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World Literature (Aesop Fables)|世界文学(イソップ童話)
Lesson114: The Fox and the Pheasants

PART A_1
Let’s learn vocabulary. Listen and repeat the words and the sentences with your tutor.
PART A_2
1. pheasant /FEZ-uhnt/
  -a large bird with a rounded body and long tail, sometimes hunted as a sport and eaten as food
  Most pheasants are found in Asia.
2. perch /purch/
  -to sit on or near the edge of something
  The house was perched on top of a massive rock.
3. caper /KEY-per/
  -an illegal, unusual, or entertaining activity
  There has been a number of strange caper calls at the police station.
4. hind /hahynd/
  -at the back of an animal’s body
  The dog stood on his hind legs, waving his front paws at the man.
5. dazed /deyzd/
  -very confused and unable to think clearly
  I step out into the brightness of the street while slightly dazed by the encounter.
PART B_1
Let’s read the story. Please read them aloud, and I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
PART B_2
The Fox and the Pheasants
One moonlight evening as Master Fox was taking his usual stroll in the woods, he saw a number of Pheasants perched quite out of his reach on a limb of a tall old tree. The sly Fox soon found a bright patch of moonlight, where the Pheasants could see him clearly; there he raised himself up on his hind legs, and began a wild dance. First he whirled ’round and ’round like a top, then he hopped up and down, cutting all sorts of strange capers. The Pheasants stared giddily. They hardly dared blink for fear of losing him out of their sight a single instant.

Now the Fox made as if to climb a tree, now he fell over and lay still, playing dead, and the next instant he was hopping on all fours, his back in the air, and his bushy tail shaking so that it seemed to throw out silver sparks in the moonlight.

By this time the poor birds’ heads were in a whirl. And when the Fox began his performance all over again, so dazed did they become, that they lost their hold on the limb, and fell down one by one to the Fox.

Too much attention to danger may cause us to fall victims to it.

PART C_1
Let’s answer comprehension questions. Please answer them based on the story.
PART C_2
1. Where were the Pheasants perching when the Fox saw them?
2. What was the first action the Fox did to trick the Pheasants?
3. How did the Pheasants fall into the Fox’s trap?
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. How would you describe the Pheasants in the story?
3. How do you keep yourself safe?
4. What do you initially do in times of danger?
5. Have you had an experience similar to the fable’s lesson? Please 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)
Lesson112: The Boy and the Nettles

PART A_1
Let’s learn vocabulary. Listen and repeat the words and the sentences with your tutor.
PART A_2
1. nettle /NET-l/
  -a wild plant with heart-shaped leaves that are covered in hairs that sting
  There are several stinging nettles in our province.
2. sting /sting/
  -to cause sharp but usually temporary pain
  She got stung by a bee last week.
3. comfort /KUHM-fert/
  -to make someone feel better when they are sad or worried
  Mika’s sister comforts her after losing the game.
4. grasp /grahsp/
  -to quickly take something in your hand(s) and hold it firmly
  Her mother suddenly grasped her hand when she saw the thief.
5. firmly /FURM-lee/
  -in a way that will not become loose
  The knob is not firmly attached to the door.
PART B_1
Let’s read the story. Please read them aloud, and I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
PART B_2
The Boy and the Nettles
A Boy, stung by a Nettle, ran home crying, to get his mother to blow on the hurt and kiss it.

“Son,” said the Boy’s mother, when she had comforted him, “the next time you come near a Nettle, grasp it firmly, and it will be as soft as silk.”

