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Conversation(Beginner Chapter 1)|日常会話(初級1章)
Lesson70: How to get to the sightseeing spot 観光地への行き方

PART A_1
Let’s learn new vocabulary. Listen and repeat these words with your tutor.
PART A_2
1. stop 止める、停車する
2. subway 地下鉄
3. amusement park 遊園地
PART B_1
Let’s learn today’s phrases. Read the sentences below.
PART B_2
Excuse me. Could you please tell me how to get to the park?
First, take the train. Next, take the bus and after that, get off at the final stop.
PART C_1
Let’s read the dialogue. I will play Ron and you will play Emma. Then, we’ll switch roles.
PART C_2

Excuse me. How long does it take to get to the museum from here?
It’s about 30 minutes from here.

Could you please tell me how to get there?
First, take the train from here and get off when you reach the third station.

I see. What should I do next?
Second, take the bus and get off at the final stop. Lastly, you have to
walk along Apple Street for two minutes. The museum is on your right.

Thanks for your help!
PART D_1
Let’s read the dialogue. Read aloud, filling in the blanks as you remember the sentence you just read.
PART D_2

Excuse me. __________?
It’s about 30 minutes from here.

Could you please tell me how to get there?
First, take the train from here and __________.

I see. What should I do next?
Second, take the bus and get off at the final stop. _______, you have to
walk along Apple Street for two minutes. The museum is on your right.

Thanks for your help!
PART E_1
Fill in the blanks and complete the conversation.
PART E_2
1. A: Excuse me. Could you please tell me how to get to the nearest Chinese restaurant here?
B: Sure! ____, take the train. ____, get off at the Gold Station and find Apple Street. ____, turn left at the second corner.
2. A: Could you please tell me __________?
B: Sure. First, take the train and get off at Sunflower Station. Then, walk along New York Street. You will see the coffee shop on your left.
3. A: Excuse me. Could you please tell me how to get to the subway station?
B: Sure! ____, go straight down this road, ____, turn right at the second corner.
4. A: __________ bookstore?
B: Sure. First, walk along Third Street. At the end of the street, take the bus and get off at the final stop.
5. A: Excuse me. Could you please tell me how to get to the amusement park?
B: Sure, ____, take the bus and get off at the second to the last stop. ____, you will see the amusement park on your left.
6. A: __________?
B: Sure. First, take the bus and get off at the first stop. Then, you will see the city hall on you right.
PART F_1
Let’s do a roleplay. Talk with me according to the situation below, using the expressions you just learned.
PART F_2
You are a tourist. Ask someone how to get to the nearest train station.
PART F_3
REVIEW AND FEEDBACK
Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.
(Please give a short feedback on how your student did on your class.)
Grammar
文法
Pronunciation 発音 Vocabulary
単語
Comprehension
理解
GOOD 文法の誤りはほとんどなく、完全な文章で話すことができる ほとんどの単語をはっきりと正しく発音することができる 習った表現を適切に使うことができる 文章を理解し、質問に正しく答えることができる

FAIR
文法の誤りはあるが、完全な文章で話すことができる 発音の練習が必要な言葉がいくつかある たまにミスはあるが、習った表現を適切に使うことができる 文章を完全に理解するのは難しく、質問に正しく答えられないときもある

POOR
文章で話すのは難しく、単語だけで話すことができる 発音の練習が必要である 習った単語と表現を少しだけ使うことができる 文章を理解するのは難しく、質問に答えるのは難しい
TUTOR FEEDBACK

GRAMMAR
Good: Was able to speak in complete sentences with minimal grammatical errors.
Fair: Was able to speak in complete sentences with evident grammatical errors.
Poor: Was able to speak using words only.
PRONUNCIATION
Good: Was able to pronounce most of the words clearly and correctly.
Fair: Mispronounced a few words.
Poor: Mispronounced most of the words.
VOCABULARY
Good: Used appropriate expressions learned in class.
Fair: Used appropriate expressions learned in class and made a few errors in word choice.
Poor: Used only a few words and expressions.
COMPREHENSION
Good: Was able to understand the passages and answer the questions correctly.
Fair: Had a little difficulty in understanding passages and answering questions.
Poor: Had a hard time understanding passages and answering questions.

Conversation(Beginner Chapter 1)|日常会話(初級1章)
Lesson78: Comments on food 食べ物の感想

PART A_1
Let’s learn new vocabulary. Listen and repeat these words with your tutor.
PART A_2
1. crispy ぱりぱりの
2. creamy クリーミーな
3. tender 柔らかい
PART B_1
Let’s learn today’s phrases. Read the sentences below.
PART B_2
How is the ramen?
It’s not spicy enough for me.
PART C_1
Let’s read the dialogue. I will play Ron, and you will play Emma. Then, we’ll switch roles.
PART C_2

Emma, I heard you ate out with your colleagues last night.
Yes, I did. We had lots of fun.

