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本教材はビジネス認定講師のみ対応しております。

CHAPTER 4: RESIGNATION

Lesson 3: A Farewell E-mail READING

Your task is to understand the farewell e-mail written by your colleague.

Can understand a farewell e-mail from a colleague.

1. Would you prefer to say goodbye in person or through an e-mail?

Why?

2. What do you usually say to people who leave your company?

TEACHING NOTES

For Reading Lesson, focus on the following:

1. Reading Skills: Pronunciation, Intonation, and Word Stress

2. Comprehension Skills: Scanning, Summarizing, and

Skimming

You are reading a farewell e-mail* written by a colleague* who recently resigned from the company.

[to ask someone to keep communicating with you]

“Keep in touch.”

[to say that something is more difficult than expected]

“[My departure is] much more difficult than I thought it would be.”

[to say that you’ve wanted to do something for a long time]

“I’ve long desired to [further my education].”

*farewell e-mail – an e-mail sent to your coworkers telling them about your resignation

*colleague – coworker

① IntroduceLesson Goal

“Today, we’re going to talk about farewell e-mails.”• Ask the student to read the lesson goal. “Is it clear?”• Ask the warm-up questions.

Situation and Task

• Read the situation.• Read the task.

“Is it clear?” “Let’s go to the next part.”

② PresentExpressions

“Let’s look at expressions used in a farewell e-mail.”

• Have the student read the first expression.• Explain the usage inside the brackets. “Is it clear?”

• Do the same for the second and third expressions.

“Is it clear?” “Let’s go to the next part.”

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Useful Information

These are the types of information you will find in farewell e-mails:

GRATITUDE

appreciation for being with the company

SAD NOTE

sadness over leaving the company

FINAL DAY

last day of work

REASON

reason for leaving

TEACHING NOTES

② PresentUseful Information

“Let’s take a look at the useful information.” “Here are the types of information you will see when

reading farewell e-mails.”

• Have the student read the main points.

“Do you have any questions?” “Let’s go to the next part.”

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1) Reason

2) Final day

3) Sad Note

4) Gratitude

Read the sample farewell e-mail with your tutor.

Reading Text

To: WPRE Finance Team From: Jane Sterling Date: May 16 Subject: Farewell!

My Dear Colleagues,

I want to let you know that I'm leaving the company to pursue my MBA. 1) I've long desired to further my education, as you may know. 2) My last day of work is June 1.

3) Honestly, being part of such a passionategroup made my decision to leave muchmore difficult than I thought it would be.

4) I want to thank you from the bottom ofmy heart for welcoming me and letting mecontribute to the company. I'll alwaysremember the days and nights we workedtogether side-by-side working on thebalance sheets. No matter what happens, Iknow you guys will do your part to keep thecompany compliant to regulations.

Please keep in touch using my personal e-mail ([email protected]).

Sincerely, Jane Sterling

③ UnderstandReading Text

“Here, we have a sample farewell e-mail.” “Please read the farewell e-mail.”

• Let the student read.• Correct the mispronounced words after reading.

“Is it clear?” “Now, I have some questions for you.”

• Ask the following questions.1. Why is Jane leaving the company? (She wants to furtherher education.)2. When is her last day? (June 1.)3. When you resign, would you send a farewell e-mail? Whyor why not? (Student’s answer)

- For lower-level students, give examples of other reasons forleaving.

“Do you have any questions?” “Let’s go to the next part.”

TEACHING NOTES

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MBA

(noun)

Master’s Degree in Business

Administration

Useful Vocabulary

balan ce sheet

(no un)

A statement deta iling a company’s assets, liabilities, and

equities

compliant

(adjective)

Following given laws and regulations

Step 1

1) Marking my third year in this company, my last day is on July 7.

2) It is because of all that I have learned and experienced that I findleaving this company much more d ifficult than I thought it would be.

