B1 Upper-Intermediate Writing · Lesson 13
Write an Application Email for a Course or Programme
Learn to present your background, motivation, suitability, and questions in a focused application email.
B1 Upper-IntermediateFormal application email30 min130–140 words
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Explanation · 1 / 4
Study the structure and model before completing the three exercises.
Learning objective
Write a formal application email explaining why you want to join a course or programme, what relevant experience you have, and why you are a suitable candidate.
Model text
Dear Programme Coordinator,
I am writing to apply for the six-week Digital Marketing Summer Programme advertised on your website. I am currently studying business administration and have recently become interested in how small companies use social media to reach customers. Last semester, I helped a student charity promote two events online, where I created simple posts and analysed which messages received the most responses. Although my practical experience is still limited, I am organised, comfortable working in teams, and willing to learn new tools. I am particularly interested in the programme because it includes a real group project with a local business. I believe this would help me connect my academic knowledge with practical experience. Could you please confirm whether applicants need to submit a portfolio in addition to the application form?
Kind regards,
Sofia Martin
I am writing to apply for the six-week Digital Marketing Summer Programme advertised on your website. I am currently studying business administration and have recently become interested in how small companies use social media to reach customers. Last semester, I helped a student charity promote two events online, where I created simple posts and analysed which messages received the most responses. Although my practical experience is still limited, I am organised, comfortable working in teams, and willing to learn new tools. I am particularly interested in the programme because it includes a real group project with a local business. I believe this would help me connect my academic knowledge with practical experience. Could you please confirm whether applicants need to submit a portfolio in addition to the application form?
Kind regards,
Sofia Martin
How to write
1
State the programme and purpose of your email
2
Describe your current background
3
Give relevant experience or skills
4
Explain your motivation and suitability
5
Ask any necessary question and close formally
Useful language
I am writing to apply for...I am currently...I have experience in...I am particularly interested in...I believe I would be suitable because...Could you please confirm...?
B1 Upper-Intermediate focus: Develop each main idea with a reason, example, consequence, or reflection. Use a wider range of linkers, but keep the text natural and easy to follow.
Exercises:
Exercise 1 · Language in the model text
Write an Application Email for a Course or Programme
Read the model text closely. Choose the answer that best explains its grammar, vocabulary, linking, or register.
Analyse how the model uses language to achieve the writing purpose.
Exercise 1 · 2 / 4
You need at least 5 correct answers out of 6.
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Why is “I am writing to apply for…” effective in the opening?
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What does “have recently become interested” communicate?
3
Why does the writer use the clause “where I created simple posts and analysed…”?
4
What is the effect of “Although my practical experience is still limited”?
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Why does the writer say “I believe this would help me connect…”?
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Why is the final question phrased “Could you please confirm whether…”?
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Exercise 2 · Structure & development
Write an Application Email for a Course or Programme
Use the model text to analyse how its ideas are ordered, connected, developed, and supported.
Analyse the organisation of this specific model text and the function of its details.
Exercise 2 · 3 / 4
You need at least 5 correct answers out of 6.
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Why does the model mention current study before the charity experience?
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What makes the charity example useful evidence?
3
Why are “organised”, “comfortable working in teams”, and “willing to learn” included after admitting limited experience?
4
Why is the real group project mentioned?
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What does the sentence about connecting academic knowledge with practical experience add?
6
Which structure best fits the application?
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Exercise 3 · Writing
Write an Application Email for a Course or Programme
Learn to present your background, motivation, suitability, and questions in a focused application email.
Complete the writing task.
Exercise 3 · 4 / 4
Write 130–140 words and develop your ideas clearly.
Your task
Write an email applying for a course, exchange programme, workshop, or training programme. Explain your motivation, relevant experience, and what you hope to gain.
- Use a formal greeting.
- Name the course or programme.
- Describe your current background.
- Give at least one relevant experience or skill.
- Explain why you want to join.
- Explain why you are a suitable applicant.
- Ask a relevant question if needed and close professionally.
I am writing to apply for...I am currently...I have experience in...I am particularly interested in...I believe I would be suitable because...Could you please confirm...?
Your writing
0 words · Target: 130–140
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Quick check
•Write about 130–140 words
•Use a formal greeting
•State the formal purpose clearly
•Include specific supporting details
•Use polite formal request/application language
•Include the key requested action or application content
•Use a professional closing
•Use several linking expressions
•Use at least 8 clear sentences
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