Really? That is nice. How was the food at the restaurant?
To be honest, I did not like the food.

Why not?
The Hawaiian pizza was good enough. However, the chicken was not roasted enough.

Oh! If I were you, I would also feel the same.
And, the mushroom soup was not creamy enough!

PART D_1
Let’s read the dialogue. Read aloud, and fill in the blanks as you remember the sentence you just read.
PART D_2

Emma, I heard you ate out with your colleagues last night.
Yes, I did. We had lots of fun.

Really? That is nice. How was the food at the restaurant?
To be honest, I did not like the food.

Why not?
The Hawaiian pizza was __________. However, the chicken __________.

Oh! If I were you, I would also feel the same.
And, the mushroom soup was __________!

PART E_1
Fill in the blanks and complete the conversation.
PART E_2
1. A: How was the bread?
B: __________.
2. A: __________?
B: This cheesecake is awesome. It is delicious enough.
3. A: Could you reheat this soup? It is not hot enough.
B: __________.
4. A: __________?
B: This bacon is crispy enough. Thanks!
5. A: Did you like it?
B: Yes, __________.
6. A: Was the meat tender enough?
B: Yes, __________.
PART F_1
Let’s do a roleplay. Talk with me according to the situation below, using the expressions you just learned.
PART F_2
You are at a restaurant with your friend. Ask his/her opinion about the food you ordered.
PART F_3
REVIEW AND FEEDBACK
Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.
(Please give a short feedback on how your student did on your class.)
Grammar
文法
Pronunciation 発音 Vocabulary
単語
Comprehension
理解
GOOD 文法の誤りはほとんどなく、完全な文章で話すことができる ほとんどの単語をはっきりと正しく発音することができる 習った表現を適切に使うことができる 文章を理解し、質問に正しく答えることができる

FAIR
文法の誤りはあるが、完全な文章で話すことができる 発音の練習が必要な言葉がいくつかある たまにミスはあるが、習った表現を適切に使うことができる 文章を完全に理解するのは難しく、質問に正しく答えられないときもある

POOR
文章で話すのは難しく、単語だけで話すことができる 発音の練習が必要である 習った単語と表現を少しだけ使うことができる 文章を理解するのは難しく、質問に答えるのは難しい
TUTOR FEEDBACK

GRAMMAR
Good: Was able to speak in complete sentences with minimal grammatical errors.
Fair: Was able to speak in complete sentences with evident grammatical errors.
Poor: Was able to speak using words only.
PRONUNCIATION
Good: Was able to pronounce most of the words clearly and correctly.
Fair: Mispronounced a few words.
Poor: Mispronounced most of the words.
VOCABULARY
Good: Used appropriate expressions learned in class.
Fair: Used appropriate expressions learned in class and made a few errors in word choice.
Poor: Used only a few words and expressions.
COMPREHENSION
Good: Was able to understand the passages and answer the questions correctly.
Fair: Had a little difficulty in understanding passages and answering questions.
Poor: Had a hard time understanding passages and answering questions.

World Literature (Aesop Fables)|世界文学(イソップ童話)
Lesson85: The Spendthrift and the Swallow

PART A_1
Let’s learn vocabulary. Listen and repeat the words and the sentences with your tutor.
PART A_2
1. boon /bun/
  -something that is very helpful and improves the quality of life
  The advent of technology and digital platforms are boons for the present generation.
2. companion /kom-PAN-yon/
  -someone you spend a lot of time with or go somewhere with
  Long-time friends are really good companions.
3. fortune /FO-rtshun/
  -the good or bad things that happen to you
  Her fortune has been good since she finished her studies.
4. reputation /rep-yu-TEY-shen/
  -the opinion that people have about someone or something based on their behavior or character in the past
  Her reputation has improved since the time she did a benefit concert
5. scarcely /SKER-sli/
  -only just
  With the pandemic, people could scarcely consume nutritious foods.
PART B_1
Let’s read the story. Please read them aloud, and I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
PART B_2
The Spendthrift and the Swallow
A young fellow, who was very popular among his boon companions as a good spender, quickly wasted his fortune trying to live up to his reputation. Then one fine day in early spring he found himself with not a penny left, and no property save the clothes he wore.

He was to meet some jolly young men that morning, and he was at his wits’ end how to get enough money to keep up appearances. Just then a Swallow flew by, twittering merrily, and the young man, thinking summer had come, hastened off to a clothes dealer, to whom he sold all the clothes he wore down to his very tunic.

A few days later a change in weather brought a severe frost; and the poor swallow and that foolish young man in his light tunic, and with his arms and knees bare, could scarcely keep life in their shivering bodies.

