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Beginner A2 English Program: Unit 1

The document outlines a beginner-level English course focusing on introducing oneself and understanding personal information. It includes listening, speaking, reading, and writing activities centered around a character named Alejandro, who shares details about his life and interests. The lesson aims to enhance students' abilities to describe people, recognize different text types, and write short biographies.

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Beginner A2 English Program: Unit 1

The document outlines a beginner-level English course focusing on introducing oneself and understanding personal information. It includes listening, speaking, reading, and writing activities centered around a character named Alejandro, who shares details about his life and interests. The lesson aims to enhance students' abilities to describe people, recognize different text types, and write short biographies.

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Programa de Inglés Transversal de Pregrado

Inglés II – Beginner A2

UNIT 1: WELCOME TO UNIVERSITY!


LESSON 1: INTRODUCE YOURSELF TO THE CLASSROOM

Lesson aims:

• Listen for details about personal information


• Recognize different types of texts
• Describe people’s everyday lives, using simple phrases and sentences
• Write a short bio

Listening 1

1. Before listening. Look at the pictures which are connected to Alejandro. In pairs talk
about Alejandro from what you can see in the pictures.

 In this picture …. .  Alejandro likes …. .


 This is Alejandro’s …. .  He …. .

@ale_357 @ale_357 @ale_357

@ale_357 #doglover #adopt @ale_357 always laughing <3 #sisterlove @ale_357 hometown #homesick

@ale_357 @ale_357 @ale_357

@ale_357 having fun talking about what I


@ale_357 those days #neighborhood @ale_357 Quebrada #trekking #nature
#friends
love! #podcasting #dogs #trekking
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2. Listen to Alejandro talking about the pictures. Were your ideas correct?

GRAMMAR
3. Listen again and answer these questions. SUPPLEMENT:
THE SIMPLE PAST
a) Where is Alejandro from?

…………………………………………………………………………………………………….

b) How many brothers and sisters does he have?

…………………………………………………………………………………………………….

c) Where did he meet his friends?

…………………………………………………………………………………………………….

d) What did he do during the summer?

…………………………………………………………………………………………………….

e) What does he like doing in his free time?

…………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Speaking

1. Modify the questions from the previous activity. Then ask your partner the questions.
You are welcome to show pictures if you want and have them on your phone.

Reading

1. Before reading. When was the last time you received or sent…

 a WhatsApp / text message?


 an informal email?
 a formal email?

Who was it to? What was it about?

2. Read the following texts and answer the questions.

a) What is the purpose of each text?


b) What type of text (text message or email) is each one?
c) Who do you think wrote each text?

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Dear Alejandro Saavedra,

Hi Juan, I am delighted to inform you


I got accepted!!!!! I’m that you have been accepted in
Alejandro got accepted to gonna have a going away our undergraduate program in
the university!! party Sat 9pm the Communication and Image
Faculty of the University of
He really enjoyed working Chile.
with you this summer. So,
we’d like to invite you to a Please visit the website to
going away party we’re review the next steps to
having for him on complete your enrollment.
Saturday 15 Feb.
Welcome to the university! We
Let me know if you can know that this is a big
come. decision, so please contact our
staff if you have any questions
Regards, or concerns.

Sincerely,

TEXT 1 TEXT 2 TEXT 3

3. Answer the following questions about the texts:

a) What did we learn about Alejandro?


…………………………………………………………………………………………………..
…………………………………………………………………………………………………..

b) Which text is …
 formal? …………………………..
 semi-formal? …………………………..
 formal? …………………………..

c) How do you know which one is formal, semi-formal, or informal? Give examples.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………..
…………………………………………………………………………………………………..
…………………………………………………………………………………………………..

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Listening 2

1. Today Alejandro is attending an orientation week activity for first year students from all
faculties. Listen to him talking to the other students and fill in the table.

Name Where from? Major Reason for major

Alejandro

Writing

1. For online classes it is common to introduce yourself in a forum. Below is Alejandro’s


online bio. Fill in the space with information about Alejandro.

My name is …………………………… . I’m from …………………………… . I’m going


Submitted by
to study ……………………………………… . I am interested in this topic because
Alejandro M.
on Wed, 01/03/2024 …………………………………………………..…………………………………. . In my free
– 09:45
time I like to …………………………………………………………………… .

Final Lesson Task

1. Write a few sentences introducing yourself and post it in the forum in U-Cursos.
Include:

 your name
 where you are from / where you live
 your major
 free time

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Exit Ticket My Top 5 Words


Can you do these things? from this lesson:

I can understand details about personal information. 1

I can recognize different types of texts e.g. text


2
messages and emails.

I can describe details about people’s lives. 3

I can write a short biography about myself. 4

Homework: Self-study [90 minutes per week]

1. GRAMMAR SUPPLEMENT: The Simple Past

2. Extra practice (online): Online course introductions

[Link]

Transcripts

LISTENING 1 - TRANSCRIPT

My name is Alejandro Mondrian. I’m a new student at this university. It’s my first year. I’m originally
from Osorno in the South of Chile.

