1-Communicate in routine tasks requiring simple, direct exchanges of information about work-related topics such as how to carry out everyday processes by giving and following instructions and answer questions on the phone about work-related topics.
To start:
IF you were the boss/supervisor in a developer team, what kind of instructions you think you would give to one of your team members? Share them in the chat.
For example: (any kind of instructions)
First, to __________________ you have to...,
Second, log in and then enter the...,
After that, you have to select the...
Sign/Fill out documents
Check tax declarations
Prepare training
How to use software in a computer
How to calculate something in excel
How to create an account/ email
How to develop conflict resolution
How to perform job interviews
How to upload or download a document
LETS WATCH A VIDEO:
IDTEC4 - copia.pdfIDCAD4 - copia.pdfLINK FOR THE WEBPAGE: https://www.english-at-home.com/giving-instructions/
Target vocabulary
Making a polite request:
Can I..?
Can you…?
Could you/I…?
May I….
Would it be ok if I….?
What can I do?
Do you mind..?
Do you know how to…?
Other expressions:
Do you want to ________________?
Would you please tell me how to ___________?
Can you help me with ____________?
Could / Can you please _______________?
What about / How about doing/opening/etc ___________?
Do you want me to___________?
Sample Language
EXAMPLE 1
Sample Language
A: Sam. Can I ask you something?
B: Sure. What can I do for you?
A: I don’t know how to synchronize the system. Can you go over the steps with me?
B: Sure. Ok get the information of your account. IT sent it in an email. Go to www.itssystems.com and register. Log in and go to the browse tab. Enter the account number. Select go to client account. Select the client’s parameter configuration and then create a new user and password for that configuration. After that, plug the device in and log in online to synchronize it with the server and there you go.
A: Ok. I think I got it. Can I ask you again for help in case I need it?
B: Sure no problem buddy!
PRE TASK 1
COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING CONVERSATION IN GROUPS BY USING PROPER INSTRUCTIONS. USE THE VOCABULARY SEEN IN THIS CLASS AND INFORMATION RELATED TO YOUR MAJOR.
A: Charlie. ____________________?
B: Absolutely How can I be helpful for you? Tell me.
A: I don’t have idea how to ________________. ______________________?
B: No problem. Ok, first _________________... After that, you also need to ______________ and ______________... Later, don't forget to ____________ and _____________. Besides, you will also have to ____________________. Once you have done that __________________... Finally, ____________________ as well as ___________________...
A: Understood, let me take some notes to have a clear idea for later. Would It be ok if I ______________?
B: I'm here, whenever you need me just call!
PRE TASK 2 PRACTICE IN GROUPS
SHARE AN AUDIO THROUGH WHATSAPP ON HOW TO SHARE AN IMAGE TO SEVERAL CLIENTS THROUGH WHATSAPP, BUT YOU DON'T WANT TO SAVE ALL THE NUMBERS IN YOUR CONTACTS TO DO THIS.
SO, EXPLAIN IN AN AUDIO HOW TO DO THIS, PAY ATTENTION TO WHAT THE TEACHER WILL SHOW YOU TO THEN EXPLAIN IT. TAKE NOTES IF NECESSESARY.
EXAMPLE:
MAIN TASK
DEAR STUDENTS, LET'S HAVE A CONVERSATION WHERE YOU APPLY WHAT YOU HAVE LEARNED, INCLUDE THE USE OF THE FOLLOWING TOPIC IN YOUR CONVERSATION. REMEMBER TO TRY TO PRACTICE BUT ALSO TRY TO IMPROVISE IN YOUR DIALOGUE.
YOU MUST GIVE INSTRUCTIONS TO YOUR PARTNERS:
1- ONE OF YOU MUST EXPLAIN THE STEPS ON HOW TO SHARE A DRIVE FOLDER IN GOOGLE.
2- THE OTHER ONE MUST EXPLAIN HOW TO SCHEDULE A MEETING THROUGH GOOGLE CALENDAR
3- ANOTHER WILL EXPLAIN HOW TO CREATE A SPREADSHEET AND MENTION THE STEPS ON HOW TO CALCULATE SOMETHING.
4-YOU CAN ALSO EXPLAIN HOW TO CREATE AN EMAIL ACCOUNT OR HOW TO CREATE A VPN.
TRY TO WHILE YOU SPEAK:
You repeat the instructions back
Ask for more information
Ask the person to give the different instructions one by one
Ask questions about the instructions
Ask the person to repeat the instructions
POST TASK
Dear students, please complete the post task.
Activities:
COMPLETE THE ACTIVITY READING TASK IN THE VIRTUAL CAMPUS.
