(S.1) English 2 (CEFR: A2) Unit 2 F.T. (7,5%) 8
René Larenas M. 26 Sep26 de Septiembre a las 14:15 hrs.2024-09-26 14:15:26 Marks
Dear Students,
Your grades for the 'Unit 2 F.T. (7,5%) ' evaluation have already been uploaded. Please take a look at them.
If you have any questions or comments, please write back.
Best Regard
Your grades for the 'Unit 2 F.T. (7,5%) ' evaluation have already been uploaded. Please take a look at them.
If you have any questions or comments, please write back.
Best Regard
(S.1) English 2 (CEFR: A2) Unit 1 F.T. (7,5%) 6
René Larenas M. 26 Sep26 de Septiembre a las 05:56 hrs.2024-09-26 05:56:26 Marks
Dear Students,
Your grades for the 'Unit 1 F.T. (7,5%) ' evaluation have already been uploaded. Please take a look at them.
If you have any questions or comments, please write back.
Best Regard
Your grades for the 'Unit 1 F.T. (7,5%) ' evaluation have already been uploaded. Please take a look at them.
If you have any questions or comments, please write back.
Best Regard
(S.1) English 2 (CEFR: A2) Suggestions and Recommendations, Lessons 11 & 12 [Sep 5
René Larenas M. 13 Sep13 de Septiembre a las 14:03 hrs.2024-09-13 14:03:13 Guidelines for next lessons
Dear Students,
For previous weeks' lessons (September 10th. & 12th.)
(1) The PPT file for 'Unit 2: Lesson 3' can be found in the 'Material Docente' section
For the following lessons (September 24th. and 26th.)
(1) We will be working on both of our lessons, which will be divided into two parts, as we already know:
(1.1) The following Tuesday and Thursday lessons (#11 & #12) will work on both Unit 3, Lesson 1 & Unit 2, Final Unit Task
(1.1.1) Lessons 2 & 3 will be composed of
(a) Unit 3: Lesson 1: 'Working Together'.
(b) Unit 2: Final Unit Task (Evaluation):
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. For homework, listen to the recording about volcanoes/komodo dragons at home before the next class. You can listen to it as many times as you want.
2. Take notes about the information in the Listening Notes box below. Provide the required information in your notes.
3. Bring these notes to the next class because you will use them to tell your partner about volcanoes.
4. Include all the information in your notes when you tell your partner. You will talk for about 40-60 seconds. Use your notes for reference, but try not to read. Try to talk.
In case you have any questions, please write back,
Best Regards
For previous weeks' lessons (September 10th. & 12th.)
(1) The PPT file for 'Unit 2: Lesson 3' can be found in the 'Material Docente' section
For the following lessons (September 24th. and 26th.)
(1) We will be working on both of our lessons, which will be divided into two parts, as we already know:
(1.1) The following Tuesday and Thursday lessons (#11 & #12) will work on both Unit 3, Lesson 1 & Unit 2, Final Unit Task
(1.1.1) Lessons 2 & 3 will be composed of
(a) Unit 3: Lesson 1: 'Working Together'.
(b) Unit 2: Final Unit Task (Evaluation):
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. For homework, listen to the recording about volcanoes/komodo dragons at home before the next class. You can listen to it as many times as you want.
2. Take notes about the information in the Listening Notes box below. Provide the required information in your notes.
3. Bring these notes to the next class because you will use them to tell your partner about volcanoes.
4. Include all the information in your notes when you tell your partner. You will talk for about 40-60 seconds. Use your notes for reference, but try not to read. Try to talk.
In case you have any questions, please write back,
Best Regards
(S.1) English 2 (CEFR: A2) Suggestions and Recommendations, Lessons 9 & 10 [Sept 9
René Larenas M. 9 Sep9 de Septiembre a las 15:28 hrs.2024-09-09 15:28:09 Guidelines for next lessons
Dear Students,
For previous weeks' lessons (September 3rd. & 5th.)
(1) The PPT file for 'Unit 2: Lessons 1' & '2' can be found in the 'Material Docente' section
For the following lessons (September 10th and 12th.)
(1) We will be working on both of our lessons, which will be divided into two parts, as we already know:
(1.1) The following Tuesday and Thursday lessons (#9 & #10) will work on both Unit 2, Lessons 3 & Unit 1, Final Unit Task
(1.1.1) Lessons 2 & 3 will be composed of
(a) Unit 2: Lesson 3: 'Developing Ideas' [About those ideas] (a) Lead-in: Ask a partner: Do you recycle? What do you recycle? What are these items? Can we recycle them? Do you recycle them? (b) Academic Language & Critical Thinking: Writing support sentences. We write supporting sentences to expand and clarify an idea. (c) Reading: Read the following text about recycling. (d) Some supporting sentences are missing in the previous text. Where in the text can you put the following supporting ideas? Write the number from the text next to the corresponding sentence.
