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Conversation(Beginner Chapter 1)｜日常会話（初級１章）
Lesson39: Talking about clothes　洋服の話をする

2021年3月22日 weblio PH

PART A_1

Let’s learn new vocabulary. Listen and repeat these words with your tutor.

単語を学習しましょう。講師のあとについて音読してみましょう。

PART A_2

1.　casual　カジュアルな、何気ない
2.　elegant　エレガントな、上品な
3.　spring　春

PART B_1

Let’s learn today’s phrases. Read the sentences below.

会話表現を学びましょう。以下の文章を音読してみましょう。

PART B_2

What are your favorite clothes?

お気に入りの服は何ですか？

I like wearing comfortable clothes.

着心地のいい服を着るのが好きです。

PART C_1

Let’s read the dialogue. I will play Ron, and you will play Emma. Then, we’ll switch roles.

以下の会話文を読みましょう。最初に講師がRon、あなたがEmmaの部分を読みます。終わったら交代しましょう。

PART C_2

Emma, how was the party last night?

It was awesome. It was one of the most memorable parties ever.

That sounds fantastic. What kind of clothes did you wear for the party?

I wore a nice, colored dress.

I wish I saw it! Anyway, how about Daisy? What did she wear?

She wore an elegant green dress. It really suits her.

I think so too. Thanks for sharing about it.

PART D_1

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

以下の会話文を読みましょう。先ほど読んだ文を思い出しながら、空欄を埋めて音読しましょう。

PART D_2

Emma, __________?

It was awesome. It was one of the most memorable parties ever.

That sounds fantastic. What kind of clothes did you wear for the party?

__________.

I wish I saw it! Anyway, how about Daisy? What did she wear?

__________. It really suits her.

I think so too. Thanks for sharing about it.

PART E_1

Fill in the blanks and complete the conversation.

空欄を埋めて、以下の会話文を完成させましょう。

PART E_2

1.	A: What did you wear for the party last night? B: __________.
2.	A: __________? B: He wore a comfortably casual t-shirt.
3.	A: __________? B: She usually wears an oversize blouse at home.
4.	A: __________? B: I wear neat, suitable pants every day.
5.	A: What do usually wear in winter? B: __________.
6.	A: What do you usually wear in spring? B: __________.

PART F_1

Let’s do a roleplay. Talk with me according to the situation below, using the expressions you just learned.

ロールプレイをしましょう。以下のシチュエーションに沿って、講師と話をしましょう。この時、今日習った表現を使ってみましょう。

PART F_2

Have a small talk with your friend. Ask him/her what kinds of clothes he/she wears at home.

友達と少しお話をしてみましょう。家ではどんな服を着ているのか聞いてみましょう。

PART F_3

REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.

ではこのレッスンで学んだことを振り返りましょう。

(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）
Lesson40: Talking about restaurants　レストランの話をする

2021年3月22日 weblio PH

PART A_1

Let’s learn new vocabulary. Listen and repeat these words with your tutor.

単語を学習しましょう。講師のあとについて音読してみましょう。

PART A_2

1.　fancy　高級な、派手な
2.　low-priced　低価格の
3.　high-class　高級な

PART B_1

Let’s learn today’s phrases. Read the sentences below.

会話表現を学びましょう。以下の文章を音読してみましょう。

PART B_2

What is your favorite restaurant?

あなたのお気に入りのレストランは？

My favorite restaurant is a classy restaurant.

私は、上品なレストランが好きです。

PART C_1

Let’s read the dialogue. I will play Ron, and you will play Emma. Then, we’ll switch roles.

以下の会話文を読みましょう。最初に講師がRon、あなたがEmmaの部分を読みます。終わったら交代しましょう。

PART C_2

Emma, how was the restaurant last night?

I liked it because it was clean and classy.

I wish I were with you last night. However, I just wanted a clean but low-priced one.

I see. We can eat out next time. Do you know a restaurant like that?

Yes, it is cheap and Italian.

Oh, that is nice. I love Italian food.

Likewise!

PART D_1

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

以下の会話文を読みましょう。先ほど読んだ文を思い出しながら、空欄を埋めて音読しましょう。

PART D_2

Emma, how was the restaurant last night?

__________.

I wish I were with you last night. However, __________.

I see. We can eat out next time. Do you know a restaurant like that?

Yes, __________.