One swallow does not make a summer.
PART C_1
Let’s answer comprehension questions. Please answer them based on the story.
PART C_2
1. On what did the young man spend his money
2. What happened when he had no money left?
3. Why did the young man sell even his clothes?
PART D_1
Let’s discuss the story. Please answer the questions below and express your opinions.
PART D_2
1. What could you say about the young man’s spending just to keep his reputation?
2. Was he correct to spend too much and leave nothing for himself? Why or why not?
3. What could have happened if he had been more responsible with his money?
4. Do you agree with the moral of the story? Why or why not?
5. Have you been into a situation where this moral could have been helpful? Please share.
REVIEW AND FEEDBACK
Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.
(Please give a short feedback on how your student did on your class.)
Grammar
文法
Pronunciation 発音 Vocabulary
単語
Comprehension
理解
GOOD 文法の誤りはほとんどなく、完全な文章で話すことができる ほとんどの単語をはっきりと正しく発音することができる 習った表現を適切に使うことができる 文章を理解し、質問に正しく答えることができる

FAIR
文法の誤りはあるが、完全な文章で話すことができる 発音の練習が必要な言葉がいくつかある たまにミスはあるが、習った表現を適切に使うことができる 文章を完全に理解するのは難しく、質問に正しく答えられないときもある

POOR
文章で話すのは難しく、単語だけで話すことができる 発音の練習が必要である 習った単語と表現を少しだけ使うことができる 文章を理解するのは難しく、質問に答えるのは難しい
TUTOR FEEDBACK

GRAMMAR
Good: Was able to speak in complete sentences with minimal grammatical errors.
Fair: Was able to speak in complete sentences with evident grammatical errors.
Poor: Was able to speak using words only.
PRONUNCIATION
Good: Was able to pronounce most of the words clearly and correctly.
Fair: Mispronounced a few words.
Poor: Mispronounced most of the words.
VOCABULARY
Good: Used appropriate expressions learned in class.
Fair: Used appropriate expressions learned in class and made a few errors in word choice.
Poor: Used only a few words and expressions.
COMPREHENSION
Good: Was able to understand the passages and answer the questions correctly.
Fair: Had a little difficulty in understanding passages and answering questions.
Poor: Had a hard time understanding passages and answering questions.

Conversation(Beginner Chapter 1)|日常会話(初級1章)
Lesson75: Tired of being at home 家にいるのは飽きた

PART A_1
Let’s learn new vocabulary. Listen and repeat these words with your tutor.
PART A_2
1. convenience store コンビニ
2. leftover 余りの、食べ残しの
3. episode エピソード
PART B_1
Let’s learn today’s phrases. Read the sentences below.
PART B_2
I’m tired of eating the same thing every day.
Let’s go to the convenience store and get some food.
PART C_1
Let’s read the dialogue. I will play Ron and you will play Emma. Then, we’ll switch roles.
PART C_2

What are you eating?
Oh, these are just leftover chips from last night.

Do you always eat chips?
Yes, I’m actually tired of eating the same thing every day.

No worries. Let’s go to the convenience store and get some food. What would you like to have?
That’s great. I’m honestly bored of being in the house all day as well.
I would love some onigiri and bento.

Me too! I’ve been craving onigiri since yesterday.
PART D_1
Let’s read the dialogue. Read aloud, filling in the blanks as you remember the sentence you just read.
PART D_2

What are you eating?
Oh, these are just leftover chips from last night.

Do you always eat chips?
Yes, ______________________________.

No worries. Let’s go to the convenience store and get some food. What would you like to have?
That’s great. _______________________________.
I would love some onigiri and bento.

Me too! I’ve been craving onigiri since yesterday.
PART E_1
Fill in the blanks and complete the conversation.
PART E_2
1. A: Do you want to switch the movie?
B: Yes, ________________________________.
2. A: Will you _____________________________________?
B: No, I will never get tired of helping my family.
3. A: Why did Camilla leave the theater?
B: She was _____________________________________.
4. A: Why did your mom ______________________________________?
B: My mom got bored of cooking the same dish every week so she tried a new one.
5. A: Did he get tired of waiting for a taxi?
B: Yes, ______________________________________.
6. A: Did you finish the final episode last night?
B: No, _____________________________________.
PART F_1
Let’s do a roleplay. Talk with me according to the situation below, using the expressions you just learned.
PART F_2
You are talking with a friend about the things that you got tired of or bored doing while on a vacation.
PART F_3
REVIEW AND FEEDBACK
Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.
(Please give a short feedback on how your student did on your class.)
Grammar
文法
Pronunciation 発音 Vocabulary
単語
Comprehension
理解
GOOD 文法の誤りはほとんどなく、完全な文章で話すことができる ほとんどの単語をはっきりと正しく発音することができる 習った表現を適切に使うことができる 文章を理解し、質問に正しく答えることができる

