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 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 does not turn out well? I
could lose all my savings. I don’t really know 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:
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.