Dear Sara,
My departure date for Canada is drawing near, and I am busy with preparations. I have enrolled at an institution called ‘IDT English_ in Ottawa, for a four-month intermediate course, full-time. It is quite expensive but I am hopeful of improving my pronunciation, especially.
To assist in covering the costs of my study, I aim to find a part-time job. Not only are the college fees rather high, but
I know that rental accommodation in the capital city
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of food and heating expenses! So I would very much like to arrange some temporary employment before I arrive.
I was wondering if you could ask around among your friends and colleagues to see if anyone wants a
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, gardener, or nanny for their children. I know you have a wide social network in Ottawa which you could canvas for me
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if you wouldn_t mind. I_d be so grateful.
I look forward to seeing you soon.
Best wishes,
Helen
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