English Pre-Intermediate (A2+) Some Recommendations and Guidelines for next Wed. 15

René Larenas M. 28 May 202128/05/21 a las 12:02 hrs.2021-05-28 12:02:28
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Dear Students, 

Our lesson for today (May 28th) 

(1) The PPT file for 'Lesson 11' can be found in the ‘Material Docente’ section. An mp3 file can also be found

(2) The link for our lesson recording can be found in the ‘Clase Virtual’ section. You just click on the play icon to watch it

For our next lesson (June 2nd)  

(1) We will be working on our second synchronous lesson that will be divided into two parts as we already know, (a) Linguistic (some grammatical structures in communicational contexts for the most part) and (b) Communicative (video debates) 

(2) For the second part of this next lesson, please, watch the following video (it contains Eng. Subtitles),  ''Studying Biochemistry - The University of Western Australia, Faculty of Science"                                                       

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9RJ75ABdQJI 
 
(2.1) Once you have watched it, please think about the following questions

(2.1.1) The following statement was made by an undergraduate student: 

"The lecturer was telling us in the lecture: 'I'm going to teach you something, and this was discovered last year; this we didn't know when you were in the first year and now we actually know it'.

What are your thoughts and feelings on the topics he mentioned?

(2.2.2) With the information provided by the video comment on one point that you think is relevant. Provide two reasons for this relevance.

(3) Some important information,

(3.1) The Oral Presentation evaluation is already uploaded in the 'u-tareas' section for you to take a look at. It is to be handed in next June 4th (23:59)

(3.2)  The Webquest 1 document is already uploaded in the 'u-tareas' section. It is meant to be handed in next June 4th

(3.3) Blog 5 is already uploaded, and it is meant to be handed in next May 28th

In case of doubt, please do not hesitate to contact me back, 

Best Regards

English Pre-Intermediate (A2+) Some Recommendations and Guidelines for next Fri. 9

René Larenas M. 26 May 202126/05/21 a las 17:34 hrs.2021-05-26 17:34:26
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Dear Students, 

Our lesson for today (May 26th) 

(1) The PPT file for 'Lesson 9' can be found in the ‘Material Docente’ section. An mp3 file can also be found

(2) The link for our lesson recording can be found in the ‘Clase Virtual’ section. You just click on the play icon to watch it

For our next lesson (May 28th)  

(1) We will be working on our second synchronous lesson that will be divided into two parts as we already know, (a) Linguistic (some grammatical structures in communicational contexts for the most part) and (b) Communicative (video debates) 

(2) For the second part of this next lesson, please, watch the following video (it contains Eng. Subtitles),  ''Chemistry undergraduate research projects at The University of York"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEZ1OUO9mmQ

(2.1) Once you have watched it, please think about the following questions

(2.1.1) Please explain in your own words the research project on "Interaction of Molecules" Professor David Smith is describing

(2.2.2) With the information provided by the video comment on one point that you think is relevant. Provide two reasons for this relevance.

(3) Some important information,

(3.1) The Oral Presentation evaluation is already uploaded in the 'u-tareas' section for you to take a look at. It is to be handed in next May 28tth (23:59)

(3.2)  The Webquest 1 document is already uploaded in the 'u-tareas' section. It is meant to be handed in next June 4th

(3.3) Blog 5 is already uploaded, and it is meant to be handed in next May 28th

In case of doubt, please do not hesitate to contact me back, 

Best Regards

English Pre-Intermediate (A2+) Some Recommendations and Guidelines for next Wed. 12

René Larenas M. 19 May 202119/05/21 a las 17:52 hrs.2021-05-19 17:52:19
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Dear Students, 

Our lesson for today (May 19th) 

(1) The PPT file for 'Lesson 9' can be found in the ‘Material Docente’ section. An mp3 file can also be found

(2) The link for our lesson recording can be found in the ‘Clase Virtual’ section. You just click on the play icon to watch it

