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

Dear Sir or Madam, I hope
this
letter finds you well. I am writing to express my interest in the babysitter position you advertised in the Australian Today magazine. My name is Robert and I recently moved to Perth to complete my Master's degree in Education. I am a highly motivated individual with a passion for working with children and I believe your advertisement offers the perfect opportunity to combine
this
passion with my studies. I have extensive experience working with young children, having served as a kindergarten teacher in my home country. I understand the needs of children and am confident that I have the skills and qualifications required to provide excellent care for your child. I can prepare nutritious meals, take your child on educational and fun outings, and make sure they are picked up from school on time. In my free time, I am an avid surfer and would love to share
this
passion with your child. I believe that
this
experience would not only be enjoyable for them
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but
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help me immerse myself in the local culture and improve my language skills. I look forward to the opportunity to discuss my qualifications
further
and am eager to make a positive impact on your family. Best regards, Robert
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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:
  • advertisement
  • live with
  • look after
  • six-year-old child
  • suitable
  • employ
  • free time
  • Australia
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