Whatever you do, do with all your might.
PART C_1
Let’s answer comprehension questions. Please answer them based on the story.
PART C_2
1. Why did the Boy run home crying?
2. To what thing did the mother compare the softness of a Nettle when grasped firmly?
3. What was the mother’s advice to the Boy?
PART D_1
Let’s discuss the story. Please answer the questions below and express your opinions.
PART D_2
1. Do you give your best in everything you do? Why or why not?
2. What is the most recent thing that you have done courageously? Please tell me more about it.
3. What is your understanding of the fable’s lesson?
4. How do you cope with failure?
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.
(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)
Lesson25: Choosing drinks 飲み物の選び方

PART A_1
Let’s learn new vocabulary. Listen and repeat these words with your tutor.
PART A_2
1. comic マンガ
2. novel 小説
3. flavor 味、フレーバー
PART B_1
Let’s learn today’s phrases. Read the sentences below.
PART B_2
Which one would you like, coffee or tea?
I’d like a cup of milk tea, please.
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! I’m going to the coffee shop later. Would you like a drink?
Hello, Ron. Sure!

Which one would you like, coffee or tea?
I’d like a cup of French Vanilla coffee, please.

Great! I love that flavor.
Me too! I’m a huge coffee lover.

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! I’m going to the coffee shop later. Would you like a drink?
Hello, Ron. Sure!

_______________, coffee or tea?
___________ a cup of French Vanilla coffee, please.

Great! I love that flavor.
Me too! I’m a huge coffee lover.

PART E_1
Fill in the blanks and complete the conversation.
PART E_2
1. A: Which color of handkerchief do you like, blue or green?
B: I prefer _________.
2. A: Which _______________, a cat or a dog?
B: I’d like a pet dog.
3. A: Which type of dish would she like, Korean or Japanese?
B: She _______________________________.
4. A: ___________________, a pair of shoes or a tie?
B: My dad would like a new pair of shoes.
5. A: Which book would your brother like, a comic or a novel?
B: He’d _________________________.
6. A: Which food would _________________________?
B: Taylor would like a slice of chocolate cake.
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 ordering a drink at the coffee shop. Tell the server what you would like to have.
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)
Lesson24: A rainy day 雨の日

PART A_1
Let’s learn new vocabulary. Listen and repeat these words with your tutor.
PART A_2
1. share 分ける、共有する
2. absent 不在の、欠席の
3. stuck ~に行き詰って
PART B_1
Let’s learn today’s phrases. Read the sentences below.
PART B_2
Why didn’t you bring an umbrella?
Because I left it at my grandmother’s 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

Hi, Emma! How are you?
I’m fine, Ron. How about you?

I’m great. It’s raining hard outside. Did you bring an umbrella?
Oh, no! I did not!

Why didn’t you bring an umbrella?
Because I left it at my grandmother’s house.

Oh, I see. I have an extra umbrella. You can use that.
Thank you so much, Ron.

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! How are you?
I’m good, Ron. How about you?

I’m great. It’s raining hard outside. Did you bring an umbrella?
Oh, no! I did not!

___________________ bring an umbrella?
__________ at my grandmother’s house.

Oh, I see. I have an extra umbrella. You can use that.
Thank you so much, Ron.

PART E_1
Fill in the blanks and complete the conversation.
PART E_2
1. A: Why didn’t your sister come along with us?
B: ________ she had to do her homework.
2. A: _____ didn’t you call me?
B: Because I left my phone at home.
3. A: Why did you buy a new dress?
B: ____________________ for my birthday party.
4. A: __________________ late this morning?
B: Because I was stuck in traffic.
5. A: Why were you absent from school yesterday?
B: Because _________________________________.
6. A: Why did you ____________________________?
B: Because I will make sushi later for my siblings.
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 telling your friend why you were not able to attend the dance class yesterday.
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)
Lesson34: Things I can do 自分ができること

PART A_1
Let’s learn new vocabulary. Listen and repeat these words with your tutor.
PART A_2
1. instrument 楽器
2. play (楽器を)演奏する、遊ぶ
3. design 設計、デザイン
PART B_1
Let’s learn today’s phrases. Read the sentences below.
PART B_2
What musical instruments can you play?
I can play the piano and guitar.
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! How’s your music class going?
It has been fantastic, Ron! I can now play three musical instruments.

Really? That’s great to hear! What musical instruments can you now play?
I can play the guitar, piano, and flute.

That’s marvelous, Emma!
Thanks, Ron! I can also write a few songs.

