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

René Larenas M. 1 Jun 202101/06/21 a las 15:40 hrs.2021-06-01 15:40:01

Dear Students, 

For our lesson for today (June 1st) 

(1) The PPT file for 'Lesson 11' 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 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), "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 will be uploaded next lesson (June 4th). It is meant to be handed in on June 18th

(3.3) 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)

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. 28 May 202128/05/21 a las 16:27 hrs.2021-05-28 16:27:28

Dear Students, 

For our lesson for today (May 28th) 

(1) The PPT file for 'Lesson 10' 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 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), "‘Student vlog - Aleksandra: Life in lockdown"  www.youtube.com/watch?v=0B39-CnWz60 

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

(2.1.1) In what ways is this new lifestyle lockdown different from yours nowadays? In what ways is this lifestyle presented, similar to yours?

(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) You have until May 28th (with two additional days) to write your 5th blog entry

(3.2) The "Oral Evaluation" (20%) instructions are uploaded on the 'u-tareas' section for you to take a look at.
It is meant to be handed in June 4th (23:59) 

(3.3) 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)

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

English Pre-Intermediate (A2+), Oral Presentation (20%) 15

René Larenas M. 27 May 202127/05/21 a las 09:58 hrs.2021-05-27 09:58:27

Dear Students,

Your grades for 'Oral Presentation'  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 Fri. 11

René Larenas M. 25 May 202125/05/21 a las 16:15 hrs.2021-05-25 16:15:25

Dear Students, 

For our lesson for today (May 25th) 

(1) The PPT file for 'Lesson 7' 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 (May 28th)

(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), "‘Student vlog - Aleksandra: Life in lockdown"  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0B39-CnWz60

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

(2.1.1) In what ways is this new lifestyle lockdown different from yours nowadays? In what ways is this lifestyle presented, similar to yours?

(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) You have until May 28th (with two additional days) to write your 5th blog entry

(3.2) The "Oral Evaluation" (20%) instructions are uploaded on the 'u-tareas' section for you to take a look at.

It is meant to be handed in May 26th (23:59)


(3.3) 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)

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. 17

René Larenas M. 18 May 202118/05/21 a las 15:55 hrs.2021-05-18 15:55:18

Dear Students, 

For our lesson for today (May 18th) 

(1) The PPT file for 'Lesson 7' 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 (May 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), "Master’s in Public Policy: Student Experience" www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-n60_NGrsU 

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

(2.1.1) What elements would you consider when applying for a Master's degree? Professors' academic background?  Social Prestige? Degree's curriculum? Your own professional career? Furthering your studies towards a more academic approach?

(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) You have until May 28th (with two additional days) to write your 5th blog entry

(3.2) The "Oral Evaluation" (20%) instructions are uploaded on the 'u-tareas' section for you to take a look at. 

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

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

English Pre-Intermediate (A2+), Continuous Assessment 1: Listening Quiz 1 (2,5%) 23

René Larenas M. 16 May 202116/05/21 a las 13:48 hrs.2021-05-16 13:48:16

Dear Students,

Your grades for 'Continuous Assessment 1: Listening Quiz 1'  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. 18

René Larenas M. 14 May 202114/05/21 a las 15:53 hrs.2021-05-14 15:53:14

Dear Students, 

For our lesson for today (May 14th) 

(1) The PPT file for 'Lesson 7' 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 (May 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), "Master’s in Public Policy: Student Experience" www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-n60_NGrsU 

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

(2.1.1) What elements would you consider when applying for a Master's degree? Professors' academic background?  Social Prestige? Degree's curriculum? Your own professional career? Furthering your studies towards a more academic approach?

(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) You have until May 18th (with two additional days) to write your 4th blog entry

(3.2) The  "Oral Evaluation" (20%) instructions are uploaded on the 'u-tareas' section for you to take a look at. 

(3.3) Next week we are going to explain and review our next evaluation: "Continuous Assessment 2: 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. 11 May 202111/05/21 a las 16:40 hrs.2021-05-11 16:40:11

Dear Students, 

For our lesson for today (May 11th) 

(1) The PPT file for 'Lesson 7' 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 (May 13th)

(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), "Master’s in Public Policy: Student Experience" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-n60_NGrsU 

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

(2.1.1) What elements would you consider when applying for a Master's degree? Professors' academic background?  Social Prestige? Degree's curriculum? Your own professional career? Furthering your studies towards into a more academic approach?

(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) You have until May 11th (with two additional days) to write your 3rd blog entry

(3.2) The  "Oral Evaluation" (20%) instructions are uploaded on the 'u-tareas' section for you to take a look at. 

(3.3) The Listening Activity 1 is already uploaded in the test section, you have until May 12th at 12 pm 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 24

René Larenas M. 30 Abr 202130/04/21 a las 15:39 hrs.2021-04-30 15:39:30

Dear Students, 

For our lesson for today (Apr 27th) 

(1) The PPT file for 'Lesson 6' 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 (May 11th )

(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), "How to fit in at university | The University of Edinburgh"  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zf_O4a3ivbc  

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

(2.1.1) How do the students in the video see the concept of 'fit in' in a university context? Provide an example, from your own academic/personal experience, on how you have been dealing with fitting in a university context. Has it been difficult, not very difficult?

(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) You have until next, May 12th (with two additional days) to write your 3rd blog entry

(3.2) The  "Oral Evaluation" (20%) instructions are uploaded on the 'u-tareas' section for you to take a look at. Also, the material for this evaluation such as the rubric document, the audiovisual guideline and its corresponding script is already uploaded to 'material docente'

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. 21

René Larenas M. 27 Abr 202127/04/21 a las 16:11 hrs.2021-04-27 16:11:27

Dear Students, 

For our lesson for today (Apr 27th) 

(1) The PPT file for 'Lesson 6' 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 (Apr 30th )

(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), "How to fit in at university | The University of Edinburgh"  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zf_O4a3ivbc 

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

(2.1.1) How do the students in the video see the concept of 'fit in' in a university context? Provide an example, from your own academic/personal experience, on how you have been dealing with fitting in a university context. Has it been difficult, not very difficult?

(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) You have until next April 29th to write your 2nd blog entry
https://inap-tues-fri.blogspot.com/2021/04/english-3-post-2-why-did-i-choose-my.html

(3.2) Next Friday, April 30th, we will be reviewing the Oral Presentation (May 17th) instructions and rubric

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