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 Jane, I hope you are doing good. I’m writing to you to let you know that I will be studying for a master's degree in Australia, and I need your help to find a part-time job. Let me explain to you in detail, it's a three-year degree program majoring in accounting, and I’m allowed to work twenty hours a week.
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, since I have to sort the university fees, and can’t be a burden to my family, I really need to get myself a job Would you please let me know what type of work I should be looking for
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, it would be helpful if you can ask your friends are there any vacancies available at the moment that would suit me.
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, as you know I’m new to the country, I don’t know how the job market works, and I hope you can support me. Hope to hear from you soon. Your friend, Joe
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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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