I think my family is typical in some ways, and in other ways it’s different. I live with my mom and
two sisters. I don’t have any brothers, and my parents are divorced. My father lives in Iquique. I
usually visit him there once a year.

Besides my family, I have some good friends. I met some friends in my neighborhood and some at
school. My friends and I have similar interests. We like animals, specifically dogs a lot. I help at a
home for abandoned dogs. I really love helping them. Those dogs are so nice.

I also like trekking, especially in the region near Osorno, where there are some great places to
explore. In the summer, when I visited my dad in Iquique, I went trekking in the desert looking for
petroglyphs. There are a lot of them in the Pampa del Tamarugal. I think they are really fascinating,
and visiting these petroglyphs is a hobby for me now.

In my free time, I like to work on my podcast. I have a podcast that focuses on my two interests:
dogs and trekking.

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LISTENING 2 - TRANSCRIPT

Alejandro: Hi, I’m Alejandro. I’m from Osorno. What’s your name?

Danitza: Hi, I’m Danitza and I’m from Santiago, La Florida actually. I’ve lived here all my life. What’s
your name?

Jorge: I’m Jorge and I live in Melipilla.

Alejandro: So, Jorge, you don’t live in Santiago?

Jorge: No, I don’t, but I’m going to try to rent a room near campus starting next week. What about
you?

Alejandro: My aunt and uncle live in San Bernardo so I’m going to live with them.

Jorge: I see. Danitza, what’s your major?

Danitza: I’m in the Arts faculty studying sound engineering. How about you?

Jorge: I’m going to start with the Bachillerato program. I knew I wanted to study at university, but I
just couldn’t decide which program I was most interested in.

Alejandro: I thought about doing that, but then I decided to go with journalism. What about you
Danitza? Why did you decide on sound engineering?

Danitza: I love music. I’ve been playing guitar since I was a kid and I’ve even learned to play piano
and flute. During high school I was in a band and we started writing songs and recording. So,
studying sound engineering is a logical step.

Jorge: Wow! Can I find your music on YouTube?

Danitza: Yeah, I’ll send you a WhatsApp with a link to my channel. What about you Alejandro, why
did you decide to study journalism?

Alejandro: Well, in my house we always have the radio on. So, even when I was young I was
surrounded by news. In high school I once had to do a podcast for a group assignment and it was
so much fun that we continued creating episodes.

Common questions

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Alejandro's personal interests in animals and trekking are deeply reflected in his activities. He helps at a home for abandoned dogs and runs a podcast focusing on these interests. Moreover, he enjoys trekking, particularly in the Osorno region and exploring petroglyphs in the Pampa del Tamarugal .

Understanding different types of text messages aids students by enabling them to navigate varied communication contexts effectively. Recognizing formal, semi-formal, and informal texts helps in appropriately addressing university officials, peers, and friends, thereby enhancing both academic and social interactions and reducing miscommunication .

The use of varied text formats allows appropriate communication for different contexts within university settings. Formal texts, like acceptance letters, convey important information officially, while semi-formal and informal texts such as invitations and personal messages allow for more friendly and accessible communication, thereby facilitating relationship-building and personal touch .

Alejandro's family background is described as typical in some ways but unique in others. He lives with his mother and sisters in Osorno, while his father resides in Iquique, indicating a divorced family. This background might impact his university experience by influencing his independence and social adaptability, particularly as he navigates living with his aunt and uncle in San Bernardo for his studies .

The Programa de Inglés Transversal aims to enhance language skills by providing lessons focused on listening for details, recognizing text types, describing everyday lives, and practicing writing through biographies. It also incorporates practical activities like online introductions, engaging students in both spoken and written English .

Alejandro's decision to study journalism was influenced by his upbringing and personal experiences. Growing up, he was always surrounded by news because the radio was always on in his house. Additionally, a high school project where he had to create a podcast sparked his interest and continued engagement in the medium .

The university orientation session encourages interaction among students by having them introduce themselves and share personal information like their names, origins, and majors. This session fosters connections through shared living arrangements and interests, encouraging discussions about academic choices and reasons behind them .

Alejandro chose journalism due to his exposure to news at home and a positive experience with podcasting in high school. In contrast, Danitza pursued sound engineering out of a passion for music, developed through learning instruments and band involvement. Meanwhile, Jorge entered a Bachillerato program due to indecision about a specific field, showing a more exploratory approach .

Alejandro's engagement in a podcast about dogs and trekking, along with his commitment to animal welfare, suggests a strong interest in media and communication, intertwined with values of compassion and conservation. These activities likely indicate a potential career interest in journalism or media production focusing on environmental or societal themes .

Personal hobbies like Alejandro's interests in podcasting and trekking play a crucial role in social integration by providing common grounds for connecting with peers. Such activities open avenues for friendship and collaboration, fostering a sense of community and belonging within the university environment .

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