(b) Unit 1: Final Unit Task: 'Welcome to University!' (a) Read the Students Services Newsletter and answer the questions about the text. (b) Listen to two conversations and answer the questions. (c) Writing. Use the information from the reading and listening to make recommendations to the four students. (i) Listen to the conversations again and take notes about the students’ problems and
worries. (ii) Read the Student Services Newsletter again and think about recommendations you can make for each student. (iii) Write one or two sentences giving recommendations for each student. Include reasons for your recommendation.
In case you have any questions, please write back,
Best Regards
For previous weeks' lessons (September 3rd. & 5th.)
(1) The PPT file for 'Unit 2: Lessons 1' & '2' can be found in the 'Material Docente' section
For the following lessons (September 10th and 12th.)
(1) We will be working on both of our lessons, which will be divided into two parts, as we already know:
(1.1) The following Tuesday and Thursday lessons (#9 & #10) will work on both Unit 2, Lessons 3 & Unit 1, Final Unit Task
(1.1.1) Lessons 2 & 3 will be composed of
(a) Unit 2: Lesson 3: 'Developing Ideas' [About those ideas] (a) Lead-in: Ask a partner: Do you recycle? What do you recycle? What are these items? Can we recycle them? Do you recycle them? (b) Academic Language & Critical Thinking: Writing support sentences. We write supporting sentences to expand and clarify an idea. (c) Reading: Read the following text about recycling. (d) Some supporting sentences are missing in the previous text. Where in the text can you put the following supporting ideas? Write the number from the text next to the corresponding sentence.
(b) Unit 1: Final Unit Task: 'Welcome to University!' (a) Read the Students Services Newsletter and answer the questions about the text. (b) Listen to two conversations and answer the questions. (c) Writing. Use the information from the reading and listening to make recommendations to the four students. (i) Listen to the conversations again and take notes about the students’ problems and
worries. (ii) Read the Student Services Newsletter again and think about recommendations you can make for each student. (iii) Write one or two sentences giving recommendations for each student. Include reasons for your recommendation.
In case you have any questions, please write back,
Best Regards
(S.1) English 2 (CEFR: A2) Special Announcement: Lessons for today were cancelle 5
René Larenas M. 5 Sep5 de Septiembre a las 14:40 hrs.2024-09-05 14:40:05 Special Announcement
Dear Students,
This morning's lessons were cancelled on behalf of your faculty and the English program. Thank you very much for waiting for an official statement.
Best Regards
This morning's lessons were cancelled on behalf of your faculty and the English program. Thank you very much for waiting for an official statement.
Best Regards
(S.1) English 2 (CEFR: A2) Suggestions and Recommendations, Lessons 7 & 8 [Sept. 3
René Larenas M. 2 Sep2 de Septiembre a las 06:57 hrs.2024-09-02 06:57:02 Guidelines for next lessons
Dear Students,
For previous weeks' lessons (August 27th. & 29th.)
(1) The PPT file for 'Unit 1: Lessons 2' & '3' can be found in the 'Material Docente' section
For the following lessons (September 3rd and 5th.)
(1) We will be working on both of our lessons, which will be divided into two parts, as we already know:
(1.1) The following Tuesday and Thursday lessons (#2 & #3) will work on both Unit 2, Lessons 1 & 2
(1.1.1) Lessons 2 & 3 will be composed of
(a) Unit 2: Lesson 1: 'Developing Ideas' [Back to class, back to the past] (a) Speaking: comparing past experiences, (b) Academic Language: Writing (connecting ideas), (c) Reading: identifying connectors within sentences, (d) Final Task: Summarizing past events
(b) Unit 2: Lesson 2: 'Developing Ideas' [Planning for the next class] (a) Speaking: How accurate are these schedule arrangements for next week? Are they similar to yours? (b) Academic Language: Providing examples; (c) Listening: Matching definitions and concepts related to writing assignments, among other activities; (d) Final Lesson Task: Creating a study plan
In case you have any questions, please write back,
Best Regards
For previous weeks' lessons (August 27th. & 29th.)
(1) The PPT file for 'Unit 1: Lessons 2' & '3' can be found in the 'Material Docente' section
For the following lessons (September 3rd and 5th.)