I have always thought that you’re a musical wonder!
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

Hi, Emma! How’s your music class going?
It has been fantastic, Ron! I can now play three musical instruments.

Really? That’s great to hear! ________________________?
I can play ________________________.

That’s marvelous, Emma!
Thanks, Ron! ________________________.

I have always thought that you’re a musical wonder!
PART E_1
Fill in the blanks and complete the conversation.
PART E_2
1. A: What dishes can you cook?
B: __________________________.
2. A: __________________________?
B: John can play basketball.
3. A: What pastries can your mom bake?
B: ___________________________.
4. A: ___________________________?
B: Cecilia can design different types of gowns.
5. A: Can you ride a bike?
B: Yes, ___________________________.
6. A: _______________________________?
B: Yes, I can hear the birds sing.
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 things you have learned in the music class.
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)
Lesson16: After work 仕事の後

PART A_1
Let’s learn new vocabulary. Listen and repeat these words with your tutor.
PART A_2
1. road trip 車でする長旅、ロードトリップ
2. apply 応募
3. immediately 直ちに
PART B_1
Let’s learn today’s phrases. Read the sentences below.
PART B_2
When do you visit your grandparents?
I always visit my grandparents after work.
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! How’s work going?
Everything is great, Ron.

That’s good to hear! When is your free time to catch up with our friends?
Tonight after work would be nice, Ron.

That’s great! How about for the coming summer, when do you plan on joining us for a vacation?
I think the second week of April would be okay.

Perfect! I will tell this to our friends as soon as possible.
Thanks, Ron. I’m excited!
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! How’s work going?
Everything is great, Ron.

That’s good to hear! _______________ to catch up with our friends?
Tonight after work would be nice, Ron.

That’s great! How about for the coming summer, ______________ vacation?
I think the second week of April would be okay.

Perfect! I will tell this to our friends as soon as possible.
Thanks, Ron. I’m excited!


PART E_1
Fill in the blanks and complete the conversation.
PART E_2
1. A: _____ do you brush your teeth?
B: I always brush my teeth after every meal.
2. A: When do you spend time with your friends?
B: I always spend time with my friends _______ our club activities.
3. A: When did you get ______________?
B: I got my new phone last year on my birthday.
4. A: When did Cody apply for college?
B: ______________ after his junior year of high school.
5. A: ___________ going on a road trip?
B: My friends and I are going on a road trip tomorrow.
6. A: When is dad going to the hardware store to buy the tools we need?
B: ______________ next Saturday.
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 planning to have dinner with friends after 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)
Lesson21: Favorite celebrity 好きな芸能人

PART A_1
Let’s learn new vocabulary. Listen and repeat these words with your tutor.
PART A_2
1. pull off 引っぱって取る、見事にやってのける
2. director 指導者、映画監督
3. celebrity 有名人
PART B_1
Let’s learn today’s phrases. Read the sentences below.
PART B_2
Who are your favorite celebrities?
My favorite celebrities are Andrew Garfiled and Robert Downey, Jr.
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! Have you watched Avengers: Endgame?
No, I haven’t. How about you, Ron?

Yes, I have. The visual effects are amazing.
Who are your favorite actor and actress in that movie?

My favorite actor and actress are Chris Hemsworth and Brie Larson.
I heard they really pulled off a brilliant movie. Anyway, who are
the directors of the film?

The directors are Joe Russo and Anthony Russo.
I hope I watch it this week! Thanks for sharing about it.

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! Have you watched Avengers: Endgame?
No, I haven’t. How about you, Ron?

Yes, I have. The visual effects are amazing.
________________ in that movie?

My ______________ are Chris Hemsworth and Brie Larson.
I heard they really pulled off a brilliant movie. Anyway, who are
the directors of the film?

