(S.2) English Pre Intermediate A (CEFR: B1) Some Recommendations and Guidelines
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René Larenas M. 26 Sep 202226/09/22 a las 18:32 hrs.2022-09-26 18:32:26 Information for next lesson
Dear Students,
For our lesson for today (Sept. 20th.)
(1) The PPT file for 'Lesson 7' has already been uploaded to the 'Material Docente' section
(2) The third blog entry will be uploaded tomorrow
(3) The video talk 1 is meant to be delivered next Sept. 30th.
(4) Here we have already explained how the Video Talk #2 evaluation is going to work for us during this semester, this means,
(4.1) A .docx document has already been uploaded in which you can find a detailed description of the evaluation format, and delivery rules, among other technicalities. So, please, take a look at this document that goes under the name of '(S.2)_English_Pre_Int_A_Video_Talk_2_Instructions_&_Procedures.docx'
(4.2) Another .docx document has already been uploaded in which you can find the rubric for Video Talk #2. This document goes under the name of '(S.2)_English_Pre_Int_A_Video_Talk_2_Rubric.docx'
(4.3) You need to deliver this video by October 25th. After this date, you get a 5.0 as a top mark.
For our next lesson (September 27th.)
(1) We will be working on our next 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 autonomous work for almost all of the 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),
(2.1.1) In what ways was this lockdown lifestyle [Aleksandra's] different from yours?
(2.1.2) Were there any everyday activities Aleksandra did that you did during this past lockdown?
(2.1.3) 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 (Sept. 20th.)
(1) The PPT file for 'Lesson 7' has already been uploaded to the 'Material Docente' section
(2) The third blog entry will be uploaded tomorrow
(3) The video talk 1 is meant to be delivered next Sept. 30th.
(4) Here we have already explained how the Video Talk #2 evaluation is going to work for us during this semester, this means,
(4.1) A .docx document has already been uploaded in which you can find a detailed description of the evaluation format, and delivery rules, among other technicalities. So, please, take a look at this document that goes under the name of '(S.2)_English_Pre_Int_A_Video_Talk_2_Instructions_&_Procedures.docx'
(4.2) Another .docx document has already been uploaded in which you can find the rubric for Video Talk #2. This document goes under the name of '(S.2)_English_Pre_Int_A_Video_Talk_2_Rubric.docx'
(4.3) You need to deliver this video by October 25th. After this date, you get a 5.0 as a top mark.
For our next lesson (September 27th.)
(1) We will be working on our next 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 autonomous work for almost all of the 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),
‘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 was this lockdown lifestyle [Aleksandra's] different from yours?
(2.1.2) Were there any everyday activities Aleksandra did that you did during this past lockdown?
(2.1.3) 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 Pre Intermediate A (CEFR: B1) Some Recommendations and Guidelines
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René Larenas M. 20 Sep 202220/09/22 a las 09:26 hrs.2022-09-20 09:26:20 Information for next lesson
Dear Students,
For our lesson for today (Sept. 20th.)
(1) The PPT file for 'Lesson 6' has already been uploaded to the 'Material Docente' section
(2) The second blog entry has been already uploaded. Here's the link: https://pre-intermediate-a-english-facso.blogspot.com/2022/09/english-4-post-2-choosing-between-the.html The delivery date is meant for next Sept. 22nd.
(3) The video talk 1 is meant for be delivered next Sept. 23rd.
For our next lesson (September 26th.)
(1) We will be working on our next 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 autonomous work for almost all of the 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),
(2.1.1) Should you consider the following items as key ingredients for Early Childhood Education Development: (1) teacher-child interactions (2) family engagement (3) evidence- based curriculum (4) formative assessment. Why? Why not? Would you add another?
(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 (Sept. 20th.)
(1) The PPT file for 'Lesson 6' has already been uploaded to the 'Material Docente' section
(2) The second blog entry has been already uploaded. Here's the link: https://pre-intermediate-a-english-facso.blogspot.com/2022/09/english-4-post-2-choosing-between-the.html The delivery date is meant for next Sept. 22nd.
(3) The video talk 1 is meant for be delivered next Sept. 23rd.
For our next lesson (September 26th.)
(1) We will be working on our next 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 autonomous work for almost all of the 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),
‘Early childhood Education - Key Ingredients’, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T869PqGLQIM
(2.1) Once you have watched it, please think about the following questions:(2.1.1) Should you consider the following items as key ingredients for Early Childhood Education Development: (1) teacher-child interactions (2) family engagement (3) evidence- based curriculum (4) formative assessment. Why? Why not? Would you add another?
