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 your 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 John. I'
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writing to let you know that my departure date for Canada is drawing near, and I'
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busy with preparations. As you know, I'
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coming to your country for doing a Master in Business Administration. I will be living in Toronto during the two years of my studies. I know that the rent along with other expenses like food
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simply unavoidable.
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I would need a part-time job to pay for it. I would really appreciate it if you could find
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job for me. For example, you can ask around among your friends or colleagues. In fact, I'
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ready to as an attendant at the gas station or as the waiter at the restaurant. Unfortunately, I haven't any experience, but I'
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a very hard-working and sociable person. So if you run into some job offers which can apply to me, I would like to know about them.

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The Closing

The style of the letter determine how you have to close it.

Check out the suggested closing sentences for each type of letter in the General IELTS Test. The closing sentence should be the last sentence of your letter.

Formal style (To someone you have not met, whose name you don’t know)

  • Yours faithfully,

Semi-formal (To someone you may or may not have met, whose last name you know)

  • Yours sincerely,

Informal (To someone you know well, whose first name you know and use)

  • Best regards,
  • Warm wishes,

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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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