_____________ Joe Russo and Anthony Russo.
I hope I watch it this week! Thanks for sharing about it.

PART E_1
Fill in the blanks and complete the conversation.
PART E_2
1. A: Who are the characters in the story?
B: __________ are Peter and Mary Jane.
2. A: _________________ of the program?
B: The hosts of the program are Michael and Charlotte.
3. A: Who were the visitors who came last Sunday?
B: _____________ my old friends.
4. A: _________________ in the pageant?
B: The contestants in the pageant are Philippines and Japan.
5. A: Who are the members of the English club?
B: __________ Jack and Emily.
6. A: _________________ of the contest?
B: The participants of the contest are Haruka and Yoko.
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 friend about a recent movie. Ask who his/her favorite actor and/or actress is/are.
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.

Column Discussion (Expert)|コラムディスカッション(上級)
Lesson79 : Eating More Plant Protein May Help You Live Longer

PART A_1
Let’s learn vocabulary. Listen and repeat the words and the sentences with your tutor.
PART A_2
1. conclude /kon-KLUD/
  -to decide something after studying all the information about it very carefully
  With all the facts given, the judge was able to conclude that the accused is guilty.
2. obtain /ob-TEYN/
  -to get something
  She is studying well to obtain high grades this semester.
3. consume /kon-SUM/
  -to eat or drink something
  Consuming a lot of junk food is harmful to one’s health.
4. protein /PROW-tin/
  -food such as meat, cheese, fish, or eggs that is necessary for the body to grow and be strong
  Meat products are known to be rich in protein.
5. conduct /kuhn-DUHKT/
  -to organize and perform a particular activity
  We are conducting a survey to find out what our customers think of our restaurant.
PART B_1
Let’s read the article. Please read it aloud, and I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
PART B_2
Eating More Plant Protein May Help You Live Longer
In a Japanese study, researchers concluded that eating more plant protein helps one to live longer compared to obtaining protein needs from meat. The study
followed 71,000 middle-aged persons for about 20 years. A comparison was made between those who eat the smallest amount of plant protein as those who consume the largest amount of plant protein. The study showed that the people who eat more plant protein are 13 percent less likely to die. Frank Hu, nutrition department head at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health in Boston, Massachusetts, also said that meat protein is usually linked with chronic diseases and death and that plant protein comes with lower health risks. In the study, around 12,000 people have died due to various diseases. Hu was not part of the research conducted but was able to say that eating more plant protein food is really good for the health as it also contains other beneficial nutrients. Also, the study conducted has its limitations because the diets of participants were only considered once. This is not conclusive as these
people may have changed their diet over time.
PART C_1
Let’s answer comprehension questions. Please answer them based on the article.
PART C_2
1. What were the researchers able to conclude about eating plant protein?
2. What is the link between eating plant protein and good health?
3. Why is it good to eat plant protein?
PART D_1
Let’s discuss the article. Please answer the questions below and express your opinions.
PART D_2
1. Do you think there is an established connection between plant protein and good health?
2. What can you say about the finding that plant protein is better than meat protein?
3. Do you agree with the result of the study? Why or why not?
4. Do you prefer eating meat to vegetables? Why or why not?
5. Do you include plant protein in your diet? 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 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.

Column Discussion (Expert)|コラムディスカッション(上級)
Lesson78 : Should You Exercise While Sick?

