Storytelling Festival Performance Arrangements

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Read the situation below and write an email in response. You have 9 minutes. You should write 80–120 words.

You have volunteered to perform a regional folktale at the upcoming town storytelling festival next month. Before the schedule is finalised, you need to clarify several practical details regarding your stage performance and equipment requirements. Write an email to the festival coordinator.

Describe the story you plan to share and the required time slot
Ask about the sound equipment and stage lighting available
Suggest a convenient time for a rehearsal session before the event

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Read the situation below and write an email in response. You have 9 minutes. You should write 80–120 words.

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Corporate Storytelling Training Proposal

You work in the marketing department of a consultancy firm. You believe that an oral storytelling workshop would help the sales team present case studies to clients more persuasively. Write an email to your training manager proposing this professional development session.

Explain why oral storytelling skills would benefit the sales team
Outline the topics that should be covered during the session
Request approval to contact an external communications coach

Senior Storytelling Circle Initiative

You are a community volunteer organising an oral storytelling initiative for elderly residents at a local retirement village. You want to start bi-weekly sessions where residents share personal memories and historical anecdotes. Write an email to the village activities organiser to propose the project.

Describe the purpose and format of the storytelling sessions
Ask about the best day and quiet space available for the group
Recommend inviting family members to attend the first gathering

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