The teaching journey has officially begun!

 Welcome to this week's blog! 

The teaching journey has officially begun, and to kick things off, we started by teaching our classmates as a warm-up. This was just the beginning, as we'll soon be stepping into the classroom with our students, ready to dive into the real teaching experience.

Arocha's group: Phrasal verbs

Phrasal verbs are a key part of the English language, combining a verb with one or more words—usually prepositions or adverbs—to create a completely new meaning. For example, "give up" means to stop trying, and "look after" means caring for someone or something. These combinations can significantly change the meaning of the original verb, making phrasal verbs an essential aspect of mastering English.

 

Fabiola´s Group: Technical Vocabulary

 Understanding technical vocabulary is crucial because it allows you to communicate effectively in specialized fields. Knowing the right terms in medicine, technology, or any other industry helps you understand complex concepts, work more efficiently, and connect with others in your field. Simply put, mastering technical vocabulary makes you more confident and competent in your profession.

Xochilt´s Group: Agreeing and disagreeing

Agreeing and disagreeing are essential parts of any conversation. When you agree, you show that you share the same opinion as someone else. When you disagree, you express a different view. Both are important for good communication. Whether you agree or disagree, it's key to do so respectfully, as it helps keep the conversation open and constructive.

Aleja´s Group: Superlative and Comparative Adjectives

Comparative Adjectives: These are used to compare two things, showing how one is different from the other. For example, "taller" compares the height of two people, saying one is more than the other.

Superlative Adjectives: These are used to show the highest degree of quality among three or more things. For instance, "tallest" indicates that out of a group, one person has the most height.

Esperanza´s Group: Active and Pasive Voice

Active Voice: In active voice, the subject of the sentence performs the action. For example, "The cat chased the mouse." Here, the cat (subject) is doing the chasing. 

Passive Voice: In passive voice, the action is performed on the subject. For example, "The mouse was chased by the cat." Here, the mouse (subject) is receiving the action.

Falu´s group: Dental Vocabulary

Understanding dental vocabulary is important for effective communication about oral health. For example, "toothpaste" is a gel or paste used to clean teeth, "decay" refers to the damage caused by bacteria that leads to cavities, and an "orthodontist" is a specialist who corrects misaligned teeth and jaws. Knowing these terms helps you better manage your dental care and communicate with a dentist about treatments and prevention for patients.

Regina´s group: Use to

Used to: Refers to a regular action or state in the past that no longer happens.

Example: I used to visit my grandparents every summer.

Did not use to: Indicates something that was not a regular action or state in the past.

Example: She did not use to enjoy hiking.

Did you use to: Asks if a regular action or state was true in the past.

 Example: Did you use to live in Chicago?

Our group: Adverbs

Adverb: An adverb is a word that describes or modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb.

Adverbs of Time: Show when something happens.

 Example: "She will arrive tomorrow."

Adverbs of Place: Indicate where something happens.

Example: "The cat is hiding under the table."

Adverbs of Frequency: Tell how often something occurs.

Example: "He always drinks coffee in the morning."

Adverbs of Degree: Describe the intensity or degree of an action, adjective, or adverb.

Example: "The movie was very interesting."

That's all for this week, see you next week!