Oh, that is nice. I love Italian food.

Likewise!

PART E_1

Fill in the blanks and complete the conversation.

空欄を埋めて、以下の会話文を完成させましょう。

PART E_2

1.	A: How was the restaurant? B: __________.
2.	A: __________? B: It was a high-class Italian restaurant.
3.	A: Did you go to a fancy restaurant? B: Yes, __________.
4.	A: How are the restaurants in Tokyo? B: __________.
5.	A: __________? B: I like a quiet restaurant.
6.	A: Is it a well-known restaurant? B: Yes, __________.

PART F_1

Let’s do a roleplay. Talk with me according to the situation below, using the expressions you just learned.

ロールプレイをしましょう。以下のシチュエーションに沿って、講師と話をしましょう。この時、今日習った表現を使ってみましょう。

PART F_2

Have a small talk with your friend. Ask him/her to describe the restaurant that he/she went to last night.

あなたの友人と世間話をしましょう。昨晩行ったレストランについて説明してもらいましょう。

PART F_3

REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.

ではこのレッスンで学んだことを振り返りましょう。

(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.

Column Discussion (Expert)｜コラムディスカッション（上級）
Lesson99 : We Learn Language in Pre-Human Area of Brain

2021年3月22日 weblio PH

PART A_1

Let’s learn vocabulary. Listen and repeat the words and the sentences with your tutor.

PART A_2

1.　area	/AIR-ee-uh /
	-An area is also a particular part of anything that takes space
	This area of the brain is called the cerebral cortex.
2.　mechanism	/MEK-uh-niz-uhm/
	-a way of doing something that is planned or part of a system
	These new cameras have a special focusing mechanism.
3.　linguistic	/ling-GWIS-tik/
	-connected with language or the study of language
	I’m interested in the linguistic development of babies.
4.　examine	/ig-ZAM-in /
	-to look at or consider a person or thing carefully and in detail in order to discover something about them
	They are to examine ways of reducing traffic in that area.
5.　disability	/dis-uh-BIL-i-tee/
	-an illness, injury, or condition that makes it difficult for someone to do the things that other people do
	She is blind but refuses to let her disability prevent her from doing what she wants to do.

PART B_1

Let’s read the article. Please read it aloud, and I will check your pronunciation and intonation.

PART B_2

Study: We Learn Language in Pre-Human Area of Brain

A new study could benefit people learning a new language. Michael Ullman, the lead writer and a professor at Georgetown University Medical School in Washington, D.C., has been researching language learning for more than 20 years. According to Ullman’s findings, the human brain lacks a special area or system for generating language. He claims that we have simply reused parts of our brain for language over time. And those parts, he claims, are ancient – possibly even older than humans. These mechanisms exist in non-human animals as well, according to one of the study’s co-authors. Phillip Hamrick is an assistant professor at Kent State University in Ohio. He explains in a press release that rats use the same memory systems as humans to complete some tests. Data from 16 other linguistic studies were
examined by Ullman, Hamrick, and the rest of the team. People learn a language using two memory systems: declarative and procedural, according to the researchers. Declarative memory is what we refer to as “learning memory” in humans. For example, “Oh, I remember what you said last night,” or similar phrases. And procedural motor memory is what we commonly refer to as “motor memory,” as in learning to ride a bicycle. In addition to language learners, Ullman’s research may benefit people who have suffered a brain injury that affects their ability to speak and write. Learning disabilities, such as dyslexia, may benefit from this experience. Ullman also hoped that the research would lead to advances in our understanding of language.

PART C_1

Let’s answer comprehension questions. Please answer them based on the article.

PART C_2

1.	According to Ullman’s findings, what does the human brain lack?
2.	What exists in non-human animals as well?
3.	What are the two memory systems that people use to learn a language?

PART D_1

Let’s discuss the article. Please answer the questions below and express your opinions.

PART D_2

1.	What do you think Ullman felt when he discovered that the human brain lacks a special area or system for generating language?
2.	Which is more effective, declarative or motor memory? Why do you think so?
3.	What is dyslexia? Please explain your answer.
4.	What language would you like to learn? How would you like to learn it?
5.	What do you think would be the other benefits of this study? Please explain your answer.

REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.

ではこのレッスンで学んだことを振り返りましょう。

(Please give a short feedback on how your student did in 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.

