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
and I need assistance from a co-worker? What if I
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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 what if the business Fuente: SENA
does not turn out well? I could lose all my savings.
I don’t really know what to do. I am afraid of the Fuente: SENA
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:
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 Include ideas and vocabulary related to flexibility and adaptability learned in the
Dear
study material. In theGary,
letter, underline the ideas included. Include at least 3
ideas.
My name is Juan. I am a member of the SENA community. I
read your
 Use the idioms learned story
in the and
study I want Use
material. to give you some
at least advice about
3 idioms.
your situation.
 Use connectors and punctuation.
In my personal opinion I think… I would suggest you… Also
Here is an example you can
of an try to…letter. Look at the parts your letter must have:
informal

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

you will be able to… Date

Greeting
Sincerely,

Juan Solano
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Expressions you can

use to give advice.

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Your signature
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Dear Amanda

My name is Deibis Nelson Alvarez Martinez. I am an apprentice of the SENA

community. I read your story and I want to give you some advice about your
situation. first I want you to know that I am a friendly man, a good person,
dedicated to my work, my studies and my family, in my personal opinion you should
help your mother since she has an illness, be by her side when she needs it and
you must be calm, remember that there is only one mother and you have to take
care of her and share with her, then you will think about how to solve who takes
care of your children, you have to think that you have two children and the one who
needs more care is the 2-year-old baby who is innocent and defenseless is weak in
the face of the evil of so many people, I suggest you think about who you are
going to place your child with who is honest, responsible and has confidence
and knows how to take care of a baby, because the well-being of your children It
is at stake, or you can also put your children in a school while you work and there if
you are calmer you can place the two brothers, the big one takes care of the little
one that nothing happens to him or the teachers are always on the lookout,

In conclusion, despite the adversities you can keep going, don't stop, you meet
your goals, and you can open your business and put your children in school, and
you will continue working. nothing is an impediment, remember that in life there is
nothing that prevents you, you are a hardworking woman and I appreciate your
strength and your dedication and your mother's love.

Sincerely

Deibis Alvarez M.

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.