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My English Learning Journal - Evolution 1

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💡 What do you expect to improve in this course?

¿Qué esperas mejorar en este curso?
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Writing E-mails. Participating in meetings. Interacting with others...

🤝 What help do you need from your teacher?

¿Qué ayuda necesitas de tu profesor/a?
*Ideas:
Additional materials. Feedback on my speaking skills. Help with listening...

📚 What can you do on your own in class to improve your English?

¿Qué puedes hacer por tu cuenta en clase para mejorar tu inglés?
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I will turn on my camera. I will turn on my microphone. I will ask questions in English. I will use English in class...

🏠 What can you do outside the class to improve your English?

¿Qué puedes hacer fuera de clase para mejorar tu inglés?
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Watch English movies/series with subtitles. Listen to English music and podcasts. Read English books or articles. Write in a journal in English...

🗣️ What kind of feedback would you like to receive?

¿Qué tipo de retroalimentación te gustaría recibir?

"Every word you learn is a step closer to your dreams!"

Can Do Checklist ✅

Track your English skills progress!

What can you do in English? Assess yourself for each of three skills below.

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Esta es mi auto-evaluación para la semana:
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Reception

Can comprehend main ideas and specific details in various work-related texts (e.g., articles, profiles, emails, business concepts).

Puedo comprender ideas principales y detalles específicos en diversos textos relacionados con el trabajo (por ejemplo, artículos, perfiles, correos electrónicos, conceptos empresariales).

Can identify and interpret communicative nuances, such as positive/negative tone in emails and the function of sentence stress in dialogue.

Puedo identificar e interpretar matices comunicativos, como el tono positivo o negativo en correos electrónicos y la función del énfasis en las oraciones en diálogos.

Can interprete and use critical information from written and recorded materials to complete workplace tasks such as selecting candidates in job applications, understanding performance reviews.

Puedo interpretar y usar información crítica de materiales escritos y grabados para completar tareas en el lugar de trabajo, como la selección de candidatos en solicitudes de empleo y la comprensión de evaluaciones de desempeño.

Can follow and understand the content of clear standard speech and discussions on familiar workplace matters.

Puedo seguir y entender el contenido de discursos claros y conversaciones sobre temas familiares del lugar de trabajo.

Can understand key points in voice messages and conversations on performance.

Puedo entender los puntos clave en mensajes de voz y conversaciones sobre el rendimiento.

Can identify a speaker’s opinion about feedback and organization strategies.

Puedo identificar la opinión de un hablante acerca de retroalimentación y estrategias organizativas.
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Production

Can write emails announcing promotions and performance evaluations.

Puedo redactar correos electrónicos anunciando promociones y evaluaciones de desempeño.

Can write soft and respectful email requests in job applications.

Puedo escribir solicitudes por correo electrónico de manera cortés y respetuosa en procesos de selección de personal.

Can describe work experience and explain roles or responsibilities in writing using key grammatical structures such as the present perfect and present perfect continuous.

Pueden describir su experiencia laboral y explicar roles o responsabilidades por escrito.

Can effectively give and receive feedback professionally, both verbally and in writing.

Efectivamente dar y recibir retroalimentación de manera profesional, tanto verbalmente como por escrito.
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Interaction

Can share opinions on performance reviews and workplace criticism.

Puedo compartir opiniones sobre evaluaciones de desempeño y críticas en el lugar de trabajo.

Can express ideas about work efficiency and productivity clearly in conversations.

Puedo expresar ideas sobre la eficiencia y productividad en el trabajo de manera clara en conversaciones.

Can start and maintain conversations on a variety of topics.

Puedo iniciar y mantener conversaciones sobre una variedad de temas.

Can nteract at job interviews using precise and accurate vocabulary and expressions.

Puedo interactuar en entrevistas de trabajo usando vocabulario y expresiones precisas y correctas.

How do you rate yourself this week?

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Weekly Reflection 💭

Think about your learning journey this week!

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What did I learn so far?

¿Qué has aprendido hasta ahora en el curso?
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What was difficult?

¿Qué ha sido un reto para ti?
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What are your goals for the next 5 weeks?

¿Cuáles son tus objetivos de aprendizaje para las siguientes 5 semanas?

My favorite new word:

Mi nueva palabra favorita:
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Emoji to describe my week:

Strategies 💡

Strategies to improve my learning process

Choose at least 5 strategies in each category that can help you improve your English.

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Reception

Over the next couple of weeks, I will apply the following strategies to improve my listening and reading

Durante las próximas dos semanas, aplicaré las siguientes estrategias para mejorar mis habilidades de escucha y lectura

Tip: Practice daily with language learning apps like Duolingo, Babbel, or Memrise.

