Chapters
- 01. Learning how to Speak English
- 02. Writing a Cover Letter
- 03. Write Down your Qualifications and Experience
- 04. Showing your suitability for the position
- 05. Your best qualities highlighted
- 06. How A Cover Letter is Structured
- 07. Tips for Better Writing
- 08. Write a Dissertation In English
- 09. Writing an Informal Letter in English
- 10. Finding A Language Exchange Partner
- 11. Improving your writing skills through a language exchange
- 12. Conclusion
Learning to speak and write in English is absolutely vital, whether you're traveling around the world or applying for a job, but especially if you're planning to emigrate to another country it's essential that you will be able to communicate in English. Taking English lessons is one of the best ways to prepare yourself for such a move, and to ensure that you'll be able to communicate effectively with locals in whatever english-speaking country you are traveling to.
Learning how to Speak English
The English language, in general is widely considered the world's most international language. The ability to speak English, can allow two individuals who may not speak the same native language, to communicate effectively. And of course English is also the language of business, making it the the most commonly used language when applying for jobs, internships and in some countries around the world used for university applications.
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Most people learn to aptly say a few phrases in english or can speak just enough to get by, but it's much more challenging to be able to write effectively. However, being able to write effectively in English is an extremely important skill, and particularly in a professional capacity, where excellent written communication skills are essential.
Whether it's for work reasons or perhaps for future studies that you are learning how write in English, there are some important tips that can help you to master your English writing skills, and will help you to avoid some of the most common mistakes.
Writing a Cover Letter
The ability to proficiently speak and write in English is absolutely an essential skill that can only boost your professional credentials. Having the confidence to communicate both written and orally in english, would be a huge asset in whatever sector or field of work you are in. A prospective employer will already be able to assess your level of English, even from the initial stage of the interview. It is also critical to have a well-written and convincing cover letter when applying for a position.
Some employers require a potential candidate who are not native english speakers, to complete an English language assessment test to verify your level of English for certain positions. Although this may all sound very intimidating, there is no need to panic! The following are the steps you will need to write a successful cover letter and also some tools you will need to help you succeed:
1. Write down your qualifications and experience
2. Explain your suitability; match your relevant experience to the job description
2. Rewrite and highlight your career in summary form
3. Restructure and reorganise all into a logical order.
4. Advanced tip: highlight the most important information that will make you stand out
Write Down your Qualifications and Experience
Firstly and most importantly, write down all your experience and qualifications. Consider all of your achievements that you are most proud of, read through your CV's and diplomas, noting all of your accomplishments! Try to be as detailed and specific as possible while keeping your reader engaged! Although it may not be the final letter or draft, this initial step will help you to write out your ideas and think about everything that makes you the ideal candidate.
Showing your suitability for the position
The next step is take a close look at the job description for the role you are applying for. Highlight the essential skills and experience that the employer is looking for and try to match these with your own skills and experiences. Convincing the employer that you are suitable for the position is critical. Write down some examples of how all your relevant skills and experiences are suited for the position and how it makes you an excellent candidate!
Your best qualities highlighted
Once you've looked in detail at the job description and your experience and qualifications, think about how your best qualities set you apart from other candidates. Highlighting these best qualities can help you succeed in the position so it should be included in your letter in a clear and convincing way. Highlighting keywords in the job description and ensure that you use these in your letter, this best demonstrates to the employer how your skills and experiences is ideal for what they are looking for.
How A Cover Letter is Structured
Writing a cover letter is extremely important and it should be structured in a clear and logical way.
1. Writing the Introduction
It's important to write a captivating and concise introduction, this will help the reader get to know you as you highlight your most important skills and experience.
2. Writing the Body of the letter
The body of your letter should be organised into two or three main paragraphs. The body is where you clearly demonstrate why you would be a great fit and candidate for the position. This section is where you must showcase your skills, and provide some detail concerning your experience and accomplishments. It's important to make your highlighted points as quickly and succinctly as possible.
3. Writing the Closing Paragraph
The final paragraph is important because it must remind and recap to the employer your interest and motivation for applying for the position. You may also include additional information; your earliest availability, notice period etc.
4. Writing A Salutation to End The Letter
Finally, never forget to thank the reader and potential employer, for taking the time to read your application.
Tips for Better Writing
When your letter if finally written, don't forget to review it as necessary to make sure that there are no spelling or grammatical mistakes. You may also want to ask a friend, tutor, or a colleague to review and read it through, they may have some suggestions or tips to help you improve it or catch any mistakes that you may have missed.
Write a Dissertation In English
Writing a dissertation in any language can be intimidating, and even more so when writing in a language that is not your native tongue.
A dissertation is a type of long-form essay that presents a specific idea and develops the concept in detail through detailed research and supporting information. This involves a number of high-level skills including researching ideas, developing concepts, synthesising important information and structuring your ideas in a clear and logical format. A dissertation is often written as a final assignment when completing a Bachelor's degree, Master's degree, or any higher education qualification.
A dissertation is highly demanding and will require you to excel in your writing proficiency before reaching a level expected for completing a degree. Although this may sound challenging, the best way to reach the necessary level is through practice, and you can do so by writing a number of short-form essays on a range of topics related to your degree.
Through your practice, it's important to work closely with an English teacher or tutor who will be able to assess your level of English, improve your writing skills, and help you to identify and weaknesses that you may have both in your grammar and writing in English. This will also help you to expand your vocabulary and gain awareness of more complex grammatical structures and ways of expressing yourself. With enough practice, you'll be confident and ready to write a dissertation!
In addition to improving your writing skills, writing a dissertation requires you to have excellent reading, researching, and synthesizing skills. You should develop an excellent knowledge of your topic, whether you are studying molecular biology or English literature.
Writing an Informal Letter in English
When learning any language, it's important to be able to adapt the use of your language to a variety of different settings, both professional and personal, formal and informal. The best way to do this through practice and one of the best ways to practice your writing skills is to write to someone and have them support you in English. Exchanging letters and organising discussion sessions with a Native English speaker is one of the best ways to improve your informal speaking and writing skills. You'll get to know the vocabulary and language that English speakers use every day. You'll also learn English expressions that will help you to express yourself more confidently in English. You may even wish to do a language exchange or tandem so that you can help your partner to learn your own native language.
Finding A Language Exchange Partner
Nowadays, everyone is interested in learning a new language! There are countless platforms and applications for those wanting to learn a foreign language! However, the best way to learn is really by immersing yourself in a new language and exchanging with a native speaker. You are bound to meet individuals who would be interested in doing a language exchange!
You can also meet people through language workshops and exchanges on social networks such as Facebook or Linkedin. You may even wish to organise your own meetups and invite people of different abilities to join.
Improving your writing skills through a language exchange
Once you've met a language exchange partner, the first step is to discuss what your goals and objectives are. Perhaps you want to improve your vocabulary or you are preparing for a job interview? Then it's important to discuss this with your partner from the beginning so you can organise and plan out your time together.
Conclusion
Having excellent English writing skills is a huge asset, for both your education and career goals. With the right preparation and enough practice, you will be able to deepen your understanding of the English language.
Practicing your skills through writing and speaking in both formal and informal settings with native English speakers is one of the best ways to succeed in improving your English skills. Learn English online now!
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