Assignment 4: An application (designed by Mari Mainz)

May 12, 2010

Kronoparksskolan
Flöjtgatan 61
65630 Karlstad

Dear Headmaster

Last summer I had the privilege to meet a primary teacher in London. Since we are teaching students in the same age we established a letter exchange. We focus on writing about everyday life and cultural experiences. The students are very committed in their letter writing and I have noticed that they have improved both their writing skills and cultural awareness. It has also encouraged and inspired them to learn more about life in England and the English language.

One month ago I got an invitation from the school in England for us to come visiting them. This would be a great opportunity for the students to improve their communicative skills as oral proficiency. A visit would take the cultural exchange one step further by giving the students the rare chance to experience life in England and visiting a lot of cultural places. For most of my students, this will be a unique opportunity to go abroad and to live in a host family.

The students would gain a lot from this trip not only in a linguistic and a cultural perspective but also considering self-consciousness. According to my experience, travelling in a group with a special purpose not only strengthens the spirit of community but also strengthens the self-esteem in each individual.

Me as a teacher would also gain a lot from this trip and I would definitely get a great number of tips and ideas to bring back to the school. I see this as a kind of in service training.

Hereby I apply for money enough to finance the trip for eighteen students and three adults. I hope you realize what investigation this is and that you are willing to facilitate this trip for us.

Sincerely

Teresia Jildenhed, t_jildenhed@hotmail.com
Class teacher in grade five

Enclosure: invitation letter and budget for the trip