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Conversation(Beginner Chapter 1)|日常会話(初級1章)
Lesson37: Manners on the train 電車の中でのマナー

PART A_1
Let’s learn new vocabulary. Listen and repeat these words with your tutor.
PART A_2
1. rude 不作法な、失礼な
2. mindful 注意して
3. mess ちらかっていること、雑然としたもの
PART B_1
Let’s learn today’s phrases. Read the sentences below.
PART B_2
What things are not allowed on the train?
You’re not allowed to call on the train.
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

Before we go inside the train, let us make sure our phones are on silent mode.
Alright. What things are not allowed on the train?

You’re not allowed to call on the train. It is considered rude to talk in a loud voice.
And we should finish eating our food first before we go inside the train.

Yes. We are not allowed to eat and drink on the train. It might cause a lot of mess inside.
We should always be mindful of our manners on the train.

That’s right. Many people ride the train every day. Let us make the journey safe and easy for everyone.
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

Before we go inside the train, let us make sure our phones are on silent mode.
Alright. __________________________?

_______________________________. It is considered rude to talk in a loud voice.
And we should finish eating our food first before we go inside the train.

Yes. ________________________________________. It might cause a lot of mess inside.
We should always be mindful of our manners on the train.

That’s right. Many people ride the train every day. Let us make the journey safe and easy for everyone.
PART E_1
Fill in the blanks and complete the conversation.
PART E_2
1. A: Is it okay if I smoke here?
B: I’m sorry but _______________________________. The smoking area is over there.
2. A: What things are not allowed inside the library?
B: _____________________________________.
3. A: ____________________________________?
B: I’m really sorry but you’re not allowed to bring pets inside.
4. A: Are we allowed to eat food inside the bullet train?
B: Yes. ___________________________________.
5. A: _______________________________________?
B: Yes. You are allowed to bring your phones on the school field trip.
6. A: Are alcoholic drinks allowed inside the venue?
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 going to watch a movie with a friend. Talk about movie theater manners before going inside the movie house.
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)
Lesson27: Comments on movies 映画の感想

PART A_1
Let’s learn new vocabulary. Listen and repeat these words with your tutor.
PART A_2
1. character キャラクター、登場人物
2. episode エピソード、(小説やドラマの)~話
3. depressing 憂うつな
PART B_1
Let’s learn today’s phrases. Read the sentences below.
PART B_2
How did you like the movie?
I enjoyed it a lot.
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

Have you seen “Intergalactic” already?
Yes, I watched it with my brother last week.

How did you like the movie?
I enjoyed it a lot. I don’t usually watch sci-fi movies but the story was
interesting and the actors were great. How about you?

I think it was great, too. The characters had colorful personalities.
I agree with you. I hope more people could watch the movie.

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

Have you seen “Intergalactic” already?
Yes, I watched it with my brother last week.

_______________________?
_________________. I don’t usually watch sci-fi movies but the story
was interesting and the actors were great. How about you?

I think it was great, too. The characters had colorful personalities.
I agree with you. I hope more people could watch the movie.

PART E_1
Fill in the blanks and complete the conversation.
PART E_2
1. A: _____________________ the movie?
B: The movie was great but the story was depressing.
2. A: How did you _____________________?
B: I think the episode last night was hilarious! I was laughing throughout the show.
3. A: How did you like the final episode?
B: The final episode _____________________. I did not expect the ending at all.
4. A: How did you _____________________?
B: The movie was fine.
5. A: ___________________ last week’s theater performance?
B: It was awesome. The theater actors were excellent performers.
6. A: How did you like the show?
B: It was _____________________. It was dull and boring.
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 movies you watched last weekend. Ask him/her how the movies were.
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)
Lesson26: Commuting method 通勤方法

PART A_1
Let’s learn new vocabulary. Listen and repeat these words with your tutor.
PART A_2
1. train station 駅、鉄道の駅
2. office オフィス
3. apartment アパート
PART B_1
Let’s learn today’s phrases. Read the sentences below.
PART B_2
How do you go to work?
I go to work by train.
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

How far is your home from the office?
It is forty-five minutes away from our home to the office.

How do you go to work?
I go to work by train. I live near the train station and it usually takes me
five minutes to get there. How about you?

I go to work by bicycle. It’s just four blocks away from where I live so it only takes fifteen minutes from home to office.
Wow. That’s really nice. I wish I could also rent an apartment near the office.

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

How far is your home from the office?
It is forty-five minutes away from our home to the office.

___________ go to work?
I go to _____________. I live near the train station and it usually takes
me five minutes to get there. How about you?

I go to work by bicycle. It’s just four blocks away from where I live so it only takes fifteen minutes from home to office.
Wow. That’s really nice. I wish I could also rent an apartment near the office.

