(S.7) English 3 (CEFR: A2+) What is left for this semester 2025-1 [Final Weeks – 14
René Larenas M. 27 Jun27 de Junio a las 10:03 hrs.2025-06-27 10:03:27 Special Announcement
Dear Students,
As you already know, we are approaching the end of the semester. With only a few sessions remaining, please take note of the following important dates:
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June 30 – Practice session for the Final Oral Test
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July 3 – Practice session for the Final Written Test
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July 7 – Final Written Test
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July 10 – Final Oral Test
If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Best regards
(S.7) English 3 (CEFR: A2+) Suggestions and Recommendations, Lesson 26 & 27 [Jun 9
René Larenas M. 19 Jun19 de Junio a las 15:55 hrs.2025-06-19 15:55:19 Guidelines for next lessons
Dear Students,
For previous weeks' lessons (June 16th & 19th)
(1) The PPT files for "Lesson 1 & 2, Unit 6" can be found in the 'Material Docente' section
For the following lessons (June 23rd & 26th)
(1) We will be working on both of our lessons, which will be divided into two parts, as we already know:
(1.1) The following Monday and Thursday lessons (#26 & #27) will work on our Unit 6, Lesson 3
(1.1.1) Unit 6 Overview:
• Making research questions
• Abstract structure
• Understanding bibliography format
• Presenting results in a paragraph
(1.1.1.1) The lessons will be composed roughly of:
(1.1.1.1.1) Unit 6, Lesson 3: (a) Improve a questionnaire, (b) Understand what types of questions to use in a questionnaire, (c) Consider the relation between university education and future work expectations, (d) Use the correct expressions to talk about surveys and questionnaires
(1.1.1.1.2) Unit 6, Final Unit Task
If you have any questions, please write back.
Best Regards
For previous weeks' lessons (June 16th & 19th)
(1) The PPT files for "Lesson 1 & 2, Unit 6" can be found in the 'Material Docente' section
For the following lessons (June 23rd & 26th)
(1) We will be working on both of our lessons, which will be divided into two parts, as we already know:
(1.1) The following Monday and Thursday lessons (#26 & #27) will work on our Unit 6, Lesson 3
(1.1.1) Unit 6 Overview:
• Making research questions
• Abstract structure
• Understanding bibliography format
• Presenting results in a paragraph
(1.1.1.1) The lessons will be composed roughly of:
(1.1.1.1.1) Unit 6, Lesson 3: (a) Improve a questionnaire, (b) Understand what types of questions to use in a questionnaire, (c) Consider the relation between university education and future work expectations, (d) Use the correct expressions to talk about surveys and questionnaires
(1.1.1.1.2) Unit 6, Final Unit Task
If you have any questions, please write back.
Best Regards
(S.7) English 3 (CEFR: A2+) Special Announcement: Lessons for next week [June 16 7
René Larenas M. 13 Jun13 de Junio a las 20:15 hrs.2025-06-13 20:15:13 Guidelines for next lessons
Dear Students,
As the title suggests, both of our lessons for next week [June 16th/19th] will be carried out under the synchronous format; this means the following:
(1) Lessons will start, as usual, at 08:30 pm
(2) 15 minutes before the synchronous (online) lesson starts [08:15 pm], please log in to ‘u-cursos’ (‘Clase Virtual’ section) and connect to the lesson from there
(3) Once this lesson is finished, I will upload the teaching material (a PPT file and an audio file), if required.
In any case, if you have any questions, please write back
Best Regards
As the title suggests, both of our lessons for next week [June 16th/19th] will be carried out under the synchronous format; this means the following:
(1) Lessons will start, as usual, at 08:30 pm
(2) 15 minutes before the synchronous (online) lesson starts [08:15 pm], please log in to ‘u-cursos’ (‘Clase Virtual’ section) and connect to the lesson from there
(3) Once this lesson is finished, I will upload the teaching material (a PPT file and an audio file), if required.
In any case, if you have any questions, please write back
Best Regards
(S.7) English 3 (CEFR: A2+) Suggestions and Recommendations, Lesson 24 & 25 [Jun 6
René Larenas M. 13 Jun13 de Junio a las 20:10 hrs.2025-06-13 20:10:13 Guidelines for next lessons
Dear Students,
For previous weeks' lessons (June 9th & 12th)
(1) We have already worked on our Lesson 5: Final Unit Task
For the following lessons (June 16th & 19th)
(1) We will be working on both of our lessons, which will be divided into two parts, as we already know:
(1.1) The following Monday and Thursday lessons (#24 & #25) will work on our Unit 6, Lesson 1 & 2
(1.1.1) Unit 6 Overview:
• Making research questions
• Abstract structure
• Understanding bibliography format
• Presenting results in a paragraph
(1.1.1.1) The lessons will be composed roughly of:
(1.1.1.1.1) Unit 6, Lesson 1: (a) Identify and correctly form open and closed questions, (b) Understand the purpose and structure of basic research questions, (c) Write basic research questions, (d) Notice the organisation and punctuation in different citation styles
(1.1.1.1.2) Unit 6, Lesson 2: (a) Understand the purpose of an abstract, (b) Identify and describe the main components of an abstract, (c) Recognise and use common linking words and phrases to create cohesion within an abstract
If you have any questions, please write back.
