English Pre-Intermediate (A2+) Some Recommendations and Guidelines for next Wed. 21
René Larenas M. 26 Abr 202126/04/21 a las 12:07 hrs.2021-04-26 12:07:26 Information for next lesson
Dear Students,
Our lesson for today (Apr 26th)
(1) The PPT file for 'Lesson 6' can be found in the ‘Material Docente’ section. You can also find the .mp3 file attached to it
(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), '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 17th. The evaluation instructions will be uploaded on the 'u-tareas' section for you to take a look from next Wed.
(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
Our lesson for today (Apr 26th)
(1) The PPT file for 'Lesson 6' can be found in the ‘Material Docente’ section. You can also find the .mp3 file attached to it
(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), '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 17th. The evaluation instructions will be uploaded on the 'u-tareas' section for you to take a look from next Wed.
(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 Mon. 25
René Larenas M. 21 Abr 202121/04/21 a las 17:20 hrs.2021-04-21 17:20:21 Information for next lesson
Dear Students,
Our lesson for today (Apr 19th)
(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 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), '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.
In case of doubt, please do not hesitate to contact me back,
Best Regards
Our lesson for today (Apr 19th)
(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 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), '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.
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. 23
René Larenas M. 19 Abr 202119/04/21 a las 11:52 hrs.2021-04-19 11:52:19 Information for next lesson
Dear Students,
Our lesson for today (Apr 19th)
(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 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), '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
Our lesson for today (Apr 19th)
(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 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), '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
Teacher's Blog Link (For all 8 entries, please visit the same link) 23
René Larenas M. 14 Abr 202114/04/21 a las 17:54 hrs.2021-04-14 17:54:14 Blog Link
Dear Students,
I'm sending the blog link for you to begin to write your first entry.
The link is the following:
https://fcqf-mon-wed.blogspot.com/
Any questions you may have, please do not hesitate to write back
Best Regards
I'm sending the blog link for you to begin to write your first entry.
The link is the following:
https://fcqf-mon-wed.blogspot.com/
Any questions you may have, please do not hesitate to write back
Best Regards
English Pre-Intermediate (A2+) Some Recommendations and Guidelines for next week 22
René Larenas M. 14 Abr 202114/04/21 a las 17:52 hrs.2021-04-14 17:52:14 Information for next lesson
Dear Students,
Our lesson for today (Apr 14th)
(1) The PPT file for 'Lesson 2' 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 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), ' What is like to study Pharmacy at Cardiff University' https://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-mon-wed.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
Our lesson for today (Apr 14th)
(1) The PPT file for 'Lesson 2' 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 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), ' What is like to study Pharmacy at Cardiff University' https://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-mon-wed.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
English Pre-Intermediate (A2+) Some Recommendations and Guidelines for next Wed. 17
René Larenas M. 12 Abr 202112/04/21 a las 14:42 hrs.2021-04-12 14:42:12 Information for next lesson
Dear Students,
Our lesson for today (Apr 12th)
(1) The PPT file for 'Lesson 2' 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 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), 'What is Biochemistry? What do Biochemists study? ' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uM1t0mWXU30
(2.1) Once you have watched it, please think about the following questions
(2.1.1) 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?
(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
Our lesson for today (Apr 12th)
(1) The PPT file for 'Lesson 2' 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 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), 'What is Biochemistry? What do Biochemists study? ' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uM1t0mWXU30
(2.1) Once you have watched it, please think about the following questions
(2.1.1) 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?
(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 Mon. 22
René Larenas M. 7 Abr 202107/04/21 a las 17:36 hrs.2021-04-07 17:36:07
Dear Students,
Our lesson for today (Apr 7th)
(1) The PPT file for 'Lesson 1' 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 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), 'Study Chemistry at the University of Bristol https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Pz8QDTHHog
(2.1) Once you have watched it, please think about the following questions
(2.1.1) In what way is this Chemistry Study program similar or different from yours?
(2.2.2) 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 in your lessons?
(2.2.3) 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
Our lesson for today (Apr 7th)
(1) The PPT file for 'Lesson 1' 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 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), 'Study Chemistry at the University of Bristol https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Pz8QDTHHog
(2.1) Once you have watched it, please think about the following questions
(2.1.1) In what way is this Chemistry Study program similar or different from yours?
(2.2.2) 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 in your lessons?
(2.2.3) 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
Welcome to English 3 class 24
Gustavo Adolfo Castro 5 Abr 202105/04/21 a las 13:31 hrs.2021-04-05 13:31:05 General information
Dear students:
It is a pleasure to greet you. I´m Professor Gustavo Castro, Faculty's English Program Coordinator.
Through this message, I would like to remind you that classes begin this week. In this context, we want to wish you a lot of success and tell you that if you have any questions or queries, you should contact your teachers of each section directly.
We remind you that the English Program will have 2 weeks of academic break, which are scheduled for the following weeks:
Break week 1: May 3-7.
