(S.7) English Pre-Intermediate A (CEFR: B1) Some Recommendations and Guidelines
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René Larenas M. 16 Abr16 de Abril a las 13:30 hrs.2024-04-16 13:30:16 Lesson Information
Dear Students,
For today's lesson (April 16th.)
(1) The PPT file for the 'Lesson 8' can be found in the ‘Material Docente’ section
(2) The.docx file for our 'E-Mail Practice' can also be found in the 'Material Docente' section
(2.1) In this document, you may find a reference for a formal written piece, which you may find useful for next Thursday's evaluation
(3) The.pdf file for our 'Written Quiz 1 - Rubric' can be found in the 'Material Docente' section
For our next lesson (April 18th.)
(1) We will work the 1st half on written exercises
(2) We will be working on the 2nd half of our lesson, particularly on the 'Written Quiz 1' evaluation
Best Regards
For today's lesson (April 16th.)
(1) The PPT file for the 'Lesson 8' can be found in the ‘Material Docente’ section
(2) The.docx file for our 'E-Mail Practice' can also be found in the 'Material Docente' section
(2.1) In this document, you may find a reference for a formal written piece, which you may find useful for next Thursday's evaluation
(3) The.pdf file for our 'Written Quiz 1 - Rubric' can be found in the 'Material Docente' section
For our next lesson (April 18th.)
(1) We will work the 1st half on written exercises
(2) We will be working on the 2nd half of our lesson, particularly on the 'Written Quiz 1' evaluation
Best Regards
(S.7) English Pre-Intermediate A (CEFR: B1) Some Recommendations and Guidelines
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René Larenas M. 11 Abr11 de Abril a las 11:15 hrs.2024-04-11 11:15:11 Lesson Information
Dear Students,
For today's lesson (April 11th.)
(1) The PPT file for the 'Lesson 7' can be found in the ‘Material Docente’ section
For our next lesson (April 16th.)
(1) We will be working on our lesson which 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 (individual and group work: debating activities, video discussions, etc.)
(1.1) Please, watch the following video (it contains English Subtitles), ‘Two artists fuse styles on one canvas (Part II)’, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rx0Scm7QTXY
(1.1.1) Once you have watched it, please think about the following question(s):
(1.1.1.1) How did this experiment go at the end? Did it work? Didn’t it?
(1.1.1.2) What is that you like or dislike about this new painting these two artists created?
(1.1.1.3) What would you have done in their place? Would you have painted/created something similar?
Best Regards
For today's lesson (April 11th.)
(1) The PPT file for the 'Lesson 7' can be found in the ‘Material Docente’ section
For our next lesson (April 16th.)
(1) We will be working on our lesson which 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 (individual and group work: debating activities, video discussions, etc.)
(1.1) Please, watch the following video (it contains English Subtitles), ‘Two artists fuse styles on one canvas (Part II)’, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rx0Scm7QTXY
(1.1.1) Once you have watched it, please think about the following question(s):
(1.1.1.1) How did this experiment go at the end? Did it work? Didn’t it?
(1.1.1.2) What is that you like or dislike about this new painting these two artists created?
(1.1.1.3) What would you have done in their place? Would you have painted/created something similar?
Best Regards
[Special Announcement] About TAI (Tutorías de Apoyo para el aprendizaje del ingl
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René Larenas M. 9 Abr9 de Abril a las 11:20 hrs.2024-04-09 11:20:09 Special Announcement
Dear Students,
I'm just writing to remind you that you are more than welcome to participate in these tutoring sessions (TAI) to (1) improve your conversational English, (2) get to know each other with different people from the JGM campus and (3) participate in a community and social instance that hopefully creates a strong and lasting bond among students.
If you are interested in experiencing these sessions, please fill in the following form:
https://forms.gle/tDSDsRubZxUYmD6g8
These sessions are meant to begin this following week [Apr. 15th.]
Thanks a lot for your attention,
Nice Regards
I'm just writing to remind you that you are more than welcome to participate in these tutoring sessions (TAI) to (1) improve your conversational English, (2) get to know each other with different people from the JGM campus and (3) participate in a community and social instance that hopefully creates a strong and lasting bond among students.
