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[C+] Making Announcements

LET'S LEARN! 📚

Take the liberty of doing something

- to do something that will have an effect on someone else, without asking their permission

    Example:

  • I took the liberty of rearranging the furniture in the living room to create a more open and inviting space.

  • Feel free to take the liberty of choosing your own toppings for the pizza.

In good hands

- in the care of a person or people who are able to take care of someone or something well.

    Example:

  • Don't worry about your car repair; it's in good hands with our experienced mechanics.

  • I trust that our project is in good hands with the capable team members leading the way.

take over

- assume control of something

    Example:

  • The new manager will take over the responsibilities of overseeing the department from next week.

  • The storm caused a power outage, and the backup generator automatically took over to provide electricity.

To endeavor

- try hard to do or achieve something

    Example:

  • The company will endeavor to provide excellent customer service and meet all the clients' needs.

  • As a student, it is important to endeavor to maintain a good balance between academics and extracurricular activities.

LET'S READ! 📖

Direction: Read the emails below. Then, answer the questions that follow.

ANNOUNCEMENT TO COMPANY STAFF

Email 1

EMAIL MAKING ANNOUNCEMENTS

QUESTIONS

1. What did Alex accomplish during his time as a marketing manager?

2. What are his responsibilities as the new marketing head?

ANNOUNCEMENT TO TEAM MEMBERS

Email 2

EMAIL MAKING ANNOUNCEMENTS 2

QUESTIONS

1. What's the purpose of the email?

2. What was said about Keiko?

LET'S PRACTICE! 📝

👂🏻 Listening Exercise

Direction: Listen to the audio in each item and answer the questions that follow.


  1. When will the office be open for visitors?

  1. What may happen during the maintenance service?

  1. How can people avail of the free-shipping offer?

🗣 Speaking Exercise

Direction: Write an email based on the situation below.

Situation:

You are the manager of an IT Company and you are sending all the employees an email to inform them about the system update. The system update will take place tomorrow afternoon at 2:00 pm and will last for 60 hours. To ensure proper upgrade tell them to log off before the scheduled time.

Email activity


📍 Task 1: Decide for a salutation

📍 Task 2: State the purpose of your email

📍 Task 3: Give them specific instructions

📍 Task 4: Tell them their cooperation is much needed.

📍 Task 5: Write a complimentary close