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S7A Unit 1 Writing a Reference

The document outlines the process of writing a reference letter, including its purpose, necessary components, and an example. It emphasizes the importance of including the candidate's character, skills, and relevant experience while providing a structured approach for writing the letter. Additionally, it includes practice exercises to reinforce the concepts discussed.

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S7A Unit 1 Writing a Reference

The document outlines the process of writing a reference letter, including its purpose, necessary components, and an example. It emphasizes the importance of including the candidate's character, skills, and relevant experience while providing a structured approach for writing the letter. Additionally, it includes practice exercises to reinforce the concepts discussed.

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S7A Unit 1:

writing a
reference
Lesson breakdown

● What’s a reference?
● Why would you need to write one?
● What’s included in a reference?
● Example
● Practice
● Projects
What’s a
reference?
With the person next to you, discuss what
you think it is.
A reference is a letter written to an
employer, recommending a person
for a specific job.
When would you
need to write one?
A friend or colleague might ask you
to write a reference for them, but it’s
the usually the responsibility of a
previous employer or educator.
What’s included
in a reference?
With the person next to you, make a list of
things you think should be included.
What’s included
in a reference?
The person’s:
previous
character skills
experience
why he/she should
and be selected
This is your friend,
Rebecca.
She’s applying for a job as a receptionist and
has asked you to provide a reference.

What do you think the job entails?


Look at the following
skills:
Which ones do you think would be required for the role
of a receptionist?
creative
communication computer
thinking
customer
financial leadership
service
multi-tasking negotiating organisational
strategic
people secretarial
thinking
Look at the following
skills:
Which ones do you think would be required for the role
of a receptionist?
creative
communication computer
thinking
customer
financial leadership
service
multi-tasking negotiating organisational
strategic
people secretarial
thinking
You have been asked to provide a reference for a friend of yours who has
applied for a job as a receptionist in a college for international students.
The successful candidate will be good at dealing with people and will have
excellent organisational skills.

You should include information about your friend’s character, their skills,
their previous relevant experience and the reasons why they should be
considered for the job.

1. Underline the keywords in the task.


2. What personality traits and skills will you talk
about?
3. How many main paragraphs should the reference
contain? What will they cover?
4. What style will you write the reference in?
Example
To whom it may concern,
I am writing to recommend Sarah Crocker for the position of receptionist at English New College.
Sarah has lived in Newbury all her life and I have known her since she was a child.
I have found Sarah to be dependable, courteous, hard-working and helpful. Her commitment to
the local youth club is such that she has given up most of her free time to help with activities for
underprivileged youth in our area.
Her communication skills, both written and verbal, are excellent, as are her computer and
organisational skills. For this reason, Sarah is responsible for maintaining the youth club’s
website. It is a very demanding role, but Sarah is capable of handling a number of tasks
simultaneously with great ease.
Her experience working with local youth as well as various part-time sales and service industry
positions have allowed Sarah to develop a high level of interpersonal skills which enable her to
deal effectively with the general public.
For these reasons, Sarah would be ideal for any position where a friendly, helpful manner
combined with a high level of organisational skills are valued.
In summary, I believe Sarah would be a tremendous asset to any organisation and I recommend
her without reservation.
Yours faithfully,
Has the writer dealt with the key words
you underlined and developed them to
their fullest? Do you think Sarah is a
good candidate for the job?
Look at the two underlined set phrases
in the reference. Why does the writer
use these phrases?
Practice
You have been asked to provide a reference for a friend of yours
who has applied for a job as a student services assistant in an
English-language college. The person appointed will be
personable, a good multi-tasker, and will have excellent
communication skills.

You should include information about your friend’s character


and personal qualities and skills, their previous relevant
experience and reasons why they should be considered for this
job.
What personal qualities, skills, type of
character is required for a job as student
services assistant in an English- language
college.
Useful Supporting your

Expressions
Introduction
Opening - I am writing to recommend opinion
- To whom it may … - as is evidenced / shown
concern - I have been asked by my by the fact that …
- Dear Sir / Madam … friend … - his / her … is such that
- Dear Mr / Mrs / Ms ... - I have known … for / since … …
- I first met … in / when ... - For this reason, ...
Discussing attributes
- … is a skilled …
- … is proficient in … Recommending Ending
- … is highly … - I highly recommend … - Yours
- … is an accomplished …
- … has a talent / flair / gift for … - I have no hesitation in faithfully,
- … has the necessary ... skills recommending … - Yours
- … has excellent … skills
- These qualities enable … to …
- I am confident that ... sincerely,
- … shows great ...
Swap and read
Is this person a good candidate for the job?
Why/why not?

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