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

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

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.

Letter of advise(opinion about restaurant)

Dear Sarah,

I have received your letter and it will not be a problem for me to help you to decide would the Vincenzo's restaurant be suitable for your wedding dinner or not.

I suppose you have already read their advertisement. Firstly instead of romantic strains of live Italian music you will hear loud recorded rock. Secondly the light of "dozen scented candles" is so weak that I could not see the food on my plate. Also they wrote that because of their chef Roberto the restaurant managed to attract clients. But I have never heard about this chef as well as there were no other customers in Vincenzo. One time I tried to call them but the line was constantly busy.

I am looking forward to hearing from you.

Best regards,
Igor

Letter to editor

Dear Sir/Madam,

Recently I have read the article about students' life as it is, which was written by "English in Action writer", James Faraday.

Letter to friend

Dear Maria,

How are you? Thank you for the letter. I was really pleased. You mentioned that news is great, it really is!

By the way, I see that you will come in January, but tell me please when exactly, because there is a chance that I will not be in town.
Now answers. Usually the weather in January is just great, But you know our country. So, it is better to bring some warm clothes too. Oh, about the present for my sister. Biscuits are not a good idea, because she has a terrible allergy. In this case, please bring a home-made cake.
And now the last question. As I understood you will be staying in a big hotel, but we have several if them, so tell me the name of yours.

I am looking forward to hearing from you.

Love,
Igor

Formal letter(additional task)

Dear Ms Hudson,

I am writing because I saw your advertisement on one website. As I understood this is an appeal from the Children Charity Foundation for volunteers who are willing to give their time and energy to help.

I definitely want to help and I will do all what is possible for children under social care. First of all, if you need I can teach them how to use computer or organize outdoor activities and even hobby groups. Furthermore I am keen on sports so it is not a problem for me to show them how to play football, basketball, volleyball or martial arts. I enclose copies if my documents as requested.

I am looking forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely,
Igor Konstantinov