Informal letter

Cónsol Street, 15

17486, Castelló d'Empúries

Girona, Spain

19th April, 2009

Hi Jane!

What about you? I’ve just receive your letter, and I’m so happy that you’ll come soon!
I’ve a lot of thing to show you; I know you want meet with my whole family. Unfortunately it won’t be possible because they’ll set off tomorrow to Germany, but don’t worry about that; we’ll spend a lot of time visiting great things.

Yesterday I came across Josep and I told him that you come; he became remains paralyzed because he doesn’t waited your visited.
He wants to pass the time with us when you come, he says that he has to explain and show you many places.
In your visit, firstly I’ll show you the Museum of Dalí, I’m sure that you’ll fascinate with that pictures because you’re charmed with the surrealism!

If you desire also we can walk along the beach. We won’t be able to bathe, the water must be frozen! But always it’s OK to walk a little bit and this way we’ll be able to relax and to speak about our things.
In the evening we’ll go to a PUB that I found out the other day in Girona. We must go with Josep’s car because my car broke down…

Well, the other part of the visit I’ll tell you later. I have to leave now!

See you, Jane!
Kisses! XXX

Ariadna.

Formal dialogue

(toc, toc)
- Come in, please
- Hello.
- Good morning, you’re Ms Brown, aren’t you?
- Yes, I’m coming to apply for the job as an au pair in Canada.
- Right, please take a seat. I’m pleased that you could come. You said you’re interested in working as an au pair. First of all, how old are you?
- I’m nineteen, and I’m going to be twenty in two weeks.
- And what called your attention about this offer?
- Well, I came across an advertisement in the newspaper, and since then I was sure that I would like to try it.
- So, this means you have never made experiences in this sort of job, haven’t you?
- Not at all, but I worked in something that has to do with it; I’ve been looking after three children from my neighbours during half a year.
- And why do you think would you enjoy being an au pair?
- That’s an interesting question. Of course I love children and I like doing everything for them. And I wouldn’t mind doing some housework as well. Furthermore I would like to start becoming independent and try to manage things on my own. I also realise the opportunity to live in another country and meet new people; I’ve always looked up to people who dare going abroad for working.
- These are good reasons, in fact. And do you think you would be able to cope with the French language?
- Yes, I suppose so. I’ve been studying French for four years, so I believe this wouldn’t be any problem.
- This is an important point, because children are always more confident with someone who speaks their language. And everything is easier with the family. Oh, and another significant question: do you smoke?
- I used to smoke for two years, then I cut down on the amount of daily cigarettes and I succeeded giving it up completely a month ago.
- Ok, I think that is all. I’m going to look through your documents again and we will give you a call when we have the decision. If we take you on, you can start this summer.
- Thank you for everything. I look forward to hear from you again, and I would be really grateful if you gave me this opportunity.
- Just be optimistic, I think you have good virtues to be an au pair.
- Thanks again, and good bye.
- Good bye Ms Brown.