FAIR
文法の誤りはあるが、完全な文章で話すことができる 発音の練習が必要な言葉がいくつかある たまにミスはあるが、習った表現を適切に使うことができる 文章を完全に理解するのは難しく、質問に正しく答えられないときもある

POOR
文章で話すのは難しく、単語だけで話すことができる 発音の練習が必要である 習った単語と表現を少しだけ使うことができる 文章を理解するのは難しく、質問に答えるのは難しい
TUTOR FEEDBACK

GRAMMAR
Good: Was able to speak in complete sentences with minimal grammatical errors.
Fair: Was able to speak in complete sentences with evident grammatical errors.
Poor: Was able to speak using words only.
PRONUNCIATION
Good: Was able to pronounce most of the words clearly and correctly.
Fair: Mispronounced a few words.
Poor: Mispronounced most of the words.
VOCABULARY
Good: Used appropriate expressions learned in class.
Fair: Used appropriate expressions learned in class and made a few errors in word choice.
Poor: Used only a few words and expressions.
COMPREHENSION
Good: Was able to understand the passages and answer the questions correctly.
Fair: Had a little difficulty in understanding passages and answering questions.
Poor: Had a hard time understanding passages and answering questions.

Conversation(Beginner Chapter 1)|日常会話(初級1章)
Lesson76: Restrictions in your neighborhood 近所の迷惑行為

PART A_1
Let’s learn new vocabulary. Listen and repeat these words with your tutor.
PART A_2
1. restriction 制限
2. neighborhood ご近所
3. avoid 避ける
PART B_1
Let’s learn today’s phrases. Read the sentences below.
PART B_2
What are the restrictions in our neighborhood?
Don’t swim in the river.
PART C_1
Let’s read the dialogue. I will play Ron and you will play Emma. Then, we’ll switch roles.
PART C_2

Please be advised of the restrictions in our neighborhood.
What are the restrictions in our neighborhood?

Don’t swim in the river.
Okay. We’ll take note of that.

Please avoid making too much noise as well.
Of course.

And put your trash in the proper trash cans.
That is noted. Thank you.

PART D_1
Let’s read the dialogue. Read aloud, filling in the blanks as you remember the sentence you just read.
PART D_2

Please be advised of the restrictions in our neighborhood.
What are the restrictions in our neighborhood?

_________________ in the river.
Okay. We’ll take note of that.

___________________ making too much noise as well.
Of course.

_____________________ the proper trash cans.
That is noted. Thank you.

PART E_1
Fill in the blanks and complete the conversation.
PART E_2
1. A: Can I come over to your house tonight?
B: No, __________________________________.
2. A: ______________________________________ neighbor’s flowers?
B: Don’t pick the neighbor’s flowers.
3. A: Should I do my homework or meet with friends?
B: ______________________________________.
4. A: Can you _______________________________________?
B: Of course, I will take the dog for a walk later.
5. A: What chores must I do during weekends?
B: You must _________________________________________.
6. A: What should _________________________________________?
B: Kindly get me a glass of water.
PART F_1
Let’s do a roleplay. Talk with me according to the situation below, using the expressions you just learned.
PART F_2
You are the leader for a group activity. Tell your groupmates what tasks they should do.
PART F_3
REVIEW AND FEEDBACK
Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.
(Please give a short feedback on how your student did on your class.)
Grammar
文法
Pronunciation 発音 Vocabulary
単語
Comprehension
理解
GOOD 文法の誤りはほとんどなく、完全な文章で話すことができる ほとんどの単語をはっきりと正しく発音することができる 習った表現を適切に使うことができる 文章を理解し、質問に正しく答えることができる

FAIR
文法の誤りはあるが、完全な文章で話すことができる 発音の練習が必要な言葉がいくつかある たまにミスはあるが、習った表現を適切に使うことができる 文章を完全に理解するのは難しく、質問に正しく答えられないときもある

POOR
文章で話すのは難しく、単語だけで話すことができる 発音の練習が必要である 習った単語と表現を少しだけ使うことができる 文章を理解するのは難しく、質問に答えるのは難しい
TUTOR FEEDBACK

GRAMMAR
Good: Was able to speak in complete sentences with minimal grammatical errors.
Fair: Was able to speak in complete sentences with evident grammatical errors.
Poor: Was able to speak using words only.
PRONUNCIATION
Good: Was able to pronounce most of the words clearly and correctly.
Fair: Mispronounced a few words.
Poor: Mispronounced most of the words.
VOCABULARY
Good: Used appropriate expressions learned in class.
Fair: Used appropriate expressions learned in class and made a few errors in word choice.
Poor: Used only a few words and expressions.
COMPREHENSION
Good: Was able to understand the passages and answer the questions correctly.
Fair: Had a little difficulty in understanding passages and answering questions.
Poor: Had a hard time understanding passages and answering questions.

