Evidence Giving Advice

Learning activity 2 Evidence: Giving advice These people are facing changes in their life. Read their situations below:

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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.

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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:

Date

November 12, 2014 Dear Gary,

Body

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 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… Sincerely,

Closing

Juan Solano

Your signature

August 017, 2017 Dear Gary, My name is Ricardo, 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 adapting to change is the best thing you can do, go with the flow and look at the bright side. I would suggest you that enjoy being at home, that you rest and when you need the help of a companion, you call him and you ask him about your doubt. Also you can try to making video calls sometimes with your peers to interact with them As a conclusion I believe you can save time to do your homework because you do not have to leave home, stay positive in to deal with the changes. I think your boss is a good person and wants the best for his employees, Relax, ¡You will cross that bridge! Sincerly, Ricardo Portilla

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.

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

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Usa expresiones idiomáticas teniendo en cuenta el vocabulario y contexto requerido.