You are soon going to spend three months doing work experience in an organisation. Write a letter to the manager of the organisation where you are going to do work experience. In your letter • thank the manager for the opportunity to do work experience • explain what you hope to learn from the work experience • ask some questions about the work experience you are going to do

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Dear Sir, I hope
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letter finds you well. I am Lahiru, who is coming for the
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experience training in your organisation. I am really grateful to you for giving me
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valuable opportunity to
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as a chef to develop my skills and knowledge. At the same time, I would like to give my fullest contribution to the restaurant during the training period. I hope to
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well with you and other team members.
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my college’s
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placement requirements I have to go through kitchen management techniques, food preparation methods and how to handle the service. I have a logbook to fill
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get the signature and feedback from my supervisor.
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, I would greatly appreciate
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you could give some clarifications regarding
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and duties which I have to fulfil, working hours, working days and the starting date. Thank you once again for
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great opportunity.
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will be an advantage for my career, and I expect your support and guidance. I am excited about the prospect of learning from your team and contributing to the success of Zeppo Restaurant. Looking forward to meeting you and your team soon. Thank you, Lahiru
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structure
Maintain a clear structure in your letters for effective communication. Starting with a greeting, following with body paragraphs each dedicated to a distinct point, and ending with a polite closing will enhance readability and impact.
task response
Ensure that your letter addresses all parts of the task. It's essential that you thank the manager, explain your learning objectives, and end with related inquiries to demonstrate thorough understanding and engagement.
cohesion
Use transitions and cohesive devices to link your ideas smoothly. Phrases like 'Furthermore,' 'At the same time,' and 'According to' help guide the reader through your letter, making your points clear and your argument cohesive.
task response
Your letter effectively addresses all the points asked in the task, demonstrating an excellent understanding of the requirements.
structure
The structure of your letter is clear and logical, making it easy for the reader to follow and understand.
tone
Your tone is suitably formal and respectful, appropriate for the context of writing to a manager, enhancing the letter's professionalism.

The Closing

The style of the letter determine how you have to close it.

Check out the suggested closing sentences for each type of letter in the General IELTS Test. The closing sentence should be the last sentence of your letter.

Formal style (To someone you have not met, whose name you don’t know)

  • Yours faithfully,

Semi-formal (To someone you may or may not have met, whose last name you know)

  • Yours sincerely,

Informal (To someone you know well, whose first name you know and use)

  • Best regards,
  • Warm wishes,

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • appreciative
  • hands-on experience
  • skill enhancement
  • networking opportunities
  • mentorship
  • organisational structure
  • company ethos
  • onboarding process
  • professional development
  • collaborative environment
  • shadowing
  • logistics
  • corporate attire
  • reporting hierarchy
  • team dynamics
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