Conversation(Beginner Chapter 1)|日常会話(初級1章)
Lesson80: Table manners テーブルマナーについて

PART A_1
Let’s learn new vocabulary. Listen and repeat these words with your tutor.
PART A_2
1. chew 噛む
2. spill こぼす、流す
3. shout 叫ぶ、大声を出す
PART B_1
Let’s learn today’s phrases. Read the sentences below.
PART B_2
Could you please stop slurping your noodles?
Alright!
PART C_1
Let’s read the dialogue. I will play Ron, and you will play Emma. Then, we’ll switch roles.
PART C_2

Emma, thank you for the dinner!
No problem, Ron. But take it easy and please stop chewing so loudly.

I’m sorry, I can’t help it! Everything you cooked is delicious.
Alright! Could you please stop talking now, your mouth is full. Make sure to drink water.

Okay. I have to say, the noodles are especially good.
Thank you. Now, be careful! You’re spilling your drink.

PART D_1
Let’s read the dialogue. Read aloud, and fill in the blanks as you remember the sentence you just read.
PART D_2

Emma, thank you for the dinner!
No problem, Ron. But take it easy and please _______________.

I’m sorry, I can’t help it! Everything you cooked is delicious.
Alright! _________________, your mouth is full. Make sure to drink water.

Okay. I have to say, the noodles are especially good.
Thank you. Now, be careful! You’re spilling your drink.

PART E_1
Fill in the blanks and complete the conversation.
PART E_2
1. A: Could you please stop walking so fast?
B: ______________________.
2. A: Could you please stop eating potato chips all the time?
B: _______________________.
3. A: Could you please stop talking during the movie?
B: ________________________.
4. A: Could you please stop shouting?
B: ________________________.
5. A: _________________________?
B: I don’t want to stop singing.
6. A: ________________________?
B: Sorry, I will stop doing that.
PART F_1
Let’s do a roleplay. Talk with me according to the situation below, using the expressions you just learned.
PART F_2
Your friend Ron is talking while his mouth is full. Ask him to stop talking politely.
PART F_3
REVIEW AND FEEDBACK
Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.
(Please give a short feedback on how your student did on your class.)
Grammar
文法
Pronunciation 発音 Vocabulary
単語
Comprehension
理解
GOOD 文法の誤りはほとんどなく、完全な文章で話すことができる ほとんどの単語をはっきりと正しく発音することができる 習った表現を適切に使うことができる 文章を理解し、質問に正しく答えることができる

FAIR
文法の誤りはあるが、完全な文章で話すことができる 発音の練習が必要な言葉がいくつかある たまにミスはあるが、習った表現を適切に使うことができる 文章を完全に理解するのは難しく、質問に正しく答えられないときもある

POOR
文章で話すのは難しく、単語だけで話すことができる 発音の練習が必要である 習った単語と表現を少しだけ使うことができる 文章を理解するのは難しく、質問に答えるのは難しい
TUTOR FEEDBACK

GRAMMAR
Good: Was able to speak in complete sentences with minimal grammatical errors.
Fair: Was able to speak in complete sentences with evident grammatical errors.
Poor: Was able to speak using words only.
PRONUNCIATION
Good: Was able to pronounce most of the words clearly and correctly.
Fair: Mispronounced a few words.
Poor: Mispronounced most of the words.
VOCABULARY
Good: Used appropriate expressions learned in class.
Fair: Used appropriate expressions learned in class and made a few errors in word choice.
Poor: Used only a few words and expressions.
COMPREHENSION
Good: Was able to understand the passages and answer the questions correctly.
Fair: Had a little difficulty in understanding passages and answering questions.
Poor: Had a hard time understanding passages and answering questions.

World Literature (Aesop Fables)|世界文学(イソップ童話)
Lesson84: The Goatherd and the Wild Goats

PART A_1
Let’s learn vocabulary. Listen and repeat the words and the sentences with your tutor.
PART A_2
1. shelter /SHEL-ter/
  -a place that protects you from bad weather or danger
  The domestic animals saved from the streets were brought to a shelter.
2. treat /trit/
  -to behave toward or deal with someone in a particular way
  She was treated by her parents very well, so she grew up a good person.
3. unwise /an-WAYZ/
  -stupid and likely to cause problems
  Her decision was very unwise and detrimental to the company.
4. sake /seyk/
  -in order to help or bring advantage to someone or something
  For the sake of his younger brother, he decided to stop schooling.
5. scamper /SKAM-per/
  -to run with small quick steps
  In order to avoid taking a bath, the toddler scampered off to his room.
PART B_1
Let’s read the story. Please read them aloud, and I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
PART B_2
The Goatherd and the Wild Goats
One cold stormy day a Goatherd drove his Goats for shelter into a cave, where a number of Wild Goats had also found their way. The Shepherd wanted to make the Wild Goats part of his flock; so he fed them well. But to his own flock, he gave only just enough food to keep them alive. When the weather cleared, and the Shepherd led the Goats out to feed, the Wild Goats scampered off to the hills.

