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Lesson72 : Why Americans Spend Billions of Dollars on Fantasy Football

2021年3月16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.　fantasy	/FAN-ta-si/
	-a situation or event that you imagine, which is not real or true
	Being in Disneyland feels like a fantasy.
2.　competition	/kom-pi-TISH-uhn/
	-a situation in which someone is trying to win something or be more successful than someone else
	My friend will join the world chess competition.
3.　commence	/KO-mens/
	-to begin something
	The ceremony will commence in a few minutes.
4.　approximation	/uh-prok-suh-MEy-shuhn/
	-a guess of a number that is not exact but that is close
	Could you give me a rough approximation of how many people will be coming?
5.　combine	/kom-BAYN/
	-to become mixed or joined, or to mix or join things together
	The chances of winning will be higher if the groups will be combined.

PART B_1

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

PART B_2

Why Americans Spend Billions of Dollars on Fantasy Football

Nima Vaez-Zadeh has been playing fantasy football for years. In fact, checking the performance of his fantasy football team had been part of his daily routine. This may be the case not just for Vaez-Zadeh, but for a lot of Americans as well. Fantasy football is a competition wherein participants get to pick players from the real league, the National Football League (NFL), and score points according to their performance. When the season starts to commence, participants will give money which will form part of the ‘pot’ for the league. The performances of the players from the real league will be scored and the participant with the highest score will get the money from the pot. The Fantasy Sports and Gaming Association’s approximations show that 59 million are playing fantasy games in the United States and Canada combined. But, according to Andrew Challenger, these leagues are costing US businesses billions of dollars. With the competence required in the game, workers need to check on the performance of their players requiring them to use a daily average of thirty minutes. This time could have gone to the business, but instead, it is paid to the employee in a time when he is not actually working. As to Vaez-Zadeh, aside from the fun and entertainment, you can get from playing, it also allows you to reconnect and keep in touch with your friends.

PART C_1

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

PART C_2

1.	How do you understand fantasy football?
2.	How can fantasy football cost billions to businesses?
3.	Aside from the entertainment, what encourages other people to participate?

PART D_1

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

PART D_2

1.	Are you personally familiar with fantasy football?
2.	What do you know about the matter so far?
3.	Do you think it is more advantageous or disadvantageous? Why do you think so?
4.	If there is such a league in your area, will you consider joining?
5.	Will you agree that this is a good avenue to strengthen ties with other people? Why do you think so?

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 article by Voice of America

Column Discussion (Expert)｜コラムディスカッション（上級）
Lesson73 : Why Americans Don’t Wear White After Labor Day

2021年3月16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.　right	/rayt/
	-something that the law allows you to do
	Every state should recognize a person’s right to life.
2.　formal	/FOR-mal/
	-describes language, clothes and behavior that are traditional and correct
	In attending hearings, one should wear formal clothes.
3.　ignore	/ig-NOR/
	-to pay no attention to something or someone
	The mother ignored the complaints of her child.
4.　wealthy	/WEL-thee/
	-rich
	He’s a very wealthy man
5.　ease	/is/
	-If you do something with ease, it is easy for you to do it.
	She was able to deliver her speech with ease.

PART B_1

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

PART B_2

Why Americans Don’t Wear White after Labor Day

Every September, Americans celebrate Labor Day, a day to celebrate workers’ rights. But as to them, it also meant not wearing white until the following May, the day after Memorial Day. One reason for this is the weather. Since it is summer from June to September, people prefer to wear light-colored clothes during these months. Historically, Americans used to wear formal clothes all year. Thus, the wearing of white seems like a breather to them. It also became a fashion rule especially to the wealthy. Back in the 1930s, wealthy people only wear white while they are on summer vacation in cozy hotels. Eventually, wearing white had become related to ease, beauty and money. It became an unspoken rule in fashion if one is rich or purports to be one. Nowadays, people have been encouraged to ignore the rule. Fashion magazines cite Coco Chanel, Kim Kardashian, and Michelle Obama as examples of personalities who wear white during all seasons.

PART C_1

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

PART C_2

1.	What does Labor Day mean to the Americans?
2.	In the 1930s, wearing white is characterized with what?
3.	How did the non-wearing of white evolve as an unspoken fashion rule?

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 about this culture?
2.	Will you be willing to do the same?
3.	Why do you think people are now being encouraged to ignore the rule?
4.	Is there an existing strange rule in your country as well? Tell me more about it.
5.	Do you think this kind of fashion rule can be sustainable and followed in your country?