(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 Pre Intermediate A (CEFR: B1) Some Recommendations and Guidelines
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René Larenas M. 6 Sep 202206/09/22 a las 12:48 hrs.2022-09-06 12:48:06 Information for next lesson
Dear Students,
For our lesson for today (Sept. 6th.)
(1) The PPT file for 'Lesson 5' has already been uploaded to the 'Material Docente' section
(2) The second blog entry has been already uploaded. Here's the link: https://pre-intermediate-a-english-facso.blogspot.com/2022/09/english-4-post-2-choosing-between-the.html The delivery date is meant for next Sept. 22nd.
For our next lesson (September 22nd.)
(1) We will be working on our next 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 autonomous work for almost all of the 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), ‘The Archaeology of the Self’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwC_3cLRJO8
(2.1) Once you have watched it, please think about the following questions:
(2.1.1) Do you think that it is necessary to apply this 'Archeology of the Self' methodology in our own professional and academic contexts?
(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 (Sept. 6th.)
(1) The PPT file for 'Lesson 5' has already been uploaded to the 'Material Docente' section
(2) The second blog entry has been already uploaded. Here's the link: https://pre-intermediate-a-english-facso.blogspot.com/2022/09/english-4-post-2-choosing-between-the.html The delivery date is meant for next Sept. 22nd.
For our next lesson (September 22nd.)
(1) We will be working on our next 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 autonomous work for almost all of the 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), ‘The Archaeology of the Self’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwC_3cLRJO8
(2.1) Once you have watched it, please think about the following questions:
(2.1.1) Do you think that it is necessary to apply this 'Archeology of the Self' methodology in our own professional and academic contexts?
(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 Pre Intermediate A (CEFR: B1) Some Recommendations and Guidelines
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René Larenas M. 5 Sep 202205/09/22 a las 09:03 hrs.2022-09-05 09:03:05 Information for next lesson
Dear Students,
For our lesson for today (Sept. 5th.)
(1) Here we have already explained how the Video Talk #1 evaluation is going to work for us during this semester, this means,
(1.1) A .docx document has already been uploaded in which you can find a detailed description of the evaluation format, and delivery rules, among other technicalities. So, please, take a look at this document that goes under the name of '(S.2)_English_Pre_Int_A_Video_Talk_1_Instructions_&_Procedures.docx'
(1.2) Another .docx document has already been uploaded in which you can find the rubric for Video Talk#1. This document goes under the name of '(S.2)_English_Pre_Int_A_Video_Talk_1_Rubric.docx'
(1.3) You need to deliver this video by September 23rd. After this date, you get a 5.0 as a top mark.
For our next lesson (September 6th.)
(1) We will be working on our next 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 autonomous work for almost all of the 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), ‘The Science of Early Childhood Development’, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLiP4b-TPCA
(2.1) Once you have watched it, please think about the following questions:
(2.1.1) According to what Jack Shonkoff (Director for Harvard's 'Center of the Developing Child') has said, how would you interpret in your own words and under the view of your academic speciality the following statement: 'The brain is prepared to be shaped by experience’.
(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 work with Lesson 5 PPT file
In case of doubt, please do not hesitate to contact me back,
Best Regards
(S.2) English Pre Intermediate A (CEFR: B1) Some Recommendations and Guidelines
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René Larenas M. 30 Ago 202230/08/22 a las 11:38 hrs.2022-08-30 11:38:30 Information for next lesson
Dear Students,
For our lesson for today (Aug. 30th.)
(1) The PPT file for 'Lesson 4' is already has been already uploaded
(2) Here we have already explained how the Video Talk #1 evaluation is going to work for us during this semester, this means,
(2.1) A .docx document has already been uploaded in which you can find a detailed description of the evaluation format, and delivery rules, among other technicalities. So, please, take a look at this document that goes under the name of '(S.2)_English_Pre_Int_A_Video_Talk_1_Instructions_&_Procedures.docx'
(2.2) Another .docx document has already been uploaded in which you can find the rubric for Video Talk#1. This document goes under the name of '(S.2)_English_Pre_Int_A_Video_Talk_1_Rubric.docx'
(2.3) You need to deliver this video by September 23rd. After this date, you get a 5.0 as a top mark.
For our next lesson (September 5th.)
(1) We will be working on our next 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 autonomous work for almost all of the 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), ‘The Science of Early Childhood Development’, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLiP4b-TPCA
(2.1) Once you have watched it, please think about the following questions:
(2.1.1) According to what Jack Shonkoff (Director for Harvard's 'Center of the Developing Child') has said, how would you interpret in your own words and under the view of your academic speciality the following statement: 'The brain is prepared to be shaped by experience’.