“Is that the thanks I get for feeding you and treating you so well?” complained the Shepherd.

“Do not expect us to join your flock,” replied one of the Wild Goats. “We know how you would treat us later on if some strangers should come as we did.”

It is unwise to treat old friends badly for the sake of new ones.
PART C_1
Let’s answer comprehension questions. Please answer them based on the story.
PART C_2
1. Why did the Goatherd feed the wild Goats more than to his own flock?
2. What did the wild Goats do when the weather cleared?
3. Why did they refuse to be part of the Goatherd’s flock?
PART D_1
Let’s discuss the story. Please answer the questions below and express your opinions.
PART D_2
1. What do you think the original flock felt with the way they were treated?
2. Was the Goatherd right in treating them that way? Why or why not?
3. What could the original flock do to prevent the Goatherd from doing the same thing again?
4. Do you agree with the moral of the story? Why or why not?
5. Why do you think it is important for us to keep our relationships with our long-time friends?
REVIEW AND FEEDBACK
Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.
(Please give a short feedback on how your student did on your class.)
Grammar
文法
Pronunciation 発音 Vocabulary
単語
Comprehension
理解
GOOD 文法の誤りはほとんどなく、完全な文章で話すことができる ほとんどの単語をはっきりと正しく発音することができる 習った表現を適切に使うことができる 文章を理解し、質問に正しく答えることができる

FAIR
文法の誤りはあるが、完全な文章で話すことができる 発音の練習が必要な言葉がいくつかある たまにミスはあるが、習った表現を適切に使うことができる 文章を完全に理解するのは難しく、質問に正しく答えられないときもある

POOR
文章で話すのは難しく、単語だけで話すことができる 発音の練習が必要である 習った単語と表現を少しだけ使うことができる 文章を理解するのは難しく、質問に答えるのは難しい
TUTOR FEEDBACK

GRAMMAR
Good: Was able to speak in complete sentences with minimal grammatical errors.
Fair: Was able to speak in complete sentences with evident grammatical errors.
Poor: Was able to speak using words only.
PRONUNCIATION
Good: Was able to pronounce most of the words clearly and correctly.
Fair: Mispronounced a few words.
Poor: Mispronounced most of the words.
VOCABULARY
Good: Used appropriate expressions learned in class.
Fair: Used appropriate expressions learned in class and made a few errors in word choice.
Poor: Used only a few words and expressions.
COMPREHENSION
Good: Was able to understand the passages and answer the questions correctly.
Fair: Had a little difficulty in understanding passages and answering questions.
Poor: Had a hard time understanding passages and answering questions.

World Literature (Aesop Fables)|世界文学(イソップ童話)
Lesson83: The Farmer and the Snake

PART A_1
Let’s learn vocabulary. Listen and repeat the words and the sentences with your tutor.
PART A_2
1. stiff /stif/
  -hard and difficult to bend
  His neck became stiff after watching the television for a long period.
2. bosom /bosom/
  -the front of a person’s chest, especially when thought of as the center of human feelings
  She immediately put her hand in her bosom after feeling moderate pain in the area.
3. revive /ri-VAYV/
  -to make something from the past exist again
  The high school band was revived for the homecoming.
4. strength /strength/
  -the ability to do things that need a lot of physical effort or power
  She was able to win the swimming competition after regaining her strength.
5. deadly /DED-li/
  -likely to cause death
  The robber used a deadly weapon to threaten the victims.
PART B_1
Let’s read the story. Please read them aloud, and I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
PART B_2
The Farmer and the Snake
A Farmer walked through his field one cold winter morning. On the ground lay a Snake, stiff and frozen with the cold. The Farmer knew how deadly the Snake could be, and yet he picked it up and put it in his bosom to warm it back to life.

The Snake soon revived, and when it had enough strength, bit the man who had been so kind to it. The bite was deadly and the Farmer felt that he must die. As he drew his last breath, he said to those standing around:

Learn from my fate not to take pity on a scoundrel.

