Teaching is one of the noble professions but today it has become a prey of cutthroat competition. Only knowledge, dedication, and will are not enough to become a teacher. The basic thing to have while applying for the post of a French teacher is a cover letter. A cover letter is a formal document that is written to create an impression on the recruiter that you are the best candidate for the post applied.
We understand that being a language teacher you may find writing cover letter a bit difficult. We provide you a sample cover letter of a French teacher written in all the specifications needed followed by some tips and suggestions on writing cover letters.
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Date: MM/ DD/ YYYY
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Sub: Application for the post of French language teacher
Ref: Your ad in the New York Times dated June8, 20XX
Respected Sir/Madam,
This is with reference to your ad in the classified of The New York Times dated June 11, 2011in which you have invited applications for the post of French language teacher. I am very good in French language and would like to offer my services for the same.
I understand that being a teacher is not an easy task. Dedication, patience, endurance, and skill of teaching are my assets. I have done my Graduation in French language. I also have done special language teaching courses from ABC Language Institute. I have excellent command over French and have done many freelance translations of French literature in English.
I have taken many interactive workshops during language training course. I can make a class of language interactive, communicative, and interesting. I am very much able to teach French language to small children as well as grownups.
In 3 years of language teaching in ABC School of Language, I have taught French to different age groups. I use different techniques with different set of people. I taught French to children by use of fairy tales. For grownups I have conducted many fun learn techniques to keep their interest alive in language. I have also taught French in College of Language as a part time language teacher. I have developed innovative exercises for students and have introduced different grading system for languages. Apart from these I have helped people in making French language popular among college students.
I have written grammar books and dictionary for those who go to France as tourists.
Here is the list of the documents enclosed with this cover letter:
I hope that you find these documents worthwhile. I am eager to hear from you with the response in the affirmative. I assure you that if selected, I will not let you down and would prove to be an asset for your company.
Sincerely yours,
XYZ
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