(S.7) English 3 (CEFR: A2+) Suggestions and Recommendations, Lesson 13 [April 28 4
René Larenas M. 24 Abr24 de Abril a las 22:09 hrs.2025-04-24 22:09:24 Guidelines for next lessons
Dear Students,
For previous weeks' lessons (April 21st & 24th)
(1) The PPT files for 'Lv_3_Unit_3_Lesson_1' & 'Lv_3_Unit_3_Lesson_2 can be found in the 'Material Docente' section
For the following lessons (April 21st and 24th)
(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 lesson (#13) will work on Unit 3: 'How it's made', Lesson 3.
(1.1.1) Unit 3 Overview
• Describing processes
• Talking about graphs and maps
• Talking about production
• Using passive voice
• Writing a descriptive paragraph
• Prepositions of place, linking words for describing processes (sequence)
(1.1.1.1) The lesson will be composed roughly of:
(1.1.1.1.1) Unit 3, Lesson 3: Focus on one place:(a) Use appropriate language to talk about locations, (b) Use maps to inform a written text, (c) Understand a talk about a place, (d) Write specific non-personal information in a form, (e) Write a short descriptive paragraph
If you have any questions, please write back.
Best Regards
For previous weeks' lessons (April 21st & 24th)
(1) The PPT files for 'Lv_3_Unit_3_Lesson_1' & 'Lv_3_Unit_3_Lesson_2 can be found in the 'Material Docente' section
For the following lessons (April 21st and 24th)
(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 lesson (#13) will work on Unit 3: 'How it's made', Lesson 3.
(1.1.1) Unit 3 Overview
• Describing processes
• Talking about graphs and maps
• Talking about production
• Using passive voice
• Writing a descriptive paragraph
• Prepositions of place, linking words for describing processes (sequence)
(1.1.1.1) The lesson will be composed roughly of:
(1.1.1.1.1) Unit 3, Lesson 3: Focus on one place:(a) Use appropriate language to talk about locations, (b) Use maps to inform a written text, (c) Understand a talk about a place, (d) Write specific non-personal information in a form, (e) Write a short descriptive paragraph
If you have any questions, please write back.
Best Regards
(S.7) English 3 (CEFR: A2+) Suggestions and Recommendations, Lessons 11 & 12 [Ap 12
René Larenas M. 17 Abr17 de Abril a las 18:39 hrs.2025-04-17 18:39:17 Guidelines for next lessons
Dear Students,
For previous weeks' lessons (April 14th & 17th)
(1) The PPT file for 'Lv_3_Unit_2_Lesson_3' can be found in the 'Material Docente' section
(2) We have already worked on our Final Unit Task, Unit 2
For the following lessons (April 21st and 24th)
(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 (#11 & #12) will work on Unit 3: 'How it's made', Lessons 1 and 2.
(1.1.1) Unit 3 Overview
• Describing processes
• Talking about graphs and maps
• Talking about production
• Using passive voice
• Writing a descriptive paragraph
• Prepositions of place, linking words for describing processes (sequence)
(1.1.1.1) Lessons will be composed roughly of:
(1.1.1.1.1) Unit 3, Lesson 1: From the farm to the table: (a) Describe a process, (b) Say how something is done, (c) Understand a text about an important product, (d) Understand a text that describes a process
(1.1.1.1.2) Unit 3, Lesson 2: Powering our world: (a) Identify and express basic ideas about energy resources, (b) Understand and work with a diagram-based text, (c) Understand a paragraph on a process, (d) Understand a talk that provides pros and cons, (e) Discuss the implementation of a project
If you have any questions, please write back.
Best Regards
For previous weeks' lessons (April 14th & 17th)
(1) The PPT file for 'Lv_3_Unit_2_Lesson_3' can be found in the 'Material Docente' section
(2) We have already worked on our Final Unit Task, Unit 2
For the following lessons (April 21st and 24th)
(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 (#11 & #12) will work on Unit 3: 'How it's made', Lessons 1 and 2.
(1.1.1) Unit 3 Overview
• Describing processes
• Talking about graphs and maps
• Talking about production
• Using passive voice
• Writing a descriptive paragraph
• Prepositions of place, linking words for describing processes (sequence)
(1.1.1.1) Lessons will be composed roughly of:
(1.1.1.1.1) Unit 3, Lesson 1: From the farm to the table: (a) Describe a process, (b) Say how something is done, (c) Understand a text about an important product, (d) Understand a text that describes a process
(1.1.1.1.2) Unit 3, Lesson 2: Powering our world: (a) Identify and express basic ideas about energy resources, (b) Understand and work with a diagram-based text, (c) Understand a paragraph on a process, (d) Understand a talk that provides pros and cons, (e) Discuss the implementation of a project
If you have any questions, please write back.
