(S.2) English 4 (CEFR: A2+) Some Recommendations and Guidelines for this next le 9
René Larenas M. 10 Abr 202310/04/23 a las 17:29 hrs.2023-04-10 17:29:10 Information for next lesson
Dear Students,
For our lesson for today (April 5th)
(1) The PPT file for 'Lesson 5' can be found in the ‘Material Docente’ section
For our next lesson (April 10th)
(1) We will be working on our first lesson which will be divided into two parts as we already know, (a) Linguistic (some grammatical structures in communicational contexts for the most part and autonomous work for all of the asynchronous evaluations) and (b) Communicative (video debates)
(1.1) For the second part of this next lesson, please, watch the following video (it contains English Subtitles),
(1.1.1) How do the following sentences make sense to you?:
(a) "Whenever a company is tasked to come up with a new product that's when Food Engineering can come in and create a big impact"
(b) "We teach and impart to our students, the capability to communicate with the different stakeholders in the industry [...] so they can bring value to the organisation they're working in"
In case of doubt, please do not hesitate to contact me back,
Best Regards
For our lesson for today (April 5th)
(1) The PPT file for 'Lesson 5' can be found in the ‘Material Docente’ section
For our next lesson (April 10th)
(1) We will be working on our first lesson which will be divided into two parts as we already know, (a) Linguistic (some grammatical structures in communicational contexts for the most part and autonomous work for all of the asynchronous evaluations) and (b) Communicative (video debates)
(1.1) For the second part of this next lesson, please, watch the following video (it contains English Subtitles),
'Food Engineering' (University of Auckland, New Zealand), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-h2iUxp3Dg
(1.1.1) How do the following sentences make sense to you?:
(a) "Whenever a company is tasked to come up with a new product that's when Food Engineering can come in and create a big impact"
(b) "We teach and impart to our students, the capability to communicate with the different stakeholders in the industry [...] so they can bring value to the organisation they're working in"
In case of doubt, please do not hesitate to contact me back,
Best Regards
(S.2) English 4 (CEFR: A2+) Some Recommendations and Guidelines for this next le 10
René Larenas M. 4 Abr 202304/04/23 a las 11:20 hrs.2023-04-04 11:20:04 Information for next lesson
Dear Students,
For our lesson for today (April 3rd)
(1) The PPT file for 'Lesson 4' can be found in the ‘Material Docente’ section
(1.1) The DOC document that contains the work instructions for our future blog sessions can be found in the 'Material Docente' section
For our next lesson (April 5th)
(1) We will be working on our first lesson which will be divided into two parts as we already know, (a) Linguistic (some grammatical structures in communicational contexts for the most part and autonomous work for all of the asynchronous evaluations) and (b) Communicative (video debates)
(1.1) For the second part of this next lesson, please, watch the following video (it contains English Subtitles),
(1.1.1) Once you have watched it, please think about the following question:
In case of doubt, please do not hesitate to contact me back,
Best Regards
For our lesson for today (April 3rd)
(1) The PPT file for 'Lesson 4' can be found in the ‘Material Docente’ section
(1.1) The DOC document that contains the work instructions for our future blog sessions can be found in the 'Material Docente' section
For our next lesson (April 5th)
(1) We will be working on our first lesson which will be divided into two parts as we already know, (a) Linguistic (some grammatical structures in communicational contexts for the most part and autonomous work for all of the asynchronous evaluations) and (b) Communicative (video debates)
(1.1) For the second part of this next lesson, please, watch the following video (it contains English Subtitles),
‘What is Biochemistry? What do Biochemists study?’, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uM1t0mWXU30
(1.1.1) Once you have watched it, please think about the following question:
(1.1.1.1) Would you say that this video entails/presents a proper explanation or a good approach to the general public about what Biochemistry is? What would you change? What would you keep?
