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 or Madam, I am writing to express my interest to work as a nanny for your family.
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, I certainly enjoy taking care of small children,
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, I have always wanted to live in Australia.
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with, let me give you a little background information about myself. I have completed my diploma in child care and I have experience of more than five years of working for a daycare centre.
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, I would
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like to tell you, I am a very caring person by nature and jovial, too. I am sure your child would along with me quite easily.
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, since my childhood days, it was a dream for me to come to Australia and
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is a good opportunity for me to fulfil it.
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, during my spare time, I could visit different places, try new food, and learn about the culture of the country. If you think that I am the most suitable person, please contact me on 011225566. Hope to hear from you soon Yours faithfully, Jane Simon
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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:
  • advertisement
  • live with
  • look after
  • six-year-old child
  • suitable
  • employ
  • free time
  • Australia
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