Welcome to our class !
Welcome to our class !
Presented by
English Department
VIET DUC High School
2008 - 2009
Look at these pictures and say:
Which job is closely
related to these pictures?
A tourist guide
_Tobe a tourist guide, we need qualifications
Healthy/ strong
Good English
Smart
Get on well with other people
willing to work hard for long time
Work far from home
What qualifications do you need to be a tourist guide ?
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Unit 6: FUTURE JOBS
Part D: writing
A letter of application
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We are a travel company managing holiday tours. We need English-speaking local guides to accompany foreign visitors on trips throughout Vietnam. If you have a high school diploma, have experience as a tour guide, a good manner, speak fluent English and are willing to work hard for long hours, please contact: The Manager, Vinatour, 450 Nguyen Du Street, Hanoi. Telephone No: 04 824 0139.
Type of job: _________________
 Level of education needed: ____________________
 Work experience: ___________________________________
 Character and interests: _____________________________
___________
tour guide
high school diploma
experience as a tour guide, fluent English
good manner, willing to work hard
for long hours
TASK 1: Read the following advertisement and fill in the notes
Answer the following questions before writing
Where did you see this advertisement?
Would you like to apply for the post of an experienced English speaking local guide to accompany foreign visitors on trips throughout Vietnam?
Do you think you meet all the qualifications that they specify?
Did you have a high school diploma?
Have you ever worked as a tourist guide? Where is it?
What kind of person are you? (friendly, strong, get on well with other people)
Are you willing to work hard and work far from home?


A brief form of a letter.
 Name and Address of sender

 Date of writing
 Address of receiver.

 Greeting,
 Introduction.
Body.

Conclusion.
 Closing.
Say whether you saw the advertisement and why you are writing the letter of application
Mention your education, work experience and your character/ interests
Express your willingness to work for the company and when you are available for the interview
125 Nguyen Thai Binh ST
Buon Ma Thuot –Dak Lak
16 October, 2008
The Director Vinatour
250Nguyen Du Street Hanoi - Viet Nam

Dear Sir or Madam ,
I saw this advertisement in…… and I would like to…
I think I meet all ….. I had a school … and I have worked as a…in Buon Don Tourism in DakLak . I can get…. I am willing to …. I would like to work for you and would appreciate the opportunity to discuss this position with you in person.
(Yours, )Yours faithfully, / ....
(signature/ name)
I look forward to……. soon.
Yours,
Nguyen Thi Thai
125 Nguyen Thai Binh ST Buon Ma Thuot –Daklak
16 October, 2008
The Director Vinatour
250 Nguyen Du Street Hanoi - Viet Nam
Dear Sir or Madam ,
I saw this advertisement in Daklak newspaper and I would like to apply for the post of an experienced English speaking local guide to accompany foreign visitors on trips throughout Vietnam.
I think I meet all the qualifications that you specify. I had a school diploma two years ago and attended a training course on tourism in Dalat University , and I have worked as a tourist guide in Buon Don Tourism in Daklak and I can speak English fluently. In addition, I’m a friendly person and I can get on well with other people. I am willing to work hard and work far from home .
I would like to work for you and would appreciate the opportunity to discuss this position with you in person. Enclosed is a copy of résumé. Please contact me if you require any further information.
I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Yours faithfully,
Nguyen Thi Thai
A sample letter of application
Homework
- Rewrite the letter of application in the notebook.
- Prepare for Language focus
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