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 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

Dear Gary, Greeting

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
Bod your situation.
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In my personal opinion I think… I would suggest you… Also
you can try to… Expressions you can
use to give advice.

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

n you will be able to…

Sincerely, Closin
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Juan Solano Your signature
Agosto 26, 2020

Dear Amanda,

My name is Claudia. 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 that starting your business is a good idea, I

understand that you are afraid of being an entrepreneur, but if others can,
you will too.

I suggest you start with the search for a place to put your beauty salon, if
possible very close to your home, you can go about quoting all the tools you
need and buying the cheapest and of good quality.

If you weren't so scared, you'd have your beauty salon long ago

If you risk more, you will get everything you want

You can also try to promote your business through social networks and
when you have a clientele I suggest you get workers, if you managed your
business, you could take better care of your children.

If you take care of your children and put your business, you would be happi

In conclusion, I believe that you can put your beauty salon, if you make an
additional effort you can get many clients, be successful and most
importantly accompany your children and take care of them

Sincerely,

Claudia Mendoza