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 your letter, explain why you would like the job give details of why you would be a suitable person to employ say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia

Hello sir/ madam, I am writing on the behalf of an advertisement advertised by you in an Australian magazine that you need a babysitter for about six months for your six-year-old child.It will be of immense pleasure for me, if I get
this
opportunity as I am planning to visit Australia for an English language course and
this
job would sort my issue of finding accommodation. Let me explain my situation as I have done
this
job earlier
also
.
Moreover
, I am very fond of kids and I like to spend time with them so
this
employment would give me an opportunity to do what I enjoy the most .
This
is the most important reason that I would be a suitable candidate for
this
job.
Lastly
, My distant cousin is
also
staying in the same city in her free time added to my classes I would love to spend free time with my cousin.
It
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I
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would be very glad if I get
this
chance. I await a favourable response from your side. Yours sincerely,
Jagjot
Correct your spelling
Jagjit
Kaur
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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.

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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
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