Qué vas a aprender
- Abrir una conversación sobre escribir un email a un profesor con una frase clara y adecuada al contexto.
- Usar vocabulario específico de escribir un email a un profesor para dar o pedir la información central.
- Confirmar nombres, números, tiempos o próximos pasos sin depender de traducciones literales.
- Pedir aclaraciones y reformular cuando no entendés una parte de la respuesta.
- Cerrar el intercambio dejando claro qué va a pasar después.
Vocabulario esencial
notas
“I took notes during the lecture.”clase
“The class starts at nine.”archivo adjunto
“I’ve included the document as an attachment.”devolución / comentarios
“Thanks for the feedback — it was very helpful.”fecha límite / plazo
“The deadline for the project is Friday.”ejemplo
“Could you explain what ‘example’ means here?”presentación
“I have to give a presentation tomorrow.”clase magistral / conferencia
“The lecture starts at eleven.”curso
“I’m taking an English course this semester.”explicación
“Could you give me another explanation?”profesor/a
“Could I ask the teacher a question?”tema
“What topic are we discussing today?”Frases que realmente podés usar
Could you explain that one more time?
I have a question about this example.
Can I add something to that point?
I’m writing about the assignment due on…
Would it be possible to have a short extension?
I’ve attached the final version.
Can we compare answers?
My main point is…
I have a question about…
I’m not sure I understood the instructions.
Would you mind saying that one more time?
Thanks — that was the part I wasn’t sure about.
What happens if that changes?
Diálogo realista
Student: Could you explain that one more time?
Teacher: Of course. I can help with that.
Student: I have a question about this example.
Teacher: Okay. Thanks for explaining that.
Student: Sorry, I didn’t quite catch that. Could you say it again?
Teacher: Of course. I’ll say it more slowly.
Student: Can I add something to that point?
Teacher: Of course. Let’s look at it together.
Student: I’m writing about the assignment due onthat
Teacher: Good. That’s clear.
Student: Would it be possible to have a short extension?
Teacher: Of course. Let’s look at it together.
Student: Before we finish, I want to make sure I understood the important part.
Teacher: Of course. Repeat the key information in your own words, and I’ll tell you if anything needs correcting.
Student: Okay. If I miss a word, is it fine to ask the other person to repeat just that part?
Teacher: Absolutely. You can ask them to repeat it, say it more slowly, or write it down if that would help.
Student: That’s useful. I sometimes understand the general idea but worry that I missed one important detail.
Teacher: That happens often. Focus first on names, times, numbers, places, and the action you need to take next.
Student: So I don’t need to understand every single word to keep the conversation moving.
Teacher: Exactly. A short clarification question is usually better than guessing or staying silent.
Student: And if I need a moment to think, can I say something like “Let me check”?
Teacher: Yes. “Let me check,” “Give me a second,” and “Just to confirm” are all natural ways to buy a little time.
Student: Great. I feel much more confident about handling this kind of conversation now.
Teacher: Good. Keep the useful phrases short, practise them out loud, and adapt them to the details you actually need.
Student: No, that covers it. Thanks for your help.
Teacher: You’re welcome. Have a good day.
Cómo suena en inglés natural
Escuchá la función, no cada palabra
En una conversación sobre escribir un email a un profesor, identificá primero si la otra persona está pidiendo un dato, confirmando algo o indicando un próximo paso. Esa función te ayuda a responder incluso si no entendiste una palabra secundaria.
Confirmar es parte de una conversación natural
Pedir confirmación específica —un horario, un nombre o un paso— suena más natural que decir simplemente “I don’t understand”.
Usá bloques de lenguaje reutilizables
No memorices el diálogo completo. Elegí dos frases del bloque anterior y combinalas con vocabulario como “notes”, “class” o “attachment”. Así podés adaptarte si la conversación cambia.
Errores comunes de hispanohablantes
✕ I have a doubt about this.
✓ I have a question about this.
Para una consulta concreta, “I have a question” es la opción natural.
✕ Can you repeat me that?
✓ Could you repeat that, please?
Con repeat, lo natural es usar directamente el objeto: “repeat that”.
✕ I need that you explain it.
✓ I need you to explain it.
Después de need se usa “person + to + verb”: “I need you to explain it”.
✕ What means this?
✓ What does this mean?
En preguntas con mean se usa el auxiliar does: “What does this mean?”
Mini práctica
Respondé las seis actividades. La corrección aparece en el momento y al final vas a ver tu resultado.