Applying for a Position and Catching Up with a Friend in Spain

NTRO:

Hi X, How are things? Sorry to be so slow getting back to you but…--I was afraid that you were worried about your trip.-- What a great news, I'm glad to hear … that you're coming to Spain.

PARRA1:

In your letter mentioned…?—Well, if I were you..since…--besides, why you don’t…?—As well as that, you also wondered about…--I think you really should… because this way…

PARRA 3:

Anyway, I´ll be delighted to pay you a visit, count me!-- Let me know when it suits u so I can plan ahead—Final: well that's all 4 now, I hope this was helpful-------Dear Alex, / Many thanks for your message. It was great to hear from you! The first thing I want to say is that I completely agree with you about friends. I see some of mine almost every day and I really miss them when they're away. My closest friend Nicole, who's also a student, is the same age as me and lives just down the road. We've been best mates for many years and we tell each other everything, but I think we've got quite different personalities. For instance, I can be a bit indecisive at times, but she's very practical and gets everything done quickly. She's not bossy, though. In fact, she's really thoughtful. Whenever I get upset she's always sympathetic and then she finds a way to cheer me up - she's got a wonderful sense of humour! I hope one day you can get to know her, and that I have the chance to meet your friends, too. Please tell me more about them in your next email. Drop me a line! Best wishes,/// //

FORMAL:

Organized, systematic, energetic, sociable, patient, creative, dynamic, passionate about..., I feel comfortable in multilingual environments, I'm fueling in.../ Dear sir/madam, I am writing to express my interest in the position offered in..., which I recently saw advertised on...

PARRA2:

As u can see from my attached CV, I completed a course/degree at the University of...where I was trained to work as a.../ at present I am in my...year at the...uni where I am studying.../In my previous job as a full/part-time... I was responsible for (v.ing) Moreover, I also have x year experience as a translator where I developed my...skills. The job involved./

PARRA3:

I am now interested in this position because.../people often describe me as a reliable, hard-working and creative worker. Therefore, I believe I would be a good fit for the job for your needs.

FIN:

I am available for an interview at any time. Please, do not hesitate to contact me for further details. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Your faithfully or sincerely.------------

EJ:

I would like to apply for the post of assistant at this year's International Student Fair, as advertised in the newspaper on 2 January. I am aged 19 and in my second year of a mechanical engineering course. Before deciding on City College, I looked at the advantages and disadvantages of many academic institutions, and I therefore feel capable of offering advice to young people who are at that stage now. The work sounds extremely interesting. Could you please tell me how much I would be paid, and whether training would be necessary? I would be available to work evenings as all my lectures are in the afternoons and consequently, I can study in the mornings. I have always enjoyed assisting others and last year I worked as a volunteer at a book fair. Details of this, plus personal details including qualifications, are shown in my curriculum vitae, which I enclose. If you need any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me. I would be able to attend an interview any morning.