204026C Inglés con Fines

Generales y Académicos II
August - December 2023

Workshop: 1
Aldo/material/2023-2
Personal Information
First name: Lizeth
Last name: Nieva
Hometown: Palmira – La emilia
Nationality: Colombian
Email: Lizeth.nieva@correounivalle.edu.co Do you have Facebook? Yes x_ No
Do you have a cellphone? Yes x
No Are you single? Yes No

How much do you weigh? (Weight) I weigh 60 kilos. Do you work? Yes x__ No

What is your major at Univalle? I am a Food engieneering major at Univalle.

Activities you do in your free time: in my free time I go to the gym, go dancing, listen to music and go out to see
places with my parents.
Favorite music: reggaeton
Favorite books: The Little Prince
Favorite movies or series: Peaky Blinders _

Choose 4 words that best describe your personality.

Hard working, Charming, Ambitious, generous

Write a 60-80-word paragraph describing your personality. Introduce yourself, your major at Univalle, etc. Pay attention to punctuation,
grammar, and orthography.

I am a student of Food Engineering at Univalle. My personality stands out for being a tireless worker and
ambitious in my academic and personal goals. My natural charm helps me relate easily with others, and I
enjoy being generous with my time and knowledge. I am always looking for challenges that allow me to grow
and learn, and I am committed to making the most of my time at the university to develop both professionally
__and personally.

Total words: 78

_ (Total words:_)
Lesson objectives LEARNING ENGLISH Workshop: 2

1. To know the students’ motivation.

2. To talk about learning English.

A) Pre video exercise Read the questions and tick (√) on the words Yes or No.
1. Do you know the importance of learning English? Yes√ No
2. Do you really like English? Yes√ No
3. Do you really want to learn English? Yes√ No
4. Learning English requires action. Do you want to change your study habits? Yes√ No
5. Are you afraid (worried, scared of) making mistakes? Yes√ No
6. How would you like to improve your English level? Tick (√) on the gaps.

- Listening to recordings to practice pronunciation? √

- Watching videos? √
- Memorizing vocabulary (words, expressions)? √
- Writing your personal vocabulary?
- Meeting people from other countries? √
- Reading / Writing √

- Other

B) Answer the following questions based on your own experience. (English/Spanish)

1- What happens if you are not interested in learning English? You can lose great job opportunities, as well as limit
communications with different people in the world.

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2- Why do you find reasons to avoid studying English? _ I find no reason to avoid studying English, since mastering
the language can open doors at a cultural and professional level. However, I have postponed learning due to lack
of time.

3- Briefly describe your motivation to learn English.

- My motivation to learn English lies in the possibility of connecting with people from diverse cultures and
becoming more competent professionally speaking. _

4- What is the importance of identifying your motivation to improve your English level? Identifying the motivation to
improve your English level is crucial because it keeps you focused on your goals. Knowing why you are learning
helps you overcome obstacles and maintain consistency in the process.

5- How much do you like English? Assign a value from 1 to 5.

Vocabulary avoid: Evitar current: Actual _

wait: Esperar also: Tambien _
improve: Mejorar aims: Objetivos _
get a better job: Obtener un major review:Revisar
empleo cut off: Cortar
abroad: En el extranjero
encourage: Fomentar

C) Video exercise https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mC-VQiT-pPc

There are not many differences between the video's answers and mine. We both agree that you must be motivated
to achieve your goals, additionally you can expand your cultural or work opportunities through the new language.