Halloween

What is part of Halloween? 

Listening Exercise

https://www.topworksheets.com/t/FbUkZMotGfg

Reading Exercise

https://www.topworksheets.com/t/U80SCgAy9MX

Vocabulary Exercises

Exercise 1
https://wordwall.net/es/resource/81020759

Exercise 2

https://www.topworksheets.com/t/tTZp3Pvt-_c

8.6.-- Formal and Informal Language and how to write a letter of applicaation

Formal and Informal Language

Someone's research about the job market

Lila was well informed about the job market, having spent weeks researching various companies. As she prepared for an interview, she hoped to understand the situation better, knowing that many applicants faced excessive competition. She entered the room with confidence, but her enthusiasm quickly faded when the interviewer seemed completely unaware of her qualifications.

 

After a few awkward questions, Lila became extremely disappointed. She had thought she would impress them, especially since she was quite interested in the role. Instead, it felt as if they had misunderstood her experiences entirely.

 

Fortunately, Lila didn’t let this setback deter her. She decided to seek feedback from others who had recently interviewed. With their advice, she refined her approach and applied to new opportunities, determined not to let one experience define her.

 

In the end, her resilience paid off, and she landed a job that was a perfect fit, far exceeding her initial expectations.

Collaborative exercise 1 on page 70 on wordwall

https://wordwall.net/resource/31883937

Collaborative exercise 2 on page 70 on wordwall

https://wordwall.net/resource/31884052

Collaborative reading of the exam task on page 70

HOW TO WRITE A LETTER OF APPLICATION

This is an example of how to write a letter of application for the CAE exam. 

 

Dear Sir or Madam,

I am writing you regarding a job advertisement that I saw on my university bulletin board two days ago. I am therefore really interested in applying for the position of children carer in your summer camp in the United States this coming season.

I am the right person to do the job as I have been working at public and private schools with kids and teenagers of different ages and backgrounds for over 20 years and I have a degree in Education from the University of Glasgow, so I have got broad experience in this field. I consider myself a well-trained and highly-qualified childminder and I assure you that I am capable of working with big groups of children of different ages.

In addition to this, I am a talented artist. Hence, I can teach the children how to play the guitar and the violin as well as to make cute handicrafts because I honestly think it is important for young people to develop their creativity and find their natural talents.

I hope you will give my application serious consideration since I believe that I am a strong candidate. I have a great sense of responsibility and genuinely care about children. I also have a lot of patience, enthusiasm, and energy.

I look forward to hearing from you at your earliest convenience for a further interview.

Yours faithfully,

 

E.O.

Elements of the letter of application:

1.- Salutation

2.- Introduction

2.1.- The reason

2.2.- Job position and location

2.3.- How and when the candidate knew about the vacancy

3.- Body (2 or 3 paragraphs)

3.1.- General information including academic background and experience.

3.2.- Added values

3.3.- Asking for consideration and why the candidate thinks he or she is the ideal one

4.- Closing paragraph or final remark about encouraging further contact

5.- Closing formula

6.- Signature (full name or initials)

Word range: 220-260 words

Source: http://cpesamplewritings.blogspot.com/p/how-to-write-letter-of-application.html

Useful Phrases for a Cover Letter or a Letter of Application

Letter Phrases for a start:

·  I noticed with interest your advertisement for …

· I am writing in response to your advertisement posted on…

·  I am very interested in applying for the position of …

·  I am applying for the position of ….., which was advertised in …..

·  I was interested to see your advertisement for …

·  I was referred to you by …./name/, who informed me of a …./position/

· I have pleasure in applying for the advertised position, as …

Salutation:

Dear Sir or Madam,

Dear Mr Wilson Director of Human Resources,

Dear Mr Wilson, 

Phrases for reasons for applying for a job:

·  I would be well suited to the position because …

·  My professional skills appear to be well suited to your company’s requirements.

·  I have a lively interest in … and would appreciate the opportunity to work with you.

·  As you can see from my enclosed résumé, my experience and qualifications match this position’s requirements.

·  I would be well suited to the position because …

·  My strengths are …

·  I believe the combination of my education and experiences have prepared me…

· It is a challenging position for which I believe I am well qualified.

· This position represents an opportunity to continue my committed career path…

Phrases for writing about your skills:

·  I have a working knowledge of …

·  I believe I possess the right combination of …

·  I am an experienced user of …

· My professional experiences are supplemented by…

·  My interest and knowledge in this area was further enhanced by…

·  My particular area of effectiveness is…

·  I have an excellent command of …

Phrases for the final remark or last paragraph:

·  I would appreciate the chance to meet with you to discuss …

·  I look forward to our meeting.

·  If you are interested, please contact me at …

· I am eager to talk with you about the contribution I could make to your firm.

·  I would welcome the opportunity to discuss these and other qualifications with you.

·  I would welcome the opportunity to discuss further details of the position with you personally.

·  I look forward with enthusiasm to an opportunity for an interview.

 Closing formulas:

- Yours faithfully,

- Yours sincerely,

- Best regards,

Individual exam task on page 71