B1 Upper-Intermediate Writing · Lesson 14
Write an Application Email for a Part-Time Job
Learn to connect your skills and experience directly to a part-time job and communicate your availability professionally.
B1 Upper-IntermediateFormal job 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 concise job application email that identifies the role, presents relevant experience and strengths, explains suitability, and gives availability.
Model text
Dear Ms Patel,
I am writing to apply for the part-time café assistant position advertised on your Instagram page. I am currently a university student and am available on weekday evenings as well as Saturdays and Sundays. Last summer, I worked for three months in a busy bakery, where I served customers, prepared simple drinks, handled payments, and kept the front area clean. This experience taught me how to stay polite and organised during busy periods. I also speak English and Spanish, which may be useful when serving international customers. I am interested in your café because it has a strong local reputation and I enjoy working in friendly team environments. I would be happy to attend an interview at any convenient time next week and can provide a reference from my previous employer.
Kind regards,
Daniel Cruz
I am writing to apply for the part-time café assistant position advertised on your Instagram page. I am currently a university student and am available on weekday evenings as well as Saturdays and Sundays. Last summer, I worked for three months in a busy bakery, where I served customers, prepared simple drinks, handled payments, and kept the front area clean. This experience taught me how to stay polite and organised during busy periods. I also speak English and Spanish, which may be useful when serving international customers. I am interested in your café because it has a strong local reputation and I enjoy working in friendly team environments. I would be happy to attend an interview at any convenient time next week and can provide a reference from my previous employer.
Kind regards,
Daniel Cruz
How to write
1
State the job you are applying for
2
Give your current situation and availability
3
Describe relevant experience
4
Connect your skills to the role
5
Show interest and invite the next step
Useful language
I am writing to apply for...I am currently...I have experience in...This experience taught me...I would be suitable because...I would be happy to attend an interview...
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 Part-Time Job
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.
1
Why does Daniel specify “weekday evenings as well as Saturdays and Sundays”?
2
What writing effect does the list “served customers, prepared simple drinks, handled payments…” create?
3
Why does the writer use “where” after “a busy bakery”?
4
What does “This experience taught me…” add after the duty list?
5
Why is “may be useful” appropriate when mentioning languages?
6
What does “I would be happy to attend an interview…” achieve?
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Exercise 2 · Structure & development
Write an Application Email for a Part-Time Job
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.
1
Why does the application state the source of the advert in the opening?
2
How is the bakery experience developed beyond simply naming the employer?
3
Why does the skill reflection follow the duty list?
4
How does the language skill sentence strengthen the application?
5
Why does Daniel explain why he likes this particular café?
6
Which final information helps the employer act on the application?
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Exercise 3 · Writing
Write an Application Email for a Part-Time Job
Learn to connect your skills and experience directly to a part-time job and communicate your availability professionally.
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 part-time job. Explain which position you want, your relevant experience or skills, why you would be suitable, and when you are available.
- Use a formal greeting.
- Name the job clearly.
- State your current situation or availability.
- Describe relevant experience.
- Mention at least two useful skills or strengths.
- Explain why the role interests you.
- Invite the next step and use a professional closing.
I am writing to apply for...I am currently...I have experience in...This experience taught me...I would be suitable because...I would be happy to attend an interview...
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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