In case of doubt, please do not hesitate to contact me back,
Best Regards
(S.2) English 4 (CEFR: A2+) Some Recommendations and Guidelines for this next le 10
René Larenas M. 29 Mar 202329/03/23 a las 13:32 hrs.2023-03-29 13:32:29 Information for next lesson
Dear Students,
For our lesson for today (March 29th)
(1) The PPT file for 'Lesson 3' can be found in the ‘Material Docente’ section
(1.1) The asynchronous capsule can be found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/12rW_whXnK7GO5vbLqfucCc47tbu57QcU/view?usp=share_link
For our next lesson (April 3rd)
(1) We will be working on our first lesson which will be divided into two parts as we already know, (a) Linguistic (some grammatical structures in communicational contexts for the most part and autonomous work for all of the asynchronous evaluations) and (b) Communicative (video debates)
(1.1) For the second part of this next lesson, please, watch the following video (it contains English Subtitles), "What the Bilingual Brain Can Teach Us About Code-Switching", https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W48ORvJ7uqM
(2.1) Once you have watched it, please think about the following questions:
In case of doubt, please do not hesitate to contact me back,
Best Regards
For our lesson for today (March 29th)
(1) The PPT file for 'Lesson 3' can be found in the ‘Material Docente’ section
(1.1) The asynchronous capsule can be found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/12rW_whXnK7GO5vbLqfucCc47tbu57QcU/view?usp=share_link
For our next lesson (April 3rd)
(1) We will be working on our first lesson which will be divided into two parts as we already know, (a) Linguistic (some grammatical structures in communicational contexts for the most part and autonomous work for all of the asynchronous evaluations) and (b) Communicative (video debates)
(1.1) For the second part of this next lesson, please, watch the following video (it contains English Subtitles), "What the Bilingual Brain Can Teach Us About Code-Switching", https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W48ORvJ7uqM
(2.1) Once you have watched it, please think about the following questions:
(2.1.1) Can you tell us how did you learn English when you were younger? And how did you learn Spanish?
(2.1.2) What is code-switching? [explain in your own words]
(2.1.3) Have you ever experienced code-switching [Eng-Sp]? Under what circumstances?
In case of doubt, please do not hesitate to contact me back,
Best Regards
[Extra Announcement #2] March 29th lesson will be done asynchronically 13
René Larenas M. 28 Mar 202328/03/23 a las 19:33 hrs.2023-03-28 19:33:28 Information for next lesson
Dear Students,
Next Wednesday's lesson will be of an 'asynchronous' character [meaning that you will not have to connect].
So, as you know an asynchronous lesson means that:
(1) The lesson will be recorded for you to have an archive to look at. This video link will be attached to the 'Novedades' section, in other words, the audio-visual lesson archive will be saved on ‘u-cursos’
(2) The lesson material will be posted on the 'Material Docente' section
Any questions you may have, either in English or Spanish, please feel free to write back.
Have a nice day
Best Regards
Next Wednesday's lesson will be of an 'asynchronous' character [meaning that you will not have to connect].
So, as you know an asynchronous lesson means that:
(1) The lesson will be recorded for you to have an archive to look at. This video link will be attached to the 'Novedades' section, in other words, the audio-visual lesson archive will be saved on ‘u-cursos’
(2) The lesson material will be posted on the 'Material Docente' section
Any questions you may have, either in English or Spanish, please feel free to write back.
Have a nice day
Best Regards
[Extra Announcement] Lesson for tomorrow [March 29th.] has been called off / su 12
René Larenas M. 28 Mar 202328/03/23 a las 17:32 hrs.2023-03-28 17:32:28 Special Announcement
Dear Students,
At the Faculty's request, next Wednesday's lesson will not be carried out / done.
See you next week
Best Regards
At the Faculty's request, next Wednesday's lesson will not be carried out / done.
