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12/2~12/5 フィリピン側の台風による影響について

お客様各位
平素よりweblio英会話をご利用いただき、誠にありがとうございます。

2019年12月2日(月)から12月5日(木)にかけて、
フィリピンに台風の上陸が予想されており、
停電やインターネット回線の不通・接続不良など、
レッスンへの影響が発生する可能性がございます。

※当初、12月2日から3日とお知らせしておりましたが、
 フィリピンより5日まで影響がでる可能性がある旨の連絡が届いております。

お手数をおかけいたしますが、「レッスン中の接続がスムーズに出来ない」場合や、
「レッスン開始時間から5分過ぎても講師が現れない」場合は、
下記の手順にてレッスン振替のお手続きをお願いいたします。

レッスン時間中のトラブル報告について

ご利用のみなさまには、ご不便お掛けいたしますこと誠にお詫び申し上げます。
今後ともweblio英会話を宜しくお願いいたします。

As Typhoon Tisoy nears, Signal No. 3 in more areas, No. 2 in Metro Manila

システムメンテナンスのお知らせ

お客さま各位

平素はWeblio英会話をご利用いただき誠にありがとうございます。
下記の時間帯に、システムメンテナンスを実施いたします。

■メンテナンス日時

・2019年12月2日(月)午前0時00分 ~ 午前8時00分
・2019年12月3日(火)午前0時00分 ~ 午前6時00分

メンテナンス中は、Weblio英会話のサービスを停止させていただきます。
また、メンテナンスに伴い上記の時間帯のレッスンの予約・受講はできません。

お客様には大変ご不便をおかけいたしますが、
なにとぞご理解を賜りますよう、よろしくお願いいたします。

Weblio英会話サポート

レッスン時間中のトラブル報告について

平素はWeblio英会話をご利用いただき誠にありがとうございます。

レッスン時間中の接続トラブル等で、レッスンが正常に受講できない際の
報告内容について改善させていただきました。

20191118スキップ&トラブルボタン

レッスン中にトラブルが発生した場合はお手数をおかけいたしますが、
「トラブル報告」または「講師スキップ報告」ボタンにてご報告くださいませ。

報告手順
1)「レッスン確認・報告」ページを開く
2)トラブルを報告するレッスンの日時をクリックしてレッスン詳細ページを開く
3)状況に応じて「トラブル報告」「講師スキップ報告」のどちらかのボタンをクリックする

「トラブル報告」「講師スキップ報告」は、
レッスン開始時間5分後~終了時間までの間に実施可能です。
(※正常にレッスン受講完了した際の完了報告とは違うためお気をつけください。)

今後も、安心してご利用いただけるように
システム改善や社内体制の見直しを図ってまいります。
引き続き、ご愛顧のほどよろしくお願いいたします。


サービスへのご感想などお気軽に下記のフォームからお知らせください。

Weblio英会話 ご意見・ご感想箱

※匿名のフォームとなりますので、個別にご返信は行っておりません。
※ご返信が必要な内容については、お問い合わせフォームよりご連絡ください。

新人講師・おすすめ講師のご紹介(2019年11月)

いつもWeblio英会話をご利用いただき誠にありがとうございます。

8月におすすめ講師のご紹介ブログを掲載したところ、大変ご好評をいただきました。
今回、2回目のおすすめ講師の紹介記事を掲載させていただきます。
毎日のレッスンご予約の参考にご利用ください。


今回はこちらの6名の先生をご紹介します

※おすすめ講師のレッスンは早めのご予約をおすすめいたします。


L.A先生
tutor01_LA
自己紹介 introduction
I am a law graduate and as my pre-law course, I completed my degree in Management Accounting. After years of learning, I have developed my passion for teaching by sharing thoughts through discussions. I would love to share my ideas, practice and experiences with you to help you improve your English communication skills. I am excited to study English with you!
講師歴 Instructor History
I am a new Tutor in Weblio, and this is my first-time being an ESL teacher. Although everything is new, I was a volunteer for programs that reaches out to poor areas and teach children how to read and write for almost 5 years.
趣味・興味 Hobbies / Interest
Reading, dancing, listening, playing the piano and guitar
スタッフコメント Staff comment
L.A先生は、毎回理解しているか確認しながら進める丁寧なレッスンを行っています。
また、これまでの経験から簡潔に分かりやすく伝える事に重点を置くスタイルのレッスンにたどり着きました。細やかなレッスンは、英会話学習の手助けになるでしょう。

