вторник, 27 сентября 2011 г.

Racism(semi-formal)

Maria Lopez is a twenty-three year old Mexican woman who is trying to bring her family to the United States from Mexico City, Mexico in the year 2005.

Dear Lola,

I am writing to you, because I am just exhausted of racism on this land.

As you know, I am trying to bring my family to the United States from Mexico City. But all these people, they are too strict. They want me to bring more than 30 different documents only because I am Mexican. They want me to pass the exam in English And my children have to do the same. I would like to ask you to help me, I know that you have a place to live for 3 people. It would be great if you could let me live there for a while.

I am looking forward to hearing from you.

Your sincerely,
Igor Konstantinov

среда, 14 сентября 2011 г.

Application letter

Dear Sir/Madam,

My name is Igor Konstantinov. I would like to apply for the position of hotel receptionist which I saw advertised in a student newspaper. One of my reasons for applying is useful experience.

I am 18 years old and I live in Estonia.I have never done this kind of work before but my knowledge of the area is good enough. I am studying at uni right now and I can speak English pretty well. Also I have several skills which can be useful. First of all, I am great with computers. Secondly, I am very sociable. In addition to this for the last three years I have been working during summer on works where communication is a necessity. I think I would be a suitable candidate.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Igor Konstantinov
Yours faithfully,
Igor Konstantinov

среда, 7 сентября 2011 г.

Estonian education

What can I say about our education? It is not bad at all.

Today's education in Estonia is divided into vocational, general and hobby education. The education system is based on four levels which include the pre-school, basic, secondary and higher education. So we are used to it and do not have any choice to choose from.

Generally, almost everywhere in Estonian schools widely-spread subject-centered curriculum. And only in English college there is student-centered curriculum which I really like. Pupil can choose 6 subjects, what they are interested in. And they will learn 3 of them in advanced level. My personal opinion is that this programme should be used in all schools.

About academic higher education in Estonia I can't say anything cause I wasn't interested in it.