Parts of this lesson material are based on:
An article by Voice of America

World Literature (Aesop Fables)｜世界文学（イソップ童話）
Lesson42: The Ass, the Fox, and the Lion

2021年3月22日 weblio PH

PART A_1

Let’s learn vocabulary. Listen and repeat the words and the sentences with your tutor.

PART A_2

1.　comrade	/KOM-rad/
	-a friend, especially one who you have been involved in difficult or dangerous, usually military, activities with
	“I will never leave a fallen comrade to fall into the hands of the enemy,” the soldier said.
2.　filch	/filch/
	-to steal something of little value
	He filched small bottles of soap and shampoo from hotels.
3.　scheme	/skeem/
	-an organized plan for doing something, especially something dishonest or illegal that will bring a good result for you
	She shared her escape scheme to other prisoners.
4.　yonder	/YON-der/
	-in the place or direction shown; over there
	Melissa lives in that big house yonder.
5.　treachery	/TRECH-uh-ree/
	-behavior that deceives or is not loyal to someone who trusts you
	The servant was punished by the king for his acts of treachery.

PART B_1

Let’s read the story. Please read them aloud, and I will check your pronunciation and intonation.

PART B_2

The Ass, the Fox, and the Lion

An Ass and a Fox had become close comrades and were constantly in each other’s company. While the Ass cropped a fresh bit of greens, the Fox would devour a chicken from the neighboring farmyard or a bit of cheese filched from the dairy. One day the pair unexpectedly met a Lion. The Ass was very much frightened, but the Fox calmed his fears.

“I will talk to him,” he said.

So the Fox walked boldly up to the Lion.

“Your highness,” he said in an undertone, so the Ass could not hear him, “I’ve got a fine scheme in my head. If you promise not to hurt me, I will lead that foolish creature yonder into a pit where he can’t get out, and you can feast at your pleasure.”

The Lion agreed and the Fox returned to the Ass.

“I made him promise not to hurt us,” said the Fox. “But come, I know a good place to hide till he is gone.”

So the Fox led the Ass into a deep pit. But when the Lion saw that the Ass was his for the taking, he, first of all, struck down the traitor Fox.

Traitors may expect treachery.

PART C_1

Let’s answer comprehension questions. Please answer them based on the story.

PART C_2

1.	How did the Ass and the Fox help each other?
2.	What scheme did the Fox propose to the Lion?
3.	How did the Lion react to the Fox’s proposal?

PART D_1

Let’s discuss the story. Please answer the questions below and express your opinions.

PART D_2

1.	If you and your friend were in a danger, what would you initially do to protect yourselves?
2.	What do you think causes selfishness?
3.	What do you think pushes people to become traitors?
4.	In your opinion, how would you test someone’s loyalty?
5.	Cite and explain a situation similar to the fable’s lesson.

REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.

ではこのレッスンで学んだことを振り返りましょう。

(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.

Parts of this lesson material are based on:
An eBook from The Project Gutenberg.
This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online at www.gutenberg.org

World Literature (Aesop Fables)｜世界文学（イソップ童話）
Lesson41: The Wild Boar and the Fox

2021年3月22日 weblio PH

PART A_1

Let’s learn vocabulary. Listen and repeat the words and the sentences with your tutor.

PART A_2

1.　anxiously	/ANGK-shuhs-lee/
	-in a way that shows you are worried or nervous
	Amanda looked at the time anxiously.
2.　grin	/grin/
	-a wide smile
	He had a big grin on his face as he walked across the hallway.
3.　guarantee	/gar-uhn-TEE/
	-a promise that something will be done or will happen
	What guarantee is there that you can restore the data when disaster hits?
4.　grin	/grin/
	-to smile broadly, especially as an indication of pleasure, amusement, or the like.
	The boy showed a grin on his face after receiving a gift.
5.　stump	/stuhmp/
	-the part of something such as a tree, tooth, arm, or leg that is left after most of it has been removed
	The bull hit the stump of the tree.

PART B_1

Let’s read the story. Please read them aloud, and I will check your pronunciation and intonation.

PART B_2

The Wild Boar and the Fox

A Wild Boar was sharpening his tusks busily against the stump of a tree, when a Fox happened by. Now the Fox was always looking for a chance to make fun of his neighbors. So he made a great show of looking anxiously about, as if in fear of some hidden enemy. But the Boar kept right on with his work.