For our next lesson (May 26th)  

(1) We will be working on our second synchronous lesson that will be divided into two parts as we already know, (a) Linguistic (some grammatical structures in communicational contexts for the most part) and (b) Communicative (video debates) 

(2) For the second part of this next lesson, please, watch the following video (it contains Eng. Subtitles),  ''A degree in food and nutrition can take you anywhere" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=caxKgslQv_w

(2.1) Once you have watched it, please think about the following questions

(2.1.1) Please describe the working opportunities and options that the video is presenting. Are these working opportunities available here in Chile? Are there any other working opportunities you may see that were not present in the video?

(2.2.2) With the information provided by the video comment on one point that you think is relevant. Provide two reasons for this relevancy.

(3) Some important information,

(3.1) The Oral Presentation evaluation is already uploaded in the 'u-tareas' section for you to take a look at.

(3.2)  The Webquest 1 document is already uploaded in the 'u-tareas' section. It is meant to be handed in next June 4th

(3.3) Blog 5 is already uploaded, and it is meant to be handed in next May 28th

In case of doubt, please do not hesitate to contact me back, 

Best Regards

English Pre-Intermediate (A2+) Some Recommendations and Guidelines for next Wed. 11

René Larenas M. 14 May 202114/05/21 a las 12:31 hrs.2021-05-14 12:31:14
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Dear Students, 

Our lesson for today (May 14th) 

(1) The PPT file for 'Lesson 8' can be found in the ‘Material Docente’ section. An mp3 file can also be found

(2) The link for our lesson recording can be found in the ‘Clase Virtual’ section. You just click on the play icon to watch it

For our next lesson (May 19th)  

(1) We will be working on our second synchronous lesson that will be divided into two parts as we already know, (a) Linguistic (some grammatical structures in communicational contexts for the most part) and (b) Communicative (video debates) 

(2) For the second part of this next lesson, please, watch the following video (it contains Eng. Subtitles),  ''A degree in food and nutrition can take you anywhere" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=caxKgslQv_w

(2.1) Once you have watched it, please think about the following questions

(2.1.1) Please describe the working opportunities and options that the video is presenting. Are these working opportunities available here in Chile? Are there any other working opportunities you may see that were not present in the video?

(2.2.2) With the information provided by the video comment on one point that you think is relevant. Provide two reasons for this relevancy.

(3) Some important information,

(3.1) The Oral Presentation evaluation is already uploaded in the 'u-tareas' section for you to take a look at.

(3.2) We are going to explain the procedures for our next synchronous Continuous Evaluation: Webquest 1

In case of doubt, please do not hesitate to contact me back, 

Best Regards

English Pre-Intermediate (A2+) Some Recommendations and Guidelines for next Fri. 17

René Larenas M. 12 May 202112/05/21 a las 17:30 hrs.2021-05-12 17:30:12
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Dear Students, 

Our lesson for today (May 12th) 

(1) The PPT file for 'Lesson 7' can be found in the ‘Material Docente’ section. 

(2) The link for our lesson recording can be found in the ‘Clase Virtual’ section. You just click on the play icon to watch it

For our next lesson (May 14th)  

(1) We will be working on our second synchronous lesson that will be divided into two parts as we already know, (a) Linguistic (some grammatical structures in communicational contexts for the most part) and (b) Communicative (video debates) 

(2) For the second part of this next lesson, please, watch the following video (it contains Eng. Subtitles),  ''Learn More About The PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences (PSC) Program' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJyCa60uao0  

(2.1) Once you have watched it, please think about the following questions

(2.1.1) Please describe the Biochemistry and Medical Biochemistry undergraduate programs in your own words. What are they about? 

(2.2.2) With the information provided by the video comment on one point that you think is relevant. Provide two reasons for this relevancy.

(3) Some important information,

(3.1) The Oral Presentation evaluation is already uploaded in the 'u-tareas' section for you to take a look at.

