Gary works for an NGO and enjoys his job, but his organization is implementing a new "home-office" system where he will have to work from home twice a week. Gary finds this awkward and worries about not having coworkers nearby for assistance. Amanda is a hairdresser and single mother who relies on her mother to care for her two sons, but now her mother is moving away for health reasons. Amanda is concerned about who will care for her sons if she continues working and doesn't want to leave them with strangers. The letter offers Amanda advice to prioritize her mother's health and consider hiring help for childcare so she can continue working. It suggests the older son could help watch the younger in a school

1. 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.
Fuente: SENA
Fuente: SENA
Fuente: SENA

2. 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
Dear Gary,
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…
As a conclusion I believe you can… If you go the extra mile
you will be able to…
Sincerely,
Juan Solano
Date
Greeting
Body
Conclusion
Your signature
Closing
Expressions you can
use to give advice.

3. Bogotá, April 13, 2020
Dear amanda
My name is Elver. I am a member 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 man dedicated to God and family. My children are my
priority and my reason for living. In my personal opinion, I think you should
support your mother to improve, because there is only one mother, and
there will be no substitute love for your mother, so you and your children.
Prioritize your mother's health, after solving what your mother, calmly think
about how to solve the care of your children. You have to keep in mind that
you have a two-year-old baby, he is still defenseless and innocent, weak in
the face of man's evil and dangers. I suggest that you hire a person who
knows and really knows their lifestyle and life, because the well-being of
your children is at stake. You can put the baby in the school garden, so they
only take care of them at half time, so that the two children will be together
and the older one can be aware of the brother.
In conclusion, you can get ahead and continue working. You are a working
woman, I value your strength and your love for the mother.
To be honest
Elver Radas

4. 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.