Answer the questions.

1) What is Marina’s qualification?

2) Why would she like to continue her training in Holland?

3) Where is she working now?

4) What does her job involve?

5) Has she been promoted recently?

3. Study “How to write a Cover Letter” on your own, then work in pairs and agree on the strong and weak points of the application above.

‘How to write a Cover Letter’

1. A cover letter must be directed to somebody in particular (avoid using phrases like “Dear Sir/Madam”).
2. Don’t write more than a page.
3. Give brief explanation of what you offer and want.
4. Bring only aspects relevant to the position (abilities, capacities, achievements).
5. Use the cover letter to persuade the reader that you are the most appropriate candidate for the position, that you can perform the functions.
6. Show enthusiasm and interest in the company. Write something about the company

or industry that shows you know about them.
7. Check your spelling, grammar and expressions before approving the letter.
8. Use action verbs, short concise phrases, avoid very formal expressions and facts.
9. Write a cover letter in a creative way, oriented towards the company, be flexible and always willing to work in a team and learn.
10. Don’t forget to make your letter stand out and mention something which

makes you special. If you did a language course or have a great qualification,

mention it and let yourself shine!

4. Listen to the dialogue between the Chairperson of the “International Society” and a newly-arrived student. Complete the sentences by filling in the gaps.

Chairperson: Hello, there. What ……………………………..?

Student: Development Economics.

Chairperson: Oh, yes. And how long ………………………………………?

Student: One year. It’s a postgraduate diploma.

Chairperson: What ……………………………………? Have you ………………..?

Student: Yes. I’d like to be a United Nations Project Adviser.

Chairperson: Oh, would you? That sounds interesting. Tell me though why ……………………………………………………?

Student: It’s got a good reputation in the field of Economics.

Chairperson: Where ……………………………..?

Student: Brazil.

Chairperson: Oh, that’s a country I’ve always wanted to go to. And what……………………………………………….?

Student: I go to the cinema a lot.

Chairperson: Ah, yes. You’re Mr. Pinto, ……? I’ve got your name on my list here.