(3.2) The Listening Activity 1 is already uploaded in the test section, you have until May 13th at 23:59 to take this quiz

In case of doubt, please do not hesitate to contact me back, 

Best Regards

English Pre-Intermediate (A2+) Some Recommendations and Guidelines for next May 22

René Larenas M. 30 Abr 202130/04/21 a las 11:49 hrs.2021-04-30 11:49:30
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Dear Students, 

Our lesson for today (Apr 30th) 

(1) The PPT file for 'Lesson 7' can be found in the ‘Material Docente’ section. 

(2) The link for our lesson recording can be found in the ‘Clase Virtual’ section. You just click on the play icon to watch it

For our next lesson (May 12th)  

(1) We will be working on our second synchronous lesson that will be divided into two parts as we already know, (a) Linguistic (some grammatical structures in communicational contexts for the most part) and (b) Communicative (video debates) 

(2) For the second part of this next lesson, please, watch the following video (it contains Eng. Subtitles),  'Studying Chemistry at the University of Copenhagen'.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Db8h_vaTsY 

(2.1) Once you have watched it, please think about the following questions

(2.1.1) Please describe the scientific work Stephen Platt (an MSc student) is doing. Use simple words.  

(2.2.2) With the information provided by the video comment on one point that you think is relevant. Provide two reasons for this relevancy.

(3) Some important information,

(3.1) We are going to review the Oral Presentation rubric in case some of you will not be able to deliver it next May 19th. The evaluation instructions will be uploaded on the 'u-tareas' section for you to take a look from next Wed. Also, the material for this evaluation such as the rubric document, the audiovisual guideline and its corresponding script is already uploaded to 'material docente'

(3.2) Blog 3 is already published and is meant to be done for next May 12th (May 14th as the final day for writing it)

In case of doubt, please do not hesitate to contact me back, 

Best Regards

English Pre-Intermediate (A2+) Some Recommendations and Guidelines for next Fri. 12

René Larenas M. 28 Abr 202128/04/21 a las 17:57 hrs.2021-04-28 17:57:28
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Dear Students, 

Our lesson for today (Apr 28th) 

(1) The PPT file for 'Lesson 6' can be found in the ‘Material Docente’ section. 

(2) The link for our lesson recording can be found in the ‘Clase Virtual’ section. You just click on the play icon to watch it

For our next lesson (Apr 30th)  

(1) We will be working on our second synchronous lesson that will be divided into two parts as we already know, (a) Linguistic (some grammatical structures in communicational contexts for the most part) and (b) Communicative (video debates) 

(2) For the second part of this next lesson, please, watch the following video (it contains Eng. Subtitles),  'Studying Chemistry at the University of Copenhagen'.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Db8h_vaTsY 

(2.1) Once you have watched it, please think about the following questions

(2.1.1) Please describe the scientific work Stephen Platt (an MSc student) is doing. Use simple words.  

(2.2.2) With the information provided by the video comment on one point that you think is relevant. Provide two reasons for this relevancy.

(3) Some important information,

(3.1) We are going to review the Oral Presentation assessment in case some of you will not be able to deliver it next May 19th. The evaluation instructions will be uploaded on the 'u-tareas' section for you to take a look from next Wed. Also, the material for this evaluation such as the rubric document, the audiovisual guideline and its corresponding script will be uploaded to 'material docente'

(3.2) We also will be going to review and see what you're expected to write for our next Blog (N°3), as we have done every single week

In case of doubt, please do not hesitate to contact me back, 

Best Regards

English Pre-Intermediate (A2+) Some Recommendations and Guidelines for next Wed. 20

René Larenas M. 23 Abr 202123/04/21 a las 12:41 hrs.2021-04-23 12:41:23
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Dear Students, 

Our lesson for today (Apr 23rd) 

(1) The PPT file for 'Lesson 5' can be found in the ‘Material Docente’ section. 

