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

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Dear Sir/ Madam, I am writing the letter to apply for the position of a short term live-in caregiver, published
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week in one of the popular Australian family magazines that you have asked for your six-year-old baby. I am really keen on that role as my passion to be a primary school teacher soon. I have had an experience of looking after children especially under five to eight years old due to my younger siblings who are at that age. I love to stay with children because they are a bundle of joy and
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why I took care of children when I was in my hometown. I just finished my thesis which is specializing in the subject of kid behaviour who are under ten years old, so I am confident enough to take care of your teenager to be a trustworthy babysitter in a short period of time. I am currently in Australia that my uncle invited me to visit around before I get into working life. I may be visiting tourist attraction places, tasting local food and having memories of local cultures as well as lifestyles of Australians. I will be
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the good news from you and hoping to get a chance for looking after your precious youth soon. Yours faithfully, Honey Linn
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I really want to study but I’m too tired.

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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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