Mrs Barrett, an English-speaking woman who lives in your town, has advertised for someone to help her in her home for a few hours a day next summer. Write a letter to Mrs Barrett. In your letter • suggest how you could help her in her home • say why you would like to do this work • explain when you will and will not be available

Dear Mrs Bennet, I write in respect to your advert for a domestic assistant at your residence. I am Elisha Emmanuel, twenty-seven years old male, Senior Secondary School Certificate holder and a resident of plot 205 Onitsha Road, Owerri,Imo state. I will be of great value in handling your cleanings; both interior and exterior. I worked with Sparkle Cleaners Limited, port Harcourt, Rivers State for four years, where I was responsible for the sanitation of the houses of several prominent citizens.My job scope will include cleaning and polishing the floor tiles/wood, taking out the trash, doing the laundry, mowing the lawn and pruning the flower. I wish to take up

this

offer as it would support me financially

while

giving me the opportunity to show my proficiency in

this

field as I hope to build a client base within the state. I will be available weekdays, from Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 1:00pm. I will not be available from 3:00pm on weekdays and weekends as I have other clients meet up with. I look forward to a positive response from you. Yours faithfully Elisha Emmanuel