Introduction to the I Term

What's the best approach towards expectations?

• be realistic and work to achieve your goals

• don't expect anything and you won't be disappointed

• don't set yourself unrealistic goals

• be content with whatever you get

How is uni going to be different from school?

• Everything depends on me alone now.

• I will need to balance study time and social life.

• I won't have time to see my school friends.

• I'm nally free to do what I choose.

What strategies do I need to focus on the most? There isn't ONE correct answer.

• organizing my time

• note-taking

• reading and listening more effectively

• balancing sleep, study and social life

Which of these are English Language I Skills Modules?

• speaking, academic writing and phonics

• applied grammar, linguistics and writing

• general linguistics, phonics, literary studies

• listening, speaking and writing

Answer explanation

The Assistantship module is missing. This is taught by a teacher (not by a student) and offers practice in phonics and exam skills.

What does W5 mean?

• Wednesday at 5

• Wednesday, module 5

• Wednesday March 5

• Week 5

How can you access the CANVAS course site?

• Mi Portal, Información Académica, course Canvas logo

• only through cursos.canvas.uc.cl

• Frm Mi Portal or http://canvas.uc.cl

• no idea

Why do I need Canvas?

• To submit assignments

• To communicate with teachers

• To check on course activity

• To download class material

What book are we using and when do we bring it?

• A printed English-English Dictionary, tomorrow

• All those in the Bibliography, next week

• We won't use a book

• The PDF Materials prepared by the Language Team, March 20

What about your cellphone?

• Keep it your bag and in silence

• Do not EVER take selfies in class

• If you have doubts, ask your teacher, not Google

• NEVER use it to access class materials or write tasks