Step 8 · الخطوة 8
Advanced Formal Email: Applying for Something
رسالة رسمية متقدّمة: التقدّم لطلب
Email Writing · Formal Email · Advanced
Learning objective · هدف الدرس
Write a formal application email that presents your skills and experience persuasively.
اكتب رسالة تقديم رسمية تعرض مهاراتك وخبراتك بطريقة مقنعة.
Situation & purpose
الموقف والهدفSituation: A nature reserve is looking for young volunteers to guide visitors during the turtle nesting season at Ras al Jinz.
محمية طبيعية تبحث عن متطوعين شباب لإرشاد الزوار خلال موسم تعشيش السلاحف في رأس الجنز.
Purpose: To apply for the volunteer position and show why you are suitable.
التقدّم لفرصة التطوع وإظهار سبب مناسبتك لها.
English explanation
الشرح بالإنجليزيةAn application email must be formal, organised and persuasive. Say which position you are applying for and where you saw it. Then give two or three reasons why you are suitable, supported by examples of your skills or experience. End by stating your availability and offering further information.
Arabic explanation
الشرح بالعربيةStructure
البنيةSubject — Application for Volunteer Guide Position
العنوان
Formal greeting
التحية الرسمية
Position + where you saw it
الفرصة ومكان الإعلان
Why you are suitable — skills + examples
سبب مناسبتك مع أمثلة
Availability + offer more information
الأوقات المتاحة وتقديم معلومات إضافية
Formal closing + full name
الختام الرسمي والاسم الكامل
Model example
نموذجSubject: Application for Volunteer Guide Position
Dear Ms Al Kindi,
I am writing to apply for the position of volunteer guide at Ras al Jinz Turtle Reserve, which I saw advertised on your website.
I have a strong interest in marine life and have completed a school project on the nesting behaviour of green turtles. In addition, I have volunteered at my local library for two years, where I helped young children choose books and led small reading groups. This experience has taught me to speak clearly and patiently to different groups of people.
I am confident in both Arabic and English, which would allow me to guide local and international visitors. I am available every weekend from June to September.
Please find my CV attached. I would be happy to provide any further information and would welcome the opportunity to attend an interview.
Yours sincerely,
Aisha Al Ghafri
Step-by-step guidance
خطوات الكتابة- 1
Name the position and where you saw it.
اذكر الفرصة وأين رأيت الإعلان.
- 2
Give your first reason with an example.
قدّم السبب الأول مع مثال.
- 3
Give a second reason with an example.
قدّم سببًا ثانيًا مع مثال.
- 4
State your availability.
اذكر أوقاتك المتاحة.
- 5
Offer more information and close formally.
اعرض تقديم معلومات إضافية واختم برسمية.
Useful vocabulary & sentence starters
مفردات وبدايات جمل مفيدة- I am writing to apply for…
- which I saw advertised…
- I have a strong interest in…
- This experience has taught me…
- In addition,…
- I am available…
- Please find my CV attached.
- I would welcome the opportunity to…
Guided practice
تدريب موجّه1. Which sentence best shows a skill with an example?
2. When you know the reader's name (Dear Ms Al Kindi), the best sign-off is…
3. Which sentence is too informal for an application?
Short answer · إجابة قصيرة
4. Complete formally: 'I am writing to ______ for the position of…'
Independent writing
الكتابة المستقلةWrite a formal application email (160–200 words) for a volunteer position, a summer course or a competition. Give at least two reasons why you are suitable, with examples.
اكتب رسالة تقديم رسمية (١٦٠–٢٠٠ كلمة) لفرصة تطوّع أو دورة صيفية أو مسابقة. قدّم سببين على الأقل يجعلانك مناسبًا مع أمثلة.
Words: 0 / 160+
Your writing is not saved — it disappears when you leave this page.كتابتك لا تُحفظ، وتختفي عند مغادرة الصفحة.
Self-check checklist
قائمة التحقق الذاتيPractice freely — nothing is saved.تدرّب بحرية، لا يتم حفظ أي إجابة أو نتيجة.
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