“Why are you doing that?” asked the Fox at last with a grin. “There isn’t any danger that I can see.”

“True enough,” replied the Boar, “but when danger does come there will not be time for such work as this. My weapons will have to be ready for use then, or I shall suffer for it.”

Preparedness for war is the best guarantee of peace.

PART C_1

Let’s answer comprehension questions. Please answer them based on the story.

PART C_2

1.	What was the Boar doing when the Fox saw him?
2.	What does the Fox always do to his neighbors?
3.	What did the Boar tell to the Fox when asked about his preparedness?

PART D_1

Let’s discuss the story. Please answer the questions below and express your opinions.

PART D_2

1.	Do you agree with the fable’s lesson? Why or why not?
2.	Do you think it is right that the Boar prepared his tusks even without danger? Why or why not?
3.	Why do you think the Fox wanted to make fun of the Boar?
4.	What circumstances do you always prepare for?
5.	How do you prepare for any danger that may come your way?

REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.

ではこのレッスンで学んだことを振り返りましょう。

(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）
Lesson40: The Monkey and the Camel

2021年3月22日 weblio PH

PART A_1

Let’s learn vocabulary. Listen and repeat the words and the sentences with your tutor.

PART A_2

1.　grace	/greys/
	-a quality of moving in a smooth, relaxed, and attractive way
	The ballerina dances with grace.
2.　knotty	/NOT-ee/
	-full of knots, or covered with hard, dark areas
	The boat’s knotty pine interior brought back memories.
3.　clumsy	/KLUHM-zee/
	-awkward in movement or manner
	All eyes were on the server after he made a clumsy move at the restaurant.
4.　refreshment	/ri-FRESH-muhnt/
	-a small amount of food and drink
	Ken stopped at a bar for a some refreshments.
5.　rage	/reyj/
	-(a period of) extreme or violent anger
	He was shaking in rage when he saw his enemy.

PART B_1

Let’s read the story. Please read them aloud, and I will check your pronunciation and intonation.

PART B_2

The Monkey and the Camel

At a great celebration in honor of King Lion, the Monkey was asked to dance for the company. His dancing was very clever indeed, and the animals were all highly pleased with his grace and lightness.

The praise that was showered on the Monkey made the Camel envious. He was very sure that he could dance quite as well as the Monkey, if not better, so he pushed his way into the crowd that was gathered around the Monkey, and rising on his hind legs, began to dance. But the big hulking Camel made himself very ridiculous as he kicked out his knotty legs and twisted his long clumsy neck. Besides, the animals found it hard to keep their toes from under his heavy hoofs.

At last, when one of his huge feet came within an inch of King Lion’s nose, the animals were so disgusted that they set upon the Camel in a rage and drove him out into the desert.

Shortly afterward, refreshments, consisting mostly of Camel’s hump and ribs, were served to the company.

Do not try to ape your betters.

PART C_1

Let’s answer comprehension questions. Please answer them based on the story.

PART C_2

1.	How did the guests react after asking the Monkey to dance?
2.	How did the Monkey’s performance affect the Camel, and what did he do about it?
3.	What were the guests’ reactions after the Camel’s performance?

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 how the guests reacted to the Monkey’s and Camel’s performances?
2.	In your opinion, what could envy lead us to?
3.	How do you prevent yourself from being envious of someone?
4.	Why is it important to be humble?
5.	How do you practice confidence and humility at the same time?

REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.

ではこのレッスンで学んだことを振り返りましょう。

(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）
Lesson39: The Cock and the Jewel

2021年3月22日 weblio PH

PART A_1

Let’s learn vocabulary. Listen and repeat the words and the sentences with your tutor.

PART A_2

1.　precious	/PRESH-uhs/
	-of great value because of being rare, expensive, or important
	The king’s daughter is as precious as a treasure.
2.　grain	/greyn/
	-a seed from a plant, especially a plant like a grass such as rice or wheat
	Every rice grain counts.
3.　scrape	/skreyp/
	-to remove an unwanted covering or a top layer from something
	I had to go up on the roof yesterday to scrape the snow and ice off the TV antenna.
4.　barleycorn	/BAHR-lee-kawrn/
	-a grain of barley
	The hen gave the last barleycorn to her precious chick.
5.　costly	/KAWST-lee/
	-too expensive
	The product is cheap but the shipping fee is costly.

