IELTS Task 1 : General

Study abroad

You are going to another country to study. You would like to do a part-time job while you are studying, so you want to ask a friend who lives there for some help.


Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,

 

  • give details of your study plans
  • explain why you want to get a part-time job
  • suggest how your friend could help you find a job

Nov 22,2019
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Dear Sara,


My departure date for Canada is drawing near, and I am busy with preparations. I have enrolled at an institution called ‘IDT English’ in Ottawa, for a four-month intermediate course, full-time. It is quite expensive but I am hopeful of improving my pronunciation, especially.

To assist in covering the costs of my study, I aim to find a part-time job. Not only are the college fees rather high, but also I know that rental accommodation in the capital city will not be cheap, to say nothing of food and heating expenses! So I would very much like to arrange some temporary employment before I arrive.


I was wondering if you could ask around among your friends and colleagues to see if anyone wants a house-cleaner, gardener, or nanny for their children. I know you have a wide social network in Ottawa which you could canvas for me, if you wouldn't mind. I'd be so grateful.


I look forward to seeing you soon.


Best wishes,


Helen


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