If you are interested in experiencing these sessions, please fill in the following form:
https://forms.gle/tDSDsRubZxUYmD6g8
These sessions are meant to begin this following week [Apr. 15th.]
Thanks a lot for your attention,
Nice Regards
(S.7) English Pre-Intermediate A (CEFR: B1) Some Recommendations and Guidelines
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René Larenas M. 9 Abr9 de Abril a las 11:10 hrs.2024-04-09 11:10:09 Lesson Information
Dear Students,
For today's lesson (April 9th.)
(1) The PPT file for the 'Lesson 6' can be found in the ‘Material Docente’ section
For our next lesson (April 11th.)
(1) We will be working on our lesson which 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 (individual and group work: debating activities, video discussions, etc.)
(1.1) Please, watch the following video (it contains English Subtitles), ‘Two artists fuse styles on one canvas (Part II)’, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rx0Scm7QTXY
(1.1.1) Once you have watched it, please think about the following question(s):
(1.1.1.1) How did this experiment go at the end? Did it work? Didn’t it?
(1.1.1.2) What is that you like or dislike about this new painting these two artists created?
(1.1.1.3) What would you have done in their place? Would you have painted/created something similar?
Best Regards
For today's lesson (April 9th.)
(1) The PPT file for the 'Lesson 6' can be found in the ‘Material Docente’ section
For our next lesson (April 11th.)
(1) We will be working on our lesson which 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 (individual and group work: debating activities, video discussions, etc.)
(1.1) Please, watch the following video (it contains English Subtitles), ‘Two artists fuse styles on one canvas (Part II)’, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rx0Scm7QTXY
(1.1.1) Once you have watched it, please think about the following question(s):
(1.1.1.1) How did this experiment go at the end? Did it work? Didn’t it?
(1.1.1.2) What is that you like or dislike about this new painting these two artists created?
(1.1.1.3) What would you have done in their place? Would you have painted/created something similar?
Best Regards
(S.7) English Pre-Intermediate A (CEFR: B1) Some Recommendations and Guidelines
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René Larenas M. 8 Abr8 de Abril a las 07:38 hrs.2024-04-08 07:38:08 Lesson Information
Dear Students,
For today's lesson (April 4th.)
(1) The PPT file for the 'Lesson 5' can be found in the ‘Material Docente’ section
For our next lesson (April 9th.)
(1) We will be working on our lesson which 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 (individual and group work: debating activities, video discussions, etc.)
(1.1) Please, watch the following video (it contains English Subtitles), ‘Two artists fuse styles on one canvas (Part I)’, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rx0Scm7QTXY
(1.1.1) Once you have watched it, please think about the following question(s):
(1.1.1.1) How has this experiment been going so far for both artists? Do they get along with each other?
(1.1.1.2) Will they be able to finish their work? What is your prediction?
Best Regards
For today's lesson (April 4th.)
(1) The PPT file for the 'Lesson 5' can be found in the ‘Material Docente’ section
For our next lesson (April 9th.)
(1) We will be working on our lesson which 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 (individual and group work: debating activities, video discussions, etc.)
(1.1) Please, watch the following video (it contains English Subtitles), ‘Two artists fuse styles on one canvas (Part I)’, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rx0Scm7QTXY
(1.1.1) Once you have watched it, please think about the following question(s):
(1.1.1.1) How has this experiment been going so far for both artists? Do they get along with each other?
(1.1.1.2) Will they be able to finish their work? What is your prediction?
Best Regards
(S.7) English Pre-Intermediate A (CEFR: B1) Some Recommendations and Guidelines
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René Larenas M. 2 Abr2 de Abril a las 11:02 hrs.2024-04-02 11:02:02 Lesson Information
Dear Students,
For today's lesson (April 2nd.)
(1) The PPT file for the 'Lesson 4' can be found in the ‘Material Docente’ section
For our next lesson (April 4th.)
(1) We will be working on our lesson which 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 (individual and group work: debating activities, video discussions, etc.)