PART B_1

Let’s read the story. Please read them aloud, and I will check your pronunciation and intonation.

PART B_2

The Cock and the Jewel

A Cock was busily scratching and scraping about to find something to eat for himself and his family, when he happened to turn up a precious jewel that had been lost by its owner.

“Aha!” said the Cock. “No doubt you are very costly and he who lost you would give a great deal to find you. But as for me, I would choose a single grain of barleycorn before all the jewels in the world.”

Precious things are without value to those who cannot prize them.

PART C_1

Let’s answer comprehension questions. Please answer them based on the story.

PART C_2

1.	What did the Cock find while looking for something to eat?
2.	What was the initial reaction of the Cock after he saw it?
3.	What would the Cock choose over the thing that he found?

PART D_1

Let’s discuss the story. Please answer the questions below and express your opinions.

PART D_2

1.	What is your understanding of the fable’s lesson, “Precious things are without value to those who cannot prize them”?
2.	In your opinion, why would the Cock choose a grain of barleycorn before all the jewels in the world?
3.	How do you apply the fable’s lesson in your life?
4.	What are the things that you consider valuable?
5.	How do you take care of your valuables?

REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.

ではこのレッスンで学んだことを振り返りましょう。

(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）
Lesson38: The Leap at Rhodes

2021年3月22日 weblio PH

PART A_1

Let’s learn vocabulary. Listen and repeat the words and the sentences with your tutor.

PART A_2

1.　feat	/feet/
	-an act that shows skill, strength, or bravery
	Healing the sick is a doctor’s feat.
2.　prove	/proov/
	-to show that you are good at something
	The athletes proved that they are extraordinary at their craft.
3.　witness	/WIT-nis/
	-a person who sees an event happening, especially a crime or an accident
	She is a witness to the president’s loyalty.
4.　suppose	/suh-POHZ/
	-used at the beginning of a sentence or clause to mean ‘what would happen if’
	Suppose we miss the flight, what will we do then?
5.　leap	/leep/
	-a large jump or sudden movement, usually from one place to another
	The dancers stomp and leap while waving pieces of cloth and jingling bells.

PART B_1

Let’s read the story. Please read them aloud, and I will check your pronunciation and intonation.

PART B_2

The Leap at Rhodes

A certain man who visited foreign lands could talk of little when he returned to his home except the wonderful adventures he had met with and the great deeds he had done abroad.

One of the feats he told about was a leap he had made in a city called Rhodes. “That leap was so great,” he said, “that no other man could leap anywhere near the distance.” A great many persons in Rhodes had seen him do it and would prove that what he told was true.

“No need of witnesses,” said one of the hearers. “Suppose this city is Rhodes. Now show us how far you can jump.”

Deeds count, not boasting words.

PART C_1

Let’s answer comprehension questions. Please answer them based on the story.

PART C_2

1.	What feat did the man boast to the hearers?
2.	How did the man wish to prove that he was telling the truth?
3.	What did the hearers ask the man to do after telling his feat?

PART D_1

Let’s discuss the story. Please answer the questions below and express your opinions.

PART D_2

1.	What is your understanding of the fable’s lesson?
2.	What do you think did the man do after the hearers asked him to prove his feat?
3.	How do you keep yourself humble despite your achievements?
4.	In your opinion, is it okay to boast sometimes? Why or why not?
5.	Cite and explain a situation similar to the fable’s lesson.

REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.

ではこのレッスンで学んだことを振り返りましょう。

(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.

Column Discussion (Expert)｜コラムディスカッション（上級）
Lesson100 : Camping Is Good for Your Brain

2021年3月22日 weblio PH

PART A_1

Let’s learn vocabulary. Listen and repeat the words and the sentences with your tutor.

PART A_2

1.　pressure	/PRESH-er/
	-the force you produce when you press something
	She applied the right amount of pressure in opening the door.
2.　refresh	/re-FRESH/
	-to make you feel less hot or tired
	When feeling blue, she always takes a walk in the park to refresh her mind.
3.　engage	/in-GEYJ/
	-to take part in something
	After discovering her talent, she got engaged in school activities related to calligraphy.
4.　disturbance	/di-STER-bens/
	-something that interrupts what you are doing, especially something loud or annoying
	The loud concert of a band caused disturbance to the neighborhood.
5.　immensely	/i-MENS-lee/
	-extremely
	The pandemic has immensely affected the economy.