Raine先生
tutor02_Raine
自己紹介 introduction
Friendly and outgoing, yes, that’s Tutor Raine! During my free time, I like to play basketball, swimming and listen to music. I know that learning a new language is not easy. It might be full of struggles, that is why I am here to help you. We will learn English the fun way. Join me now and I will guide you throughout the English language!
講師歴 Instructor History
I have been teaching online/offline for 2 years. I have a TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) and TESOL Certificate.
趣味・興味 Hobbies / Interest
playing basketball, listening to music and swim
スタッフコメント Staff comment
「cool」や「sporty」という言葉がぴったりのRaine先生は、2年の英語講師経験があり、特に英語初心者に必要な語彙や理解、表現力の向上を意識したレッスンを提供しています。初心者の方から表現力を磨きたい上級者の方まで幅広くお勧めできる講師の一人です。

Annsky先生
tutor03_Annsky
自己紹介 introduction
Greetings! I am Annsky, a Philosophy degree graduate from the University of the Philippines -Diliman. Being an amateur tutor was never an obstacle to pursue my passion for teaching. With strong motivation and determination, I am continuously displaying my enthusiasm for teaching in a fun and dynamic way. It will be my utmost pleasure to assist and guide you in your journey in learning the English language and in improving your English skills.
講師歴 Instructor History
Weblio is the first company I’ve worked for as an ESL teacher. After I graduated in University I worked as a banker specializing in loans, accounting and foreign exchange. I further developed and improved my English skills when I lived and worked in Canada for 5 years.
趣味・興味 Hobbies / Interest
My hobbies are traveling local and international, watching TV Series, listening to music and practicing yoga.
スタッフコメント Staff comment
Annsky先生は、ウェブリオ英会話で最も優秀な講師の一人です。レッスンを提供し始めてもうすぐ2年になります。その間初心者から上級者まで様々なタイプの生徒へレッスンを行ってきました。レッスン中は発音や文章、語彙について常に適切なアドバイスをするように心がけてます。

Riess先生
tutor04_Ries
自己紹介 introduction
Greetings!! You can call me Tutor Riess. I’m very delighted to be part of Weblio Eikaiwa.Teaching has always been my passion. I love to communicate with people . Learning English is not easy but it is also very valuable and can create many opportunities! Rest assured, I’ll be a great help in your learning process. Hope to see you in my class!
講師歴 Instructor History
I’ve worked in an American-based Company as a call center agent for 1 year catering to foreigner clients. I also teach other students of all ages whose levels are from beginner to advanced. I have been teaching online for more than 3 years already.
趣味・興味 Hobbies / Interest
I like watching action and adventure movies. I like reading, traveling,singing,and playing guitar.
スタッフコメント Staff comment
Riess先生は、積極的にウェブリオ英会話でレッスンを提供している講師の一人です。
歌う事や映画、旅行など興味深いトピックを使ったレッスンを行ったり、聞き手に回って話す量を増やしたり、受講される方が英語を習得する事でより良くなる事を信じて日々レッスンを提供しています。

Hannah先生
tutor05_Hannah
自己紹介 introduction
Hello! I’m tutor Hannah! I’ve been teaching here in Weblio Eikaiwa for 4 years now. I’m a graduate of Bachelor’s in Elementary Education and I’m a licensed teacher and got my Master’s degree in Education last 2015. I love teaching kids and adults. I can help you with your English skills and I am highly passionate about what I do, as I enjoy every moment of interacting with my students and seeing their improvements on a daily basis. See you in my class!
講師歴 Instructor History
I have experience teaching in a private Elementary school (S.Y 2014-2015).
I am a graduate of Associate in Health Science Education Major in Nursing (2007).
趣味・興味 Hobbies / Interest
I love watching asian movies/series, travelling and reading books
スタッフコメント Staff comment
Hannah先生は、4年間Weblio英会話でレッスンを提供し続けている優秀な講師の一人です。
常に英語を学ぶことに喜びを感じる事が出来る素敵なレッスンを心がけています。
小学校での教育経験もあり、子ども向けのレッスンも多く提供してきました。

