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 Ruchi, I hope you are doing well. As you already know I was preparing for my MBA in Canada for the
last
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few months.
Finally
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, I got an offer of admission to Smith School of Business, Queen and I will be joining them
next
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summer. It will be a two-year full residential program with a specialisation in Finance and Marketing. The classes will be held on weekdays and I will be free on weekends. As you
also
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know due to the pandemic
last
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year, we had a loss in our business, so I was planning to get a part-time job to take care of my personal expenses. I hope you can help me get some references for the job. I remember
last
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time during our conversation, you shared that your company is looking for a part-timer for their office work, and I think I can join them as I will be allowed to work for 20 hours a week. I
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want you to ask your colleagues for any part-time jobs available and look for the classifieds section in the local newspaper. I look forward to your support. See you soon. Best wishes, Akash
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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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