3) I have enjoyed working for this company and I will never forget thetimes we spent together. I want t o thank you from the bottom of myheart for giving me the opportunity to work and grow. But I will not let

farewell be the final word between us. If you ever want to keep in touch,please contact me at karlduke@its me.com.

4) I want to bid you all farewell and inform you that I am resigning fromthe company to pursue a different career. I have long desired a career inreal estate and I believe this is the time to go for it.

Answer Key: 4, 1, 2, 3

side-by-side

(adjective)

In the same place

Unscramble the e-mail by reading it in its proper order.

TEACHING NOTES

④ PracticeStep 1

“Let’s practice today’s expressions.”• Read the instruction. “Is it clear?”

- For lower-level students, you may remind the student of thetypes of information found in a farewell e-mail.

“Good job!” “Let’s go to the next page.”

③ UnderstandVocabulary

“Now, we have the useful vocabulary.”• Have the student read each word and its meaning. “Is it clear?”

- For lower-level students, give the following simpledefinitions:1. MBA – She earned her MBA while working for a company.2. balance sheet – Companies are required to submit theirbalance sheets to the government.3. compliant – The government sends people to make surecompanies are compliant to laws.4. side-by-side – We worked side-by-side in that company forfive years.

• In case of pronunciation errors, send the following to thestudent:MBA [em bee ey]balance sheet [bal-uh ns sheet]compliant [kuh m-PLAHY-uh nt]side-by-side [sahyd bahy sahyd]

“Do you understand the new words?” “Now, let’s go to the next part, practice.”

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Step 2

To: DE XCOR Employees

From : Steven Bernard

Date: August 4

Subject: Goodbye!

Dear DEXCOR Employees,

After five years in DEXCOR, I am bidding goodbye to the company to

pursue a career in education. I’ve long desired such a career and I

believe this is the right time to pursue it.

As of this writing, there are two weeks left before my last day in the

office on August 18.

The decision I made was much more difficult than I thought it would be and I took a lot of time to think about it. Nevertheless, I believe

that it is best for me to push through with my resignation.

I would like to take this moment to thank you all for the guidance

and support you have given me. I thank you all from the bottom of

my heart for letting me work in the company and all the opportunities for growth granted to me.

Let this not be the last time that we talk. Should you want to keep in touch, my personal e-mail is [email protected].

Sincerely,

Steven Bernard

Read the e-mail then answer your tutor’s questions.

④ PracticeStep 2

“Let’s practice again.”• Read the instruction “Is it clear?”

“Now, let’s do the exercise.” “Answer my questions.”

• Ask the following questions.1. Why did Steven resign? (He wants to pursue a career

in education.)2. When is his final day in the office? (August 18.)3. When you resign, what will you be most thankful for

about your company? (Student’s answer)

- For lower-level students, give the sentence where theanswer is found.

“Good job!” “Let’s go to the next page.”

TEACHING NOTES

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You’ve just received a farewell e-mail from one of your coworkers.

Another coworker later asks you about it.

Situation

TEACHING NOTES

⑤ ChallengeSituation

• This should be a simulation of a real-life situation, andmust be distinct from the Practice part.

• Corrections and pronunciation practice should only bedone after the challenge is finished.

"Are you ready for the challenge?" "First, please read today's expressions."

• Let the student read the expressions. "You will read these expressions in the challenge."

"Now, this is your situation."• Read the situation.

“Now, please read the farewell e-mail.”• Let the student read.

“Is the e-mail clear?” “Now, I am Trevor Jones, another coworker who has not

yet checked his e-mail. I will ask you about Bart’s e-mail.” “I’ll start.”

- For lower-level students, you may directly ask for Bart’sreason for leaving, his last day, and his contact information.

• Make the discussion as natural as possible.

• Start the conversation with: “Hi, [student’s name]. Anyimportant e-mails today?”

• Guide Questions:1. What’s it about?2. That’s sad. Why is he leaving?3. When is his last day?4. What else did he say?5. I’ll miss working with him. How can we keep in touch?