Best Regards
For previous weeks' lessons (June 9th & 12th)
(1) We have already worked on our Lesson 5: Final Unit Task
For the following lessons (June 16th & 19th)
(1) We will be working on both of our lessons, which will be divided into two parts, as we already know:
(1.1) The following Monday and Thursday lessons (#24 & #25) will work on our Unit 6, Lesson 1 & 2
(1.1.1) Unit 6 Overview:
• Making research questions
• Abstract structure
• Understanding bibliography format
• Presenting results in a paragraph
(1.1.1.1) The lessons will be composed roughly of:
(1.1.1.1.1) Unit 6, Lesson 1: (a) Identify and correctly form open and closed questions, (b) Understand the purpose and structure of basic research questions, (c) Write basic research questions, (d) Notice the organisation and punctuation in different citation styles
(1.1.1.1.2) Unit 6, Lesson 2: (a) Understand the purpose of an abstract, (b) Identify and describe the main components of an abstract, (c) Recognise and use common linking words and phrases to create cohesion within an abstract
If you have any questions, please write back.
Best Regards
(S.7) English 3 (CEFR: A2+) Suggestions and Recommendations, Lesson 22 & 23 [Jun 8
René Larenas M. 6 Jun6 de Junio a las 11:26 hrs.2025-06-06 11:26:06 Guidelines for next lessons
Dear Students,
For previous weeks' lessons (June 2nd & 5th)
(1) The PPT file for 'Lv_3_Unit_5_Lesson_1 & 2' can be found in the 'Material Docente' section
For the following lessons (June 9th & 12th)
(1) We will be working on both of our lessons, which will be divided into two parts, as we already know:
(1.1) The following Monday and Thursday lessons (#22 & #23) will work on our Unit 5, Lesson 2 & Final Unit Task: Unit 5
(1.1.1) Unit 5 Overview:
• Describing job characteristics and skills
• Talking about hopes and ambitions
• Making predictions & expressing possibility
• Writing an email to request information
• Working with CVs and discussing the best candidates for a job
• Using future tenses, real conditionals, and modals
(1.1.1.1) The lessons will be composed roughly of:
(1.1.1.1.1) Unit 5, Lesson 3: (a) Talk about basic job-related issues, (b) Understand a CV, (c) Understand a job offer, (d) Write an email asking for information
(1.1.1.1.2) Final Unit Task: Unit 5
If you have any questions, please write back.
Best Regards
For previous weeks' lessons (June 2nd & 5th)
(1) The PPT file for 'Lv_3_Unit_5_Lesson_1 & 2' can be found in the 'Material Docente' section
For the following lessons (June 9th & 12th)
(1) We will be working on both of our lessons, which will be divided into two parts, as we already know:
(1.1) The following Monday and Thursday lessons (#22 & #23) will work on our Unit 5, Lesson 2 & Final Unit Task: Unit 5
(1.1.1) Unit 5 Overview:
• Describing job characteristics and skills
• Talking about hopes and ambitions
• Making predictions & expressing possibility
• Writing an email to request information
• Working with CVs and discussing the best candidates for a job
• Using future tenses, real conditionals, and modals
(1.1.1.1) The lessons will be composed roughly of:
(1.1.1.1.1) Unit 5, Lesson 3: (a) Talk about basic job-related issues, (b) Understand a CV, (c) Understand a job offer, (d) Write an email asking for information
(1.1.1.1.2) Final Unit Task: Unit 5
If you have any questions, please write back.