PART C_1
Let’s answer comprehension questions. Please answer them based on the story.
PART C_2
1. Why did the Farmer warm the snake back to life?
2. What did the Snake do after regaining its strength?
3. What did the Farmer tell to the people around?
PART D_1
Let’s discuss the story. Please answer the questions below and express your opinions.
PART D_2
1. What characteristic was exhibited by the Farmer?
2. If in the given circumstance, would you do the same thing as the Farmer did? why or why not?
3. Why do you think the Snake still bit the Farmer?
4. Do you agree with the moral of the story? Why or why not?
5. Do you think it is harder or easier for people to believe that scoundrels can change? Why do you say so?
REVIEW AND FEEDBACK
Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.
(Please give a short feedback on how your student did on your class.)
Grammar
文法
Pronunciation 発音 Vocabulary
単語
Comprehension
理解
GOOD 文法の誤りはほとんどなく、完全な文章で話すことができる ほとんどの単語をはっきりと正しく発音することができる 習った表現を適切に使うことができる 文章を理解し、質問に正しく答えることができる

FAIR
文法の誤りはあるが、完全な文章で話すことができる 発音の練習が必要な言葉がいくつかある たまにミスはあるが、習った表現を適切に使うことができる 文章を完全に理解するのは難しく、質問に正しく答えられないときもある

POOR
文章で話すのは難しく、単語だけで話すことができる 発音の練習が必要である 習った単語と表現を少しだけ使うことができる 文章を理解するのは難しく、質問に答えるのは難しい
TUTOR FEEDBACK

GRAMMAR
Good: Was able to speak in complete sentences with minimal grammatical errors.
Fair: Was able to speak in complete sentences with evident grammatical errors.
Poor: Was able to speak using words only.
PRONUNCIATION
Good: Was able to pronounce most of the words clearly and correctly.
Fair: Mispronounced a few words.
Poor: Mispronounced most of the words.
VOCABULARY
Good: Used appropriate expressions learned in class.
Fair: Used appropriate expressions learned in class and made a few errors in word choice.
Poor: Used only a few words and expressions.
COMPREHENSION
Good: Was able to understand the passages and answer the questions correctly.
Fair: Had a little difficulty in understanding passages and answering questions.
Poor: Had a hard time understanding passages and answering questions.

World Literature (Aesop Fables)|世界文学(イソップ童話)
Lesson82: The Mouse and the Weasel

PART A_1
Let’s learn vocabulary. Listen and repeat the words and the sentences with your tutor.
PART A_2
1. squeeze /skwiz/
  -to press something firmly
  The children squeezed themselves inside the car to fit in.
2. tempt /temt/
  -to want something or to want to do something
  Although she was on a diet, she was tempted by the smell of fried chicken.
3. drag /drag/
  -to pull someone or something along the ground, usually with difficulty
  After camping, she dragged her trash with her.
4. satisfy /SAT-is-fay/
  -to please someone by giving them what they want or need
  The customers in the newly opened restaurant were satisfied with the crew’s service.
5. sympathy /SIM-pa-thi/
  -when you show that you understand and care about someone’s problems
  After his moving speech, he was able to get the sympathy of the public.
PART B_1
Let’s read the story. Please read them aloud, and I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
PART B_2
The Mouse and the Weasel
A little hungry Mouse found his way one day into a basket of corn. He had to squeeze himself a good deal to get through the narrow opening between the strips of the basket. But the corn was tempting and the Mouse was determined to get in. When at last he had succeeded, he gorged himself to bursting. Indeed he became about three times as big around the middle as he was when he went in.

At last, he felt satisfied and dragged himself to the opening to get out again. But the best he could do was to get his head out. So there he sat groaning and moaning, both from the discomfort inside him and his anxiety to escape from the basket.

Just then a Weasel came by. He understood the situation quickly.

“My friend,” he said, “I know what you’ve been doing. You’ve been stuffing. That’s what you get. You will have to stay there till you feel just like you did when you went in. Good night, and good enough for you.”

And that was all the sympathy the poor Mouse got.

Greediness leads to misfortune.

PART C_1
Let’s answer comprehension questions. Please answer them based on the story.
PART C_2
1. How did the Mouse manage to enter the basket?
2. Did he succeed with his plan?
3. What happened after he ate several corns?
PART D_1
Let’s discuss the story. Please answer the questions below and express your opinions.
PART D_2
1. What could have happened if the Mouse had just eaten the right amount of corn?
2. If the mouse were able to get out of the basket, would he realize his mistakes? Why or why not?
3. Why do you think the Weasel reacted that way towards the mouse?
4. Do you agree with the moral of the story? Why or why not?
5. What other bad characteristics can you think may lead to misfortune?
REVIEW AND FEEDBACK
Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.
(Please give a short feedback on how your student did on your class.)
Grammar
文法
Pronunciation 発音 Vocabulary
単語
Comprehension
理解
GOOD 文法の誤りはほとんどなく、完全な文章で話すことができる ほとんどの単語をはっきりと正しく発音することができる 習った表現を適切に使うことができる 文章を理解し、質問に正しく答えることができる

FAIR
文法の誤りはあるが、完全な文章で話すことができる 発音の練習が必要な言葉がいくつかある たまにミスはあるが、習った表現を適切に使うことができる 文章を完全に理解するのは難しく、質問に正しく答えられないときもある

