WELCOME TO OUR CLASS
WARM UP
Brainstorming
Confirmation
Invitation
Request
Kinds of letters
Thanking
Job application
Recommendation
Our topic today:
+ Write a letter of job application
from an advertisment
UNIT 4: FOR A BETTER COMMUNITY
LESSON 6: WRITING
VOLUNTEER WORK
* Read the job advertisement of Happy Mind
Centre.
Activity 1:
* Read
the job advertisement of Happy Mind
Centre and make the mind-map
Volunteer
teacher
experienced
patient
25 Bao Ha street, Ha
Noi, Viet Nam
Creative
Teaching
Vietnamese
Teaching Math
* Activity 1: Read the letter. Why
did Quan write it? (page 43)
He wanted to apply for volunteer
teaching
Activity 2
Read the letter and answer the questions.
1. How did Quan find out about the job?
2. Who did Quan teach last summer?
3. How long did he teach them?
4. How does Quan describe himself?
5. How many references can Quan give?
6. When can Quan start teaching?
1. How did Quan find out about the job?
He saw the advertisement in the Youth
Newspaper on February 22nd.
2. Who did Quan teach last summer?
He taught a group of primary students in his area.
3. How long did he teach them?
He taught them for two months.
4. How does Quan describe himself?
He is creative, patient, and has great love for
children.
5. How many references can Quan give?
He can give four references
6. When can Quan start teaching?
He can start teaching from next month.
Activity 3:Match each paragraph in the letter
with its purpose.
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 4
a. Saying you are available for an
interview and when you could start
work.
b. Mentioning the job you are applying
for and where you saw advert.
c. Telling why you are right for the job
mentioning your personal experiences
and responsibilities.
d. Listing your personal qualities and
offering to send references.
A brief form of a letter of job
application.
Name and Address of sender
Date
Address of receiver
1. Greeting,
2. Introduction
3. Body
4. Conclusion
5. Closing
HEADING
GREETING
INTRODUCTION
(Paragraph 1)
BODY
(Paragraph 2)
(Paragraph 3)
CONCLUSION
(Paragraph 4)
CLOSING
Outline of a letter
Sender’s address
Receiver’s address
Dear Sir, / Dear Madam,
I am writing to apply for ........................
I saw the advertisement in ...................
I have worked as a .......... for .................
I have experience …………….
I think I meet all qualifications that you specify.
I am creative,.................
I can send you … references ……
I would be available for interview at any time.
I can start working/ teaching……
I look forward to .................. soon.
Yours faithfully, / Sincerely,
Signature / Name
- Finish your letter
-Write a formal letter applying for the job –
(enclosed)
- Do exercise in the workbook
- Prepare for the next lesson 7: Communication
and Culture 2.
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