See you next week
Best Regards
(S.2) English 4 (CEFR: A2+) Some Recommendations and Guidelines for this next le 5
René Larenas M. 28 Mar 202328/03/23 a las 12:57 hrs.2023-03-28 12:57:28 Information for next lesson
Dear Students,
For our lesson for today (March 27th)
(1) The PPT file for 'Lesson 2' can be found in the ‘Material Docente’ section
For our next lesson (March 29th)
(1) We will be working on our first lesson which will be divided into two parts as we already know, (a) Linguistic (some grammatical structures in communicational contexts for the most part and autonomous work for all of the asynchronous evaluations) and (b) Communicative (video debates)
(1.1) For the second part of this next lesson, please, watch the following video (it contains English Subtitles), "What the Bilingual Brain Can Teach Us About Code-Switching", https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W48ORvJ7uqM
(2.1) Once you have watched it, please think about the following questions:
In case of doubt, please do not hesitate to contact me back,
Best Regards
For our lesson for today (March 27th)
(1) The PPT file for 'Lesson 2' can be found in the ‘Material Docente’ section
For our next lesson (March 29th)
(1) We will be working on our first lesson which will be divided into two parts as we already know, (a) Linguistic (some grammatical structures in communicational contexts for the most part and autonomous work for all of the asynchronous evaluations) and (b) Communicative (video debates)
(1.1) For the second part of this next lesson, please, watch the following video (it contains English Subtitles), "What the Bilingual Brain Can Teach Us About Code-Switching", https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W48ORvJ7uqM
(2.1) Once you have watched it, please think about the following questions:
(2.1.1) Can you tell us how did you learn English when you were younger? And how did you learn Spanish?
(2.1.2) What is code-switching? [explain in your own words]
(2.1.3) Have you ever experienced code-switching [Eng-Sp]? Under what circumstances?
In case of doubt, please do not hesitate to contact me back,
Best Regards
(S.2) English 4 (CEFR: A2+) Some Recommendations and Guidelines for this next le 10
René Larenas M. 24 Mar 202324/03/23 a las 17:23 hrs.2023-03-24 17:23:24 Information for next lesson
Dear Students,
For our lesson for today (March 22nd)
(1) The PPT file for 'Lesson 1' can be found in the ‘Material Docente’ section
For our next lesson (March 27th)
(1) We will be working on our first lesson which will be divided into two parts as we already know, (a) Linguistic (some grammatical structures in communicational contexts for the most part and autonomous work for all of the asynchronous evaluations) and (b) Communicative (video debates)
(1.1) For the second part of this next lesson, please, watch the following video (it contains English Subtitles), ‘Study Chemistry at the University of Bristol’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoK1HPzqtvM
(2.1) Once you have watched it, please think about the following questions:
(2.1.1) Is there any technological device (smartphone for participating in lessons) or techniques (DLM -Dynamic Lab Manual-) that are used at Bristol that you can incorporate into your lessons?
(2.1.2) In what way is, this Chemistry Study Program, different from yours at the U of Chile?
(2.1.2) With the information provided by the video, comment on one point that you think is relevant. Provide two reasons for this relevance.
In case of doubt, please do not hesitate to contact me back,
Best Regards
For our lesson for today (March 22nd)
(1) The PPT file for 'Lesson 1' can be found in the ‘Material Docente’ section
For our next lesson (March 27th)
(1) We will be working on our first lesson which will be divided into two parts as we already know, (a) Linguistic (some grammatical structures in communicational contexts for the most part and autonomous work for all of the asynchronous evaluations) and (b) Communicative (video debates)
(1.1) For the second part of this next lesson, please, watch the following video (it contains English Subtitles), ‘Study Chemistry at the University of Bristol’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoK1HPzqtvM
(2.1) Once you have watched it, please think about the following questions:
(2.1.1) Is there any technological device (smartphone for participating in lessons) or techniques (DLM -Dynamic Lab Manual-) that are used at Bristol that you can incorporate into your lessons?
(2.1.2) In what way is, this Chemistry Study Program, different from yours at the U of Chile?
(2.1.2) With the information provided by the video, comment on one point that you think is relevant. Provide two reasons for this relevance.
In case of doubt, please do not hesitate to contact me back,
Best Regards
(S.2) English 4 (CEFR: A2+) Some Recommendations and Guidelines for this next le 13
René Larenas M. 21 Mar 202321/03/23 a las 09:56 hrs.2023-03-21 09:56:21 Information for next lesson
Dear Students,
For our lesson for today (March 20th)
(1) The PPT file for 'Introductory Lesson' can be found in the ‘Material Docente’ section
(2) The PDF files found in the '[Appendix 1]' section ('Material Docente') are composed of #4 documents which will inform you about a legal framework, some regulations and protocols that are key for you to read.
