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One of your friends wants to apply for a job that involves working with foreign teenagers. Write a letter of recommendation for him/her. In your letter, express: how well you know your friend what qualifications he/she has why you think she would be suitable for the job

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Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing
this
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 letter in order to introduce Joseph, my friend who has applied to work as an ESL teacher at your institution. Joseph was my classmate during my post-graduate studies in Psychology.
Due to
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 his attitude and hard work, he became one of our professor’s assistants when he was still a sophomore. Above that, he was always helping us with difficult topics and problems that we had. After graduating from Hilton University, he attended various courses focusing on children's and teenager’s
behavior
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, He has worked in a number of European countries as a tutor. Not only can he speak in English, but
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 he knows French and German. I believe that his personality
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 his experience working with youngsters, make him a perfect candidate for
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 position. I believe if he had the opportunity to work with you, he would be a great asset to your organization.
Therefore
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, I request you consider these factors before making a decision. I hope
this
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 information will be helpful to you. Yours faithfully Tami Noem

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Task Achievement
Try to include a more detailed explanation of a specific instance where Joseph demonstrated his skills, to further support your recommendation.
Coherence and Cohesion
While the structure of the letter is generally clear, consider using more varied linking words or phrases to enhance the flow between ideas.
Task Achievement
The letter maintains a professional tone and clearly states the purpose of the recommendation.
Coherence and Cohesion
Each paragraph has a clear focus, making it easy to follow your points about Joseph’s qualifications.
Topic Vocabulary:
  • Esteemed colleague
  • Proficient
  • Cross-cultural competence
  • Adaptable
  • Engaging
  • Initiative
  • Mentor
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Diplomatic
  • Resilient
  • Empathetic
  • Inspirational
  • Multilingual
  • Pedagogical expertise
  • Youth empowerment
  • Proactive approach
  • Strong rapport
  • In-depth understanding
  • Exemplary
  • Effective communicator
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