Yafah先生
tutor06_Yafah
自己紹介 introduction
I’d like to look at myself as one who’s committed to excellence. It’s my way of challenging myself, pushing myself to the limits and to avoid normality. Most people like to be with me because of my jolly personality. I always maintain a positive attitude towards everything, and I always want to be at the forefront of anything that benefits me and my community.
講師歴 Instructor History
I acquired my bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education major in English. I honed my communication and computer literacy skills every chance I get to help me with my teaching career. Thus, obtaining a TESOL certificate. I should always be best in every aspect of my life.I have worked as an ESL teacher to foreigners for two years now.
趣味・興味 Hobbies / Interest
I like playing badminton. I read English novels. I’m fond of watching real life documentaries; and music always makes my day!
スタッフコメント Staff comment
Yafah先生は中学教育の学士を取得し、2年間英語講師をしています。教える事は勿論、コミュニケーションに長けています。またYafah先生のアクセントはすばらしく、レッスンは発音とリスニングスキルの向上につながります。

こちらで紹介した講師は、Weblioでレッスンを提供している講師の一部です。
是非いろんな講師のレッスンを受講して、お気に入りの講師を見つけてください。

また、英会話コラムにオンライン英会話でよく使うフレーズが掲載されています。
オンライン英会話の「不安」を取り除くコツと必須フレーズ

繰り返し話す(アウトプットする)事は、英会話上達のためにとても役立ちます。
使いこなせるようになるまで、何度もレッスンで繰り返してみてください。


今後も、皆さまの英語力向上とレッスン受講のお手伝いができるように努めてまいります。
サービスへのご感想などお気軽に下記のフォームからお知らせください。

Weblio英会話 ご意見・ご感想箱

※匿名のフォームとなりますので、個別にご返信は行っておりません。
※ご返信が必要な内容については、お問い合わせフォームよりご連絡ください。

B_JHS1_review5 (original)

PART A_1

Let’s introduce ourselves to each other.

PART A_2

My name is ________________. What is your name?

PART A_3

I am ________________. Nice to meet you.

PART A_4

Nice to meet you too, ________________. What did you eat for breakfast?

PART A_5

PART A_6

I see. Now, let’s begin our lesson!

PART B_1

We will read aloud the words and expressions below. Please repeat after me.
I will check your pronunciation.
(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)

PART B_2

weather

sweater

snowy

season

hot

PART B_3

Now, let’s review some words from part B_2.
(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions from part B_2.)

PART B_4

PART C_1

We will read aloud the sentences below. I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)

PART C_2

1. What season do you like?
2. My favorite kind of weather is windy.
3. I wear a sweater and long pants in winter.
4. How is the weather in Korea now?
5. What clothes should I buy for the hot and dry season?
6. Are you going to wear a T-shirt or a sweater?
PART C_3

Now, let’s review some words and expressions from part C_2.
(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions from part C_2.)

PART C_4

PART D_1

Let’s do a role play with the given situations. You should mention the items below during the conversation.

PART D_2

Situation 1: You are talking with your friend. Please ask him/her about his/her favorite kind of weather.

(Your tutor will pretend to be your friend.)
Items: – his/her favorite kind of weather
– reason why it is his/her favorite
– clothes he/she wears in that weather
PART D_3

Situation 2: You are talking on the phone with your uncle/aunt who lives in Korea. Please ask him/her about the kind of weather in Korea now.

(Your tutor will pretend to be your uncle/aunt.)
Items: – kind of weather in Korea now
– what season it is
– clothes he/she is wearing
PART D_4

Situation 3: You are talking with your new classmate from the USA. Please ask him/her about the season that he/she likes.

(Your tutor will pretend to be your new classmate from the USA.)
Items: – season he/she likes
– kind of weather in that season
– clothes he/she likes to wear in that season
PART D_5

Situation 4: You are in the Philippines with your host mother/father. Please ask him/her about things to do and buy before the hot and dry season.

(Your tutor will pretend to be your host father/mother.)
Items: – kind of clothes you should buy
– things you can do
– places you can visit
PART D_6

Situation 5: You are going out with your host brother/sister but it is snowy and cold outside. Please ask him/her what clothes he/she is going to wear using the picture below.

(Your tutor will pretend to be your host brother/sister.)
Items:
PART D_7

Now, let’s review your answers.
(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

PART D_8

PART E_1

Let’s do a free talk.
(Please do a free talk if you have time left.)

