You would like to reduce your working hours in order to study part time.
Write a letter to your boss. In your letter
- explain why you want to reduce your working hours
- say which hours you would like to work
- describe how your part-time studies would benefit your employer
You started in your present job two years ago. You now feel it is important for your career development to move to a different department in the same company.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
- Say what you have learned in your present job
- Suggest how the company would benefit from moving you to a different department
- Explain why you do not wish to leave the company
A museum near your home is looking for people to do part-time voluntary/unpaid work. You would like to do some voluntary/unpaid work at the museum.
Write a letter to the museum director to apply for the voluntary/unpaid work. In your letter
- Explain why you want to do voluntary/unpaid work at the museum.
- Describe some skills and qualities you have that would be useful
- Give details of when you would be available for work
You recently organised an all-day meeting for your company, which took place in a local hotel. In their feedback, participants at the meeting said that they liked the hotel, but they were unhappy about the food that was served for lunch.
Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter
- say what the participants liked about the hotel
- explain why they were unhappy about the food
- suggest what the manager should do to improve the food in future
Mrs Barrett, an English-speaking woman who lives in your town, has advertised for someone to help her in her home for a few hours a day next summer.
Write a letter to Mrs Barrett. In your letter
- suggest how you could help her in her home
- say why you would like to do this work
- explain when you will and will not be available
You have bought some clothing online and are not satisfied with your purchase.
Write a letter to the company that you bought the clothing from. In your email
- Give details of the purchase
- Describe the problem
- Explain why you need a replacement urgently
You have been doing some voluntary work to help your local community. However, now you are unable to continue doing this work.
Write a letter to the manager of the organisation where you have been working. In your letter
- Describe the work you have been doing
- Explain why you can no longer do this work
- Recommend another person who is interested in the work
You recently booked a part-time course at a college. You now need to cancel your booking.
Write a letter to the college administrator. In your letter
- Say which part-time course you booked
- explain why you need to cancel your booking
- ask about booking a different course
Your local hospital has advertised for people to do unpaid work helping at the hospital. You would like to do some work at the hospital in your free time.
Write a letter to the hospital. In your letter
- Explain why you would like to do unpaid work at the hospital
- Say what type of unpaid work you would be able to do
- Give details of when you would be available for this work
You eat in your college cafeteria everyday lunchtime. However, you think it needs some improvements.
Write a letter to the college magazine. In your letter,
- explain what you like about the cafeteria
- say what is wrong with it
- suggest how it could be improved