Best Regards
(S.7) English 3 (CEFR: A2+) Suggestions and Recommendations, Lessons 9 & 10 [Apr 10
René Larenas M. 11 Abr11 de Abril a las 10:34 hrs.2025-04-11 10:34:11 Guidelines for next lessons
Dear Students,
For previous weeks' lessons (April 07th. & 10th.)
(1) The PPT file for 'Lv_3_Unit_2_Lesson_1' & 'Lv_3_Unit_2_Lesson_2' can be found in the 'Material Docente' section
For the following lessons (April 14th. and 17th.)
(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 (#9 & #10) will work on Unit 2: 'Tools of the Trade', Lesson 3 and Unit 2: Final Unit Task".
(1.1.1) Unit 2 Overview
(1.1.1.1) Lessons will be composed roughly of:
(1.1.1.1.1) Unit 2, Lesson 3: Back to the Past: (a) Talk about inventions and their uses, (b) understand statements and facts about inventions, (c) use the passive voice, (d) talk about dates in reference to inventions and technology.
(1.1.1.1.2) Unit 2, Final Unit Task.
In case you have any questions, please write back,
Best Regards
For previous weeks' lessons (April 07th. & 10th.)
(1) The PPT file for 'Lv_3_Unit_2_Lesson_1' & 'Lv_3_Unit_2_Lesson_2' can be found in the 'Material Docente' section
For the following lessons (April 14th. and 17th.)
(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 (#9 & #10) will work on Unit 2: 'Tools of the Trade', Lesson 3 and Unit 2: Final Unit Task".
(1.1.1) Unit 2 Overview
- Inventions & technology (AI, apps)
- Describing and comparing objects
- Giving instructions (imperatives)
- Linking words & phrases (sequence)
- Comparatives, superlatives, and adverbs of degree
- Explaining how to do something
(1.1.1.1) Lessons will be composed roughly of:
(1.1.1.1.1) Unit 2, Lesson 3: Back to the Past: (a) Talk about inventions and their uses, (b) understand statements and facts about inventions, (c) use the passive voice, (d) talk about dates in reference to inventions and technology.
(1.1.1.1.2) Unit 2, Final Unit Task.
In case you have any questions, please write back,
Best Regards
(S.7) English 3 (CEFR: A2+) Suggestions and Recommendations, Lessons 7 & 8 [Apri 9
René Larenas M. 4 Abr4 de Abril a las 10:59 hrs.2025-04-04 10:59:04 Special Announcement
Dear Students,
For previous weeks' lessons (March 31st. & April 3rd.)
(1) The PPT file for 'Lv_3_Unit_1_Lesson_3' can be found in the 'Material Docente' section
(2) We have already worked on our FUT 1.
For the following lessons (April 07th. and 10th.)
(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 (#7 & #8) will work on Unit 2: 'Tools of the Trade', Lesson 1 and Unit 2: Lesson 2: Instructions".
(1.1.1) Unit 2 Overview
(1.1.1.1) Lessons will be composed roughly of:
(1.1.1.1.1) Unit 2, Lesson 1: Objects and Technology: (a) Describe objects and their uses, (b) Talk about the location of an object, (c) Compare objects to each other, Express degree or intensity in descriptions
(1.1.1.1.2) Unit 2, Lesson 2: Instructions: (a) Giving instructions, (b) Understanding simple explanations, (c) Talking about a simple process, (d) Giving simple advice about using AI, (e) Creating a simple AI question prompt
In case you have any questions, please write back,
Best Regards
For previous weeks' lessons (March 31st. & April 3rd.)
(1) The PPT file for 'Lv_3_Unit_1_Lesson_3' can be found in the 'Material Docente' section
(2) We have already worked on our FUT 1.
For the following lessons (April 07th. and 10th.)
(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 (#7 & #8) will work on Unit 2: 'Tools of the Trade', Lesson 1 and Unit 2: Lesson 2: Instructions".
