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

René Larenas M. 2 Jul 202102/07/21 a las 15:42 hrs.2021-07-02 15:42:02

Dear Students,

For our lesson for today (July 2nd) 

(1) The PPT file for 'Lesson 16' 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 lessons (July 6th)

(1) We will be working on our first 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) 

(1.1) For the second part of this next lesson, please, watch the following video (it contains Eng. Subtitles), ‘North Korean University (part I)'

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kw8aM4l1L4

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

(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 news for you, 

(3.1) The eighth (8th) blog entry is already published. It is meant to be handed in on July 2nd

(3.2) "Continuous Assessment 3: Webquest 1" is already uploaded in the 'tareas' section. If you have not uploaded it yet, you can do it until the week of July with a top grade of 6.0

(3.3) Continuous Assessment 4: Webquest 2" is already uploaded in the "tareas" section. It is meant to be delivered next July 26th (Questions 10, 11 and 12 please do not answer them!)

(3.4) Our last two sessions will be held next July 6th and 9th

(3.5) Our Final Oral Exam Rehearsal will be held next July 13th

(3.6) Our Final Written test will take place next July 14th, 15th and 16th

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

Best Regards

English Pre-Intermediate (A2+), Final written Test dates 17

René Larenas M. 29 Jun 202129/06/21 a las 16:11 hrs.2021-06-29 16:11:29

Dear Students,

Our Final Written Test will take place next July 14th, 15th and 16th

Best Regards

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

René Larenas M. 29 Jun 202129/06/21 a las 16:10 hrs.2021-06-29 16:10:29

Dear Students,

For our lesson for today (June 29th) 

(1) The PPT file for 'Lesson 15' 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 lessons (July 2nd)

(1) We will be working on our first 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) 

(1.1) For the second part of this next lesson, please, watch the following video (it contains Eng. Subtitles), ‘The Politics of Science'

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1pw_lOi4g4I

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

(2.1.1) How would you define the Politics of Science? Do you agree/disagree with Professor Liz Suhay's definition? Tell us why/why not

(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 news for you,

(3.1) The eighth (8th) blog entry is already published. It is meant to be handed in on July 2nd

(3.2) "Continuous Assessment 3: Webquest 1" is already uploaded in the 'tareas' section. If you have not uploaded it yet, you can do it until the week of July with a top grade of 6.0

(3.3) Continuous Assessment 4: Webquest 2" is already uploaded in the "tareas" section. It is meant to be delivered next July 26th (Questions 10, 11 and 12 please do not answer them!)

(3.4) Our last two sessions will be held next July 6th and 9th

(3.5) Our Final Oral Exam Rehearsal will be held next July 16th

(3.6) Our Final Written test will take place next July 14th, 15th and 16th

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

Best Regards

English Pre-Intermediate (A2+) Final Written Test Date Poll! Please vote! 15

René Larenas M. 25 Jun 202125/06/21 a las 16:15 hrs.2021-06-25 16:15:25

Dear Students,

Please I need your opinion on this topic!

There is a proposal that is working on moving our Final Written Test date to next July 14th. So, the test will be uploaded for three complete days (July 14th, 15th and 16th)

For this to happen, we need all of your approval as a whole group to make this process as transparent as possible.
I will wait for your answer.

Any comments, please write back
Best Regards

English Pre-Intermediate (A2+) Some Recommendations and Guidelines for next Tue. 10

René Larenas M. 25 Jun 202125/06/21 a las 16:10 hrs.2021-06-25 16:10:25

Dear Students,

For our lesson for today (June 25th) 

(1) The PPT file for 'Lesson 14' 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 lessons (June 29th)

(1) We will be working on our first 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) 

(1.1) For the second part of this next lesson, please, watch the following video (it contains Eng. Subtitles), ‘Studying the Master of Public Administration at The Melbourne School of Government’

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GeoyvsjCnq4

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

(2.1.1) Would you like to take this Masters Program in a near future? Why? Why not? What are some of the characteristics of this program that calls your attention?

(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 news for you, 

(3.1) The seventh (7th) blog entry is already uploaded. It is meant to be handed in on June 25th 

(3.1.1) The eighth (8th) blog entry is already published. it is meant to be handed in on July 2nd

(3.2) "Continuous Assessment 3: Webquest 1" is already uploaded in the 'tareas' section. If you have not uploaded it yet, you can do it until the week of July with a top grade of 6.0

(3.3) Continuous Assessment 4: Webquest 2" is already uploaded in the "tareas" section. It is meant to be delivered next July 26th

(3.4) Our last two sessions will be held next July 6th and 9th

(3.5) Our Final Oral Exam Rehearsal will be held next July 16th

(3.6) Students must reach a conclusion regarding the date our Final Written test is going to take place, so, we will wait for that

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

Best Regards

René Larenas M. English Pre-Intermediate (A2+) Some Recommendations and Guidelin 12

René Larenas M. 22 Jun 202122/06/21 a las 15:53 hrs.2021-06-22 15:53:22

Dear Students,

For our lesson for today (June 22nd) 

(1) The PPT file for 'Lesson 14' 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 lessons (June 25th)

(1) We will be working on our first 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) 

(1.1) For the second part of this next lesson, please, watch the following video (it contains Eng. Subtitles), "Immigration Policy Explainer"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mymJTC5YRkE

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

(2.1.1) What's your own view on former president Trump's immigration policies? Do you agree or disagree with Matthew Right's (the academic that talks in the video) analysis? 