(2) The link for our lesson recording can be found in the ‘Clase Virtual’ section. You just click on the play icon to watch it

For our next lesson (Apr 28th)  

(1) We will be working on our second synchronous lesson that will be divided into two parts as we already know, (a) Linguistic (some grammatical structures in communicational contexts for the most part) and (b) Communicative (video debates) 

(2) For the second part of this next lesson, please, watch the following video (it contains Eng. Subtitles), ''The Homeliest Homeless" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aT32eTWtv18 

(2.1) Once you have watched it, please think about the following questions

(2.1.1) What are your thoughts on this homeless man's words (0:14 - 0:15) 'Society has certain rules that determine whether you are a proper human being. If you break one of those rules, they deny your integrity as a human'

(2.2.2) With the information provided by the video comment on one point that you think is relevant. Provide two reasons for this relevancy.

(3) Blog N°2 is already uploaded, so please take a look at it 

In case of doubt, please do not hesitate to contact me back, 

Best Regards

English Pre-Intermediate (A2+) Some Recommendations and Guidelines for next Fri. 19

René Larenas M. 21 Abr 202121/04/21 a las 17:26 hrs.2021-04-21 17:26:21
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Dear Students, 

Our lesson for today (Apr 21st) 

(1) The PPT file for 'Lesson 4' can be found in the ‘Material Docente’ section. The .mp3 File comes attached as well

(2) The link for our lesson recording can be found in the ‘Clase Virtual’ section. You just click on the play icon to watch it

For our next lesson (Apr 23th)  

(1) We will be working on our second synchronous lesson that will be divided into two parts as we already know, (a) Linguistic (some grammatical structures in communicational contexts for the most part) and (b) Communicative (video debates) 

(2) For the second part of this next lesson, please, watch the following video (it contains Eng. Subtitles), 'Food Engineering - MSc at Politecnico di Milano' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fs9PWWHWxw0  

(2.1) Once you have watched it, please think about the following questions

(2.1.1) Why studying MSc at Politecnico di Milano? / How is this Masters Degree course organized? / Who is it for? / What is the program about?  

(2.2.2) With the information provided by the video comment on one point that you think is relevant. Provide two reasons for this relevancy.

In case of doubt, please do not hesitate to contact me back, 

Best Regards

English Pre-Intermediate (A2+) Some Recommendations and Guidelines for next week 16

René Larenas M. 16 Abr 202116/04/21 a las 12:54 hrs.2021-04-16 12:54:16
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Dear Students, 

Our lesson for today (Apr 16th) 

(1) The PPT file for 'Lesson 3' can be found in the ‘Material Docente’ section. The .mp3 File comes attached as well

(2) The link for our lesson recording can be found in the ‘Clase Virtual’ section. You just click on the play icon to watch it

For our next lesson (Apr 21st)  

(1) We will be working on our second synchronous lesson that will be divided into two parts as we already know, (a) Linguistic (some grammatical structures in communicational contexts for the most part) and (b) Communicative (video debates) 

(2) For the second part of this next lesson, please, watch the following video (it contains Eng. Subtitles), ' What is like to study Pharmacy at Cardiff University' www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcjret64A1A       

(2.1) Once you have watched it, please think about the following questions

(2.1.1) Do the students' testimonies differ from your experience at UCh? Tell us why. Do these testimonies narrate something similar from your own experience at the Faculty? Tell us why

(2.2.2) With the information provided by the video comment on one point that you think is relevant. Provide two reasons for this relevancy.

(3) Some important news for you,

(3.1) The Final Oral Exam will be performed synchronically, that is to say, you are required to connect to the lesson and have a conversation with a partner in presence of your teacher. This partner will be eligible from your classmates' group, so, you will need to look for one and practice this evaluation format.

(3.2) I'm sending the blog link for you to begin to write your first entry. The link is:
https://fcqf-wed-fri.blogspot.com/2021/04/english-3-post-1-who-am-i.html 

In case of doubt, please do not hesitate to contact me back, 

Best Regards