Dear all,

In today's online session, we first reviewed the content from the previous class, focusing on comparing the educational systems of the US, UK, and Chile. We revisited formulas for making detailed comparisons, using adverbs and transition phrases useful for this purpose. We then worked individually on written discourse, using the chat feature on the platform for interaction.

Afterwards, we completed a brief exercise filling in sentences with irregular comparatives and superlatives. Following that, we watched a listening segment on contemporary educational problems and engaged in an integrative activity combining listening comprehension and speaking. This allowed us to practice making comparisons and expressing our opinions on improvements we would like to see in the educational system.

We concluded by reminding everyone to stay updated on any new communications regarding the ongoing strike.

Best regards, 

Prof. Masías O.

Dear Students,

I hope you're doing well. Here's a brief summary of today's virtual class on June 12th:

We began with a review of vocabulary related to the academic and student world (https://test-english.com/explanation/b1-vocabulary-explanations/education-b1-english-vocabulary/). Following that, we analyzed two charts summarizing the educational systems of the United Kingdom and the United States. After interpreting both charts together, we moved on to defining our Chilean educational system based on the information from both charts. Before comparing and contrasting the three educational systems, we reviewed the forms for making comparisons and talking about superlatives, focusing on A2+ level structures and including phrases and expressions related to a more academic register (https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/grammar/comparisons).

We then continued with an online quiz to consolidate our understanding of comparatives and superlatives.

Please review today's covered materials and complete any outstanding tasks. Stay updated on any developments regarding the strike, and feel free to reach out if you have questions or require further assistance.

Best regards,

Prof. Masías O.

Dear Students,

In our last sessions, we began with a warm-up activities that involved analyzing four phrases related to studies and scholarships. By changing the verb in each phrase, we explored how the functional-pragmatic meaning of the sentence was altered. This activity served as an introduction to discussing the language funbctions of talking about responsibilities and advice.

With the former, we examined the dimension of modal verbs, specifically focusing on structures using must, should, and have to. To aid in understanding, we used infographics to better explain the topic.

Following this, we conducted a listening comprehension activity. We concluded the session with a collective evaluation of our understanding of the content through metacognitive reflection questions.

Please review the material, and I look forward to seeing you in our next class.

Best regards,

Dear Students,

I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to provide a summary of our virtual class held on Friday, the 24th.

We began the session by reviewing the details from our previous class to ensure everyone was up to speed. Following this, we conducted a brief group research into different formulaic approaches to paragraph and text composition. 

After completing our researches, we shared our findings in a plenary session. This allowed us to compare and contrast the various approaches we had explored. Subsequently, I provided an overview of different structures of paragraphs, exploring the "Burger" model. We also explored the MEAL plan from Duke University and the RARE response model, which is used in some universities in the US.

To aid our understanding, I presented examples and reinforced the concepts with videos. We agreed that once the strike concludes, we will immediately proceed with the pending presentations.

Thank you for your active participation and engagement. If you have any questions or need further clarification, please feel free to reach out.

Best regards,

Prof. Masías.

Hello everyone,

I hope you're all doing well! I wanted to give you a quick rundown of what we covered in our last classes and what's coming up next.

In our recent sessions, we went over the feedback from our latest evaluations and conducted a corrrection of our writing tests. After that, we kicked off Unit 4, where we explored the topic of making plans and how it relates to future tenses. You can find all the material you need for this unit on U-Cursos.

We also discussed the upcoming presentations, and all the details are posted in the "Material Docente" section on the platform. The presentation dates are available in the "Calendario" section on U-Cursos, so make sure to review them.

One more thing! For our next class, it would be great if each of you could bring a portion of your presentation already prepared. We'll provide feedback and you'll have a chance to practice before the actual presentation.

If you have any questions or need clarification on anything, feel free to reach out.

Looking forward to our next session!

Best regards,

Professor Masías .

Dear English 3 Students,

I hope this email finds you well. I wanted to provide a brief summary of our recent class session.

During the first part of our class this week, we focused on reviewing details of word order, collocations, and vocabulary related to Cohesive Devices. We engaged in various activities aimed at integrating these concepts into paragraph construction and textual composition and checked on the homework assignment related to Word Order

As our first round of tests is scheduled for next Monday, I have uploaded a listening activity practice task in the "Tareas" section of the platform. This activity will help you better prepare for the upcoming written and listening assessments. We will briefly review both assignments at the beginning of our next session.

Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or concerns. Keep up the great work, and I look forward to seeing you in our next class.

Best regards,

Professor Jordán Masías O.