(1.1.1) Unit 2 Overview
- Inventions & technology (AI, apps)
- Describing and comparing objects
- Giving instructions (imperatives)
- Linking words & phrases (sequence)
- Comparatives, superlatives, and adverbs of degree
- Explaining how to do something
(1.1.1.1) Lessons will be composed roughly of:
(1.1.1.1.1) Unit 2, Lesson 1: Objects and Technology: (a) Describe objects and their uses, (b) Talk about the location of an object, (c) Compare objects to each other, Express degree or intensity in descriptions
(1.1.1.1.2) Unit 2, Lesson 2: Instructions: (a) Giving instructions, (b) Understanding simple explanations, (c) Talking about a simple process, (d) Giving simple advice about using AI, (e) Creating a simple AI question prompt
In case you have any questions, please write back,
Best Regards
(S.7) English 3 (CEFR: A2+) Special Announcement: Lessons for today (March 31st. 12
René Larenas M. 31 Mar31 de Marzo a las 07:57 hrs.2025-03-31 07:57:31 Special Announcement
Dear Students,
As the title suggests, lessons for today [March 31st.] will be carried out under the synchronous format; this means the following:
(1) Lessons will start, as usual, at 08:30 am
(2) 15 minutes before the synchronous (online) lesson starts [08:15 am], please log 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, lessons for today [March 31st.] will be carried out under the synchronous format; this means the following:
(1) Lessons will start, as usual, at 08:30 am
(2) 15 minutes before the synchronous (online) lesson starts [08:15 am], please log 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, Lessons 5 & 6 [Marc 7
René Larenas M. 28 Mar28 de Marzo a las 10:19 hrs.2025-03-28 10:19:28 Guidelines for next lessons
Dear Students,
For previous weeks' lessons (March 24th. & 27th.)
(1) The PPT file for 'Lesson 3' & 'Lesson 4' can be found in the 'Material Docente' section
For the following lessons (March 31st. and April 3rd.)
(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 (#5 & #6) will work on Unit 1: 'Moments That Made Us', Lesson 3 and Unit 1: Final Unit Task.
(1.1.1) Unit Overview
• Describing life experiences
• Understanding short biographies
• Past Simple vs Present Perfect vs Past Continuous
• Ability in the past
• Writing a personal bio
(1.1.1) Lesson 3 will be composed roughly of:
(a) Unit 1, Lesson 3: Success: (a) Listen for details and take notes about specific information, (b) Logically organize a paragraph, (c) Develop a habit of checking written work
(b) Unit 1, Final Unit Task: Writing a short bio.
In case you have any questions, please write back,
Best Regards
For previous weeks' lessons (March 24th. & 27th.)
(1) The PPT file for 'Lesson 3' & 'Lesson 4' can be found in the 'Material Docente' section
For the following lessons (March 31st. and April 3rd.)
(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 (#5 & #6) will work on Unit 1: 'Moments That Made Us', Lesson 3 and Unit 1: Final Unit Task.
(1.1.1) Unit Overview
• Describing life experiences
• Understanding short biographies
• Past Simple vs Present Perfect vs Past Continuous
• Ability in the past
• Writing a personal bio
(1.1.1) Lesson 3 will be composed roughly of:
(a) Unit 1, Lesson 3: Success: (a) Listen for details and take notes about specific information, (b) Logically organize a paragraph, (c) Develop a habit of checking written work
(b) Unit 1, Final Unit Task: Writing a short bio.
In case you have any questions, please write back,
Best Regards
(S.7) English 3 (CEFR: A2+) Suggestions and Recommendations, Lessons 3 & 4 [Marc 9
René Larenas M. 21 Mar21 de Marzo a las 09:21 hrs.2025-03-21 09:21:21 Guidelines for next lessons
Dear Students,
For previous weeks' lessons (March 17th. & 20th.)
(1) The PPT file for 'Introductory Lesson' & 'Lesson 1' can be found in the 'Material Docente' section
For the following lessons (March 24th. and 27th.)
(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 Tuesday lessons (#3 & #4) will work on both Unit 1: 'Moments that made us', Lessons 1 & 2
(1.1.1) Unit Overview
• Describing life experiences
• Understanding short biographies
• Past Simple vs Present Perfect vs Past Continuous
• Ability in the past
• Writing a personal bio
(1.1.1) Lessons 1 & 2 will be composed roughly of:
(a) Unit 1, Lesson 1: Have you ever...? (a) Talk about past experiences, (b) Understand how and when to use past simple and present perfect, (c) Practice forming questions, (d) Distinguish and pronounce the different sounds of -ed endings
(b) Unit 1, Lesson 2: Famous Chileans: (a) Read for details, (b) Use time expressions to connect ideas, (c) Use past simple and past continuous to describe past activities, (d) Recognize and produce the /ə/ sound.
In case you have any questions, please write back,
Best Regards
For previous weeks' lessons (March 17th. & 20th.)
