Part 9 · WritingChapter 35 · Letters and Emails

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Writing an Application

An application is a formal letter that asks for something: leave from school, a job, a scholarship. Follow the format: date, receiver, subject, greeting, body, ending.

At a glance

Step by stepThe format
  1. 1Date15 March 2025
  2. 2ReceiverThe Principal, City High School
  3. 3SubjectRequest for three days' leave
  4. 4GreetingDear Sir, / Dear Madam,
  5. 5Bodywho you are, the reason, the request
  6. 6Ending and your detailsYours faithfully, name, class, roll

Application for leave

ModelTo the head of a school

15 March 2025

The Principal

City High School, Dhaka

Subject: Request for three days' leave

Dear Sir,

I am a student of Class Nine, Section A, Roll 12.

I have had a high fever since last night, and the doctor has told me to rest for three days.

I would be grateful if you could give me leave from 16 to 18 March 2025.

Yours faithfully,

Nadia Islam

Class Nine, Section A, Roll 12

A job application

ModelA cover letter

20 April 2025

The Manager

Green Valley Hotel

Subject: Application for the post of receptionist

Dear Sir or Madam,

I am writing to apply for the post of receptionist that you advertised on 15 April.

I have a degree in tourism and two years of experience at a hotel front desk. I speak English and Bengali well, and I enjoy helping guests.

I have attached my CV. I would be glad to come for an interview at any time.

Yours faithfully,

Tanvir Hasan

Useful phrases

PartPhrases
OpeningI am writing to apply for… / I am writing to ask for…
Reasonbecause… / as… / owing to…
RequestI would be grateful if you could… / Could you kindly…?
ClosingThank you for your kind consideration. / I look forward to hearing from you.

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