PART A_1
Let’s learn vocabulary. Listen and repeat the words and the sentences with your tutor.
PART A_2
1. deny /di-NAY/
  -to say that something is not true
  We cannot deny the fact that we, humans, are the major contributors to pollution.
2. engage /en-GEYJ/
  -to take part in something
  Old people should engage in physical activities to keep their bodies active.
3. process /PRA-ses/
  -a series of actions that you take in order to achieve a result
  The process of acquiring a visa is very tiring.
4. moderate /MO-de-reyt/
  -average in size or amount and not too much
  Drinking alcohol shall be maintained at a moderate level.
5. cautious /KAW-shuhs/
  -Someone who is cautious avoids risks
  Be cautious! I don’t want you to fall!
PART B_1
Let’s read the article. Please read it aloud, and I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
PART B_2
Should You Exercise While Sick?
“People cannot deny that exercise is good for our health. Doctors suggest that a human body should be engaged in a medium physical activity for at least 150 minutes every week. It is easy to achieve for a lot of people as most have a daily exercise routine. But during times when one is sick, should he/she continue engaging in physical exercise? Does exercising help the person recover easier or will it delay the healing process? Health expert Dr. Edward R. Laskowski says that mild to moderate exercise is actually beneficial with common holds as it helps open nasal passages allowing the person to breathe more easily. Geralyn Coopersmith, a physical fitness trainer, says that as a general rule it is okay to work out if it is just some cold and the person does not feel sick. Both Laskowski and Coopersmith say that one should be more cautious when the pain is experienced below the neck. Other signs include a higher-than-normal body temperature, fatigue, widespread muscle pain, and tightness in the chest. Experts say that taking a break while sick will not affect one’s performance as he/ she can always go back to his/ her normal routine once he/ she is feeling better.”
PART C_1
Let’s answer comprehension questions. Please answer them based on the article.
PART C_2
1. What is the general rule when it comes to exercising when sick?
2. What kind of physical activities should one engage in when sick?
3. What are the signs which indicate that a sick person should refrain from exercising?
PART D_1
Let’s discuss the article. Please answer the questions below and express your opinions.
PART D_2
1. Do you personally exercise when you are sick?
2. How do you determine when you should be resting or engaging in physical activities?
3. In your opinion, should one just continue resting while being sick?
4. Why do you think people choose to exercise every other day?
5. What other things can a person do to recover easily?
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 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.

Column Discussion (Expert)|コラムディスカッション(上級)
Lesson81 : Many People Don’t Know the Dangers of Alcohol

PART A_1
Let’s learn vocabulary. Listen and repeat the words and the sentences with your tutor.
PART A_2
1. classify /KLAS-uh-fahy/
  -to divide things or people into groups according to their type, or to say which group or type something or someone belongs to
  The books in the library are classified according to the subject.
2. cause /kawz/
  -to make something happen, especially something bad
  The weather condition caused several accidents.
3. unaware /uhn-uh-WAIR/
  -not understanding or realizing something
  All this time, I was unaware of the situation.
4. form /fawrm /
  -a type of something
  Swimming is the best form of exercise.
5. risk /risk/
  -the possibility of something bad happening
  In this business, the risks and the rewards are high.
PART B_1
Let’s read the article. Please read it aloud, and I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
PART B_2
Many People Don’t Know the Dangers of Alcohol
Alcoholic beverages have been classified as a Group 1 carcinogen by the World Health Organization (WHO) since 2012. According to WHO researchers, drinking
alcohol can cause at least seven different forms of cancer. However, according to WHO health experts, many people are unaware of the association between alcohol and cancer. They think it is important to warn people that alcohol is a carcinogen that has been linked to an increased risk of cancer. Some scientists are hesitant to suggest a connection between alcohol and cancer. One of them is not Dr. Jernigan. He focuses on one form of cancer in particular: breast cancer. Because of the way alcohol interacts with the female sex hormone estrogen, women are particularly vulnerable. The WHO has urged countries to take concrete steps to curb overall
alcohol consumption. Dr. Jernigan refers to these criteria as the “three A’s”: attractiveness, affordability, and availability. According to him, research indicates that addressing these three A’s will help reduce alcoholism. He claims that if you deal with attractiveness by restricting ads, affordability by dealing with price and raising alcohol taxes regularly, and physical availability by dealing with price and increasing alcohol taxes regularly, it is possible to eliminate alcohol issues. It is not a difficult job.
PART C_1
Let’s answer comprehension questions. Please answer them based on the article.
PART C_2
1. What does WHO stand for?
2. What are the different forms of cancer mentioned?
3. Why is Dr. Jernigan different from other scientists?
PART D_1
Let’s discuss the article. Please answer the questions below and express your opinions.
PART D_2
1. Are you aware of the association between alcohol and cancer? How did you about it?
2. Do you think that the WHO does the best to inform people about this issue?
3. Do you think that addressing these three A’s would be effective? Why or why not?
4. How often do you drink alcohol? Why?
5. What are the benefits of alcohol that you know?
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 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.