You are going to another country to study. You would like to do a part-time job while you are studying, so you want to ask a friend who lives there for some help. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter give details of your study plans explain why you want to get a part-time job suggest how your friend could help you find a job

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Dear Ann, It was so long time that I hadn't heard anything from you and
also
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we hadn't seen each other since
last
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summer. So I have good news! I'm going to come to enter your city's university
this
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autumn. I have already found my surname in the entry list. I will study in the marketing department. My teacher said that we will have
flexible
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timetable. Due to my timetable, I think I could try to work after classes because I will have
some
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plenty of time
instead
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of just spending my free time on the streets while going for a walk, I decided to earn some money. In
this
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case, I would like to ask you for help in searching for
some
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temporary job for me. Unfortunately, I haven't any experience, but I'm a very hard-working, sociable person. So if you see some job offers which can apply to me, I would like to know about them.
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Also
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what is about your
studying
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? Is everything ok? What is your work as a
shop-assistant
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shop assistant
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? Do you like it? Please, write me back as soon as possible. See you soon, Maria.

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Use cohesive linking words accurately and appropriately

Linking words are very important in your essay.

To score effectively on your IELTS exam, you should make an effort to implement short concise sentences coupled with linking words.

Almost every sentence in your essay should have a linking word of some sort.

In fact, the only sentences that can omit linking words are your background sentence and thesis.

Linking word examples:

  • firstly
  • secondly
  • thirdly
  • in additional
  • moreover
  • also
  • for example
  • for instance
  • therefore
  • however
  • although
  • even though
  • despite

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • Educational aspirations
  • Work experience
  • Financial independence
  • Resume (or CV)
  • Local job market
  • International student
  • Legal requirements
  • Student work permit
  • Employment trends
  • Time management
  • Networking
  • A part-time position
  • Balance studies and work
  • Job hunting strategies
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