A restaurant has placed an advertisement for waiters and waitresses in your local newspaper. Write a letter to the restaurant, applying for the job. In your letter: explain what you are currently doing describe your suitability for this area of work say when you can attend an interview

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Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing to express my interest in the waitress position as advertised on
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Times on June 19, 2026. I am an international student from India
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who moved to Canada two years ago. I have been working part-time
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a waitress at Cactus Cafe for the past
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year. I have been looking for full-time opportunities to work as a waitress since my current employer does not want to hire full-time employees. I am eager to work at Kathy's Diner as I believe I have the experience and skills required for
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role. From my current job, I have learnt how to converse with customers, take orders, and persuade them to order more. I am a quick learner who is passionate about people, and I can adapt to situations with ease. I have
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won the "employee of the month" award in my current branch multiple times. I am available to interview at Kathy's Diner between 23rd June and 26th June, between 8 AM and 2 PM. Please let me know about your availability on these dates. I have attached my resume and cover letter for your reference. I look forward to hearing from you. Best regards, Krithi Santosh

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task response
Task response: You answer all parts of the task, but add one more line about your study or work now to make it more full.
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Task response: The tone is good and polite, but 'cover letter' is not needed because this letter is the cover letter.
coherence cohesion
Coherence and cohesion: Your ideas are in a clear order and easy to follow. To make it better, use one more link word like 'also' or 'because'.
coherence cohesion
Coherence and cohesion: Most paragraphs have one main idea, but one sentence has a grammar problem, so the flow is a bit weak.
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Task response: You cover the job, your experience, and your interview time clearly.
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Task response: The letter sounds polite and right for a job application.
coherence cohesion
Coherence and cohesion: The letter has a clear opening, body, and end.
coherence cohesion
Coherence and cohesion: Each paragraph has a clear purpose, so the reader can follow your ideas easily.
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
Topic Vocabulary:
  • applying
  • suitable
  • hospitality
  • customer service
  • experience
  • enthusiasm
  • availability
  • communication skills
  • attention to detail
  • teamwork
  • food safety
  • certification
  • interview
  • flexibility
  • ambiance
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