(1) We will be working on both of our lessons, which will be divided into two parts, as we already know:
(1.1) The following Tuesday and Thursday lessons (#2 & #3) will work on both Unit 2, Lessons 1 & 2
(1.1.1) Lessons 2 & 3 will be composed of
(a) Unit 2: Lesson 1: 'Developing Ideas' [Back to class, back to the past] (a) Speaking: comparing past experiences, (b) Academic Language: Writing (connecting ideas), (c) Reading: identifying connectors within sentences, (d) Final Task: Summarizing past events
(b) Unit 2: Lesson 2: 'Developing Ideas' [Planning for the next class] (a) Speaking: How accurate are these schedule arrangements for next week? Are they similar to yours? (b) Academic Language: Providing examples; (c) Listening: Matching definitions and concepts related to writing assignments, among other activities; (d) Final Lesson Task: Creating a study plan
In case you have any questions, please write back,
Best Regards
(S.1) English 2 (CEFR: A2) Suggestions and Recommendations, Lessons 5 & 6 [Aug. 4
René Larenas M. 26 Ago26 de Agosto a las 14:56 hrs.2024-08-26 14:56:26 Guidelines for next lessons
Dear Students,
For previous weeks' lessons (August 19th. & 23rd.)
(1) The PPT file for 'Lesson 0' & '1' can be found in the 'Material Docente' section
For the following lessons (August 27th and 29th.)
(1) We will be working on both of our lessons, which will be divided into two parts, as we already know:
(1.1) The following Tuesday and Thursday lessons (#2 & #3) will work on both Unit 1, Lessons 2 & 3
(1.1.1) Lessons 2 & 3 will be composed of
(a) Unit 1: Lesson 2: Welcome to University' [What's in your bag?] (a) Listening: What do you think people have in their bags?, (b) Grammar: Prepositions of Place, (c) Listening 2: Describing a student's desk, (d) Speaking: Tell your partner where you study, (e) Listening 3: Maria José left her backpack in the classroom, help her find it! (f) Speaking: Role-playing a telephone conversation, (g) Show and Tell: What's in your bag?
(b) Unit 1: Lesson 3: Welcome to University! [Challenges and Support] (a) Lead-in: Expectations at university, (b) Listening: which class are these students talking about?, (c) Language Focus: Read the transcript and answer some questions (Past, Future), (d) Speaking: Talking about your classes at university, (e) Reading: Students' Services Workshops, (f) Writing: Fill in the form to register for the workshop you want to attend, (g) Reading: Which workshop should these students attend and why?
In case you have any questions, please write back,
Best Regards
For previous weeks' lessons (August 19th. & 23rd.)
(1) The PPT file for 'Lesson 0' & '1' can be found in the 'Material Docente' section
For the following lessons (August 27th and 29th.)
(1) We will be working on both of our lessons, which will be divided into two parts, as we already know:
(1.1) The following Tuesday and Thursday lessons (#2 & #3) will work on both Unit 1, Lessons 2 & 3
(1.1.1) Lessons 2 & 3 will be composed of
(a) Unit 1: Lesson 2: Welcome to University' [What's in your bag?] (a) Listening: What do you think people have in their bags?, (b) Grammar: Prepositions of Place, (c) Listening 2: Describing a student's desk, (d) Speaking: Tell your partner where you study, (e) Listening 3: Maria José left her backpack in the classroom, help her find it! (f) Speaking: Role-playing a telephone conversation, (g) Show and Tell: What's in your bag?
(b) Unit 1: Lesson 3: Welcome to University! [Challenges and Support] (a) Lead-in: Expectations at university, (b) Listening: which class are these students talking about?, (c) Language Focus: Read the transcript and answer some questions (Past, Future), (d) Speaking: Talking about your classes at university, (e) Reading: Students' Services Workshops, (f) Writing: Fill in the form to register for the workshop you want to attend, (g) Reading: Which workshop should these students attend and why?
In case you have any questions, please write back,
Best Regards
(S.1) English 2 (CEFR: A2) Suggestions and Recommendations, Lessons 3 & 4 [Aug. 9
René Larenas M. 19 Ago19 de Agosto a las 14:47 hrs.2024-08-19 14:47:19 Guidelines for next lessons
Dear Students,
For previous weeks' lessons (August 13th. & 20th.)
(1) The PPT file for 'Introductory Lesson' can be found in the 'Material Docente' section
For the following lessons (August 19th and 23rd.)
(1) We will be working on both of our lessons, which will be divided into two parts, as we already know:
(1.1) The following Tuesday and Thursday lessons (#3 & #4) will work on both Unit 0, Lesson 1 & Unit 1, Lesson 1
(1.1.1) Lessons 2 & 3 will be composed of
(a) Unit 0: Course Introduction: (a) Classroom interactive language, (b) The alphabet, (c) Numbers: 100s and 1,000s, (d) Past Form of verbs, (e) personal information.