(1.1) Please, watch the following video (it contains English Subtitles), ‘Early childhood Education - Key Ingredients’, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T869PqGLQIM
(1.1.1) Once you have watched it, please think about the following question(s):
(1.1.1.1) Comment on and explain 2 points that call your attention
(1.1.1.2) Should you consider the following items as key ingredients for Early Childhood Education Development: (a) teacher-child interactions (b) family engagement (c) evidence-based curriculum (d) formative assessment? Why? Why not? Would you add another?
Best Regards
For today's lesson (April 2nd.)
(1) The PPT file for the 'Lesson 4' can be found in the ‘Material Docente’ section
For our next lesson (April 4th.)
(1) We will be working on our lesson which 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 (individual and group work: debating activities, video discussions, etc.)
(1.1) Please, watch the following video (it contains English Subtitles), ‘Early childhood Education - Key Ingredients’, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T869PqGLQIM
(1.1.1) Once you have watched it, please think about the following question(s):
(1.1.1.1) Comment on and explain 2 points that call your attention
(1.1.1.2) Should you consider the following items as key ingredients for Early Childhood Education Development: (a) teacher-child interactions (b) family engagement (c) evidence-based curriculum (d) formative assessment? Why? Why not? Would you add another?
Best Regards
(S.7) English Pre-Intermediate A (CEFR: B1) Some Recommendations and Guidelines
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René Larenas M. 28 Mar28 de Marzo a las 10:54 hrs.2024-03-28 10:54:28 Lesson Information
Dear Students,
For today's lesson (March 28th.)
(1) The PPT file for the 'Lesson 3' can be found in the ‘Material Docente’ section
For our next lesson (April 2nd.)
(1) We will be working on our lesson which 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 (individual and group work: debating activities, video discussions, etc.)
(1.1) Please, watch the following video (it contains English Subtitles), ‘The Science of Early Childhood Development’, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLiP4b-TPCA
(1.1.1) Once you have watched it, please think about the following question(s):
(1.1.1.1) Comment on and explain 2 points that call your attention
(1.1.1.2) According to what Jack Shonkoff (Director of 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'.
Best Regards
For today's lesson (March 28th.)
(1) The PPT file for the 'Lesson 3' can be found in the ‘Material Docente’ section
For our next lesson (April 2nd.)
(1) We will be working on our lesson which 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 (individual and group work: debating activities, video discussions, etc.)
(1.1) Please, watch the following video (it contains English Subtitles), ‘The Science of Early Childhood Development’, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLiP4b-TPCA
(1.1.1) Once you have watched it, please think about the following question(s):
(1.1.1.1) Comment on and explain 2 points that call your attention
(1.1.1.2) According to what Jack Shonkoff (Director of 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'.
Best Regards
(S.7) English Pre-Intermediate A (CEFR: B1) Some Recommendations and Guidelines
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René Larenas M. 26 Mar26 de Marzo a las 11:28 hrs.2024-03-26 11:28:26 Lesson Information
Dear Students,
For today's lesson (March 26th.)
(1) The PPT file for the 'Lesson 2' can be found in the ‘Material Docente’ section
For our next lesson (March 28th.)
(1) We will be working on our lesson which 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 (individual and group work: debating activities, video discussions, etc.)
(1.1) Please, watch the following video (it contains English Subtitles), ‘Philharmonia Orchestra: Orchestra Unwrapped’, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G916hqXME_k
(1.1.1) Once you have watched it, please think about the following question(s):
(1.1.1.1) Comment on and explain 2 points that call your attention
Best Regards
For today's lesson (March 26th.)
(1) The PPT file for the 'Lesson 2' can be found in the ‘Material Docente’ section
For our next lesson (March 28th.)
(1) We will be working on our lesson which 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 (individual and group work: debating activities, video discussions, etc.)
