Learning Activity 2 Evidence: Giving Advice: Fuente: SENA

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Learning activity 2

Evidence: Giving advice

These people are facing changes in their life. Read their situations below:

I am Gary. I work for an ONG called White Hands. I


support projects in rural areas from my office. I
really enjoy my job. Now my organization is
implementing a new system called "home-office".
Twice a week I will have to stay home and work
from my computer, or telecommute. My boss says
it will be a good change as we will be able to work
from home. I find it rather awkward. I live alone
and have nobody to talk with. Besides, all my
friends are at the office. I will really miss the social
interaction on those days. What if I can't find a file
Fuente: SENA and I need assistance from a co-worker? What if I
need to talk to my boss but he is not online?

I don’t really feel comfortable with this new idea of telecommuting. I wish I
could come to the office every day I have done for the past 5 years.
My name is Amanda. I am a hairdresser. I work in a beauty shop in the north of
the city. I am a single mother and have two beautiful sons. Mike is nine and
Steve is two. While I work, my mother takes care of my sons. She has always
supported me. But now my mom is really sick. The doctor recommended her
moving to a quieter place. So, she is moving in with my brother who lives in a
small town. If my mother moves, I will probably have to quit my job as I don’t
have anybody to take care of my kids. I wouldn’t leave them with a stranger,
especially the little one.

I have some savings and I have considered


opening my own beauty shop in my
neighborhood so I can be near my kids. But Fuente: SENA
what if the business does not turn out well? I
could lose all my savings. I don’t really know Fuente: SENA
what to do. I am afraid of the change.
Select one of the cases and write a 150-word letter to Gary or Amanda. In your
letter offer support and advice for the person you choose to try to solve the specific
problem this person is facing.

Aspects to consider:

 Include ideas and vocabulary related to flexibility and adaptability learned in the
study material. In the letter, underline the ideas included. Include at least 3
ideas.

 Use the idioms learned in the study material. Use at least 3 idioms.

 Use connectors and punctuation.

Here is an example of an informal letter. Look at the parts your letter must have:

November 12, 2014 Date

Greeting
Dear Gary,

My name is Juan. I am a member of the SENA community. I


read your story and I want to give you some advice about
Body your situation.

In my personal opinion I think… I would suggest you… Also


you can try to… Expressions you can
use to give advice.

Conclusion As a conclusion I believe you can… If you go the extra mile


you will be able to…

Closing
Sincerely,

Juan Solano Your signature


Octuber 21, 2019

Dear Amanda,

My name is Cynthia Acuña. I am a member of the SENA community. I read


your story and I want to give you some advice about your situation.

In my personal opinion I think I think you could have two options: One,
Starting your own business is challenging but it is very gratifying to have it, if
you don't take risks, you don't win. If you have that hairdressing skill, take
advantage and take a chance, no closed mind goes ahead but open-
minded people. You just have to be determined and firm with your decision,
keep calm and go with the flow because otherwise you would be
overwhelmed.

Another option you have is that you can continue working, that you are
afraid to leave the youngest child in the care of another person, many moms
do them and their children are a little more independent than those who do
not, look at that good side, your children will grow up in a more independent
environment and they will be children who will become overprotected adults,
everything is a matter of adaptation of all, at first it will cost them work to
adapt but they will succeed. You got cold feet about this situation but you are
flexible and if you are the mother of two children whose upbringing has
touched you alone you must have courage and to spare.

Regards!
Cynthia
This sample will help you write your letter. It also has useful expressions you can
use when writing your letter. Good luck!

When you finish your work, send the file to your instructor through the platform as
follows:

1. Click on the title of this evidence.


2. Click on Examinar mi equipo and look for the file in your computer. Make sure
the file is attached.
3. Leave a comment for the instructor (optional).
4. Click Enviar.

Note: This evidence is an individual activity. Remember to check the learning guide
in order to know if you have done all the assigned activities, know how to develop
them and deliver them correctly.

Criterios de evaluación
 Expresa ideas sobre flexibilidad y adaptabilidad en diferentes contextos
de la vida, usando el vocabulario requerido.

 Usa expresiones idiomáticas teniendo en cuenta el vocabulario y contexto


requerido.

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