INFORMAL LETTER: Visiting Normandy

Dear Charles,

Thanks for the letter. What a coincidence that you want to go to the same place I’ve recently visited for a holiday! I’m glad you want to visit Normandy for the first time in your life and I assure you it will not disappoint you.

Normandy is a very fascinating place and it’s considered one of the most beautiful regions of France. I’ve been to Normandy three times in my life so I know the place quite well. One of its most interesting places is “le Mont Saint-Michel”, a small rocky island situated in the estuary of Couesnon River. It’s the second most visited place in France (after the Eiffel Tower) and the main characteristics of this place are its seascapes and its medieval castle from the 15^th century. I encourage you to take some nice pictures of this wonderful place and climb up to the top of the castle to enjoy its views. The second place I recommend that you visit is the coast of Normandy, where you can find tourist cities, such as Étretat, and historic beaches, such as the Omaha Beach.

However, the place you must especially go before leaving Normandy is Rouen. Rouen is a city on the River Seine in the north of France and it’s the capital of Normandy. I do not only encourage you to go because it’s the capital, but because of its beauty and its huge history. Some interesting facts about this place are for example that Rouen was the place where Joan of Arc was burnt or where Monet lived and painted for a long time of his life. 

Nevertheless, I don’t recommend that you go during certain periods of the year where there are more tourists because you can be very stressful, for instance, the months of July or August if you want to go to “le Mont Saint-Michel” or Giverny, (where the famous gardens that the impressionist painter Claude Monet used to paint can be found). Another fact to take into account is the weather, because it usually rains, although it is not usually very cold and you can enjoy the region most of the time.

In spite of these little inconveniences, I hope you’ll enjoy the trip and I hope to be hearing from you soon.

All the best

Alberto

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Dear Sir/ Madam,

I am writing you from the School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures of the University of Edinburgh, where I am a student organizer. As you may know, the university organizes many events related to literature and the different cultures in our school. These events are usually theatrical plays or lectures given by foreign professors from other universities. Nevertheless, the place where we usually perform these types of events is being reformed, so we need to raise the necessary funds to rent a considerably large space for the following university events.

To do this, we are planning to hold a fair in George Square in April in order so that we can finance our project. There will be food and second-hand books stalls set up by the students. There will also be a mini concert thanks to the musicians of the Reid School of Music that have also offered their help. This event is not only going to help us to find a considerably large space, but also to encourage students to do something different from what they are used to.

In order to attract more people to our fair, we have thought to make a raffle with price of a trip to Normandy (France) where the winner will visit the most famous places where French writers, such as Victor Hugo, were inspired. We are therefore hoping that you might be able to help us by paying for this trip. Naturally, we would be delighted to promote you as our key sponsor.

If sponsorship were possible, I would be content to arrange a meeting at any time or place that was convenient for you.

Thank you for your attention.

Yours faithfully.

Alberto Romero Sánchez

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Young people of 18+ to become activity instructor with an International summer school. Experience is not important, as training will be given. Love of sport, energy, enthusiasm and an ability to relate to young people is essential.

     Dear Sir/Madam.

     Following the recent advertisement in your website, I would like to apply for the position as an activity instructor.

     At present I am studying English philology at the University of Granada (Spain). One of the main reasons I am applying for this job is that I would like to improve my English and spend some time using it in in your International summer school. As well as English I am also learning French, so, if it is required, I could also help.

     I have no much experience in these kinds of job, nevertheless I love sports. I swim twice a week, I play tennis on the weekend and during the summer I do a lot of trekking. In addition, I have enthusiasm and ability to relate to young people, because I look after my parents aren’t at home.

     I would be grateful if you could send me further details of the job. I enclose my CV. I can be contacted … at any time. Thank you for considering my application and I look forward to hearing from you in the near future. After the end of the university year I will be available if I am required to come for an interview.

Yours faithfully

Alberto Romero.