(1) The PPT file for 'Introductory Lesson' & 'Lesson 1' can be found in the 'Material Docente' section
For the following lessons (March 24th. and 27th.)
(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 Tuesday lessons (#3 & #4) will work on both Unit 1: 'Moments that made us', Lessons 1 & 2
(1.1.1) Unit Overview
• Describing life experiences
• Understanding short biographies
• Past Simple vs Present Perfect vs Past Continuous
• Ability in the past
• Writing a personal bio
(1.1.1) Lessons 1 & 2 will be composed roughly of:
(a) Unit 1, Lesson 1: Have you ever...? (a) Talk about past experiences, (b) Understand how and when to use past simple and present perfect, (c) Practice forming questions, (d) Distinguish and pronounce the different sounds of -ed endings
(b) Unit 1, Lesson 2: Famous Chileans: (a) Read for details, (b) Use time expressions to connect ideas, (c) Use past simple and past continuous to describe past activities, (d) Recognize and produce the /ə/ sound.
In case you have any questions, please write back,
Best Regards
(S.7) English 3 (CEFR: A2+) Suggestions and Recommendations, Lessons 1 & 2 [Marc 13
René Larenas M. 14 Mar14 de Marzo a las 10:12 hrs.2025-03-14 10:12:14 Formal Introduction to English 3 (A2+) - Please read!
Dear Students,
I am René Larenas Moyano. I'm your English 3 (A2+) teacher for this 1st Semester 2025. This course starts the following Monday (March 17th) at FAU
Now, I am going to explain some important points you need to know:
(1) We have #2 lessons, one every Monday and the other every Thursday:
Mondays: 08:30 am - 10:00 am [Clasroom D-23]
Thursdays: 08:30 am - 10:00 am [Classroom D-23]
(2) For this Monday (March 17th.), the first lesson will be about administrative issues. All the other classes will be about productive linguistic abilities (for example, Speaking and Writing)
(2.1) Administrative Issues, in other words, are Evaluations, Evaluation dates, Rubrics, Rules and Regulations [Attendance], Lesson Format and Teaching Methodology
(2.2) Please come to every single lesson you can and try to be on time [please, be punctual!]
(3) 15 minutes before a lesson starts, I will upload the teaching material:
(3.1) A PDF file containing the lesson (class work)
(4) When a lesson finishes, I will upload a 'Novedades' notification (What is going to happen next lesson)
(5) A document was uploaded to the 'Material Docente' section:
(5.1) This document is called '2025-1_Ingles 3_Programa asignatura', an extensive document that covers the lesson's activities and evaluation dates for this semester. Please take a look at it.
(5.2) This document may suffer from modifications for some lessons and evaluation dates in the future, so please be attentive to these changes.
(6) [Very Important to bear in mind] Please bring your laptops, tablets, cellphones, etc., since we will work with PDF documents every single lesson
(7) If you have any questions in English or Spanish, please write back. Answers will be delivered typically in English
Best Regards
Until we see each other once again
I am René Larenas Moyano. I'm your English 3 (A2+) teacher for this 1st Semester 2025. This course starts the following Monday (March 17th) at FAU
Now, I am going to explain some important points you need to know:
(1) We have #2 lessons, one every Monday and the other every Thursday:
Mondays: 08:30 am - 10:00 am [Clasroom D-23]
Thursdays: 08:30 am - 10:00 am [Classroom D-23]
(2) For this Monday (March 17th.), the first lesson will be about administrative issues. All the other classes will be about productive linguistic abilities (for example, Speaking and Writing)
(2.1) Administrative Issues, in other words, are Evaluations, Evaluation dates, Rubrics, Rules and Regulations [Attendance], Lesson Format and Teaching Methodology
(2.2) Please come to every single lesson you can and try to be on time [please, be punctual!]
(3) 15 minutes before a lesson starts, I will upload the teaching material:
(3.1) A PDF file containing the lesson (class work)
(4) When a lesson finishes, I will upload a 'Novedades' notification (What is going to happen next lesson)
(5) A document was uploaded to the 'Material Docente' section:
(5.1) This document is called '2025-1_Ingles 3_Programa asignatura', an extensive document that covers the lesson's activities and evaluation dates for this semester. Please take a look at it.
(5.2) This document may suffer from modifications for some lessons and evaluation dates in the future, so please be attentive to these changes.
(6) [Very Important to bear in mind] Please bring your laptops, tablets, cellphones, etc., since we will work with PDF documents every single lesson
(7) If you have any questions in English or Spanish, please write back. Answers will be delivered typically in English
Best Regards
Until we see each other once again