You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. Write at least 150 words. You have seen a job advertised in the newspaper. You want to apply for the job. Write a letter to the manager of the company. In your letter • provide information about yourself • give details of your previous work experience • say why the company should consider you for the job You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:

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Dear Mr John Snow, I am writing to apply for a
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Instructor position at the Language Institute of Kyoto that was advertised in The Times newspaper on Sunday 8th May. I would like to describe my qualifications and experience to you.   I graduated with a bachelor’s degree in the
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language from the University of Osaka and a master’s degree in teaching at Boston University. When I pursued my bachelor's, I did an internship as a translator at a digital media company called ABCD News for six months. After finishing my master's, I worked as a
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teacher at Jackson High School for three years. In my previous job, I was responsible for educating and instructing children. The Language Institute of Kyoto has a high-standard institute with a good reputation. I believe that my experience with
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, specifically in teaching, makes me the best match for
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position I truly enjoyed what I was doing, which is what drew me to
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position with your company. Please let me know if you need any other information. I am looking forward to hearing from you. Yours faithfully, Chanida Wongvajanon
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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:
  • advertised position
  • relevant experience
  • qualifications
  • skill set
  • responsibilities
  • achievements
  • enthusiastic
  • aligned with the company values
  • previous roles
  • milestones
  • candidate
  • apply for the job
  • work experience
  • consider for the position
  • interview
  • current role
  • demonstrated expertise
  • strong interest
  • suitable for the job
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