When: 🕒 Outside class

Mindfulness: 🧘 Take 3 deep breaths, remove notifications, and set one clear focus

Weekly Challenge: ✍️ 7 × 20-min practice sessions

Tip: Practice listening to advanced podcasts, TED Talks, or lectures in your field

When: 🕒 Outside class / daily routine

Mindfulness: 🧘 Focus on understanding main ideas first, then details; pause and reflect

Weekly Challenge: ✍️ Listen to 3-4 recordings; write a summary of each in your own words

Tip: Read a variety of authentic materials like news articles, academic texts, or reports

When: 🕒 Outside class

Mindfulness: 🧘 Take a moment to identify key points before reading in depth

Weekly Challenge: ✍️ Read 2-3 texts; highlight new vocabulary and try to infer meaning from context

Tip: Practice advanced grammar on your own ➡️Click to find (https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/grammar)

When: 🕒 Outside class

Mindfulness: 🧘 Listen actively, focus, and take notes

Weekly Challenge: ✍️ Watch at least 2 videos each week and write down useful grammar you could use at work

Tip: Listen to podcasts, music, and programs in English to become more aware of intonation and natural conversation in English

When: 🕒 Outside class

Mindfulness: 🧘 Listen actively, focus, and repeat

Weekly Challenge: ✍️ Listen to at least two podcasts each week while you commute

Tip: Read short work emails, job posts, or news articles and summarize (targets: descriptions, emails, main points)

When: 🕒 Outside class

Mindfulness: 🧘 Ground yourself briefly: notice your feet and breath, then read

Weekly Challenge: ✍️ Read 3 texts and write a one-sentence summary for each

Tip: Do 6-minute listening lessons ➡️Click to find (https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english)

When: 🕒 Outside class / micro-study

Mindfulness: 🧘 Pause before answering; inhale-exhale to clear mind

Weekly Challenge: ✍️ Watch at least 3 six-minute clips and learn 10 new words total

Tip: Read more in English to improve comprehension and vocabulary ➡️Click to find (https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/business-english/business-magazine)

When: 🕒 Outside classs

Mindfulness: 🧘 Slow down and engage in reading

Weekly Challenge: ✍️ Read 2 texts every weekr

Tip: Use English as your main language on all devices and online

When: 🕒 Outside class

Mindfulness: 🧘 Focus and immerse

Weekly Challenge: ✍️ Whatever you read online, Google it in English.

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Production

Over the next couple of weeks, I will apply the following strategies to improve my speaking and writing

Durante las próximas dos semanas, aplicaré las siguientes estrategias para mejorar mis habilidades de habla y escritura

Tip: Record and analyze a 5-minute presentation on your professional or academic interests

When: 🕒 Outside class

Mindfulness: 🧘 Relax shoulders, breathe deeply, imagine success

Weekly Challenge: ✍️ Use ➡️Click to find (https://speechling.com/es/)

Tip: Practice replying to typical workplace emails

When: 🕒 Outside the class

Mindfulness: 🧘 Visualize the conversation flow

Weekly Challenge: ✍️ Draft 5 replies and review for tone and accuracy, and then ask Chat GPT to give you feedback

Tip: Talk about current activities with a language partner

When: 🕒 Outside the class with your classmates

Mindfulness: 🧘 Be present, focus on understanding

Weekly Challenge: ✍️ Try to communicate with your friends on WhatsApp in English

Tip: Record yourself during practice

When: 🕒 Outside class

Mindfulness: 🧘 Self-judge without harshness

Weekly Challenge: ✍️ Record 3 recordings and listen to yourself; note areas to improve

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Interaction

Over the next couple of weeks, I will apply the following strategies to improve my interactions

Durante las próximas dos semanas, aplicaré las siguientes estrategias para mejorar mis habilidades de interacción

Tip: Create opportunities to interact in English daily

When: 🕒 Outside the class

Mindfulness: 🧘 Focus and concentrate

Weekly Challenge: ✍️ Interact with the AI tools only in English

Tip: Seek opportunities to use English in real-life situations, such as traveling or participating in international events in your city/online

When: 🕒 Outside the class

Mindfulness: 🧘 Take a deep breath before speaking to calm nerves

Weekly Challenge: ✍️ Engage in 3 conversations; ask and answer questions clearly

Tip: Use advanced phrases to express opinions, agreement, and disagreement

When: 🕒 During discussions or debates

Mindfulness: 🧘 Breathe and use intonation to add emphasis or tact

Weekly Challenge: ✍️ Practice expressing 3 different opinions using varied expressions, and ask Chat GPT to check

Tip: Review all advanced vocabulary and grammar after classes

When: 🕒 Outside the class

Mindfulness: 🧘 Find 20 minutes to focus on English

Weekly Challenge: ✍️ Every week, dedicate at least 20 minutes to reviewing class content on the days when you don’t have classes

Tip: Have a study partner to practice with and motivate each other.

When: 🕒 Outside the class

Mindfulness: 🧘 Enjoy the moment and make learning fun

Weekly Challenge: ✍️ Meet online or even better, face to face, once every 2 weeks to study with your study partner

Tip: Ask clarifying and rephrasing questions (e.g., “What do you mean?”, “Can you explain that?”)

When: 🕒 In class

Mindfulness: 🧘 Slow down, breathe, and clarify

Weekly Challenge: ✍️ Each time you are not sure, ask your teacher questions or paraphrase to confirm you understood

Tip: Use advanced expressions to agree/disagree

When: 🕒 In class

Mindfulness: 🧘 Take a slow breath before responding to maintain politeness

Weekly Challenge: ✍️ This week, avoid using simple expressions such as “I agree”. Instead, use advanced vocabulary from classes.

My Progress Tracker 🏆

Celebrate your achievements!

Can Do Progress

👂 Reception Skills 3 objectives
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✍️ Production Skills 3 objectives
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💬 Interaction Skills 5 objectives
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Progress automatically updates when you complete the Can Do Checklist

Achievement Badges

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First Assessment

Complete any Can Do item

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Skill Master

Complete 5 objectives

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Reflective Learner

Complete weekly reflection

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Conversation Star

Master all Interaction skills

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Strategist

Use 5+ strategies