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1. COLEGIO GONZALO JIMENEZ NAVAS VERSION 02 DE 31/01/2018

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DOCENTE: Dallana Gutiérrez ÁREA: Second Language Admins Assistance GUIA No. 2 PERIODO: 2
ESTUDIANTE: GRADO: 11th- Undécimo FECHA: June 1st-16th 2020
SABER ESPECIFICO Understand oral or written messages taking into consideration the context in which they are prod TIEMPO TOTAL: 8 hrs
ESTANDAR Identifico palabras claves dentro del texto que me permiten comprender su sentido general.
INDICADORES DE SABER: Identify the parts of an e-mail SER: Recognise the importance of English language.
DESEMPEÑO
HACER: Elabora un correo electrónico acerca de su contexto. CONVIVIR: As a team you will work towards a shared final goal.
STATEMENT SENTENCE: How do you write e-mails? TIME
Let’s start!
KEY WORDS: @ at, # hash sign, from/to, add/delete/import contact, parts of an e-mail, 8 hrs

CONSTRUYE TU APRENDIZAJE. Did you know that the first e-mail was sent in 1971?
It did not cross the ocean, but it was sent via Arpanet between two computers in the same room.
As part of this learning process, it is important to do all the propose activities. You will look at the work of your classmates or
watch their presentations. Let’s start with a review of general English concepts.

Writing E-mails
1. Writing symbols Vocabulary
@ = at # = hash sign *From: *Mr. :
.com = dot com % = percent *To: * Mrs. :
_ = underscore * = star *Subject: * Ms. : * Miss:
- = hyphen & = and

1.2. Vocabulary
add contact cookies messenger spam
delete contact delete move to subject line
import contact draft new email sign in/
log in
account e-card new message sign out/
log out
attachment e-mail options signature
cc (carbon e-mail password spell check
copy) address
bulk folders salutation trash
cancel greetin save as a draft unread
g
check e-mail ID messenger read
compose Inbox search virus-bug
contacts/ mark as send
address book sent

1.3. Put the words in the correct groups.

14th March - 3 p.m. - Arina Marat, HR Manager - Thursday - Sofia Aronov, HR Assistant -
Astana offices - Emerald Towers - Reception on the 26 th floor

Who (people) When (days and times) Where (places)

2. Five steps to write English professional emails:

opening sentence / Say Goodbye / Begin with a greeting / conclusion (close) / message (reason for writing)

a. d.
b. e.
c.

USEFUL LANGUAGE
EXAMPLES INFORMAL FORMAL
Greetings: “Hi Kelly,” “Hello Mary,” “Dear all,” “Dear Mr. Smith,”
“Loved mother/friend,” “Dear Jenny,” “Dear Mrs. Price,”
“Good morning/afternoon/evening,” “To whom it may concern,”
“My sweet friend,” “Dear Sir/Madam,”
Thank the recipient “Thank you for writing (to) me.” “Thank you for contacting Asus Company”,
“Thanks for your e-mail” “Thank you for your prompt reply”, “Thanks
“Sorry, I didn’t write for ages, but I was for getting back to me.”
really busy.”
 Reason for writing “I am writing to get news about you…” “I write to inform you that…”
(Opening Sentence) “I am writing to tell you about …” “I write in reference to/in order to…”
“I would like to ask about/to apply for…”
Closing remarks/ “Thank you for your patience and
conclusion cooperation”, “Thank you for your
(optional) consideration, if you have any questions or
concerns, don’t hesitate to let me know.”,
End with a closing “Best wishes”, “Cheers” (friends) “(Best/Kind/Warm) Regards,” “(Your)
(polite) “Love,” “Yours,” “Take care,” “Kisses,” Sincerely,”
“Good luck,” “Lots of love,” “Hugs,” “See “Thank you,” “Yours faithfully,”
you (soon/later),” “All the best,” “Bye (for “Grateful,” “Hope to hear from you soon.”
now)” “I look/am looking forward to hearing from
you.” “I look forward to the visit.”

3. READING ACTIVITY. An Email to confirm an appointment

From: Arina Marat, HR Assistant
To: Jane Claret
Subject: Your appointment on 14 March

Dear Ms Claret,

Thank you for your email.

I am writing to confirm your appointment with our HR manager, Mrs
Sofia Aronov.
Your appointment will take place at 3 p.m. on Thursday 14 March at
our Astana offices in Emerald Towers. 

When you arrive, please go to the reception on the 26th floor and
ask for me. I will take you to Mrs Aronov's office. 

We look forward to meeting you soon.

Best regards,
Arina Marat
HR Assistant

https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/skills/writing/beginner-a1/an-email-to-confirm-an-appointment

3.1. Are the sentences true or false?

3.2. Put the words in the correct order.
1. We don't know if Jane is married or not. T/F
a. your / to / . / I’m writing / appointment /
2. Jane will have an appointment with Sofia. T/F confirm/
3. The appointment is at 3 p.m. on Tuesday 12 March. T/F

4. After she arrives, Jane should go to the reception first. T / F

b. 2 September / . / Our meeting /Monday /will
5. If you write to someone for the first time about a possible new take place on/
job, you should start your email with “Hi!”. T/F

6. When you write an email to ask for information, you can start
c. me / When / you arrive, / for / . / please ask/
with “I’m writing to ask for some information about…” T/F

7. It is correct to say “I look forward to meet you soon.” T/F

8. Only use “Best regards” with people you know well. T/F d. you / meeting / . / look forward to / I /

FOCUS ON GRAMMAR
4. Prepositions of TIME: IN / AT / ON / AGO
 on the 12th of July
on July the 12th

4.1. Complete the phrases with the correct time preposition: In – On – At – Ago
___ Sunday ___ noon/midday ___ the 1960’s, the 1990’s ___ 6:30 p.m.
___ 10:30 a.m. 1 month _____ ___ the afternoon ___ breakfast
___ May 5th ___ 2020 ___ Wednesday evening ___ my birthday
___ Summer 8 hours _____ ___ the winter ___ 10 years
___ June ___ the morning 2 years ____ ___ the 3rd of March

5. Write one word to complete the messages.

Beginnings Thank you/Congratulations Requests

(long, okay, time, nice, long, respond) (with, of, on) (could, do, could, for, could)

1. Thank you for your email. It was so 1. It is so kind ______ you to invite 1. I’m writing to ask ______ your
______ from you. us to the party. help.