PART E_1
Fill in the blanks and complete the conversation.
PART E_2
1. A: How do you go to work?
B: ____________________ by bus.
2. A: How far is ______________________?
B:It takes me twenty five minutes to get there.
3. A: ______________________ to the mall?
B: I go to the mall by walking. It’s a ten-minute walk from here.
4. A: How do you go to the office?
B: _______________________ by bicycle and train.
5. A: How does Sarah go to school?
B: She goes _____________________.
6. A: How do you __________________________?
B: I go to work by train. It’s thirty minutes away from my house.
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 to your new office mate. Ask how he/she goes to work.
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)
Lesson19: Food descriptions 食べ物の説明

PART A_1
Let’s learn new vocabulary. Listen and repeat these words with your tutor.
PART A_2
1. salty 塩辛い
2. sour 酸っぱい
3. marinate マリネにする、マリネ漬けにする
PART B_1
Let’s learn today’s phrases. Read the sentences below.
PART B_2
What does it taste like?
It tastes salty.
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

Hi, Emma! What are you doing?
Hello, Ron. I am looking at some pictures of food that my sister
has sent me. She cooked some Filipino dishes.

I haven’t tried Filipino food yet but I would love to. What dish is this?
This dish is pork adobo.

What does it taste like?
It tastes salty and a little bit sour. These are pork slices marinated
in soy sauce, vinegar, and other spices.

It looks delicious.
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

Hi, Emma! What are you doing?
Hello, Ron. I am looking at some pictures of food that my sister
has sent me. She cooked some Filipino dishes.

I haven’t tried Filipino food yet but I would love to. What dish is this?
This dish is pork adobo.

What ______________?
It __________________. These are pork slices marinated
in soy sauce, vinegar, and other spices.

It looks delicious.
PART E_1
Fill in the blanks and complete the conversation.
PART E_2
1. A: What does mochi taste like?
B: _________________ sweet.
2. A: ____________ yogurt ________?
B: It tastes sour.
3. A: This is umeboshi. It __________________.
B: I would like to try it.
4. A: What does your curry _____________?
B: It tastes spicy.
5. A: What fruit is that? What does it taste like?
B: This is kiwi fruit. ____________________.
6. A: What are you eating? Does it taste spicy?
B: It’s dorayaki. It ________________.
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 popular delicacies in your hometowns. Ask what his/her favorites taste like.
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)
Lesson18: Places near your neighborhood 近所の名所

PART A_1
Let’s learn new vocabulary. Listen and repeat these words with your tutor.
PART A_2
1. near 近く
2. neighborhood ご近所
3. vacation 休暇
PART B_1
Let’s learn today’s phrases. Read the sentences below.
PART B_2
What do you see in your neighborhood?
There is a big park near our house.
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

Can you describe what your hometown looks like? What do you see in your neighborhood?
There is a big park near our house. Our family often goes there on weekends.

That’s nice. I live in a busy city. I wish we have more parks in our area.
Really? What do you see in your neighborhood?

There are many shopping malls in our neighborhood. I like going to malls but I don’t shop that much.
Is that so? Maybe you can visit some nature parks on your next vacation.

I hope so. That would be really nice.
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

Can you describe what your hometown looks like? _______________________ in your neighborhood?
There is a ___________________. Our family often goes there on weekends.

That’s nice. I live in a busy city. I wish we have more parks in our area.
Really? _____________________________?

There are many shopping malls in our neighborhood. I like going to malls but I don’t shop that much.
Is that so? Maybe you can visit some nature parks on your next vacation.

I hope so. That would be really nice.
PART E_1
Fill in the blanks and complete the conversation.
PART E_2
1. A: What do you see in your neighborhood?
B: ________________________ library near our house.
2. A: __________________________ near your home?
B: There is a train station near our home.
3. A: What do you see in your neighborhood?
B: ___________________________ a small animal clinic near my place.
4. A: Is there a museum near your place?
B: No, ______________________________.
5. A: ___________ have in your neighborhood?
B: We live near a church which is across the city hall.
6. A: __________________ in your city?
B: There are many shops in our city.
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 your hometowns. Describe what you see in your neighborhood.
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)
Lesson10: Highest mountain in the world 世界で一番高い山

PART A_1
Let’s learn new vocabulary. Listen and repeat these words with your tutor.
PART A_2
1. river 
2. mountain 
3. volcano 火山
PART B_1
Let’s learn today’s phrases. Read the sentences below.
PART B_2
What is the highest mountain in Japan?
Mount Fuji is the highest mountain in Japan.
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

Hi, Emma! What are you reading?
Hello, Ron. I am reading a book about the highest mountains in the world.

