Hello everyone,

Today in class, we worked on a practice mock test. We practiced different ways of testing items and procedures, that might show up in our final exam.

After that, we looked at how we did in the mock test and I gave some quick advice and answered questions about the exercises.

Then, you received feedback on the last e-mail and and checked our grades and attendance. Finally, I sent extra practice materials via email (check your email to find an extra practice test and examples of great performance on speaking tests).

If you have any questions, just let me know.

Best wishes.

JM

Dear Students,

I hope this message finds you well. In today's makeup session, we explored important aspects of English language learning.

We dedicated our time to understanding the order of adjectives, working through exercises online to reinforce this knowledge. Alongside this, we explored activities on comparative and superlative forms, engaging in online games related to these concepts. Additionally, we practiced listening skills through a descriptive exercise about people, followed by a final oral activity.

The recording of today's class, along with the materials discussed, has been uploaded to the platform for your convenience. Please take the time to review the content at your own pace to further enhance your understanding.

Should you have any questions or need clarification on any of the topics covered today, please don't hesitate to reach out. Your commitment to learning and participation is truly appreciated.

Best regards,

Prof. Masías O.

Dear Students,

I hope this message finds you well! I wanted to recap our last class on 20th November, where we explored some exciting topics.

We began by revisiting comparatives and superlatives, diving into detailed explanations and engaging in a brainstorming activity to remember different adjectives. We also had a mini activity focused on working with synonyms and antonyms for various adjectives.

Later in the class, we explored the topic of "Describing People." Using pictionaries, we expanded our vocabulary related to physical descriptions and practiced the order of adjectives. Moreover, we had an enjoyable session where we created imaginary characters and described them to one another.

As a reminder, our makeup session is scheduled for Wednesday, 22nd November, at 12:00, and it will be conducted online. Please make sure to attend as we'll cover essential review material.

Keep up the great work and enthusiasm in learning English! If you have any questions or need clarification, don't hesitate to reach out.

Best regards,

Professor Masías 

Dear Students,

I trust this message finds you well. In our recent session on November 13th, we revised grammatical aspects concerning the verbs 'play,' 'go,' and 'do' in the context of sports and hobbies. I was delighted to observe the class's enthusiastic understanding of these issues.

Subsequently, we engaged in listening activities to enhance proficiency in spoken and written communication. Your participation was noteworthy.

Towards the conclusion of the class, we reviewed homework assignments from the previous Friday—specifically, activities 1-5. Your diligence in completing these tasks is commendable. Please be aware that we still have a few activities pending review, excluding activity 6 from the handout, which does not require further attention.

I appreciate your commitment to the material. Should you have any inquiries or require clarification, do not hesitate to reach out.

Best regards,

Prof. Masías O,

Dear Students,

I hope this message finds you well. Today's class was quite productive, and I wanted to share a quick summary of what we covered.

To kick things off, we started with a warm-up exercise focused on writing skills in preparation for the upcoming quiz. I'm delighted to say that the results were impressive across the board. Your collective efforts truly paid off.

Following the warm-up, we focused on the CA mail 2, and I'm pleased to say that the ection successfully navigated through the activity. Your engagement and contributions were notable, and it's evident that everyone is making progress.

As we wrapped up the session, the solutions to last week's exercises were given out online. I want to emphasize the importance of reviewing these solutions as they serve as a valuable learning resource.

Additionally, I announced the availability of an optional exercises Handout as homework. While it's not mandatory, I strongly recommend dedicating focused time to it. These exercises are designed to refine the specific content we've covered, ensuring you are well-prepared for the upcoming Finals.

Your dedication to your studies is evident, and I appreciate the effort each of you puts into our sessions. If you have any questions or need further clarification on today's topics, feel free to reach out.

Keep up the great work!

Best regards,

Professor Masías O. 

Dear Students,

In today's class, we started by working on a writing practice to prepare for our upcoming Email Writing 2 activity, which will take place during our next session.

This allowed us to dive deeper into our areas for improvement on a more personalized level. Along with that, I had the opportunity to provide you with individual suggestions and advice, recommending different topics for you to review.

Afterward, we shifted our focus to various vocabulary activities related to sports and recreation. We engaged in several pair-work exercises and even embarked on a mini webquest to explore semantic issues, such as the usage of the verbs 'play,' 'go,' and 'do' in the context of leisure activities, sports, and recreation.

I hope you found today's class helpful and enjoyable. Keep practicing, and I'm confident you'll make great progress. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further assistance.

Best regards,

Professor Masías O.

I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to give you a quick update on our class today. We started by getting everything organized for the presentations, and I'm pleased to say that we managed to cover a significant portion of the talks.

There are only a few presentations left, and we are determined to make sure they happen no matter what. We'll be holding these remaining presentations next Friday, come rain or shine.

Your hard work and dedication are truly appreciated, and I can see your progress in English. Keep up the good work, and don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or need extra help with your upcoming presentation.

Looking forward to seeing you next Friday to finish up our presentations.

Best regards,

Hey there,

Today in class, we started by talking about how we felt about the presentation activity. We considered ideas like switching to online classes, the unexpected things that happened last week, and how challenging the Presentation Assignment has turned up to be. So, we decided to move the presentation to next Monday, October 30th, no matter what.

Then, we talked about words and phrases for saying sorry and looked at the things we studied online, last Friday. We learned how to say sorry and give excuses in writing, like in WhatsApp messages. At the end, we thought about how to make excuses in different situations, and I have requested you to think about it for our next class.

To finish, we practiced some key parts of your presentations and I gave each of you some personal tips.

Thanks for your participation in today's class, and I'm excited to hear your talks next week!

Have a lovely holiday and take care!

See you.

Professor Masías O.

Dear students,

In today's class, we got deeper into the topic of offering apologies; marking the start of the unit titled "Apologizing." This unit aims at developing comprehensive skills for apologizing, responding to complex situations, expressing regret, empathy, and more.

Our first activity was a vocabulary review with practical exercises and a listening comprehension activity (the material can be found on U-Cursos). The recording of this part of the class can be found in the platform. 

Due to contingency, I've provided a Handout so that everybody has the chance of further practicing today's contents. This Handout will be checked at the beginning of our next session and is mandatory. The material is hosted on U-Cursos, and the PDF is titled "LearnEnglish-Speaking-A2-Apologising.pdf" (Source: https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/skills/writing/a2-writing/messaging-cancel-plan ). It contains integrated reading and writing activities.

At the end of the session, we individualy practiced for the upcoming presentation, which is scheduled for October 23rd, and constitutes 25% of your final grade. The rubric for the presentation is available on the platform, along with detailed instructions and a handout that covers academic presentation format and useful phrases. I strongly recommend making productive use of this material.

I'm here for any questions or clarifications, and I look forward to seeing you next week. Don't forget about your assignments!

Warm regards,

Professor Masías O.