Task
You are going to another country to study. You would like to do a part-time job while you are studying, so you want to ask a friend who lives there for some help.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter
- give details of your study plans
- explain why you want to get a part-time job
- suggest how your friend could help you
Examiner’s Answer
This model has been prepared by an examiner as an example of a very good answer.
Dear Sally,
My departure date for New Zealand is drawing near, and I am busy with preparations. I have enrolled at an institution called ‘ABC English’ in Wellington, for a six-month Advanced course, full-time. It is quite expensive but I am hopeful of improving my pronunciation, especially.
To assist in covering the costs of my study, I aim to find a part-time job. Not only are the college fees rather high, but also I know that rental accommodation in the capital city will not be cheap, to say nothing of food and heating expenses! So I would very much like to arrange some temporary employment before I arrive.
I was wondering if you could ask around among your friends and colleagues to see if anyone wants a house-cleaner, gardener, or nanny for their children. I know you have a wide social network in Wellington which you could canvas for me, if you wouldn’t mind. I’d be so grateful.
I look forward to seeing you soon.
Best wishes,
Margot