(3) The PPT Files found in the '[Appendix 2]' section ('Material Docente') are composed of (a) Syllabus, which is a class-to-class map route where you may find the lessons' topics and contents, and (b) Program, which is a formal presentation [General Description] of this English 3 course, in which you can find some General and Specific Objectives this program aims to work on, some Linguistic competences this Program aims to develop, among other pieces of information
For our next lesson (March 22nd)
(1) We will be working on our first lesson which will be divided into two parts as we already know, (a) Linguistic (some grammatical structures in communicational contexts for the most part and autonomous work for all of the asynchronous evaluations) and (b) Communicative (video debates)
(1.1) For the second part of this next lesson, please, watch the following video (it contains English Subtitles), 'How to get ready for university', https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wyCkQN9rqY
(2.1) Once you have watched it, please think about the following questions:
(2.1.1) In what way is this video presenting anything different or similar to your student life? How did you deal with University when you were first-year students?
(2.1.2) With the information provided by the video, comment on one point that you think is relevant. Provide two reasons for this relevance.
(3) We will review some of the documents from [Appendix 2]. The reason is for us to be conscious of some new and relevant Administrative rules that are going to be applied from this year on
In case of doubt, please do not hesitate to contact me back,
Best Regards
For our lesson for today (March 20th)
(1) The PPT file for 'Introductory Lesson' can be found in the ‘Material Docente’ section
(2) The PDF files found in the '[Appendix 1]' section ('Material Docente') are composed of #4 documents which will inform you about a legal framework, some regulations and protocols that are key for you to read.
(3) The PPT Files found in the '[Appendix 2]' section ('Material Docente') are composed of (a) Syllabus, which is a class-to-class map route where you may find the lessons' topics and contents, and (b) Program, which is a formal presentation [General Description] of this English 3 course, in which you can find some General and Specific Objectives this program aims to work on, some Linguistic competences this Program aims to develop, among other pieces of information
For our next lesson (March 22nd)
(1) We will be working on our first lesson which will be divided into two parts as we already know, (a) Linguistic (some grammatical structures in communicational contexts for the most part and autonomous work for all of the asynchronous evaluations) and (b) Communicative (video debates)
(1.1) For the second part of this next lesson, please, watch the following video (it contains English Subtitles), 'How to get ready for university', https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wyCkQN9rqY
(2.1) Once you have watched it, please think about the following questions:
(2.1.1) In what way is this video presenting anything different or similar to your student life? How did you deal with University when you were first-year students?
(2.1.2) With the information provided by the video, comment on one point that you think is relevant. Provide two reasons for this relevance.
(3) We will review some of the documents from [Appendix 2]. The reason is for us to be conscious of some new and relevant Administrative rules that are going to be applied from this year on
In case of doubt, please do not hesitate to contact me back,
Best Regards
(S.2) English 4 (CEFR: B1) Some Recommendations and Guidelines for this very fir 16
René Larenas M. 20 Mar 202320/03/23 a las 14:21 hrs.2023-03-20 14:21:20 Information for next lesson
Dear Students,
My name is René Larenas Moyano, and I will be this semester’s English '3' teacher. I would like to tell you that you are very welcome to this course that will (hopefully) begin today, March 20th, from 5:40 p.m. until 7:20 p.m., in Classroom #2.
