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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, It is with great pleasure and gladness that I am writing to you. I came across an advertisement in an Australian magazine for the position of a stay-in nanny. It is with much excitement that I write to you to show my interest in
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 get to watch the kids grow, teach them new things and celebrate each new stage of their life alongside them. I love being trusted with the safety and well-being of children. I am a suitable person for
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 job because I love children and I am very much passionate about being around them. I am a very patient person, punctual, flexible, trustworthy and proactive.
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 will use my free time to work out, socialise and network.
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 will be a perfect time too to rest from my busy activities. I really pray and hope that you consider me for
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 role. Yours sincerely, Yvonne Forbanka.

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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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