Here we go!!!, excited about this course.
Introduction
Welcome to Advanced Debates and Discussions
Politely contributing to conversations
Some civility, please
Would you be so kind as to...
Roleplay I - Trouble at the airport
Quiz: Politely contributing to conversations
Describing a situation
I would've done my homework but for...
Every problem has a solution
Practice session
Cohesive devices I - Linking words for describing a situation
Roleplay II - You see what happened was...
Quiz: Describing a situation
Adding critical information
Present participles
Roleplay III - Confusion at customs
Passive participles
You know, a whatchamacallit
Cohesive Devices II - Linking words for adding critical information
Quiz: Adding critical information
Developing complex arguments
Justifying your perspective
Cohesive Devices III - Linking words for developing complex arguments
Debate
Quiz: Developing complex arguments
Conclusion
That's a wrap
This advanced English course, taught by Professor Chris Edenfield, is not just a series of lessons; it is a transformative experience designed to elevate your communication skills to C1 level. Knowledge and passion come together to provide you with practical and effective tools that will enable you to participate in debates and discussions with confidence and clarity. Discover how this course will help you perfect your English not only academically, but in real-life contexts.
Chris Edenfield is much more than an experienced teacher. A psychology graduate from Rutgers University, Chris has spent much of his life in New Jersey before moving to Colombia, where he has taught English for eight years. His students describe him as friendly, patient and understanding, essential attributes that are reflected in his teaching method. In addition, Chris is an avid reader and ice hockey enthusiast, which adds a unique, up-close perspective to his classes.
The curriculum is robust and varied, designed to cover several key skills:
Educated contributions to discussions: You'll learn how to engage in conversations in constructive and respectful ways.
Problem-Solution Pattern: This approach will enable you to describe situations clearly and find effective solutions.
Adding critical information to a story: You will discover how to enrich narratives with powerful details.
Justifying points of view and arguments: You'll hone the ability to present complex and cohesive arguments.
The course is comprehensive and dynamic, using a variety of techniques to facilitate learning:
Detailed note-taking: This essential practice will allow you to retain valuable information, enhancing your study skills and comprehension.
Interactive quizzes: Designed to reinforce what you have learned and check your progress, these quizzes are an invaluable tool for consolidating your knowledge.
Role play auditions: Listening and participating in simulations of real-life situations will improve your listening comprehension and responsiveness.
Challenges and questions: Active participation is key. Challenges and the opportunity to ask questions will foster deep and applied learning.
This course is an invitation to explore the communication potential within you. With the guidance and support of your experienced instructor, you will be prepared to face any discussion or debate in English with confidence and assertiveness. See you in the next class to begin this learning adventure together!
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Here we go!!!, excited about this course.
excellen class
Is this brand new? I understand everything that Chris says but I like the subtitles 😕
In this course, you will learn how to:
Politely make contributions to a discuss.
Use the problem-solution pattern to describe situations.
Add critical information to a story.
Justify a point of view and form complex yet cohesive arguments.
All the topics seem interesting but I think the last two: “Justify a point of view and form complex yet cohesive arguments” are the ones I’m going to like the most.
Here we go!
I am finishing my degree in Psychology. We could debate about What is the best theory some day (: But I need to finish this course First!
Personally I think Vigostky’s Sociocultural Theory it’s excellent to learn Languague!
That sounds amazing !
I´m ready to start this course!!!
Excellent, nice to meet you teacher, it is great to have a native speaker as a teacher .
Let’s go!
You will learn by:
In this course, you will learn how to:
I like so much your presentation
Hi everyone, it is a pleasure to introduce myself in this class, i´m a new student here and i want to learn more things about English language with any kind of tips, keys and methods
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I came here because I did English test in Platzi. But, honestly speaking, this is not my level. Well, I am going to try it and analize if the score was true or false.
sound great! I’m exciting about starting English courses again
We need more teachers like him, a person who speaks NATIVE English! and good attention.
I used to have hair hahahaha me too Chris hahaha
I’m excited to start a new course. Nice to meet you Chris!
I´m so excited, your voice is so easy to understand. There´s a little of comments here, hope a lot of people see this classes 😄
If I close my eyes I feel like I am listening to some audio from an English book, your voice is super easy to understand.
I can almost hear this question in the distance: “What did the man mean?”
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