How to write the perfect cover letter

ESL news-based lesson plan

Lesson Overview

This English lesson focuses on human resources. Students will learn the what, why, and how of a cover letter in this session. Students will view a video that demonstrates how to use Google Docs to draught and create a cover letter for a new job. The lesson contains discussion ideas that will help students to tailor the information to their specific requirements. They will also learn about the many components of a cover letter. They will get the opportunity to compose their cover letter after studying the predefined words and language that should be utilised in it. 

It focus on practicing key skills related to reading, speaking, collaboration and critical thinking.  You will need at least 90 minutes to complete this lesson, if used as a flipped ESL lesson. However, lesson can run up to 3 hours ( consider two  90-minute lessons or for university teachers adjust as needed).

While targeting intermediate and upper-intermediate language learners of English, it is highly adaptable as it have been purposely designed to faciliate mixed-levelled classes. This includes in a tertiary institution such as a university or within a professional environment, targeting professionals.

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