(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 news for you, 

(3.1) The seventh (7th) blog entry is already uploaded. It is meant to be handed in on June 25th 

(3.1.1) The eighth (8th) blog entry is already published. it is meant to be handed in on July 2nd

(3.2) "Continuous Assessment 3: Webquest 1" is already uploaded in the 'tareas' section. If you have not uploaded it yet, you can do it until the week of July with a top grade of 6.0

(3.3) Continuous Assessment 4: Webquest 2" is already uploaded in the "tareas" section. It is meant to be delivered next July 26th

(3.4) Our last two sessions will be held next July 6th and 9th

(3.5) Our Final Oral Exam Rehearsal will be held next July 16th

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

Best Regards

English Pre-Intermediate (A2+), Webquest 1 (2,5%), Listening Quiz 2 (2,5%) 18

René Larenas M. 19 Jun 202119/06/21 a las 20:50 hrs.2021-06-19 20:50:19

Dear Students,

Your grades for 'Webquest 1' and 'Listening Quiz 2'  are already uploaded. Please take a look at them. 

Any questions you may have, please write back

Best Regards

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

René Larenas M. 18 Jun 202118/06/21 a las 15:50 hrs.2021-06-18 15:50:18

Dear Students,

For our lesson for today (June 18th) 

(1) The PPT file for 'Lesson 14' 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 lessons (June 22nd)

(1) We will be working on our first 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) 

(1.1) For the second part of this next lesson, please, watch the following video (it contains Eng. Subtitles), "Immigration Policy Explainer"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mymJTC5YRkE

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

(2.1.1) What's your own view on former president Trump's immigration policies? Do you agree or disagree with Matthew Right's (the academic that talks in the video) analysis? 

(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 news for you, 

(3.1) The seventh (7th) blog entry is already uploaded. It is meant to be handed in on June 25th 

(3.2) Our next evaluation: "Continuous Assessment 3: Webquest 1" is already uploaded in the 'tareas' section. If you have not uploaded it yet, you can do it until the week of July with a top grade of 6.0

(3.3) The next evaluation: "Continuous Assessment 2: Listening Activity 2" is already available. It ends today at 23:59

(3.4) Our last two sessions will be held next July 6th and 9th

(3.5) Our Final Oral Exam Rehearsal will be held next July 16th

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. 13

René Larenas M. 15 Jun 202115/06/21 a las 15:48 hrs.2021-06-15 15:48:15

Dear Students,

For our lesson for today (June 15th) 

(1) The PPT file for 'Lesson 13' can be found in the ‘Material Docente’ section. Also, you can find the .mp3 file attached.

(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 lessons (June 18th)

(1) We will be working on our first 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) 

(1.1) For the second part of this next lesson, please, watch the following video (it contains Eng. Subtitles), "Immigration Policy Explainer"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mymJTC5YRkE

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

(2.1.1) What's your own view on former president Trump's immigration policies? Do you agree or disagree with Matthew Right's (the academic that talks in the video) analysis?

(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 news for you, 

(3.1) The seventh (7th) blog entry is already uploaded. It is meant to be handed in on June 25th 

(3.2) Our next evaluation: "Continuous Assessment 3: Webquest 1" is already uploaded in the 'tareas' section. It is meant to be handed in next June 4th (with some additional days)

(3.3) The next evaluation: "Continuous Assessment 2: Listening Activity 2" will be available next June 17th and 18th

(3.4) Our last two sessions will be held next July 6th and 9th

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

Best Regards

English Pre-Intermediate (A2+) Some Recommendations and Guidelines for next Tue. 13

René Larenas M. 4 Jun 202104/06/21 a las 16:06 hrs.2021-06-04 16:06:04

Dear Students,

Next Week, no lessons!! See you next June 15th!!

For our lesson for today (June 4th) 

(1) The PPT file for 'Lesson 12' can be found in the ‘Material Docente’ section. Also, you can find the .mp3 file attached.

(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 lessons (June 15th)

(1) We will be working on our first 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) 

(1.1) For the second part of this next lesson, please, watch the following video (it contains Eng. Subtitles), "Implementing Public Policy Course"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlXrWHSW5bI 

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

(2.1.1) In what way, implementing a Public Policy, is not as easy as it sounds? Why does the speaker of the video say that implementing a Public Policy is not like opening a box of Legos?

(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 news for you, 

(3.1) The sixth (6th) blog entry is already uploaded. It is meant to be handed in on June 18th 

(3.2) Our next evaluation: "Continuous Assessment 3: Webquest 1" is already uploaded in the 'tareas' section. It is meant to be handed in next June 4th (with some additional days)

(3.3) The next evaluation: "Continuous Assessment 2: Listening Activity 2" will be available next June 17th and 18th

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