engels brief

• man= Dear Mr
• getrouwde vrouw= Dear Mrs
• ongetrouwde vrouw= Dear Mss
• Vrouw waar je het niet van weet= Dear Ms
• opening(sollicitatie)= I saw your ad in the newspaper and therefore I am writting this letter to apply for the position of...
• opening(reserveren)= I am writing this letter because I would like to make a reservation in your...
• opening(klacht)= I am writing this letter because I would like to file a complaint about...
• opening(informatie vragen)= I am writing this letter because I would like to receive some information about...
• mogelijke afsluitende zin= I look forward to hearing from you
• afsluitende groet (Dear Sir/Madam)= Yours faithfully,
• iemand waar je het niet weet= Dear Sir/Madam
• afsluitende groet(Mr Mrs Mss Ms)= Yours sincerely,
• the first paragrah: why are you writing?

  • Having seen your advertisement I am writing to apply for the position of...
  • I am writing because I would like to apply for the job of ... that was advertised in Sunday's paper
  • My reason for writing is that I would like to apply for the position of ... in your company/hotel/restaurant etc.
• the first paragraph: who are you?

  • My name is ... and I am a 16-year-old girl from ...
  • I am currently in my final year of Higher General Secondary Education(and I hope to pass my final exams in May)=
  • I am ... , I am 16 years old and I live in ...
• the second paragraph: why do you want it?

  • I have always wanted to work with ...
  • Ever since I was young, I have known that this is what I wanted to do with my life.
  • As I am starting studing ... after secondary school, this job would be a good way of preparing myself for this.
• the second paragraph: Why this company?

  • I am very impressed with the manner in which (bedrijf naam) has developed.
  • The fact that new staff receive such excellent guidance is very appealing to me.
• the third paragraph: traits

  • sociable, outgoing, friendly, interested in other people, good with childeren
• the third paragraph: skills

  • fluent in English/Dutch/Polish, fast learner
• the fourth paragraph: wages

  • Could you please inform me about the wages for this position?
  • I would like to ask you how much the position pays.
  • Could you please tell me how much I would earn if I were to be hired for the position?
• the fourth paragraph: room & board

  • Does the position include room and board?
  • Since I do not live in England, I would like to ask if room and board can be provided by your company?
• the fourth paragraph: working hours

  • Could you please inform me about the working hours for this position?
  • I would like to know how many hours a day I would be working.
  • Could you give me an impression of the weekly schedule conceming working hours and days off?
• the fourth paragraph: free time

  • Could you tell me something about the activities in the area?
  • I would like to know if there are sports facilities in the area.
  • I would like to know if it is possible to enrol on a language course nearby while I am staying there.
• closing paragraph: Any questions?=

  • If you have any questions, I would be happy to answer them in a personal interview at your convenience.
  • If you require further information about me than you can contact me trough email or on the phone.
  • I hope I have given enough information about myself. However, if there is anything else you would like to know, you can contact me any time.
• closing paragraph: closing

  • I look forward to your reply.
  • I look forward to hearing from you soon.
  • I hope to hear from you soon.