• End the conversation with: “Okay. Thanks. I’ll send himan e-mail later.”

• Give feedback after finishing the challenge.

“Great job!” “Let’s go to the next part, discussion.”

To day’s Expressions:

• “I’ve long desired to [further my education].”• “ [My departure is] much more difficult than I thought it would be.”• “ Keep in touch.”

To: ADREX employees From: Bart Harley Date: April 9 Subject: Farewell!

Hello everyone!

It has been a long five years in ADREX with highs and lows, sighs and laughs. I would like to inform you of my departure from the company. I am leaving to accept a position offered by another company. This is in line with my growing family, which I am no longer able to support with my current position in the company. My final day at work would be April 19.

It is with much dismay that I leave a place that has been so nurturing.

In spite of this, I remain indebted to ADREX for the chance they offered me and the growth they spurred me through. I am grateful for the support, guidance, and camaraderie everyone showed throughout my stay in ADREX.

Should anyone want to stay in touch, please feel free to contact me through my personal e-mail ([email protected]).

Sincerely, Bart Harley

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Choose one category, then answer the questions. Di scussion

TEACHING NOTES

⑤ ChallengeDiscussion

“Now, let’s have a discussion.” “Please choose a category you would like to discuss.”

• Ask the questions under the student's preferred category.• If the student cannot choose, pick a category.• If there is remaining time, let the student choose another

category.• Give feedback after finishing the discussion.

”Great job!” ”Let’s go to the last part, Feedback.”

I. REASONS FOR RESIGNING

1. What are common reasons for resignation in your company?

2. What situations would force you to resign?

3. Would you resign because of a personal reason?

II. DIFFICULTIES IN RESIGNATIONS

1. Is it difficult to leave your current company? Explain.

2. If you resign, would it be more difficult for you or the company?

3. What would happen to your team or department if you resign?

III. KEEPING IN TOUCH

1. If you leave your company, would you keep in touch with your formercolleagues? How?

2. Who among your current colleagues would you keep in touch with? Why?

3. How can keeping in touch with them benefit your career?

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Can understand a farewell e-mail from a colleague.

Chapter 4: RESIGNATION WRITING* Lesson 4: Resignation Letter

Next Lesson

[to say that you’ve wanted to do something for a long time]

“I’ve long desired to [further my education].”

[to say that something is more difficult than expected]

“[My departure is] much more difficult than I thought it would be.”

[to ask someone to keep communicating with you]

“Keep in touch.”

*It is advisable to use a PC for writing lessons.

TEACHING NOTES

⑥ FeedbackLesson Goal

“It’s the end of the lesson. Great job! Now, let’s reviewtoday’s lesson goal.”

• Ask the student to read the lesson goal.• Let the student read the expressions. “Were you able to achieve today’s lesson goal?”

Feedback from Tutor “Now, I will give feedback on your performance in today’s

lesson.”• Fill in and send the template below via chat box to

complement your verbal feedback.

*OVERALL SCORE* Overall: - Always fill in eachsection withcorrections/feedback.- Maximum of 3 itemsper category.

Vocabulary: - Read the word andhave the student repeatthe meaning.

Grammar: - Say, “You said...(incorrect grammar).”- Ask the student to readthe corrected sentence.

Pronunciation: - Read the word andhave the student repeat.- Correct if needed.

- comment--

*Vocabulary/Phrases*- word/phrase- word/phrase- word/phrase

*Grammar*incorrect grammar = correct grammar incorrect grammar = correct grammar

*Pronunciation*- mispronounced word- mispronounced word- mispronounced word

• Practice the mispronounced words with the student.• Wrap up by reiterating the overall performance and

student’s achievement of the goal.• Encourage the student to take the next lesson by saying:

“To address your points for improvement, please take thenext lesson, ‘Resignation Letter’ of Chapter 4:Resignation.”

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