A friend of yours is living in another country. You would like to work in his/her country for a while. Write a letter to your friend and say – Explain why you would like to work in his/her country – Describe your skills and experience – Ask for some information about working in his/her country.

Dear Sam, I hope you're doing great! I'm really excited to tell you that I’m planning a trip to Japan next month, and I’m
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thinking of looking for a short-term job
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I’m there. I’d love to hear your thoughts. As you know, Japan is famous for its discipline and precision in the workplace, and I think working there would be a fantastic opportunity for me to grow professionally. I’ve been working as a civil engineer for the past three years, mainly focused on renovation and maintenance projects. My job involves redesigning building interiors, managing teams, and ensuring everything stays on schedule. Since you’ve been living there for a
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, I was hoping you could tell me a bit more about what it's like to work in Japan as a foreigner. Are there any specific requirements or documents I need to apply for a job? And if you know of any companies that are hiring civil engineers, I’d really appreciate any recommendations! Looking forward to catching up soon—and hopefully in person
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time! Best wishes, Myth

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coherence and cohesion
Consider breaking down the request for information into clearer sections for improved clarity, such as outlining any specific job types you're looking for.
task achievement
While your tone is friendly and suitable, adding a brief personal anecdote or reason for your desire to experience the culture could enhance your emotional connection.
greeting and closing
Your opening and closing are warm and engaging, establishing a personal connection with your friend.
task achievement
You have effectively described your skills and experience related to the job you are seeking, which is important in making your request clear.

Use cohesive linking words accurately and appropriately

Linking words are very important in your essay.

To score effectively on your IELTS exam, you should make an effort to implement short concise sentences coupled with linking words.

Almost every sentence in your essay should have a linking word of some sort.

In fact, the only sentences that can omit linking words are your background sentence and thesis.

Linking word examples:

  • firstly
  • secondly
  • thirdly
  • in additional
  • moreover
  • also
  • for example
  • for instance
  • therefore
  • however
  • although
  • even though
  • despite
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