Break week 2: June 7 - 11
We remind you these important dates, this way you can properly schedule your academic activities.
If you have any questions, queries or difficulties, you can write to us at: ingles.pregrado@ciq.uchile.cl
Receive a warm greeting and wish you all of you a very successful academic semester.
Cordially,
Prof. Gustavo Castro
It is a pleasure to greet you. I´m Professor Gustavo Castro, Faculty's English Program Coordinator.
Through this message, I would like to remind you that classes begin this week. In this context, we want to wish you a lot of success and tell you that if you have any questions or queries, you should contact your teachers of each section directly.
We remind you that the English Program will have 2 weeks of academic break, which are scheduled for the following weeks:
Break week 1: May 3-7.
Break week 2: June 7 - 11
We remind you these important dates, this way you can properly schedule your academic activities.
If you have any questions, queries or difficulties, you can write to us at: ingles.pregrado@ciq.uchile.cl
Receive a warm greeting and wish you all of you a very successful academic semester.
Cordially,
Prof. Gustavo Castro
English Pre-Intermediate (A2+) Some Recommendations and Guidelines for next Wed. 18
René Larenas M. 5 Abr 202105/04/21 a las 12:59 hrs.2021-04-05 12:59:05
Dear Students,
For our two lessons for today (Apr 5th)
(1) The PPT file for the 'Introductory Lesson' 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 (Apr 7th)
(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 prepare to university’ 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, the student life in this video, different from yours at U of Chile?
(2.2.2) In what way is this program different or similar from yours at U of Chile?
(2.2.3) With the information provided by the video and 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
For our two lessons for today (Apr 5th)
(1) The PPT file for the 'Introductory Lesson' 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 (Apr 7th)
(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 prepare to university’ 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, the student life in this video, different from yours at U of Chile?
(2.2.2) In what way is this program different or similar from yours at U of Chile?
(2.2.3) With the information provided by the video and 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 26
René Larenas M. 4 Abr 202104/04/21 a las 13:07 hrs.2021-04-04 13:07:04
Dear Students,
My name is René Larenas, and I will be this semester’s English III teacher. I would like to tell you that you are very welcomed to this course that (hopefully) will begin next Monday, April 5th (tomorrow), from 10:15 a.m. until 11:45 a.m., this implies the following,
(1) We will be having #2 lessons on Mondays and Wednesdays (2:00 p.m. until 3:30 p.m.)
(1.1) Originally these two lessons take 1.5 hours, however, according to this sanitary contingence, they will be reduced to 1 hour each.
(1.2) We will be taking some time during lessons as a break, that is to say, if necessary, we will take some minutes, and then, we will continue with the lessons
(2) For this week (April 5th – April 7th) the very first lesson will be about Administrative issues, while the second, will be focused on developing linguistic abilities, such as Listening, Speaking and Reading
(2.1) From the second week onwards, all online lessons will be focused on developing linguistic abilities, while most of the evaluations will be done at home.
(3) I beg you to please connect to every single lesson you can
(3.1) 30 minutes before the synchronous (online) lesson starts, please log to ‘u-cursos’ and connect to the lesson from there
(4) Once the lesson is finished, I will be sending you 2 items,
(4.1) The teaching material (PPT file and an audio file), if required, and
(4.2) The link for the lesson that will be recorded for you to have an archive to look at.
(4.2.1) The lesson audio-visual file will be saved on ‘u-cursos’, as well
(5) Any questions you may have, either in English or Spanish, please feel free to write back.
Best Regards
My name is René Larenas, and I will be this semester’s English III teacher. I would like to tell you that you are very welcomed to this course that (hopefully) will begin next Monday, April 5th (tomorrow), from 10:15 a.m. until 11:45 a.m., this implies the following,
(1) We will be having #2 lessons on Mondays and Wednesdays (2:00 p.m. until 3:30 p.m.)
(1.1) Originally these two lessons take 1.5 hours, however, according to this sanitary contingence, they will be reduced to 1 hour each.
(1.2) We will be taking some time during lessons as a break, that is to say, if necessary, we will take some minutes, and then, we will continue with the lessons
(2) For this week (April 5th – April 7th) the very first lesson will be about Administrative issues, while the second, will be focused on developing linguistic abilities, such as Listening, Speaking and Reading
(2.1) From the second week onwards, all online lessons will be focused on developing linguistic abilities, while most of the evaluations will be done at home.
(3) I beg you to please connect to every single lesson you can
(3.1) 30 minutes before the synchronous (online) lesson starts, please log to ‘u-cursos’ and connect to the lesson from there
(4) Once the lesson is finished, I will be sending you 2 items,
(4.1) The teaching material (PPT file and an audio file), if required, and
(4.2) The link for the lesson that will be recorded for you to have an archive to look at.
(4.2.1) The lesson audio-visual file will be saved on ‘u-cursos’, as well
(5) Any questions you may have, either in English or Spanish, please feel free to write back.
Best Regards