(1.1) Please, watch the following video (it contains English Subtitles), ‘Philharmonia Orchestra: Orchestra Unwrapped’, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G916hqXME_k
(1.1.1) Once you have watched it, please think about the following question(s):
(1.1.1.1) Comment on and explain 2 points that call your attention
Best Regards
(S.7) English Pre-Intermediate A (CEFR: B1) Some Recommendations and Guidelines
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René Larenas M. 21 Mar21 de Marzo a las 11:05 hrs.2024-03-21 11:05:21 Lesson Information
Dear Students,
For today's lesson (March 21st.)
(1) The PPT file for the 'Lesson 1' can be found in the ‘Material Docente’ section
(1.1) In the 'Lesson 1' PPTs (as well as all of the following Lesson PPTs) you will find the formal-linguistic approach (Grammar Points, mostly) from the 1st part and the communicative approach (e.g. Video-watching sessions) that belongs to the 2nd part.
(2) The PDF '(S.7)_FACSO_2024-1_Ingles_4_B1_Calendario'. This document lets you specifically visualize our course evaluations' dates and lesson planning.
For our next lesson (March 26th.)
(1) We will be working on our lesson which 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 (individual and group work: debating activities, video discussions, etc.)
(1.1) Please, watch the following video (it contains English Subtitles), ‘Social Work at Oxford University’, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVrP1SyA2x4
(1.1.1) Once you have watched it, please think about the following question(s):
(1.1.1.1) What are these challenges people from the video are talking about?
(1.1.1.2) Do you have the same issues in your speciality? Do you share some of the challenges presented in this video?
In case of doubt, please do not hesitate to contact me back,
Best Regards
For today's lesson (March 21st.)
(1) The PPT file for the 'Lesson 1' can be found in the ‘Material Docente’ section
(1.1) In the 'Lesson 1' PPTs (as well as all of the following Lesson PPTs) you will find the formal-linguistic approach (Grammar Points, mostly) from the 1st part and the communicative approach (e.g. Video-watching sessions) that belongs to the 2nd part.
(2) The PDF '(S.7)_FACSO_2024-1_Ingles_4_B1_Calendario'. This document lets you specifically visualize our course evaluations' dates and lesson planning.
For our next lesson (March 26th.)
(1) We will be working on our lesson which 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 (individual and group work: debating activities, video discussions, etc.)
(1.1) Please, watch the following video (it contains English Subtitles), ‘Social Work at Oxford University’, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVrP1SyA2x4
(1.1.1) Once you have watched it, please think about the following question(s):
(1.1.1.1) What are these challenges people from the video are talking about?
(1.1.1.2) Do you have the same issues in your speciality? Do you share some of the challenges presented in this video?
In case of doubt, please do not hesitate to contact me back,
Best Regards
(S.7) English Pre-Intermediate A (CEFR: B1) A friendly reminder for all of our r
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René Larenas M. 19 Mar19 de Marzo a las 11:11 hrs.2024-03-19 11:11:19 Friendly Reminder
Dear Students,
This is a friendly reminder that tells you: 'Please consider bringing to every single lesson the following materials',
1. Bring your laptop, touchpad, notebook, etc. every single lesson (if possible)
1.1 If you cannot bring these, please be prepared to write in class (since we will be working under a workshop format)
2. Consider that we will be constantly having some little conversational exercises, so please, keep in mind that you will have to make arguments, and construct and give your opinions based on a premise (in the form of video essays, discussions, etc.)
3. It is strongly advised that you make use of monolingual dictionaries (English-English), only in case you don't understand the meaning of a word, refer to a bilingual dictionary (English-Spanish)
Thanks a lot for reading,
See you all next lesson
Best Regards
This is a friendly reminder that tells you: 'Please consider bringing to every single lesson the following materials',
1. Bring your laptop, touchpad, notebook, etc. every single lesson (if possible)
1.1 If you cannot bring these, please be prepared to write in class (since we will be working under a workshop format)
2. Consider that we will be constantly having some little conversational exercises, so please, keep in mind that you will have to make arguments, and construct and give your opinions based on a premise (in the form of video essays, discussions, etc.)
3. It is strongly advised that you make use of monolingual dictionaries (English-English), only in case you don't understand the meaning of a word, refer to a bilingual dictionary (English-Spanish)
Thanks a lot for reading,
See you all next lesson
Best Regards