That’s interesting. What mountain is that?
This is Mount Everest. It is the highest mountain in the world.

What is the highest mountain in Japan?
Mount Fuji is the highest mountain in Japan.

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

Hi, Emma! What are you reading?
Hello, Ron. I am reading a book about the highest mountains in the world.

That’s interesting. What mountain is that?
This is Mount Everest. It is the ____ mountain in the world.

What ______________________ Japan?
____________________________ in Japan.

PART E_1
Fill in the blanks and complete the conversation.
PART E_2
1. A: What is the longest river in the world?
B: The Nile river _____________________.
2. A: What _____________________?
B: The tallest building in the world is the Burj Khalifa.
3. A: _____________________ largest active volcano on our planet?
B: Hawaii’s Mauna Loa is the largest active volcano on our planet.
4. A: What is the biggest animal on Earth?
B: The blue whale _____________________.
5. A: How big is the largest spider in the world?
B: _____________________ is 28 centimeters.
6. A: Do you know the largest country in the world?
B: Yes. _____________________ is Russia.
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 your foreign friend about the most famous dishes in your own countries.
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)
Lesson4: favorite subject in school 学生時代の好きな科目

PART A_1
Let’s learn new vocabulary. Listen and repeat these words with your tutor.
PART A_2
1. contest コンテスト
2. favorite お気に入りの、一番好きな
3. kind 優しい
PART B_1
Let’s learn today’s phrases. Read the sentences below.
PART B_2
What was your favorite subject?
I liked science in school.
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

How was your high school experience, Emma?
My experience was that I was a busy student because I had joined many school clubs.

Really? I wasn’t active in school clubs before but I joined many contests.
That’s nice. What was your favorite subject, Ron?

I liked science in school. How about you?
I liked English in school. I liked it even more because of our kind teacher, Mrs. Johnson.

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

How was your high school experience, Emma?
Oh, I was a busy student! I joined a lot of school clubs before.

Really? I wasn’t active in school clubs before but I joined many contests.
That’s nice. What __________, Ron?

__________ science in school. How about you?
I liked English in school. I liked it even more because of our kind teacher, Mrs. Johnson.

PART E_1
Fill in the blanks and complete the conversation.
PART E_2
1. A: What subject did you like when you were in high school?
B: __________ Physical Education in school.
2. A: What __________?
B: I liked history in school. Our classes were really interesting.
3. A: Did you like science in school?
B: No, __________.
4. A: What was your favorite subject in school and why?
B: __________ English. I liked it because it was challenging but fun.
5. A: What __________?
B: I liked art subject in school.
6. A: What subject did you like when you were in elementary?
B: __________Japanese.
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 to your friend about your favorite subjects in school.
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)
Lesson118: The Mother and the Wolf

PART A_1
Let’s learn vocabulary. Listen and repeat the words and the sentences with your tutor.
PART A_2
1. prowl /proul/
  -to move around quietly in a place trying not to be seen or heard, such as an animal does when hunting
  The cats prowl the neighborhood at night.
2. hush /huhsh/
  -used to tell someone to be quiet
  Hush! The baby is sleeping now.
3. fret /fret/
  -to be nervous or worried
  Do not fret. He will come back soon.
4. rock /rok/
  -to (cause someone or something to) move backward and forward or from side to side in a regular way
  The mother gently rocked her baby to sleep.
5. nightfall /NAHYT-fawl/
  -the time in the evening when it becomes dark
  The crowd grew bigger at nightfall.
PART B_1
Let’s read the story. Please read it aloud, and I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
PART B_2
The Mother and the Wolf
Early one morning a hungry Wolf was prowling around a cottage at the edge of a village, when he heard a child crying in the house. Then he heard the Mother’s voice say:

“Hush, child, hush! Stop your crying, or I will give you to the Wolf!”

Surprised but delighted at the prospect of so delicious a meal, the Wolf settled down under an open window, expecting every moment to have the child handed out to him. But though the little one continued to fret, the Wolf waited all day in vain. Then, toward nightfall, he heard the Mother’s voice again as she sat down near the window to sing and rock her baby to sleep.

“There, child, there! The Wolf shall not get you. No, no! Daddy is watching and Daddy will kill him if he should come near!”

Just then the Father came within sight of the home, and the Wolf was barely able to save himself from the Dogs by a clever bit of running.

Do not believe everything you hear.