(b) Unit 1: Lesson 1: Welcome to University! (a) Introduce yourself to the classroom, (b) work with the Grammar Supplement: The Simple Past (homework), (c) Final Task: Writing a few sentences introducing yourself, (d) #2 listening activities (introducing yourself in certain communicative contexts), (e) Extra Practice (homework): Online Course Introductions
In case you have any questions, please write back,
Best Regards
For previous weeks' lessons (August 13th. & 20th.)
(1) The PPT file for 'Introductory Lesson' can be found in the 'Material Docente' section
For the following lessons (August 19th and 23rd.)
(1) We will be working on both of our lessons, which will be divided into two parts, as we already know:
(1.1) The following Tuesday and Thursday lessons (#3 & #4) will work on both Unit 0, Lesson 1 & Unit 1, Lesson 1
(1.1.1) Lessons 2 & 3 will be composed of
(a) Unit 0: Course Introduction: (a) Classroom interactive language, (b) The alphabet, (c) Numbers: 100s and 1,000s, (d) Past Form of verbs, (e) personal information.
(b) Unit 1: Lesson 1: Welcome to University! (a) Introduce yourself to the classroom, (b) work with the Grammar Supplement: The Simple Past (homework), (c) Final Task: Writing a few sentences introducing yourself, (d) #2 listening activities (introducing yourself in certain communicative contexts), (e) Extra Practice (homework): Online Course Introductions
In case you have any questions, please write back,
Best Regards
(S.1) English 2 (CEFR: A2) Suggestions and Recommendations, Lessons 1 & 2 [Aug. 10
René Larenas M. 9 Ago9 de Agosto a las 17:15 hrs.2024-08-09 17:15:09 Formal Introduction to English 2 (A2) - Please read!
Dear Students,
I am René Larenas Moyano. I'm your English 2 (A2) teacher for this 2nd Semester 2024. This course starts next Tuesday (August 13th) at the Faculty of Arts, Las Encinas.
Now, I am going to explain some important points you need to know:
(1) We have #2 lessons, one every Tuesday and the other every Thursday:
Tuesdays: 08:30 am - 10:00 am [Clasroom 'Laboratorio de Inglés']
Thursdays: 08:30 am - 10:00 am [Classroom 'Laboratorio de Inglés']
(2) For this Tuesday (August 13th.), the first lesson will be about administrative issues. All the other classes will be about productive linguistic abilities (for example, Speaking and Writing)
(2.1) Administrative Issues, in other words, are Evaluations, Evaluation dates, Rubrics, Rules and Regulations [Attendance], Lesson Format and Teaching Methodology
(2.2) Please come to every single lesson you can and try to be on time [please, be punctual!]
(3) 15 minutes before a lesson starts, I will upload the teaching material:
(3.1) A PDF file containing the lesson (class work)
(4) When a lesson finishes, I will upload a 'Novedades' notification (What is going to happen next lesson)
(5) A document was uploaded to the 'Material Docente' section:
(5.1) This document is called '2024-2_Ingles 2_Programa asignatura', an extensive document that covers the lesson's activities and evaluation dates for this semester. Please take a look at it.
(5.2) This document may suffer from modifications for some lessons and evaluation dates in the future, so please be attentive to these changes.
(6) If you have any questions in English or Spanish, please write back. Answers will be delivered typically in English
Best Regards
Until we see each other once again
I am René Larenas Moyano. I'm your English 2 (A2) teacher for this 2nd Semester 2024. This course starts next Tuesday (August 13th) at the Faculty of Arts, Las Encinas.
Now, I am going to explain some important points you need to know:
(1) We have #2 lessons, one every Tuesday and the other every Thursday:
Tuesdays: 08:30 am - 10:00 am [Clasroom 'Laboratorio de Inglés']
Thursdays: 08:30 am - 10:00 am [Classroom 'Laboratorio de Inglés']
(2) For this Tuesday (August 13th.), the first lesson will be about administrative issues. All the other classes will be about productive linguistic abilities (for example, Speaking and Writing)
(2.1) Administrative Issues, in other words, are Evaluations, Evaluation dates, Rubrics, Rules and Regulations [Attendance], Lesson Format and Teaching Methodology
(2.2) Please come to every single lesson you can and try to be on time [please, be punctual!]
(3) 15 minutes before a lesson starts, I will upload the teaching material:
(3.1) A PDF file containing the lesson (class work)
(4) When a lesson finishes, I will upload a 'Novedades' notification (What is going to happen next lesson)
(5) A document was uploaded to the 'Material Docente' section:
(5.1) This document is called '2024-2_Ingles 2_Programa asignatura', an extensive document that covers the lesson's activities and evaluation dates for this semester. Please take a look at it.
(5.2) This document may suffer from modifications for some lessons and evaluation dates in the future, so please be attentive to these changes.
(6) If you have any questions in English or Spanish, please write back. Answers will be delivered typically in English
Best Regards
Until we see each other once again
