ONLINE ENGLISH - English as an International Language of Understanding ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Please note OnlineEnglish archive at: http://194.44.190.35/win/online/rosetti.htm Lesson 14 by Paolo Rossetti Level : Intermediate Topic : Applying for a job Grammar: Business letter phrases ************************ Vocabulary Ryan Tolbech 4532 Cahilloval San Angelo, TX 76902 (915) 942-9313 December 2, 1998 BT&K 2000 18th Street Suite 300 San Angelo, TX 76902 Attention: Senior Creative Director I am sending you my resume in response to your ad in the May issue of Advertising Age for a Production Artist. I believe I have the skills that your company is seeking, and would like to be considered for the position. I have extensive layout and design experience and enjoy working on precise, detailed projects. My background in 4-color production, camera work, and desktop publishing systems would also be an asset to your company. Working under tight deadlines is the standard of the advertising industry that I come from, and is not a problem for me. I look forward to meeting with you personally, and reviewing the needs of BT&K in greater detail. I can be reached at the above telephone number. Let's talk soon, Ryan Tolbech ******************** EXERCISE 14.1 - Vocabulary Please match the words on the left with the meanings on the right. 1. a resume a. good point; positive thing you have 2. in response to b. ability 3. ad c. very big; a lot 4. a skill d. job 5. to seek e. letter explaining your education and experience 6. a position f. something you want to have 7. to be extensive g. answering 8. to be precise h. experience 9. background i. exact 10. an asset j. advertisement 11. a deadline k. look for something, search 12. a standard l. expect with pleasure 13. to look forward to m. time you have to finish something 14. needs n. usual quality measurement, common happening *********************** EXERCISE 14.2 - Grammar Business letters are actually very easy to write in English because they contain many standard phrases and mostly follow the same style every time. Examples of common phrases: Dear Sir or Madam, Attention: Marketing Manager I am sending you a copy of... I am writing to introduce... I am replying to your request.. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Please do not hesistate to contact me... I would appreciate it if you could... I thank you in advance for... Yours Sincerely, Yours Faithfully, Best Regards, Business letters are usually short, clear and simple. Please fill in the blanks. Dear ......, ....... to invite you to try our latest accounting software package: Account-Easy. We are offering a free trial period of 30 days so that you may compare it to the applications you are currently using. ......, ...... ...... George Hawkins Account-Easy Sales ************************************ EXERCISE 14.3 - Reading Comprehension Please read the text and choose the correct answers. 1. What is the purpose of this text? (to apply for a job, to respond to an ad, to purchase advertising) 2. Who is receiving the letter? (George Hawkins, BT&K Company, Ryan Tolbech) 3. In what field does Ryan have experience? (Art, Advertising, Computers) 4. What position is he applying for? (Senior Creative Director, Desktop Publisher, Production Artist) ********************** Answers Go to -----> Online English Content back