(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 (Aug. 30th.)
(1) The PPT file for 'Lesson 4' is already has been already uploaded
(2) Here we have already explained how the Video Talk #1 evaluation is going to work for us during this semester, this means,
(2.1) A .docx document has already been uploaded in which you can find a detailed description of the evaluation format, and delivery rules, among other technicalities. So, please, take a look at this document that goes under the name of '(S.2)_English_Pre_Int_A_Video_Talk_1_Instructions_&_Procedures.docx'
(2.2) Another .docx document has already been uploaded in which you can find the rubric for Video Talk#1. This document goes under the name of '(S.2)_English_Pre_Int_A_Video_Talk_1_Rubric.docx'
(2.3) You need to deliver this video by September 23rd. After this date, you get a 5.0 as a top mark.
For our next lesson (September 5th.)
(1) We will be working on our next 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 autonomous work for almost all of the 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), ‘The Science of Early Childhood Development’, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLiP4b-TPCA
(2.1) Once you have watched it, please think about the following questions:
(2.1.1) According to what Jack Shonkoff (Director for Harvard's 'Center of the Developing Child') has said, how would you interpret in your own words and under the view of your academic speciality the following statement: 'The brain is prepared to be shaped by experience’.
(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 Pre Intermediate A (CEFR: B1) Some Recommendations and Guidelines
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René Larenas M. 29 Ago 202229/08/22 a las 12:17 hrs.2022-08-29 12:17:29 Information for next lesson
Dear Students,
For our lesson for today (Aug. 29th.)
(1) The PPT file for 'Lesson 3' is already has been already uploaded
For our next lesson (August 30th.)
(1) We will be working on our first 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 autonomous work for almost all of the evaluations) and (b) Communicative (video debates)
(1.1) For the second part of this next lesson, we will talk about our 1st Video Assignment next Tuesday [due to Sept. 20th] so we will not have our video session
In case of doubt, please do not hesitate to contact me back,
Best Regards
For our lesson for today (Aug. 29th.)
(1) The PPT file for 'Lesson 3' is already has been already uploaded
For our next lesson (August 30th.)
(1) We will be working on our first 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 autonomous work for almost all of the evaluations) and (b) Communicative (video debates)
(1.1) For the second part of this next lesson, we will talk about our 1st Video Assignment next Tuesday [due to Sept. 20th] so we will not have our video session
In case of doubt, please do not hesitate to contact me back,
Best Regards
(S.2) English Pre Intermediate A (CEFR: B1) Some Recommendations and Guidelines
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René Larenas M. 23 Ago 202223/08/22 a las 21:35 hrs.2022-08-23 21:35:23 Information for next lesson
Dear Students,
For our lesson for today (Aug. 23rd.)
(1) The PPT file for 'Lesson 2' is already has been already uploaded
(2) Here we have already explained how the blog format is going to work for us during this semester, this means,
(2.1) A .docx document has already been uploaded in which you can find a detailed description of the evaluation format, and delivery rules, among other technicalities. So, please, take a look at this document that goes under the name of '(S.2)_English_Pre_Int_A_FACSO_Blog_Instructions.docx'
(2.2) The 'tareas' section has been updated with a delivery date [next week, Aug. 30th] for our first blog entry which is called 'A country you would like to visit'. You will find detailed instructions on this blog entry at the following link; https://pre-intermediate-a-english-facso.blogspot.com/.
(2.2.1) The idea is that you read your teacher's entry, leave a comment, and write your own entry on your blog site [blogger.com] that you will create for this purpose. Once you have created a blog site for your own entries, you will have to upload this link to the tareas section called: '1.Blogs (15%) -Blog link-'
For our next lesson (August 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 autonomous work for almost all of the 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), ‘A Day in the Life with Pediatric Psychologist Jill West, PhD’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rkhHcHG9Ew
(2.1) Once you have watched it, please think about the following questions:
(2.1.1) What does a Pediatric Psychologist do? Describe their work in your own words
(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 talk about our 1st Video Assignment next Tuesday [due to Sept. 20th]
In case of doubt, please do not hesitate to contact me back,
Best Regards
For our lesson for today (Aug. 23rd.)