PART E_2

Tell me about your favorite kind of weather.

PART E_3

B_JHS1_practice5(original)

PART A_1

Let’s introduce ourselves to each other.

PART A_2

PART A_3

PART A_4

PART A_5

PART A_6

PART B_1

Please look at the picture. Then, give 5 things that you see in the picture.
(If your student is having a hard time to answer, please point at each item in the picture and ask your student what each item is.)

PART B_2

Word 1:
Word 2:
Word 3:
Word 4:
Word 5:
PART B_3

Now, let’s review your answers.
(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers.)

PART B_4

PART C_1

I will ask the following questions. Please answer based on the picture below. I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.

PART C_2

1. How is the weather in the picture?
Answer:
2. What is the woman doing?
Answer:
PART C_3

Now, let’s review your answers.
(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

PART C_4

PART D_1

We will read aloud the dialogue below twice. I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
First, let’s read aloud clearly and slowly to check your pronunciation. Second, let’s try to read aloud at a natural speed.

PART D_2

Max:
Hi, Jason. It’s almost winter, my favorite time of the year! How about you, do you like winter?
Jason:
No, I don’t. I easily get cold so I prefer summer to winter. Also, I love going to the beach and summer is the best season for that.
Max:
I see. What do you usually wear in summer?
Jason:
I usually wear shorts and t-shirt in summer. I also like to bring a cap all the time. How about you, what do you usually wear in winter?
Max:
I usually wear turtleneck shirts and coats in winter. Also, I like wearing boots. I know a place where we can buy cheap boots. Do you want to come with me tomorrow?
Jason:
Sure, that sounds fun! I’ll see you tomorrow.
The next day
Max:
Hi, Jason. Are you ready to go to the store? By the way, I am reading a fashion magazine. Do you want to see it?
Jason:
Sure, thanks! I am so excited to buy a new pair of boots because I only have one. I just usually wear sneakers but I think it would be nice to try something new.
Max:
I agree. Also, I think boots are really important in winter because it helps your feet stay warm.
Jason:
That’s right. How many pairs of boots do you have? I feel like you own a lot. Also, I like the color of the boots you’re wearing.
Max:
Thanks, Jason. It is actually my favorite. I own five pairs. Some of them are gifts from my parents. While I bought the others from the cheap store. I am excited for you to see the store.
Jason:
I am excited too. Let’s go!

PART D_3

Now, we’ll fill in the blanks and read aloud the dialogue. I will be Max, and you will be Jason. After reading it once, we’ll switch roles. I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)

PART D_4

Max:
Hi, Jason. It’s almost winter, my favorite time of the year! How about you, do _________________________?
Jason:
No, I don’t. I easily get cold so I prefer summer to winter. Also, I ______________ the beach and summer is the best season for that.
Max:
I see. What do you usually __________ summer?
Jason:
I usually___________ and t-shirt in summer. I also like _______________ all the time. How about you, what do you usually wear in winter?
Max:
I usually wear turtleneck shirts and _______ in winter. Also, I like _____________. I know a place where we can buy cheap boots. Do you want to come with me tomorrow?
Jason:
Sure, that ___________! I’ll see you tomorrow.
The next day
Max:
Hi, Jason. Are you ____________ to the store? By the way, I am ________________ magazine. Do you want to see it?
Jason:
Yes, I am. I am so excited to buy a new _____________ because I only have one. I just usually wear _______ but I think it would be nice to try something new.
Max:
I agree. Also, I think boots are really important in winter because it helps your feet _____________.
Jason:
That’s right. How many pairs of boots ________________? I feel like you own a lot. Also, I like the color of the ________________.
Max:
I own __________. Some of them are gifts from my parents. While I bought the others from the cheap store. I am excited for you to see the store.
Jason:
I am excited too. __________!

PART D_5

Now, let’s review some words and sentences from part D_4.
(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions from part D_4.)

PART D_6

PART E_1

Now, please fill in the blanks to answer the following questions about yourself.

PART E_2

Tutor: What is your favorite season?
Student: My favorite ______ is ________.
Tutor: How’s the weather today in your country?
Student: The ____________ in my country is __________.

PART E_3

Now, let’s review your answers.
(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

PART E_4

PART F_1

Now, you will ask me questions. Please fill in the blanks to ask the questions below.

