Welcome to our class – 10a11
XUAN KHANH HIGH SCHOOL

Warm up

--- Write kinds of letter --(Work in groups)

Thanking

Request

Invitation

Kinds of
letters?
Recommendation
Job application

Confirmation

Unit 4:
FOR A BETTER COMMUNITY
Lesson 6: Writing

Our topic today
Writing an application
letter for volunteer work.

Act 1.
Read the application letter for a volunteer position. Match the paragraphs
with their aims.

A. Saying why you
want to do the job
B. Saying when you
are available for an
interview and can
start work
C. Mentioning the job
you are applying for
and where you got
the information from

Heart to Heart
Charitable Organisation
100 Ha Thanh Street, Ha Noi
Dear Sir or Madam,
Paragraph 1:
C Mentioning the job you are applying for and where you got the information from.
I am writing to apply for a volunteer position at the local centre for community
development. I heard about this opportunity in a public announcement last Monday.
Paragraph 2 :
A Saying why you want to do the job
I am interested in your community development projects because I really care about the
life of people in the community and want to offer my services to you. Currently, all my
Sunday afternoons are free, and I will be able to help at the centre if I am chosen.
Paragraph 3 :
B Saying when you are available for an interview and can start work
I have already filled in the online application form and sent it in as requested. I am
available for an interview on any weekday after 4.30 p.m. or at weekends. If my application
is successful, I can start immediately.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours faithfully,
Nguyen Ha Vi

Vocabulary and Structures
1.Application (n) /ˌæp.lɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ : Đơn xin việc
2.Apply (for) (v) /əˈplaɪ fɔːr/ : Nộp đơn xin việc
3.be available for (a) /biː ə'veiləbl fɔː(r) / : Có sẵn
4.To be interested in sth/doing sth : Thích gì/làm gì
5.Care about : Quan tâm về
6.Look forward to doing sth : Mong đợi làm gì

Act 2

Read the job advert and answer the questions

1. What qualities are needed
for the job?
- Reliable and hardworking.
2. What are the job duties?

- Welcoming guests and visitors,
and receiving and sorting
donations.

Address of receiver
1. Greeting ( Dear + Sir/ Madam, )
2. Introduction
3. Conclusion
4. Closing

Address of sender
Date

The format of a formal letter applying for a job.
1. Heading
Address of receiver

Address of sender
Date

2. Greeting
Dear Sir/Madam,
3. Body
Para 1 : Reason for the writing
I am writing to apply for…..
I saw the advertisement in…….
Para 2 : Reason for choosing this
I am interested in …. Because….
I have experience I have worked as a
volunteer for…
I will be able to ….

Para 3 :Qualifications and
reference
I am … (creative, patient, hardworking, friendly, reliable…)
I can send you….reference(s)
Para 4 : Interview and starting work
I am available for ….
I can start …
4. Closing
I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours sincerely, / Yours faithfully,
5. Signature

Act3

Complete the application letter for the job.

120 Xuan Thuy Street
Cau Giay, Hanoi
1 January 2022

Heart to Heart
Charitable Organisation
100 Ho Thanh Street, Ha Noi
 
Dear Sir or Madam,
I am writing to apply for a volunteer position at the head office. I heard the announcement about this
position on radio last Sunday.
I am interested in the job duties at the head office. I want to help you welcome guests and visitors to
the office and receive and sort donations.
I am available for an interview on any weekday from 8.00 am to 11.00 am. If my application is successful, I
can start on 15th January 2022.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours faithfully,
Nguyen Hai Nam

Put the format of a formal letter applying for
a job.

1.Heading
2.Greeting

3.Body

4.Closing
5.Signature

120 Xuan Thuy Street
Cau Giay, Hanoi
1 January 2022

Heart to Heart
Charitable Organisation
100 Ho Thanh Street, Ha Noi
 
Dear Sir or Madam,
I am writing to apply for a volunteer position at the head office. I heard
the announcement about this position on radio last Sunday.
I am interested in the job duties at the head office. I want to help you
welcome guests and visitors to the office and receive and sort
donations.
I am available for an interview on any weekday from 8.00 am to 11.00
am. If my application is successful, I can start on 15th January 2022.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours faithfully,
Nguyen Hai Nam

Homework
1. Writing an application letter for volunteer work.
2. Prepare for the next lesson: Communication and
Culture/ CLIL
3. Do exercises in the workbook