PART C_1
Let’s answer comprehension questions. Please answer them based on the story.
PART C_2
1. Why was the Wolf delighted when he heard what the mother said?
2. What was the Wolf doing under the open window?
3. What did the Mother say to the child toward nightfall?
PART D_1
Let’s discuss the story. Please answer the questions below and express your opinions.
PART D_2
1. How would you describe the Wolf in the story?
2. Why do you think the Mother lied to her child?
3. How can we know if someone is telling the truth or not?
4. Why is it important not to quickly believe everything that you hear?
5. Have you had an experience similar to the fable’s lesson? Tell me more about it.
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)
Lesson117: The Fox and the Monkey

PART A_1
Let’s learn vocabulary. Listen and repeat the words and the sentences with your tutor.
PART A_2
1. ruler /ROO-ler/
  -the leader of a country
  The king was a wise and powerful ruler.
2. grimace /GRIM-uhs/
  -an expression of pain, strong dislike, in which the face twists in an ugly way
  Her face made a grimace as she saw the photos.
3. unworthy /uhn-WUR-thee/
  -not deserving respect, admiration, or support
  He felt unworthy to receive such honor.
4. majesty /MAJ-uh-stee/
  -the title used to speak to or about a king or queen
  His majesty invited the prime minister’s family for a dinner.
5. quality /KWOL-i-tee/
  -a characteristic or feature of someone or something
  Paul has all the qualities an entrepreneur must have.
PART B_1
Let’s read the story. Please read it aloud, and I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
PART B_2
The Fox and the Monkey
At a great meeting of the Animals, who had gathered to elect a new ruler, the Monkey was asked to dance. This he did so well, with a thousand funny capers and grimaces, that the Animals were carried entirely off their feet with enthusiasm, and then and there, elected him their king.

The Fox did not vote for the Monkey and was much disgusted with the Animals for electing so unworthy a ruler.

One day he found a trap with a bit of meat in it. Hurrying to King Monkey, he told him he had found a rich treasure, which he had not touched because it belonged by right to his majesty the Monkey.

The greedy Monkey followed the Fox to the trap. As soon as he saw the meat he grasped eagerly for it, only to find himself held fast in the trap. The Fox stood off and laughed.

“You pretend to be our king”, he said, “and cannot even take care of yourself!”

Shortly after that, another election among the Animals was held.

The true leader proves himself by his qualities.

PART C_1
Let’s answer comprehension questions. Please answer them based on the story.
PART C_2
1. Why did the animals vote for the Monkey as their new ruler?
2. How did the Fox feel after knowing that the Monkey has won the election?
3. What happened after the Monkey was trapped?
PART D_1
Let’s discuss the story. Please answer the questions below and express your opinions.
PART D_2
1. What can you say about the way the animals chose their new ruler?
2. In your opinion, what should the animals do to determine who will be their next leader?
3. What qualities should a great leader possess?
4. What does the fable’s lesson mean?
5. Have you experienced something similar to the fable’s lesson? Tell me more about it.
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)
Lesson139: The Mole and his Mother

PART A_1
Let’s learn vocabulary. Listen and repeat the words and the sentences with your tutor.
PART A_2
1. mole /mohl/
  -a small mammal that is almost blind, has dark fur, and lives in passages that it digs underground
  It was the first time the child has ever seen a mole up close.
2. conceit /kuhn-SEET/
  -the state of being too proud of yourself and your actions
  There was so much conceit in his voice.
3. frankincense /FRANG-kin-sens/
  -a thick sticky liquid that produces a sweet smell when burned and comes from a tree that grows in East Africa and Asia
  Frankincense is also used in traditional medicine.
4. peer /peer/
  -to look carefully or with difficulty
  We peered through the window to check if there was anyone inside.
5. pebble /PEB-uhl/
  -a small smooth round stone, especially one found on a beach or in a river
  The children are throwing pebbles into the pond.
PART B_1
Let’s read the story. Please read them aloud, and I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
PART B_2
The Mole and His Mother
A little Mole once said to his Mother:

“Why, Mother, you said I was blind! But I am sure I can see!”

Mother Mole saw she would have to get such conceit out of his head. So she put a bit of frankincense before him and asked him to tell what it was.

The little Mole peered at it.

“Why, that’s a pebble!”

“Well, my son, that proves you’ve lost your sense of smell as well as being blind.”

Boast of one thing and you will be found lacking in that and a few other things as well.

PART C_1
Let’s answer comprehension questions. Please answer them based on the story.
PART C_2
1. What did the Mole say to his Mother?
2. Why did the Mole’s mother put frankincense in front of him?
3. What was the Mole’s answer?
PART D_1
Let’s discuss the story. Please answer the questions below and express your opinions.
PART D_2
1. How will you describe the Mole in the story?
2. If you were the Mole’s mother, would you also teach him a lesson? Explain your answer.
3. Why did the Mole try so hard to cover his flaw than accept it?
4. How do you deal with boastful people?
5. Do you remember any personal experience similar to the story? 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.