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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
this
 letter in connection with your advert published in an Australian magazine. Let me start by pointing out the reasons I would love
such
 an experience, which is the fact that I will be able to improve my English by living in an English-speaking country.
In addition
, there is the incredible possibility to live abroad and get to know another culture. With regards to my qualifications for
this
 opportunity, I have recently finished my studies in childhood education. In
this
 way, I am qualified to assist your child not only by taking care of her/him but
also
 by helping in any schooling matter.
Finally
, during my spare time in Australia, I would like to visit some of the country's main attractions, as well as experience some of your amazing cuisines. Please let me know if you need any
further
 information or references. I am looking forward to a positive response at your earliest convenience. Yours faithfully, Christina Smith
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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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