ESL Business English: How to Write a CV and Cover Letter [Adults, A2]

Supporting careers with CVs and cover letters

Here at Twinkl ESL, we have a dedicated team of teachers creating dynamic ESL content for both children and adults, for people with different linguistic backgrounds, and for students across the whole globe. 

We know that learning English is a huge advantage in the workplace! As English becomes increasingly common in business settings, more professionals are seeing the value in English proficiency. Part of creating a useful Business English classroom includes giving adults practical materials that will help them to navigate the working world, and communicate in professional environments. A perfect way to start the language-learning journey of Business ESL is writing a CV and cover letter. 

This pack covers all essential sections of writing a CV and cover letter, including personal statements, work experience, skills, and education. This helps students to learn how to format a resume through examples and templates. We use a step-by-step approach to help students create a CV that stands out. This pack also contains extra activity sheets so that students can practise writing an ESL CV and cover letter for themselves. 

This resource pack contains two powerpoint lessons, as well as two activity sheets to help students hone their skills and practise what they have learned. One lesson is targeted at writing an ESL CV, and the other is for composing cover letters. This will help improve your students' confidence when making a resume, and give them the skills to apply for jobs in English! 

What other resources can I use?

Now that your students have mastered Business ESL: Writing a CV, it's time to continue their journey with more of our Business English offerings! Keep going with lessons like writing an email or using HR phrases. Here are some of our top picks for resources: 

• ESL Business English: HR Phrases Worksheet [Adults, B1-B2]
• Business English: How to Write an Email Worksheet [Adults, A2-B1]
• ESL Business Idioms Matching Cards [Adults, B1-B2]
• ESL Business English: Finance Vocabulary 2 [Adults, B1-B2]
• ESL Business English Conversation Starters: Careers & Jobs

This resource has been created for adults learning English at the A2 level. If you'd like a version of this resource for another level or age group, please get in touch with us by going to the 'Make a Request' tab on this page.