Everyday English
A letter of application W ebb-M iller Architects 16-18 Rutland Way Peterborough PE 1 5JN UK
vul. Chom ovola 29, 18003 Cherkasy Ukraine 3 M arch 2016
Application for a work experience placement in summer 2016
Put the other person’s name and address here or at the end of the letter. Show what the letter is about in a heading.
Dear Mr Webb I am writing to apply for a work experience placement with your firm this summer. Your name was given to me by friends in Peterborough. . When I leave school I plan to study architecture. As you will see from the enclosed CV, I spent a month last summer with a firm of architects in Kyiv, so I already have some knowledge of the job. Having learnt English at school for over five years. I would have no language problems. I hope very much that you are able to offer me a placement. I would work hard for your firm and make myself as useful as possible. Thank you for reading this application. I look forward to hearing from you. Yours sincerely.
Put your address here.
In the first paragraph, say why you are writing. In the second paragraph, add useful information. Find/use a friendly ending. Print your name under your signature and show what you are enclosing. Do not send a photo.
Nina Boiko Nina Boiko
Curriculum Vitae: Nina Boiko
Enel. CV
Personal details Name: Nina Boiko Address: vul. Chomovola 29, 18003 Cherkasy, Ukraine Tel: 0038(0)635563764 E-mail: nina_boiko@yahoo.com Nationality: Ukraine Date o f birth: 22 January, 2000
1 Look at the letter a) Talk about possible reasons why Nina wants
a placement in England. b) Say how the letter is different in style and
form from a letter to a friend. Collect phrases that are typical of letters of application. 2 Talk about the C\l a) Why is a CV important? What should be in
it? Could Nina have added anything to hers? b) Think of other ways to organise a CV. 2 2 3 Your turn: Your own application
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Think what kind of firm you would enjoy a placement with. Write your CV and a letter of application in English. Then exchange your application with a partner and compare them.
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Education 2006-2010 Cherkasy primary school 2010-2016 Cherkasy gymnasium In 2018 will take exterior independent testing W ork experience August 2015 Design (architects in Kyiv) July 2014 volunteer with theatre project Personal profile I am creative and reliable, and I have good computer skills. I like travelling because it gives me the chance to meet new people and see different lifestyles. My main hobbies are art and drama. In my free time I also play tennis and swim References available if needed