2. I’m sorry I didn’t ______ before to
your e-mail.
3. It is a ____ _____ since I heard
from you. I hope you are _______.
4. Sorry, I have taken so _____ to
write.
3. Good luck _____ your exams.
3. Congratulations ____ passing your
English exam!
2. I’m writing to ask you if you
______ ________ me a favour.
3. I would be very grateful if you
_______ help me.
4. _______ you write this e-mail
for me?

Asking-Giving advice News Endings

(need, could, for, with, could, glad)
1. I’m writing to ask _____ your
advice…
2. I have a problem and I _____ your
advice…
3. I’m writing to ask if you ______
help me _____ a problem…
5. I would be _____ if you _____
give me your advice…
(know, about, way, let)
1. This is just to _____ you know
that…
2. By the _______, Do you _____
that I have a new book?
3. Write soon and tell me ______
you.
(love, forward, family, news,
hearing, reply)
1. I am looking forward to ____
from you.
2. Give my _____ to your ______.
3. Well, that’s all my ______. I
have to go now.
4. I am looking ________ to
your _____.

6. Present Continuous.
Affirmative Negative Questions Forming verbs
I am reading I am not reading Am I reading? go – going
You/We/They are working You/We/They are not working Are you/we/they are working? do- doing
He/She/It is running He/She/It is not running Is he/she/it running? live – living
have – having
Subj (+) to Be (+) V-ing Subj (+) to Be not (+) V-ing To Be (+) Subj (+) V-ing? sleep – sleeping
work- working
run – running
cry – crying
play - playing

6.1.What is he doing in each picture? 6.2. Complete the sentences.

 a. The phone ……………….. (ring).
b. I ………………….(send) an e-mail.
c. They ……………..(not write) letters.
d. She ………………(invite) me to a party.
e. ….. he ………. (have) a good time?
f. We ………..….. (study) a lot.
g. I ………………. (go) to the office.
h. You ……………(not visit) my home.
i. ……. we …….. (get up) at 6:00 a.m.
j. ……. they ………….(clean) the house

1. Andy is … now?
2. Andy is … k. ……. you ……….. (check) your mail
3. …………. box?
4. ………….
5. …………..

6.3. LISTENING. Choose the correct word to complete the song.

Song: Lemon Tree
I’m hitting/sitting here in a boring room
It’s just/simply another rainy Sunday afternoon
I’m washing/wasting my time
I’ve got nothing/things to do
I’m happening/hanging around
I’m wasting/waiting for you
But something/nothing ever happens and I wonder
I’m driving/sending around in my car
I’m driving too fast/slow
I’m driving/diving too far
I’d like to change/arrange my point of view
I feel so lonely/happy
I’m waiting for you
But nothing/something ever happens and I wonder
I’m sitting/hitting here
I miss the power
I’d like to go out baking/taking a shower
But there’s /where’s a heavy cloud inside my head
I feel so tired/bored
Put myself into the bed/bad
Well/bell nothing ever happens and I wonder
Isolation is not good for me
Isolation I don’t want to sit down a yellow tree
I’m stretching/stepping around in the desert of joy
and nothing/everything will happen and you wonder
(Chorus…)
And all I can see, and all that I can see, and all that I can
see
Is just a yellow lemon-tree

Chorus:
A. Fill in the chart with the opposite word.
I wonder how
Word Antonym
I wonder why
Funny
Yesterday you told me about the blue blue sky
Everything
And all that I can see is just a yellow lemon tree
Slow
I’m turning me head up and down Near
I’m turning turning turning turning turning around Sociable
And all that I can see is just another lemon-tree. Up
bad

B. Correct the sentences

I sitting here in the boring room I waiting for you
I’m weisting my time I feel so tied
I’m hang around I’m turn around

7. WRITING. Describing yourself. Read the e-mail and answer the questions.
7.1.Reading comprehension:
1. Where is Alessandra from?

Hi!, 2. Why does she have an Italian name?

 My name’s Alessandra. It’s an Italian name, because my
grandmother was from Italy, but I’m Argentinian and I live in 3. Where does she live?
Mendoza, a big city in the west of the country. I live with my parents 4. Who does she live with?
and two brothers. I am 19 years old, and I’m at university. I’m
studying computer science.
5. What does she do?
I’m going to tell you about myself. I have long hair and green eyes.
I wear glasses, but I want to get contact lenses soon.
6. What colour are her eyes?
I’m a positive person. I’m quite extrovert and friendly. My mother
says that I am very talkative. I think she means that I talk too much! 7. What are her favourite free time
activities?
In my free time, I love reading and going to the cinema. But I don’t
have much free time because I have classes every day, and a lot of
work to do even at weekends. I also go to English classes on Friday 8. When does she go to English
afternoon. classes?

Please write soon and tell me about you and your life.

Best wishes,

Alessandra

7.2. WRITING ACTIVITY. Write a similar e-mail about you.

Paragraph 1 → name, nationality, age, family, work/study
Paragraph 2 → physical appearance
Paragraph 3 → personality
Paragraph 4 → hobbies and interests

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