It is very important that our writing looks like a real letter

- My address (top-right)

c/Sancho Panza, 829010, Málaga, Spain

- Date (top-right, under address with a space)

14th June, 2009

- Name of company or institution and address (top-left, just one line after the date)

Tresham Institute5, Hazel RdLondon WC1H 9RE

- Formal greeting (under addressee with a space)

Dear Mr./Mrs./Ms. Smith,Dear Sir / Madam,

Your opening MUST contain one paragraph stating:

1. The reason why you are writing

2. Where you saw the advertisement for the job (if possible)

Your body MUST contain at least two paragraphs stating:

1. A relevant introduction of yourself

2. Why you could be an appropriate candidate for the job offered

Your conclusion MUST indicate:

1. That you enclose your CV

2. That they can contact you if they need to

3. That you will wait for a response

- Closing

Yours sincerely,Yours faithfully,Rodrigo Hidalgo

- Signature

You have to use language that is formal and appropriate to the situation.

- Contractions and abbreviations are NOT appropriate in formal writing.E.g. aren’t; don’t; I’d like- Words from Latin origins look more formal than typical anglo-saxon words.

E.g. I want to take the job of… I want to apply for the position of…

- Conditional tenses are formal.E.g. I would like to apply for…

E.g. I like to look into matters carefully I like to researchE.g. I get on well with everybody I am a sociable person