Stalham School of Music
Would you like to learn to play an instrument?
Choose from electric guitar, drums, keyboard or saxophone. (Instrument provided?)
Elementary, intermediate or advanced. (Absolute beginner?)
Lessons two evenings a week (Which? Length?)
Prices from £10.00 a lesson (Advance payment?)
There are 8-week courses starting in October, January, April.
Soundproof practice rooms available for hire. Bands welcome. (Price?)
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Dear Sir or ______(1),
I saw an ______(2) about your course on the leaflet and got interested in it. I am writing to you because I still have some ______(3) I would like to ask.
______(4), I have taken music up as a hobby so I would be grateful to ______(5) this course.
______(6), I would like to ask ______(7) it is possible to attend the course for an absolute beginner like me. Also, I was ______(8) if I need to bring my own instrument or you will ______(9) me with the one of yours.
______(10), I want to ask you on which days of the week the lessons are and how long they last. What is ______(11), I want to know if the payment is in advance or I should pay money after each lesson I have.
______(12), I would like to know how much the practice room costs and what is included into the price. Maybe there are any ______(13) for students and bands?
In ______(14), I would like to thank you for your kind ______(15) and time. I am looking forward to your reply soon.
Yours faithfully,
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WORK WITH ENGLISH-SPEAKING TOURISTS
Have you been looking for a chance to improve your English and earn good money at the same time? Well, this is an ideal opportunity!
Our company specialises in providing package tours for British and American tourists all over the world, and we are looking for local people who are interested in acting as a tour guide around major cities and places of national interest. You would also be responsible for looking after the general welfare of your group while they were in your care.
1. when job start?
2. hours of work + pay?
3. ‘responsible for looking after the general welfare’ what does it mean?
4. available for interview –evenings only!