PART F_2

Student: What ___________ in summer?
Tutor: I usually wear ________ in ______.
Student: Do _____ like hot ______?
Tutor: No, I don’t ___________ weather.

PART F_3

Now, let’s review your answers.
(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

PART F_4

PART G_1

Now, please fill in the blanks to answer the following questions.
I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.

PART G_2

1.
Do you own a pair of boots?
Answer:
.
2.
Do you like wearing sunglasses in summer?
Answer:
.
3.
What is your favorite season?
Answer:
.
4.
How many seasons does your country have?
Answer:
.
5.
Do you like playing in the snow?
Answer:
.
6.
Do you like wearing thick jackets in winter?
Answer:
.
7.
Do you like wearing dresses in summer?
Answer:
.

PART G_3

Now, let’s review your answers.
(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

PART G_4

PART H_1

Let’s do a free talk.
(Please do a free talk if you have time left.)

PART H_2

Tell me about your favorite clothes to wear in spring.

PART H_3

S_HS1_Lesson1

PART A_1

You will read the presentation that you prepared.
Then, I will give you feedback and ask two questions about it.

PART A_2

(Please start your presentation now.)

PART A_3

Thank you for your presentation. Now, I will ask you two questions about your presentation.
(Please ask two questions about the student’s presentation.)
1. ?
2. ?
PART A_4

PART B_1

We’ll read aloud the words below. Please repeat after me.
I will check your pronunciation.
(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)

PART B_2

students student

bored (1) think

bored (1) boring

clothes clothes

shopping-bag (1) buy

PART B_3

Now, let’s review some words from part B_2.
(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions from part B_2.)
PART B_4

PART C_1

We’ll read aloud the passage below. I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)

PART C_2

Students in most schools in Japan have to wear a uniform. Some students think it is good because they feel a sense of unity as they all wear the same uniform. Also, they do not need to buy many clothes. Some students who have that idea often choose a school that has a uniform they want to wear.
On the other hand, some students think school uniform is boring. They want to express their individuality by wearing what they want.
Both sides have good and bad points so, we cannot say which side is better.

PART C_3

Now, let’s review some words and expressions from part C_2.
(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions from part C_2.)

PART C_4

PART C_4

I will ask the following questions. Please answer based on the passage. I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.

PART C_5

1. What do students in most schools in Japan have to wear?
Answer:
2. What do some students feel as they all wear the same uniform?
Answer:
3. Why do some students think school uniform is boring?
Answer:
4. Are there any good or bad points as they wear the same uniform?
Answer:

PART C_6

Now, let’s review your answers.
(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

PART C_7

PART D_1

Let’s do a free talk about the following topic.
(Please do a free talk if you have time left.)

PART D_2

How would you describe your school uniform?

PART D_3

Windows7 ご利用についてのお知らせ

お客さま各位
平素はWeblio英会話をご利用いただき誠にありがとうございます。

Windows7につきましては、Microsoft社より2020年1月14日をもって
製品サポートを終了すると発表されております。

Microsoftの製品サポートが終了したOSは、
セキュリティの更新プログラムが提供されず
安全にお使いいただくことができません。

そのため、2020年1月14日以降はWindows 7を推奨環境から削除、
及びサポート対象外の対応を予定しております。

Windows 7をご利用中のお客さまにおかれましては、
Microsoftのサポート継続中のWindowsOSへの移行をご検討くださいませ。

詳細につきましては、Microsoft社のページもあわせてご参照ください。

▽OS にはサポート期限があります!
https://www.microsoft.com/ja-jp/atlife/article/windows10-portal/eos.aspx
※Microsoft社サイト

今後ともWeblio英会話をよろしくお願いいたします。

9/20 サーバーメンテナンスのお知らせ

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Parents’ Day

PART A_1

First, tell me about yourself!

PART A_2

1.
Tell me your name.
My name is _________________.

2.
How old are you?
I’m _________________ years old.

3.
How are you today?
I’m _________________.

4.
How is the weather today?
It is _________________ today.

PART B_1

I will ask some questions about your father or mother. Please answer.

PART B_2

1.
Who is that (man/woman)?
(He/She) is my (father/mother).

2.
What is (his/her) name?
(His/Her) name is _________________.

3.
What do you like about (him/her)?
I like (him/her) because (he/she) is _________________.

4.
What do you like doing with (him/her)?
I like _________________ with (him/her).