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Un correo informal para dar consejos

Nombre:Fecha:

Responde a un amigo que tiene un problema: demuestra que lo entiendes, da consejos claros con razones y termina de forma amistosa.

Re: Feeling nervous about the new job

Hi Ravi,

Thanks for your email. It's completely normal to feel nervous before starting a new job, so please don't worry too much. I felt exactly the same last year.

First of all, I think you should plan your journey and do a practice trip this weekend. That way, you won't be stressed about being late on the first morning. Another idea is to write down a few questions to ask your manager, because it shows that you're interested. If I were you, I'd also try to have lunch with your new colleagues instead of eating alone. It's the easiest way to make friends.

Anyway, try to enjoy it, and remember that nobody expects you to know everything on day one. I'm sure you'll be brilliant. Let me know how your first day goes!

Take care,

Mina

Dar consejos

Elige la mejor palabra o frase.

Why don't you ___ to your teacher about it?
- a) talk
- b) to talk
- c) talking
If I were you, I ___ book the tickets now.
- a) will
- b) would
- c) am
You should ___ a list of everything you need.
- a) to make
- b) making
- c) make
I'm really sorry ___ that you've been ill.
- a) for hearing
- b) to hear
- c) hear
Try to go to bed earlier. ___, you'll feel less tired in the mornings.
- a) Instead
- b) That way
- c) Although
Which sentence sounds most like friendly advice?
- a) You must stop playing video games.
- b) Stop playing games immediately.
- c) Maybe you could set a time limit for games.
Which is the best way to end an advice email to a friend?
- a) I hope this helps. Let me know how it goes!
- b) I look forward to receiving your reply at your earliest convenience.
- c) Please find the advice attached.

Completa los consejos

Escribe una palabra en cada hueco.

I'm sorry to ___ that you're having problems with your flatmate.
Why ___ you invite her for a coffee and talk about it?
If I ___ you, I'd write a list of house rules together.
You ought ___ talk to her before the problem gets worse.
It's a good ___ to stay calm when you talk to her.
I ___ this helps. Good luck!
Let me ___ how it goes!

Tarea de escritura

Tu amiga Lena te ha escrito: 'I want to get fitter, but I never have time and I always give up after a week. What should I do?' Escribe un correo a Lena. Demuestra que la entiendes, dale al menos tres consejos con razones y termina de forma amistosa.

120–180 palabras

Revisa tu texto

Empecé dando las gracias a Lena o respondiendo a su problema.
Mostré que entiendo cómo se siente.
Di al menos tres consejos con frases diferentes.
Di una razón para cada consejo.
Usé palabras de enlace como First of all, Another idea y That way.
Terminé de forma amistosa y le pedí que me contara cómo le va.

Respuestas

Dar consejos

a) talkDespués de Why don't you, usa el verbo en forma base sin to: Why don't you talk ...?
b) wouldDespués de If I were you va I would (I'd) + verbo en forma base.
c) makeDespués de Should va el verbo en forma base sin to: you should make.
b) to hearLa expresión fija es I'm sorry to hear that ...
b) That wayThat way significa «si haces esto». Introduce el buen resultado del consejo.
c) Maybe you could set a time limit for games.Maybe you could ... es suave y amistoso. Must y las órdenes directas suenan demasiado fuertes entre amigos.
a) I hope this helps. Let me know how it goes!Esta despedida es cálida e informal. Las otras dos son frases formales para correos de negocios.

Completa los consejos

hearI'm sorry to hear that ... muestra que entiendes el problema.
don'tWhy don't you + verbo en forma base? es una forma amistosa de hacer una sugerencia.
wereLa expresión fija para dar un consejo es If I were you, I'd ... Puede que oigas If I was you al hablar, pero were es la forma estándar.
toDespués de Ought siempre va to + verbo en forma base: you ought to talk.
ideaIt's a good idea to ... es una forma común de dar un consejo.
hopeI hope this helps es una frase amistosa para terminar tus consejos.
knowLet me know significa 'dímelo'. Muestra que te importa lo que pase después.

Respuesta modelo

Hi Lena,

Thanks for your message. I know exactly how you feel, because I used to give up on exercise all the time too.

First of all, I think you should start with something small, like a twenty-minute walk three times a week. That way, it won't feel like a huge effort and you'll be more likely to continue. Why don't you also find a friend to exercise with? It's much harder to cancel when someone is waiting for you. If I were you, I'd choose an activity I really enjoy, such as dancing or cycling, instead of something that feels like a punishment. Finally, you could keep a simple diary of your workouts, so you can see your progress.

I hope this helps. Let me know how you get on!

Best wishes,

Aiko