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LESSON VI

WRITING

A job application letter

LESSON VI

WARM-UP

Chatting and Reviewing

PRE-WRITING

Task 1: Read the job application letter for a parttime server below. Label the communicative
functions (1-4) with the phrases in the box.
Task 2: Write a letter (150-180 words) applying for
the position of a part-time receptionist. Use the
model and tips in 1, and the suggestions below to
help you.

WHILE-WRITING

POST-WRITING

CONSOLIDATION

WRITING

Peer review

• Wrap-up
• Homework

WARM-UP
• Do you remember them?  Mark and A restaurant manager
• What is the name of the restaurant?  Viet Organic Garden
• What does Mark call Viet Organic Garden for?
 Apply for a part-time server
• What does he need to apply for the job?
 Send an application letter
 Take an interview for job

How to write a job
application letter

PRE-WRITING
the job application letter for a part-time server below. Label the communicative
1 Read
functions (1-4) with the phrases in the box.

A. Reasons for writing
C. Other relevant information

B. Relevant qualities and skills
D. Relevant experience

8181 Trung Chinh Road, Dong Da District, Ha Noi
Recipient's
Viet Organic Garden
address
1036 Hang Dau Street, Hoan Kiem District, Ha Noi
Ha Noi, 14 October, 20…
Formal
Dear Sir or Madam,
greeting Re: Application for the position of a part-time server
I am writing to apply for the position of a part-time server, which you
advertised on your website on 10 October. I believe having a parttime job is a great opportunity to learn valuable skills.

Applicant's
address

1.
A. Reason
for writing

PRE-WRITING
the job application letter for a part-time server below. Label the communicative
1 Read
functions (1-4) with the phrases in the box.

A. Reasons for writing
B. Relevant qualities and skills
C. Other relevant information
D. Relevant experience
I am in my final year of secondary school. I have some
experience in the hospitality industry. Last summer, I
2.
waited on tables for two months at a fast-food restaurant.
D. Relevant
My responsibilities included greeting customers and
experience
taking their orders. I also served food and drinks,
answered questions about the menu, and made sure all
customers enjoyed their meals.
3.
B. Relevant
I am a friendly, hard-working, and caring person with a
qualities
love for people and good food. I can also speak English, so
and skills
I can wait on foreign customers.

PRE-WRITING
the job application letter for a part-time server below. Label the communicative
1 Read
functions (1-4) with the phrases in the box.

A. Reasons for writing
B. Relevant qualities and skills
C. Other relevant information
D. Relevant experience
4.
I would be delighted to meet you in person to discuss
C. Other
my application. I will be free for an interview any
relevant
afternoon during the week. I have attached my CV for
information reference. If my application is successful, I will be
available to start work after 24 October.
Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to
hearing from you soon.
Formal
Yours faithfully,
closing and
An
signature
Nguyen Van An

PRE-WRITING

PRE-WRITING

A part-time receptionist

WHILEWrite a letter (150-180 words) applying for the position of a part-time receptionist. Use
2WRITING
the model and tips in 1, and the suggestions below to help you.
2222 Nguyen Trai Road, Thanh Xuan District, Ha Noi
1036 Hang Dau Street, Hoan Kiem District, Ha Noi
16 July, 20…
Dear Sir or Madam,
I am writing to apply for…
I am ….. Last summer,…
I consider myself …./ I am….
I would be delighted to ….
I am available for an interview on….
If my application is successful, I will be able to start work…
I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Yours faithfully,

WHILEWRITING
Viet Garden

 745 Nguyen Trai Rd, Ha Noi

12 Lang Ha, Dong Da, Ha Noi
16 July 2022
Dear Sir or Madam,
Re: Applying for a part-time receptionist
I am writing to apply for the part-time position of Receptionist that you advertised on your website.
I am in my final year of secondary school and have some experience in the hospitality industry. Last summer,
I worked as a part-time receptionist for a local restaurant. My responsibilities included meeting and greeting
the customers and taking them to their tables. I also answered the phone and took bookings.
I consider myself to be reliable, hard-working and enthusiastic. I can speak English fluently, so I can
communicate with foreign guests quite comfortably.
I would be delighted to meet you in person to discuss my application. I am available for an interview on any
afternoon.
If my application is successful, I will be able to start work after the 15th of August when I finish my exams.
I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Yours faithfully,
Nguyen Van Nam

POSTWRITING
Observe your friend's writing for peer review
WRITING RUBRIC
Organisation: …/10
Legibility: …/10
Ideas: …/10
Word choice: …/10
Grammar usage and mechanics: …/10

TOTAL: …/50

CONSOLIDATI
ON
1 Wrap-up
What have you learned today?
• How to write an application letter
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Applicant's address
Recipient's address
Formal greeting
Reason for writing
Relevant experience
Relevant qualities and skills
Other relevant information
Formal closing and signature

• Write an application letter

CONSOLIDATI
ON
2 Homework
• Do exercises in the workbook.
• Complete the writing on your notebook.
• Prepare for the next lesson.

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