Warm - up: Brainstorming
? List some kinds of letters
Kinds of letters
Invitation
Job application
Thanking
Activity 1:
? name,
? address,
? types of jobs,
? qualification,
? experience,
? Interests,
? salary,
? time requirement
....
Which information should be included in a job application letter?
Nguyen Van Nam,
6 Hung Vuong, Kalong, Mong Cai,
Tel: 090-260448,
ABCD Enterprise, November 10th, 2008.
Attn: Human Resources Manager,
Re: Salesman post.
Dear Sir/ Madam,
In reply to your advertisement in the Newspaper, I am pleased to enclose my C.V to apply for the Salesman position of your office in HCMC.
From my C.V, you will see that I graduated from Foreign Trade University with a good bachelor degree. I have a good command of Vietnam economic and social situation, and I am confident in doing business.
At present, I am working for....
In addition, I am active and enthusiastic. I am willing to learn and do what takes to get a job done well even under pressure or on far mission.
I am looking forward to an interview at your office.
Yours faithfully,
Nguyen Van Nam
Activity 2.
Task 1:
Read the following advertisement and fill in the notes.
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
Activity 3. A brief form of a letter.
 Name and Address of sender
 Date.
 Address of receiver.
 Greeting,
 Introduction.
 Body.
 Conclusion.
 Closing.













Nguyen Minh Thuy,
53 Ho Xuan Huong Street, Mong Cai – Viet Nam
The Director
Vinatour
250Nguyen Du Street Hanoi - Viet Nam

2nd November, 2008.
Dear Sir or Madam,
I saw your company’s advertisement in Quang Ninh newspaper yesterday. I am interested in working as a tourist guide and I would like to apply for the post in your company.
I finished high school education 5 years ago and I have worked as a tourist guide for over 3 years. I speak English and Chinese well. I am willing..

I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Yours faithfully,
Nguyen Minh Thuy





Heading
Greeting
Body


Closing
(Writer’s and recipient’s addresses)





Introduction
Conclusion










A LETTER OF APPLICATION
Dear ____,
I saw the advertisement in ...
I am writing to apply for the tour guide in..
I had my high school diploma in ...
I have worked as a ...for.....
I can .............very well/ fluently...
I have knowledge of VN../ I have a good ..
Yours, Yours faithfully, / ....
Introductory part
Body
(signature/ name)
I look forward to .......soon
……
Closing part (mention .....)











Body


Closing
Opening
Activity 3.
Task 2: Write a letter to Vinatour.
A brief form of a letter.
 Name and Address of sender
 Date
 Address of receiver
 Greeting,
 Introduction
 Body
 Conclusion
 Closing

HOMEWORK
- Rewrite the letter of application in the notebook.
- Prepare for Language focus
Presented by Nguyen Hoang Linh
Tran Phu High School
2008 - 2009