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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 Sarah, How are you and your family? It’s been
such
 a long time since we wrote to each other. I have some news that I’d like to share with you: I’m going to live in Montreal! I’m so excited because I know that we’ll spend some time together as we used to do. Let me explain how things turned out. I have
finally
 been accepted into an accounting program at Canada College and my classes will start on September 22 TH. My program is a two-year full-time course but, I won’t have classes on Friday. My family is not following me in Montreal. I rented a studio downtown. I have saved some money to pay my tuition and my cost-life only per six months. So, I’ll need a part-time job to help me pay my bills after
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 because I don’t want to spend all my parents’ money. I was wondering if you can help me to find a part-time job. I tough that you can give me some useful tips as I don’t know how to create a curriculum in the Canadian model, or what websites or places should I look for a job. I’m willing to work in restaurants, stores or offices. I really appreciate it if you can help in
this
 initial moment in my life. With love, Raquel
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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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