(1) The PPT file for 'Lesson 2' is already has been already uploaded
(2) Here we have already explained how the blog format is going to work for us during this semester, this means,
(2.1) A .docx document has already been uploaded in which you can find a detailed description of the evaluation format, and delivery rules, among other technicalities. So, please, take a look at this document that goes under the name of '(S.2)_English_Pre_Int_A_FACSO_Blog_Instructions.docx'
(2.2) The 'tareas' section has been updated with a delivery date [next week, Aug. 30th] for our first blog entry which is called 'A country you would like to visit'. You will find detailed instructions on this blog entry at the following link; https://pre-intermediate-a-english-facso.blogspot.com/.
(2.2.1) The idea is that you read your teacher's entry, leave a comment, and write your own entry on your blog site [blogger.com] that you will create for this purpose. Once you have created a blog site for your own entries, you will have to upload this link to the tareas section called: '1.Blogs (15%) -Blog link-'
For our next lesson (August 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 autonomous work for almost all of the 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), ‘A Day in the Life with Pediatric Psychologist Jill West, PhD’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rkhHcHG9Ew
(2.1) Once you have watched it, please think about the following questions:
(2.1.1) What does a Pediatric Psychologist do? Describe their work in your own words
(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 talk about our 1st Video Assignment next Tuesday [due to Sept. 20th]
In case of doubt, please do not hesitate to contact me back,
Best Regards
(S.2) English Pre Intermediate A (CEFR: B1) Some Recommendations and Guidelines
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René Larenas M. 22 Ago 202222/08/22 a las 17:33 hrs.2022-08-22 17:33:22 Information for next lesson
Dear Students,
For our lesson for today (August 22nd.)
(1) The PPT file for 'Lesson 1' can be found in the ‘Material Docente’ section
For our next lesson (August 23rd.)
(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 autonomous work for all of the asynchronous evaluations) and (b) Communicative (video debates)
(1.1) There will not be a video-watching activity this time since we will focus on explaining our blog sessions' work in detail.
In case of doubt, please do not hesitate to contact me back,
Best Regards
For our lesson for today (August 22nd.)
(1) The PPT file for 'Lesson 1' can be found in the ‘Material Docente’ section
For our next lesson (August 23rd.)
(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 autonomous work for all of the asynchronous evaluations) and (b) Communicative (video debates)
(1.1) There will not be a video-watching activity this time since we will focus on explaining our blog sessions' work in detail.
In case of doubt, please do not hesitate to contact me back,
Best Regards
(S.2) English Pre Intermediate A (CEFR: B1) Some Recommendations and Guidelines
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René Larenas M. 16 Ago 202216/08/22 a las 12:13 hrs.2022-08-16 12:13:16 Information for next lesson
Dear Students,
For our lesson for today (August 16th.)
(1) The PPT file for 'Introductory Lesson' can be found in the ‘Material Docente’ section
For our next lesson (August 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 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 from 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.
In case of doubt, please do not hesitate to contact me back,
Best Regards
For our lesson for today (August 16th.)
(1) The PPT file for 'Introductory Lesson' can be found in the ‘Material Docente’ section
For our next lesson (August 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 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 from 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.
In case of doubt, please do not hesitate to contact me back,
Best Regards
(S.2) English Pre Intermediate A (CEFR: B1) Some Recommendations and Guidelines
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René Larenas M. 15 Ago 202215/08/22 a las 15:30 hrs.2022-08-15 15:30:15 Information for next lesson
Dear Students,
My name is René Larenas Moyano, and I will be this semester’s English 'Pre-Intermediate A' teacher. I would like to tell you that you are very welcome to this course that will (hopefully) begin next Tuesday, August 16th, from 8:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m., Room #34. This implies the following,
(1) We will be having #2 lessons each week
Mondays, Lab. 21 (8:30-10:00) and Tuesdays, Room #34 (8:30-10:00)
(2) For next Tuesday (August 16th) the very first lesson will be about administrative issues, while the second (August 22nd) onwards, will be focused on developing productive linguistic abilities (i.e. Speaking and Writing)
(3) I beg you to please come to every single lesson you can and try to be on time [be as much 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.
Best Regards
My name is René Larenas Moyano, and I will be this semester’s English 'Pre-Intermediate A' teacher. I would like to tell you that you are very welcome to this course that will (hopefully) begin next Tuesday, August 16th, from 8:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m., Room #34. This implies the following,
(1) We will be having #2 lessons each week
Mondays, Lab. 21 (8:30-10:00) and Tuesdays, Room #34 (8:30-10:00)
(2) For next Tuesday (August 16th) the very first lesson will be about administrative issues, while the second (August 22nd) onwards, will be focused on developing productive linguistic abilities (i.e. Speaking and Writing)
(3) I beg you to please come to every single lesson you can and try to be on time [be as much 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.
Best Regards