Best Regards
(S.7) English 3 (CEFR: A2+) Suggestions and Recommendations, Lesson 20 & 21 [Jun 7
René Larenas M. 30 May30 de Mayo a las 17:41 hrs.2025-05-30 17:41:30 Guidelines for next lessons
Dear Students,
For previous weeks' lessons (May 26th & 29th)
(1) We have already worked on our FUT, Unit 4
For the following lessons (June 2nd & 5th)
(1) We will be working on both of our lessons, which will be divided into two parts, as we already know:
(1.1) The following Monday and Thursday lessons (#20 & #21) will work on our Unit 5, Lessons 1 & 2
(1.1.1) Unit 5 Overview:
• Describing job characteristics and skills
• Talking about hopes and ambitions
• Making predictions & expressing possibility
• Writing an email to request information
• Working with CVs and discussing the best candidates for a job
• Using future tenses, real conditionals, and modals
(1.1.1.1) The lessons will be composed roughly of:
(1.1.1.1.1) Unit 5, Lesson 1: (a) Express hopes and preferences, (b) Use information to make decisions, (c) Understand a spoken message, (d) Understand job offers
(1.1.1.1.2) Unit 5, Lesson 2: (a) Talk about life decisions, (b) Make future predictions based on conditions, (c) Understand people expressing their hopes and expectations, (d) Use turn-taking language in conversations
If you have any questions, please write back.
Best Regards
For previous weeks' lessons (May 26th & 29th)
(1) We have already worked on our FUT, Unit 4
For the following lessons (June 2nd & 5th)
(1) We will be working on both of our lessons, which will be divided into two parts, as we already know:
(1.1) The following Monday and Thursday lessons (#20 & #21) will work on our Unit 5, Lessons 1 & 2
(1.1.1) Unit 5 Overview:
• Describing job characteristics and skills
• Talking about hopes and ambitions
• Making predictions & expressing possibility
• Writing an email to request information
• Working with CVs and discussing the best candidates for a job
• Using future tenses, real conditionals, and modals
(1.1.1.1) The lessons will be composed roughly of:
(1.1.1.1.1) Unit 5, Lesson 1: (a) Express hopes and preferences, (b) Use information to make decisions, (c) Understand a spoken message, (d) Understand job offers
(1.1.1.1.2) Unit 5, Lesson 2: (a) Talk about life decisions, (b) Make future predictions based on conditions, (c) Understand people expressing their hopes and expectations, (d) Use turn-taking language in conversations
If you have any questions, please write back.
Best Regards
(S.7) English 3 (CEFR: A2+) Official list for our FUT, Unit 4 8
René Larenas M. 16 May16 de Mayo a las 15:37 hrs.2025-05-16 15:37:16 Special Announcement
May 26th.
May 29th.
- Isidora Carrera
- Catalina Aceituno
- Fernanda Díaz
- Valentina Avila
- Tomas Contador
- Nicole Lisboa
- Fernanda Anguita
- Gabriela Arancibia
- Aracely Ayala
May 29th.
- Benjamin Abarca
- Miguel Zambrano
- Alberto Espina
- Amanda Retamal
- Amaru García
- Catalina Aglony
- Maximiliano Miranda
- Sofía Curihuinca
- Vicente Ávalos
(S.7) English 3 (CEFR: A2+) Suggestions and Recommendations, Lesson 18 & 19 [May 10
René Larenas M. 16 May16 de Mayo a las 15:31 hrs.2025-05-16 15:31:16 Guidelines for next lessons
Dear Students,
For previous weeks' lessons (May 12th & 15th)
(1) The PPT file for 'Lv_3_Unit_4_Lesson_2' can be found in the 'Material Docente' section
(2) We have already worked on our Midterm test
For the following lessons (May 26th & 29th)
(1) We will be working on both of our lessons, which will be divided into two parts, as we already know:
(1.1) The following Monday and Thursday lessons (#18 & #19) will work on our Midterm test & Unit 4: 'Talking like an expert', Lesson 2
(1.1.1) Unit 4 Overview
• Giving an academic oral presentation
• Signposting (presentation sequence language)
• Dos and don'ts of presentations
• Giving a review: summarizing and expressing an opinion
(1.1.1.1) The lessons will be composed roughly of:
(1.1.1.1.1) Final Unit Task, Unit 4 [1st session]
(1.1.1.1.2) Final Unit Task, Unit 4 [2nd session]
If you have any questions, please write back.
Best Regards
For previous weeks' lessons (May 12th & 15th)
(1) The PPT file for 'Lv_3_Unit_4_Lesson_2' can be found in the 'Material Docente' section
(2) We have already worked on our Midterm test
For the following lessons (May 26th & 29th)
(1) We will be working on both of our lessons, which will be divided into two parts, as we already know:
(1.1) The following Monday and Thursday lessons (#18 & #19) will work on our Midterm test & Unit 4: 'Talking like an expert', Lesson 2
(1.1.1) Unit 4 Overview
• Giving an academic oral presentation
• Signposting (presentation sequence language)
• Dos and don'ts of presentations
• Giving a review: summarizing and expressing an opinion
(1.1.1.1) The lessons will be composed roughly of:
(1.1.1.1.1) Final Unit Task, Unit 4 [1st session]
(1.1.1.1.2) Final Unit Task, Unit 4 [2nd session]
If you have any questions, please write back.