Now I will explain what is coming for us this semester,
(1) We will be having #2 lessons each week
Mondays, Classroom #2 (5:40 pm - 7:20 pm) and Wednesdays, Classroom #8 (5:40 pm - 7:20 pm)
(2) For this Monday (March 20th) the very first lesson will be dealing with administrative issues, while the second (March 22nd) onwards, will be focused on developing productive linguistic abilities (i.e. Speaking and Writing)
(2.1) Administrative Issues means; (2.1.1) Evaluations, (2.1.2) Evaluation dates, (2.1.3) Rubric criteria, (2.1.4) Rules and Regulations, (2.1.5) Lesson Format and Teaching Methodology
(3) I beg you to please come to every single lesson you can and try to be on time [be as punctual as you can]
(4) Once every lesson is finished, I will be uploading 2 items to this platform,
(4.1) The teaching material (PPT file and an audio file), if required, and
(4.2) A 'Novedades' notification for you to have a more accurate description of what we will be doing in the next lesson
(5) Any questions you may have, either in English or Spanish, please feel free to write back. Answers will be delivered typically in English
Best Regards
My name is René Larenas Moyano, and I will be this semester’s English '3' teacher. I would like to tell you that you are very welcome to this course that will (hopefully) begin today, March 20th, from 5:40 p.m. until 7:20 p.m., in Classroom #2.
Now I will explain what is coming for us this semester,
(1) We will be having #2 lessons each week
Mondays, Classroom #2 (5:40 pm - 7:20 pm) and Wednesdays, Classroom #8 (5:40 pm - 7:20 pm)
(2) For this Monday (March 20th) the very first lesson will be dealing with administrative issues, while the second (March 22nd) onwards, will be focused on developing productive linguistic abilities (i.e. Speaking and Writing)
(2.1) Administrative Issues means; (2.1.1) Evaluations, (2.1.2) Evaluation dates, (2.1.3) Rubric criteria, (2.1.4) Rules and Regulations, (2.1.5) Lesson Format and Teaching Methodology
(3) I beg you to please come to every single lesson you can and try to be on time [be as punctual as you can]
(4) Once every lesson is finished, I will be uploading 2 items to this platform,
(4.1) The teaching material (PPT file and an audio file), if required, and
(4.2) A 'Novedades' notification for you to have a more accurate description of what we will be doing in the next lesson
(5) Any questions you may have, either in English or Spanish, please feel free to write back. Answers will be delivered typically in English
Best Regards
Welcome to English 3 Class 13
Gustavo Adolfo Castro 20 Mar 202320/03/23 a las 14:14 hrs.2023-03-20 14:14:20 Academic information
Dear students:
It is a pleasure to greet you. I am Professor Gustavo Castro, Coordinator of the Faculty's English Program.
First of all, it is important to highlight that enrollment in this course is PRIORITY for students who are in the third semester of the degree. For this reason, those who do not meet this requirement must modify their registration through UCAMPUS: ucampus.uchile.cl/
Through this message, I would like to remind you that classes start this week. In this context, we want to wish you much success and tell you that if you have any questions or queries, you should contact your teachers in each section directly.
We remind you that the English Program will have only 1 week of academic rest (01-05/05/2023) and that the activities will end on 07/14/2023.
We remind you of this important date, so you can properly schedule your academic activities.
Remember that you can check the classroom assigned to your course in the UCursos "schedule" module.
If you have any questions, queries or difficulties, you can write to us at: ingles.pregrado@uchile.cl
Receive a cordial greeting and I wish you all a very successful academic semester.
In case of doubt, do not hesitate to contact me again,
Best regards,
It is a pleasure to greet you. I am Professor Gustavo Castro, Coordinator of the Faculty's English Program.
First of all, it is important to highlight that enrollment in this course is PRIORITY for students who are in the third semester of the degree. For this reason, those who do not meet this requirement must modify their registration through UCAMPUS: ucampus.uchile.cl/
Through this message, I would like to remind you that classes start this week. In this context, we want to wish you much success and tell you that if you have any questions or queries, you should contact your teachers in each section directly.
We remind you that the English Program will have only 1 week of academic rest (01-05/05/2023) and that the activities will end on 07/14/2023.
We remind you of this important date, so you can properly schedule your academic activities.
Remember that you can check the classroom assigned to your course in the UCursos "schedule" module.
If you have any questions, queries or difficulties, you can write to us at: ingles.pregrado@uchile.cl
Receive a cordial greeting and I wish you all a very successful academic semester.
In case of doubt, do not hesitate to contact me again,
Best regards,
