Didactics of English language

  Didactica actividad   It´s your choice  - pag 27  A good way to teach our future students is through educational games. In this case, I chose this type of fun method because guessing the word that is being taught seems very interesting to me, since this way, students practice the pronunciation to spell the hidden word and keep their minds active. In this case, the statement tells us that one of the recommendations could be to create cards with the letters and stick them on the board so that the student focuses on deciphering the hidden word, and if there is an error when deciphering the word, letters are eliminated to create difficulty and to work more on their knowledge.

Tuesday the 17th was the day of our last exhibition of the year and it was great. Before starting the class there was an emergency drill in case of earthquakes, led by the great and powerful Mr. Orlando Alas 😁 he was specially trained for these very important moments, which for me is a great act of bravery 👏 because his job is to make sure that the building is empty in case of emergency, that students and teachers leave safely according to protocol, and it really is a very noble act on his part, since I as an ordinary human would run out to save my life. 😨 Then we went on to the presentation about the afternoon routines, where we learned vocabulary related to the routines according to the time of day We explained with a song, to learn more vocabulary when explaining our daily routine Vocabulary for afternoon activities Through games and dynamics, we explain to the students what part of the day the vocabulary corresponds to and in the same way we teach them how they can say what thei...

Daily routines in English  Are the activities that we do on a regular basis, whether daily, weekly or monthly, and are a fundamental part of our everyday life. They can be described in the first person and in the third person and have different times throughout the day. All those things that you do every day, consistently and to which you are already accustomed, have a name: routine. Morning : 6:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Afternoon : 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.  Evening : 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Night : 9:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m.  Vocabulary for morning routine Vocabulary for afternoon routine Vocabulary for night routine Daily routines are an important part of learning English, as they are the first complete sentences we learn since we live them day to day.

  What is the present simple? The present simple is one of the verb tenses in English. Its correct use is very important because it is used for multiple situations, which you can find below. What is the structure of the present simple to form sentences? This verb tense has a basic structure for its affirmative, negative and interrogative modes. Affirmative Subject + verb + complement Negative Subject + auxiliary do/does not + verb + complement Interrogative Auxiliary do/does + subject + verb + complement When is the present simple used in English? The present simple is used to express: facts; Example: Mona is a student. She studies biology. repeated actions and routines (markers: every, always, often …); Example: On Saturdays, she works in a shop. a list of actions that occur one after the other; Example: She gets home, makes a cup of tea then does her homework. schedules and timetables (also in the future). Example: Her class starts at 9 am tomorrow. As we said, the simple present...

Personal pronouns in English:  Are words that are used to replace the names of people, animals, or things in a sentence. These pronouns are essential for forming basic sentences and expressing ideas clearly. They fall into two main categories: subject pronouns and object pronouns.  Personal pronouns as subjects I : Yo You : Tú / Usted / Ustedes / Vosotros He : Él She : Ella It : Ello (para cosas, animales, ideas) We : Nosotros They : Ellos Personal pronouns in object function: Me : Me / Mí You : Te / A ti / A usted / A ustedes Him : Lo / Le / A él Her : La / Le / A ella It : Lo / Le (para cosas, animales, ideas) Us : Nos / A nosotros Them : Los / Las / A ellos

Reading comprehension Reading comprehension: is defined as the ability to read a text, analyze it, and grasp its meaning. This ability goes beyond simply recognizing the meaning of isolated words; it also involves understanding the context in which the text is presented, interpreting the author's intention, and making inferences based on prior knowledge. This skill is essential to the learning process and to effective communication, as it facilitates individuals' interaction with the vast world of literature and allows them to extract valuable information from the texts they read. There are various strategies that can help enhance reading comprehension. Reading aloud One of the most effective is reading aloud, which allows both sight and hearing to be involved in the process of assimilating information. This approach not only facilitates better retention of content, but also favors the development of skills related to pronunciation and intonation, which in turn can increase ove...

The verb "to be" is one of the most important and versatile verbs in English. It is used to indicate status, identity, characteristics, location, time, and much more. Below, I explain its use in different ways: Forms of the verb "to be" in the present tense/  Formas del verbo "to be" en presente Pronombre Verbo "to be" I am You are He/She/It is We are They are Examples/Ejemplos I am a student. (Yo soy un estudiante). You are very kind. (Tú eres muy amable). He is a doctor. (Él es un doctor). She is my sister. (Ella es mi hermana). It is a beautiful day. (Es un día hermoso). We are friends. (Nosotros somos amigos). They are in the park. (Ellos están en el parque). Forms of the verb "to be" in the past/  Formas del verbo "to be" en pasado: Pronombre Verbo "to be" I was You were He/She/It was We were They were Examples/Ejemplos: I was tired yesterday. (Yo estaba cansado ayer). You were at the party. (Tú estabas...

Demonstrative pronouns are words used to point out or indicate objects, people, or ideas in relation to their proximity (nearness or distance) in space or time. In English, there are four main demonstrative pronouns: This (este, esta) These (estos, estas) That (ese, esa, aquel, aquella) Those (esos, esas, aquellos, aquellas) Use of demonstrative pronouns/Uso de los pronombres demostrativos 1. This (este/esta) – Singular It is used to refer to something close in space or time. Se usa para referirse a algo cercano en el espacio o tiempo. Examples/Ejemplos: This is my book. (Este es mi libro). This is a beautiful day. (Este es un día hermoso). This car is mine. (Este coche es mío). It can also refer to something you just mentioned or that is happening now. También puede referirse a algo que acabas de mencionar o que está sucediendo ahora. This is what I mean. (Esto es lo que quiero decir). 2. These (estos/estas) – Plural It is used to refer to several things close in space or t...

  The PDP (Pre, During, Post) method It is a pedagogical strategy used primarily to improve listening  and  reading  comprehension in language learning. Each stage has a clear purpose to guide students through the comprehension process, from activating prior knowledge to subsequent reflection and production. 1. Warm-up (Activate prior knowledge) The goal here is to prepare students and activate their prior knowledge related to the topic. This makes comprehension easier because students can connect what they already know with the new information they are going to receive. Activities: This can include quick discussions, open-ended questions about the topic, or having students share what they know. The focus is on familiarizing themselves with the context before delving deeper into the topic. 2. Pre (Prepare students) This phase focuses on anticipating the content. The teacher presents visual, auditory, or textual materials that allow students to reflect on the topic, ...