Best Regards
(S.7) English 3 (CEFR: A2+) Suggestions and Recommendations, Lesson 16 & 17 [May 13
René Larenas M. 8 May8 de Mayo a las 20:34 hrs.2025-05-08 20:34:08 Guidelines for next lessons
Dear Students,
For previous weeks' lessons (May 12th & 15th)
(1) The PPT file for 'Lv_3_Unit_4_Lesson_1' can be found in the 'Material Docente' section
For the following lessons (May 5th & 8th)
(1) We will be working on both of our lessons, which will be divided into two parts, as we already know:
(1.1) The following Monday and Thursday lessons (#16 & #17) will work on our Midterm test & Unit 4: 'Talking like an expert', Lesson 2
(1.1.1) Unit 4 Overview
• Giving an academic oral presentation
• Signposting (presentation sequence language)
• Dos and don'ts of presentations
• Giving a review: summarizing and expressing an opinion
(1.1.1.1) The lessons will be composed roughly of:
(1.1.1.1.1) Midterm test
(1.1.1.1.2) Unit 4, Lesson 2: Observing good presentations (a) Understanding main ideas and details of a presentation, (b) Using a framework to evaluate a presentation
If you have any questions, please write back.
Best Regards
For previous weeks' lessons (May 12th & 15th)
(1) The PPT file for 'Lv_3_Unit_4_Lesson_1' can be found in the 'Material Docente' section
For the following lessons (May 5th & 8th)
(1) We will be working on both of our lessons, which will be divided into two parts, as we already know:
(1.1) The following Monday and Thursday lessons (#16 & #17) will work on our Midterm test & Unit 4: 'Talking like an expert', Lesson 2
(1.1.1) Unit 4 Overview
• Giving an academic oral presentation
• Signposting (presentation sequence language)
• Dos and don'ts of presentations
• Giving a review: summarizing and expressing an opinion
(1.1.1.1) The lessons will be composed roughly of:
(1.1.1.1.1) Midterm test
(1.1.1.1.2) Unit 4, Lesson 2: Observing good presentations (a) Understanding main ideas and details of a presentation, (b) Using a framework to evaluate a presentation
If you have any questions, please write back.
Best Regards
(S.7) English 3 (CEFR: A2+) Suggestions and Recommendations, Lesson 13 [May 5th. 6
René Larenas M. 28 Abr28 de Abril a las 16:18 hrs.2025-04-28 16:18:28 Guidelines for next lessons
Dear Students,
For previous weeks' lessons (April 28th)
(1) The PPT file for 'Lv_3_Unit_3_Lesson_3' can be found in the 'Material Docente' section
For the following lessons (May 5th & 8th)
(1) We will be working on both of our lessons, which will be divided into two parts, as we already know:
(1.1) The following Monday and Thursday lessons (#14 & #15) will work on Unit 3: Final Unit Task and Unit 4: 'Talking like an expert', Lesson 1.
(1.1.1) Unit 4 Overview
• Giving an academic oral presentation
• Signposting (presentation sequence language)
• Dos and don'ts of presentations
• Giving a review: summarizing and expressing an opinion
(1.1.1.1) The lessons will be composed roughly of:
(1.1.1.1.1) Unit 3, Final Unit Task
(1.1.1.1.2) Unit 4, Lesson 1: What makes a good (or bad) presentation? (a) Recognizing the elements of a good presentation, (b) Brainstorming ideas about a topic, (c) Using linking words and phrases to create a cohesive presentation, and (d) Using intonation and stress to communicate ideas clearly
If you have any questions, please write back.
Best Regards
For previous weeks' lessons (April 28th)
(1) The PPT file for 'Lv_3_Unit_3_Lesson_3' can be found in the 'Material Docente' section
For the following lessons (May 5th & 8th)
(1) We will be working on both of our lessons, which will be divided into two parts, as we already know:
(1.1) The following Monday and Thursday lessons (#14 & #15) will work on Unit 3: Final Unit Task and Unit 4: 'Talking like an expert', Lesson 1.
(1.1.1) Unit 4 Overview
• Giving an academic oral presentation
• Signposting (presentation sequence language)
• Dos and don'ts of presentations
• Giving a review: summarizing and expressing an opinion
(1.1.1.1) The lessons will be composed roughly of:
(1.1.1.1.1) Unit 3, Final Unit Task
(1.1.1.1.2) Unit 4, Lesson 1: What makes a good (or bad) presentation? (a) Recognizing the elements of a good presentation, (b) Brainstorming ideas about a topic, (c) Using linking words and phrases to create a cohesive presentation, and (d) Using intonation and stress to communicate ideas clearly
If you have any questions, please write back.
Best Regards