PART B_1

Let’s read the article. Please read it aloud, and I will check your pronunciation and intonation.

PART B_2

Camping Is Good for Your Brain

On average, Americans use 10 hours a day for electronic devices and less than 30 minutes a day for outdoor activities. Using electronic devices causes a lot of
pressure on the brain. Thus, the brain should take a break from all these. Experts claim that being in nature helps refresh the brain from the technology. Camping is one of the outdoor activities one can engage in. People who enjoy camping claim that the activity is very relaxing and puts them in a better state of mind once they set foot at work again. Short amounts of time being in nature, without disturbance from technology helps the brain to calm and remember better. However, long-term
contact with nature such as three days is one that can help reset and fully relax the brain. Camping for several days gives a person a complete experience. It helps one to focus and teaches one to take care of himself in various situations. Indeed, nature is a great teacher. As long as you allow yourself to immensely interact with nature, health benefits will be deep as well.

PART C_1

Let’s answer comprehension questions. Please answer them based on the article.

PART C_2

1.	According to campers, how does camping benefit them?
2.	What good can nature do to our brain?
3.	Why is nature a great teacher?

PART D_1

Let’s discuss the article. Please answer the questions below and express your opinions.

PART D_2

1.	Aside from those mentioned in the article, what other benefits could we get from nature?
2.	Why do you think people decide to go on camping?
3.	Do you agree that nature helps regenerate the functioning of our brain? Why or why not?
4.	What are the things that you do to take a break from work or school? Please tell me about it.
5.	Why do you think it is important for us to give our brains a break from time to time?

REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.

ではこのレッスンで学んだことを振り返りましょう。

(Please give a short feedback on how your student did in 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.

Parts of this lesson material are based on:
An article by Voice of America

World Literature (Aesop Fables)｜世界文学（イソップ童話）
Lesson37: The Lion and the Gnat

2021年3月22日 weblio PH

PART A_1

Let’s learn vocabulary. Listen and repeat the words and the sentences with your tutor.

PART A_2

1.　vile	/vahyl/
	-unpleasant, immoral, and unacceptable
	The guest’s humor is vile.
2.　instant	/IN-stuhnt/
	-happening immediately, without any delay
	The soldier acted in an instant.
3.　rage	/reyj/
	-(a period of) extreme or violent anger
	Their speech was full of rage.
4.　pride	/prahyd/
	-a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one’s own achievements
	He took pride in a job well done and always gave full commitment to any job he undertook.
5.　fierce	/feers/
	-physically violent and frightening
	The fierce animals attacked the travelers.

PART B_1

Let’s read the story. Please read them aloud, and I will check your pronunciation and intonation.

PART B_2

The Lion and the Gnat

“Away with you, vile insect!” said a Lion angrily to a Gnat that was buzzing around his head. But the Gnat was not in the least disturbed.

“Do you think,” he said spitefully to the Lion, “that I am afraid of you because they call you king?”

The next instant he flew at the Lion and stung him sharply on the nose. Mad with rage, the Lion struck fiercely at the Gnat, but only succeeded in tearing himself with his claws. Again and again the Gnat stung the Lion, who now was roaring terribly. At last, worn out with rage and covered with wounds that his own teeth and claws had made, the Lion gave up the fight.

The Gnat buzzed away to tell the whole world about his victory, but instead he flew straight into a spider’s web. And there, he who had defeated the King of beasts came to a miserable end, the prey of a little spider.”

The least of our enemies is often the most to be feared. Pride over a success should not throw us off our guard.

PART C_1

Let’s answer comprehension questions. Please answer them based on the story.

PART C_2

1.	Why did the Gnat sting the Lion?
2.	What happened to the Gnat after defeating the Lion?
3.	What caused the death of the Gnat?

PART D_1

Let’s discuss the story. Please answer the questions below and express your opinions.

PART D_2

1.	How do you understand the lesson of the fable, “The least of our enemies is often the most to be feared”?
2.	What do you think is the importance of humility?
3.	How can you apply fable’s lesson, “Pride over a success should not throw us off our guard” in your life?
4.	Why do you think some people grow with too much pride?
5.	Cite and explain a situation similar to the fable’s lesson.

REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.

ではこのレッスンで学んだことを振り返りましょう。

(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.

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