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The document discusses the importance of email as a communication tool, highlighting its evolution since 1971 and its continued relevance in professional settings. It provides a list of phrasal verbs and idioms related to email communication, along with discussion questions and a humorous story illustrating common email mishaps. The text emphasizes the need for effective email practices while acknowledging the challenges and annoyances associated with email communication.

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Topic Emails

The document discusses the importance of email as a communication tool, highlighting its evolution since 1971 and its continued relevance in professional settings. It provides a list of phrasal verbs and idioms related to email communication, along with discussion questions and a humorous story illustrating common email mishaps. The text emphasizes the need for effective email practices while acknowledging the challenges and annoyances associated with email communication.

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Tell me your email please in English

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=poqaP9UTUrY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sipisc-EA7k&t=37s

Phrasal verbs and idioms


1. Follow up /ˈfɒləʊ ʌp/ - Hacer seguimiento / Seguir el hilo
2. Sign off /saɪn ɒf/ - Despedirse / Firmar
3. Get back to /ɡɛt bak tə/ - Responder / Contestar
4. Drop someone a line /drɒp ˈsʌmwʌn ə laɪn/ - Mandar un mensaje / Enviar un correo
5. In the loop /ɪn ðə luːp/ - Estar al tanto / Mantener informado
6. Keep someone in the loop /kiːp ˈsʌmwʌn ɪn ðə luːp/ - Mantener a alguien informado /
Mantener a alguien al tanto
7. Catch up on emails /katʃ ʌp ɒn ˈiːmeɪlz/ - Ponerse al día con los correos / Ponerse al
corriente con los correos
1.Follow up:
 When was the last time you had to follow up on an email? What was the reason for the
follow-up?
 What strategies do you use to effectively follow up on emails in a professional setting?
2.Sign off:
 What are some common phrases you use to sign off your emails? Why do you choose
those particular phrases?
 Have you ever received an email with an inappropriate sign-off? How did it affect your
perception of the sender?
2.Get back to: responder contestar
 How do you prioritize which emails to get back to first when your inbox is full?
 What do you do if you forget to get back to someone about an important matter via
email?
3.Drop someone a line:
 When was the last time you dropped someone a line via email? What was the purpose
of the message?
 In what situations do you think it's appropriate to drop someone a line rather than
scheduling a meeting or making a phone call?
4.In the loop:
 How do you ensure that everyone is in the loop when working on a team project via
email?
 Can you recall a time when you were left out of the loop in a work-related email chain?
How did it impact your work?
5.Keep someone in the loop:
 Why is it important to keep your colleagues in the loop regarding project updates or
changes via email?
 What steps can you take to ensure you're keeping everyone in the loop effectively
without overwhelming them with unnecessary emails?
6.Catch up on emails:
 How do you manage to catch up on emails after being away from work for a few days?
 Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the need to catch up on emails? How did you
handle the situation?

Email remains a widely used and important communication tool despite the emergence of
social media and messaging
ˈiːmeɪl rɪˈmeɪnz ə ˈwaɪdli juːzd and ɪmˈpɔːtᵊnt kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃᵊn tuːl dɪˈspaɪt ði ɪˈmɜːʤᵊns ɒv ˈsəʊʃᵊl ˈmiːdiə
and ˈmɛsɪʤɪŋ
apps. Its popularity is due to its universality, professionalism, flexibility, and reliability.
Originating in 1971, email has
aps. ɪts ˌpɒpjəˈlarəti ɪz djuː tuː ɪts ˌjuːnɪvɜːˈsaləti, prəˈfɛʃᵊnᵊlɪzᵊm, ˌflɛksəˈbɪləti, and rɪˌlaɪəˈbɪləti. ə
ˈrɪʤɪneɪtɪŋ ɪn 1971, ˈiːmeɪl haz
evolved into a vital tool used by billions worldwide for both personal and professional
communication. Its ability to
ɪˈvɒlvd ˈɪntuː ə ˈvaɪtᵊl tuːl juːzd baɪ ˈbɪljənz ˌwɜːldˈwaɪd fɔː bəʊθ ˈpɜːsᵊnᵊl and prəˈfɛʃᵊnᵊl kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃᵊn.
ɪts əˈbɪləti tuː
facilitate quick communication over long distances has transformed how businesses operate,
enabling rapid exchange
fəˈsɪlɪteɪt kwɪk kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃᵊn ˈəʊvə lɒŋ ˈdɪstᵊnsɪz haz transˈfɔːmd haʊ ˈbɪznɪsɪz ˈɒpᵊreɪt, ɪ
ˈneɪbᵊlɪŋ ˈrapɪd ɪksˈʧeɪnʤ
of information and documents. Email's role extends to shaping modern work dynamics,
fostering remote collaboration
ɒv ˌɪnfəˈmeɪʃᵊn and ˈdɒkjəmənts. ˈiːmeɪlz rəʊl ɪkˈstɛndz tuː ˈʃeɪpɪŋ ˈmɒdᵊn wɜːk daɪˈnamɪks, ˈfɒstərɪŋ rɪ
ˈməʊt kəˌlabəˈreɪʃᵊn
and communication regardless of geographical barriers.
and kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃᵊn rɪˈɡɑːdləs ɒv ˌʤiəˈɡrafɪkᵊl ˈbariəz.