POOR
文章で話すのは難しく、単語だけで話すことができる 発音の練習が必要である 習った単語と表現を少しだけ使うことができる 文章を理解するのは難しく、質問に答えるのは難しい
TUTOR FEEDBACK

GRAMMAR
Good: Was able to speak in complete sentences with minimal grammatical errors.
Fair: Was able to speak in complete sentences with evident grammatical errors.
Poor: Was able to speak using words only.
PRONUNCIATION
Good: Was able to pronounce most of the words clearly and correctly.
Fair: Mispronounced a few words.
Poor: Mispronounced most of the words.
VOCABULARY
Good: Used appropriate expressions learned in class.
Fair: Used appropriate expressions learned in class and made a few errors in word choice.
Poor: Used only a few words and expressions.
COMPREHENSION
Good: Was able to understand the passages and answer the questions correctly.
Fair: Had a little difficulty in understanding passages and answering questions.
Poor: Had a hard time understanding passages and answering questions.

World Literature (Aesop Fables)|世界文学(イソップ童話)
Lesson81: The Fighting Bulls and the Frog

PART A_1
Let’s learn vocabulary. Listen and repeat the words and the sentences with your tutor.
PART A_2
1. furiously /FYUR-i-e-sli/
  -in a very angry way
  The spouses fought furiously over financial matters.
2. tremble /TREM-bel/
  -to shake slightly, usually because you are cold, frightened, or very emotional
  Just hearing the voice of her terror professor makes the girl tremble.
3. fierce //firs//
  -very strong or powerful
  The fierce athlete was able to bag all the awards from the competition.
4. beat /bit/
  -to hit a person or animal repeatedly
  The husband casually beats his wife so the latter filed a complaint against the former.
5. crush /krash/
  -to press something so hard that it is made flat or broken into pieces
  The marble was crushed when it was stepped upon by the child’s father.
PART B_1
Let’s read the story. Please read them aloud, and I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
PART B_2
The Fighting Bulls and the Frog
Two Bulls were fighting furiously in a field, at one side of which was a marsh. An old Frog living in the marsh, trembled as he watched the fierce battle.

“What are you afraid of?” asked a young Frog.

“Do you not see,” replied the old Frog, “that the Bull who is beaten, will be driven away from the good forage up there to the reeds of this marsh, and we shall all be trampled into the mud?”

It turned out as the Frog had said. The beaten Bull was driven to the marsh, where his great hoofs crushed the Frogs to death.
When the great fall out, the weak must suffer for it.

PART C_1
Let’s answer comprehension questions. Please answer them based on the story.
PART C_2
1. Why did the Frog tremble?
2. Was the Frog’s prediction correct?
3. What happened to the Frogs?
PART D_1
Let’s discuss the story. Please answer the questions below and express your opinions.
PART D_2
1. Why do you think the Bulls were fighting?
2. How do you think the Frog came up with his idea?
3. What could have happened if the bulls had not fought at all?
4. Can you think of a situation in real life where the moral of the story is applicable?
5. In your opinion, are the great obliged to protect or at least do no harm to the weak? Why or why not?
REVIEW AND FEEDBACK
Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.
(Please give a short feedback on how your student did on your class.)
Grammar
文法
Pronunciation 発音 Vocabulary
単語
Comprehension
理解
GOOD 文法の誤りはほとんどなく、完全な文章で話すことができる ほとんどの単語をはっきりと正しく発音することができる 習った表現を適切に使うことができる 文章を理解し、質問に正しく答えることができる

FAIR
文法の誤りはあるが、完全な文章で話すことができる 発音の練習が必要な言葉がいくつかある たまにミスはあるが、習った表現を適切に使うことができる 文章を完全に理解するのは難しく、質問に正しく答えられないときもある

POOR
文章で話すのは難しく、単語だけで話すことができる 発音の練習が必要である 習った単語と表現を少しだけ使うことができる 文章を理解するのは難しく、質問に答えるのは難しい
TUTOR FEEDBACK

GRAMMAR
Good: Was able to speak in complete sentences with minimal grammatical errors.
Fair: Was able to speak in complete sentences with evident grammatical errors.
Poor: Was able to speak using words only.
PRONUNCIATION
Good: Was able to pronounce most of the words clearly and correctly.
Fair: Mispronounced a few words.
Poor: Mispronounced most of the words.
VOCABULARY
Good: Used appropriate expressions learned in class.
Fair: Used appropriate expressions learned in class and made a few errors in word choice.
Poor: Used only a few words and expressions.
COMPREHENSION
Good: Was able to understand the passages and answer the questions correctly.
Fair: Had a little difficulty in understanding passages and answering questions.
Poor: Had a hard time understanding passages and answering questions.