Style and structure of the cover letter. Style What style works best to catch the recruiter's eye?
Be dynamic, clear and direct, and observe the following guidelines: Watch out for abbreviations and jargon that are only familiar to specialists and not necessarily the person who will open your letter. It's best to avoid abbreviations and to write any acronyms in full unless the term happens to be used in the ad. If writing in a non-English language, it is better to avoid anglicisms unless they are common in your field (banking, information technology, etc.). Structure A well-structured letter will allow your recruiter to get his/her bearings quickly. You = The company to whom you are sending your letter and what it is about the company that interests you. Me = My professional experience and skills that I can bring to this company. Us = What the company and I can accomplish together.
This format can be used when responding to an ad or making a speculative application. You – Me – Us You Me Us Greetings Content Presentation. Perfet Flatmates Role-play. Purpose and Audience: The purpose of these materials is to get the students to practice talking about the qualities of good and bad roommates.
Target Language: Describing people and their habits. Talking about distances: It' takes about 10 minutes by bus. Warm up: Group Discussion Where do you live? Anxiety, Self Love, Open Minded. BBC Learning English - Search. The Flatmates - Language Point 184. Canada: My Study Abroad Experience. L'Auberge Espagnole - extrait - (2002) How the Heck Do I Study Abroad? (Ep. 101) I never studied abroad in college.
As a sort-of substitute for joining a study abroad program, I traveled to Japan for a couple of weeks right after my junior year ended along with a couple friends. The trip was absolutely amazing; I tried all kinds of crazy food, rode bullet trains, widened my perspective on the world, and played tons of DDR. Additionally, traveling to Japan made certain that when any student asked me, “Should I study abroad?” My answer was a definite, “Heck yes, and can I stow away in your suitcase?” Putting my enthusiasm for travel aside, though, the fact remains that I can’t give you guys much in the way of first-hand advice about studying abroad since I never did it. That’s ok though – because Ransom is studying abroad right now, and he’s pretty darn knowledgeable on the whole process. Right now, Ransom is studying English abroad at Queens University in Northern Ireland. The College of Global Studies.
Amsterdam: A Love Letter Amsterdam’s is an unpretentious beauty.
This is no Paris, Hong Kong, London, or New York, no grand capital of industry or sprawling metropolis of the future. Rather, this is a place of casual, unassuming magnificence. I was in love from my first glimpse… More Underground Adventures One of the coolest parts of studying abroad is having access to activities that aren’t available at your home university. A Journey to the Giant's Causeway Bleary eyed after only a few hours of sleep, I made my way down Malone Road. A Visit to the Community I spent the past weekend visiting a family in Trim, County Meath, Republic of Ireland. On the Verge of Departure I’d be lying if I said I’ve started packing. Guest Post: Top 10 Reasons to Study Abroad. This is a guest post by Maria Rainier.
Read more about her at the end of this post. This post could also be titled, “Top 10 Reasons to Get a Summer Job,” or “Top 10 Reasons to be Super Nice to the Parents This Summer.” The point is this: studying abroad in Italy and later in Vietnam were the two best decisions I made in college. Whatever doubts you may have, you’ll soon be able to set them aside. It’s the fastest and easiest way to learn a new language or brush up on an old one. Sushi chef in Itsukaichi, JapanGrow up. Did you find this article useful? The best part about studying abroad in the US!