1. Comparison of Communication Channels:


 Considering the rise of social media and messaging apps, why do you think email
continues to be widely used?
 What unique advantages does email offer compared to these other forms of
communication?
2. Evolution of Email:
 How has email evolved since its inception in 1971?
 Can you identify any significant milestones or changes that have contributed to its
continued relevance in modern society?
3. Professionalism in Email Communication:
 The text mentions that many people still view email as a formal and professional
means of communication, especially in business settings. Why do you think this
perception persists?
 Are there any drawbacks to this perception, particularly in environments where
informal communication may be more effective?
4. Impact on Work Culture:
How has the widespread adoption of email influenced modern work culture?
 Consider its role in enabling remote work and facilitating communication within and
across organizations.
 What are the potential benefits and challenges associated with this shift?
5. Reliability and Security:
While email is often considered reliable, it is also susceptible to security risks such as
phishing attacks and data breaches. How can individuals and organizations mitigate
these risks while leveraging the benefits of email communication?
6. Future of Email:
Given the constant evolution of communication technologies, what do you envision for
the future of email? Will it continue to be a dominant communication tool, or do you
foresee other platforms eventually surpassing it in popularity? What factors might
influence this trajectory?

2. Discuss the questions.


• What is your preferred method of work communication?
• What methods of communication do the employees in your company use to do the tasks in
ex. 1?
• How often do you receive unnecessary emails? What are they about?
• What phrases are often used in emails?
3. Read the text and discuss the questions.
Most of us get emails every day at work. They are the most popular method of communication
and life would be difficult without them! However, emails can sometimes be annoying. In a
survey of nearly 2,000 people, these five email phrases were found to be the most annoying:
“As per my last email…”, “Any updates on this?”, “Just checking in.”, “Thanks in advance.”,
“Hope you’re well.“ 'Just looping in...'
• Did any of these phrases surprise you? Which ones?
• Which (if any) of these phrases do you use when sending emails? Do you receive any of
them?
• Do you agree that these phrases are annoying? Why do you think these might annoy
people?
4. Look at the annoying emailing situations in the box and make six sentences with
prompts A–F.
EXAMPLE: It is irritating to read emails get an automated response, e.g. OOO
written in capital letters.
include quotes at the end of an email
A. It is irritating to…
read emails written in capital letters
B. I hate it when…
receive an email with a missing
C. I’m fed up with… attachment receive

D. ...get/gets on my nerves. emails from friends and family share too


much information
E. I get annoyed when…
F. I don’t mind…

Title: The Email Disaster

Once upon a time, Sarah, an enthusiastic but scatterbrained office worker, decided to "loop
in" her colleague Tom about a crucial project update. However, in her haste, she accidentally
"CC'd" the entire company instead of just Tom. Chaos ensued as colleagues flooded her inbox
with confused replies, and Sarah desperately tried to "catch up on emails" while
simultaneously "keeping everyone in the loop." Meanwhile, poor Tom, bombarded with "reply
all" messages, could only watch in horror as his once-simple task turned into a digital
nightmare. Eventually, after a series of comedic mishaps involving "follow-ups" and "sign-
offs," Sarah managed to salvage the situation with a heartfelt apology email, ending with a
promise to "get back to" everyone with the correct information. From that day forward, Sarah
double-checked her recipients before hitting "send," and the office learned a valuable lesson
about the perils of email communication.
Discussion Points:
How did the story use email phrasal verbs and idioms in a humorous way?
What other email-related mishaps or misunderstandings could have been included in the
story?
How does the story reflect common challenges or funny situations in email communication in
a workplace setting?

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