looking for and I would love to babysit. I look forward to hearing from you, Yours sincerely,
Anukaran
Correct your spelling
Ankaran
Ankara
 Kathuria

Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this site’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. Excerpts and links may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to Writing9 with appropriate and specific direction to the original content.

The Greeting

Depending on the style and aim of the letter, you will need to adapt your greeting.

Always start an informal letter in the ways:

  • Dear + name
  • Hi / Hello + name

‘Dear...’ is more appropriate, so stick with this.

For a formal letter there are two options for the greeting:

  • Use Dear Sir or Madam if you don’t know the name of the person you are writing to.
  • Use Dear + surname if you do know their name, e.g. Dear Mr Smith or Dear Mrs Jones.

Discover more tips in The Ultimate Guide to Get a Target Band Score of 7+ »— a book that's free for 🚀 Premium users.

Topic Vocabulary:
  • Childcare, Nurturing, Patience, Creativity, Early childhood development
  • Babysitting, Au pair, Engaging, Responsible, Enthusiastic
  • Safety, Trustworthy, Adaptability, Proactive, Cultural exchange
  • Activities, Educational games, Language skills, Exploring
  • Volunteering, Community involvement, Australian culture
  • Flexibility, Personal traits, Schedule, Enrichment
What to do next:
Look at other essays: