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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I am writing to you to inform you and express my interest that I would like to be considered for the position you are offering. I have seen your advertisement in an Australian magazine and decided to contact you.
I am quite passionate about babysitting because I have always wanted a little brother or sister, but my parents could not afford the cost of having another baby.
I have taken care of different babies in my country which has been my primary occupation since I was 18.
Also
, in order to have better career prospects, I have obtained a First Aid certificate that would be pretty beneficial in times of crisis or earthquakes. Nonetheless
, I am really patient, thoughtful and polite.
I have planned to spend my free time there. I would like to go surfing on the weekends, and during the week, I am keen on going for a walk outside, meeting new people and learning more about Australian culture.
I would be really grateful if you gave me this
opportunity to live with you and take care of your baby in the best way I have learned. I look forward to hearing from you. I will provide my Phone number and please feel free to ask if you need any further
details.
Kind regards,
John RoshSubmitted by bb_emperator on
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Task Achievement
To improve Task Achievement, ensure you clearly address all parts of the prompt. While your letter mentions your interest and qualifications for the job, as well as plans for your free time, consider expanding on these elements with more specific examples or experiences to strengthen your argument.
Coherence and Cohesion
Enhance your Coherence and Cohesion by structuring your letter with clear paragraphing, each dedicated to a specific part of the prompt. Use a variety of connectors and cohesive devices to smoothly link ideas within and between paragraphs. Consider adding an introductory sentence to each paragraph to guide the reader through your letter more effectively.
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.