Dirigirse a alguien.
Explosionar.
Amiguete.
Cliente.
Tratar.
Colega.
Inventar.
Is there an NGO close to you?
Think about the work of a volunteer of that NGO.
Have you ever tried to contact an NGO?
Think about the best way to do so.
This will help you with your final task.
Take a look at these pictures of volunteers taking part in some NGO activities. What social issues do you think these NGOs deal with?
Now, find NGOs near you that also deal with these or similar issues.
When you find them, send them a message telling them you like what they do.
After that, post a message in your school’s social media telling people what these NGOs do to make their good work known by people around you.
You may use these templates:
You can download A helping hand
Definition:
To have to do with someone or something.
Tener que ver con alguien o algo.
Example:The books she got from the library deal with many different topics.
Los libros que sacó de la biblioteca tratan de temas muy diferentes.
You look at some pictures with volunteers.
You think about the support given by each NGOs.
You find an NGO in your neighbourhood or town.
You congratulate an NGO via message.
You publish a message on your school’s social media.
You give information about the NGO.
You explain the work done by the NGO in your town.Para contactar con un a ONG recuerda:
In groups, have a look at these pictures and decide if the people there are using formal or informal language. Give your reasons.
Definition:
To communicate with someone.
Comunicarse con alguien.
Example:That's not way to address your mother, young boy.
Esa no es manera de dirigirte a tu madre, jovencito.
Everyday you need to use formal or informal language depending on the person you address or the context you are in. In this activity, you will practise what you know about it.
Drag each formal sentence next to their informal equivalent below.
Create a dialogue between a secretary and a customer using formal language. You can download and print the following file, cut out the boxes using a pair of scissors and paste them on cardboard or a piece of paper in the correct order.
Watch out! There are seven extra sentences which include informal language. Once you correct yourself, transform the dialogue to make it informal.
You can download Formalities on the phone
Possible answer:
A: Good morning, sir. Sarah Mohan speaking.
B: Good morning. How can I help you?
A: I would like to talk to Miss Álvarez, please.
B: I am afraid she is abroad and she will be back next week. May I ask who is calling?
A: This is Mr. Fernández. I am one of her customers from Huelva.
B: Would you like to leave a message for her?
A: No, thank you, but could you please ask her to return my call?
B: Of course. Is there anything else I could do for you?
A: No, thank you very much for your attention. Have a good day at work.
B: My pleasure. Have a good day, sir.
Definition:
Someone who purchases at a store.
Alguien que compra en un establecimiento.
Example:The customer used a credit card to pay.
El cliente usó una tarjeta de crédito para pagar.
Definition:
An informal way to address a close friend.
Manera informal de dirigirse a un amigo cercano.
Example:Pedro invited all his buddies to his birthday party.
Pedro invitó a todos sus amiguetes a su fiesta de cumpleaños.
Watch the following mute videos.
The first one is an informal conversation among friends, and the second one is a formal conversation at work. Can you imagine what they are saying?
In this activity you will make up the two dialogues and record yourself as if you were a dubbing actor.
Definition:
To invent, imagine or design something.
Inventar, imaginar o diseñar algo.
Example:Neema has got a wild imagination, she makes up wonderful stories.
Neema tiene una gran imaginación, se inventa historias maravillosas.
To reach a goal, you need to be strategic. That is to say, to have methods, techniques, "tricks" to get where you want to be sooner or more easily. Now I'm going to teach you a strategy, take advantage of it to reach your goal!
In this activity it is important to remember if we have taken part in similar games, click here for help:
I am sure you'll do great!
En esta actividad es importante recordar si hemos participado en juegos similares para ayudarte pulsa aquí:
¡Ánimo, que lo harás genial!
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