F-04.07 Read, (Write,) & Use Memo(randum)s, Messaging, & Other Workplace Communication

WorkLife English: a Competency-Based Reading / Writing Book 4: Cross-Cultural Communication, Chapter 9 / “Work & Money,” pages 112-115, 117-119 

7 pages  

Who It’s For: Language Learners Wanting Closer Looks at Forms Used in Workplace Communication (& Beyond)

Why You Need It: Although most written communication today is online and on mobile devices, paperwork has still not disappeared from the workplace or everyday life.  And many of the skills that facilitate use of memos, messages, cards, and reports are the same—no matter where or how their content appears.   

What You’ll / They’ll Do:  

[1] Look at and analyze black-and-white facsimiles of (outdated) kinds of memorandums, telephone messages, time cards, accident reports, routing requests, insurance applications, and any other kinds of (simulated or current, actual) paper and/or onscreen ways of communicating. 

[2] To gain or show understanding of their vocabulary, wording, purposes, and meanings, complete comprehension exercises.  Continue to be aware and make good use of this kind of material.