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 article by Voice of America

Column Discussion (Expert)｜コラムディスカッション（上級）
Lesson74 : Aluminum Cans or Plastic Bottles?

2021年3月16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.　shift	/shift/
	-to change an idea, attitude, etc.
	When she had a change of heart, she decided to shift to another degree program.
2.　rage	/reyj/
	-very strong anger that you cannot control
	The mother’s rage caused her children to be afraid of her.
3.　infinitely	/IN-fi-nit-li/
	-very much
	Travel is infinitely more comfortable now than it used to be.
4.　pollute	/pol-YUT/
	-to make water, air, soil, etc. dirty or harmful
	The chemical released by the factory pollutes the lake nearby.
5.　contribute	/kon-TRI-byut/
	-to give something, especially money, in order to provide or achieve something together with other people
	She was able to contribute to the music industry.

PART B_1

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

PART B_2

Aluminum Cans or Plastic Bottles?

Bottled water companies have been shifting from the use of plastic bottles to the use of recycled aluminum cans. This is pursuant to the people’s rage stemming from the fact that plastic bottles severely pollute water. But, will the use of recycled aluminum cans, in lieu of plastic bottles be beneficial to the environment? As the aluminum companies claim, the aluminum cans are infinitely recyclable. Furthermore,
compared to plastic bottles with 3 percent recycled content, aluminum cans have 68. However, the problem lies with the production of aluminum cans. It has an estimated carbon footprint twice as much as compared with plastic bottles. With its smelting process, it contributes a lot to air pollution. Despite these, it cannot be said that aluminum cans will permanently replace plastic bottles for a lot of reasons. First, the production of aluminum cans is more costly than plastic bottles. It would mean higher prices for water. Another reason is convenience, while plastic bottles can be open and closed easily, aluminum cans stay open. But what is important and can be seen as development is that companies are trying to venture into new ideas which will help decrease the pollution in the environment.

PART C_1

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

PART C_2

1.	Why are the companies shifting from plastic bottles to aluminum cans?
2.	What problems does the use of aluminum cans pose to the environment?
3.	What benefits can be acquired with the use of aluminum cans?

PART D_1

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

PART D_2

1.	Which of the two materials would you prefer?
2.	Would affordability matter to you more compared to convenience?
3.	In your opinion, should companies promote the use of aluminum cans?
4.	How should we weigh the advantages and disadvantages of both?
5.	What could be another way to combat the issue of plastic bottles?

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 article by Voice of America

Column Discussion (Expert)｜コラムディスカッション（上級）
Lesson75 : Blind Man Given a Chance to See

2021年3月16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.　device	/de-VAYS/
	-a piece of equipment that is used for a particular purpose
	The cellphone is the most popular device for communication.
2.　regain	/ri-GEYN/
	-to get something back again
	After the accident, the athlete is resting to regain his strength.
3.　independent	/in-di-PEN-dent/
	-not taking help or money from other people
	She studies well so she can be independent in the future.
4.　defect	/DI-fekt/
	-a fault or problem with someone or something
	She brought the laptop back to the store because it has a defect.
5.　envision	/en-VI-shen/
	-to imagine something happening, or think that something is likely to happen
	Leaders should envision a world where no one is left behind.

PART B_1

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

PART B_2

Blind Man Given a Chance to See

With the advent of technology, blind people are now given a chance to see. Jason Esterhuizen had lost his sight after a car accident. He never thought that he would be able to see again, but it was made possible with the use of a device. According to him, the device does not give one full and normal eyesight, but as to him, he is
already happy as it allows him to move around. Dr. Nader Pouratian, one of the
researchers who developed the new technology said that the device was geared
towards helping blind people to be independent. The device is using several parts and is also put in several parts of a person. One is placed in the brain while others are in the glasses and the clothes. All these parts are interconnected which helps users to regain sense or see some movement of lights. The device is called Orion and is still undergoing tests at the UCLA Medical Center in California and the Baylor College of Medicine in Texas. Esterhuizen is just one of the two people who were given the chance to use the device. As for him, the results have been amazing. The makers of Orion envision this device to be helpful also to people who had lost their eyesight due to disease and those who were born with defects specifically eyesight.

PART C_1

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

PART C_2

1.	How was the blind man given a chance to see?
2.	What did the device allow the man to experience?
3.	What does the maker of Orion envision?

PART D_1

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

PART D_2

1.	What can you say about the device?
2.	Do you think this device will be favored by many?
3.	How will you characterize the future of this device?
4.	What do you think about artificial aids in general?
5.	Do you think there could also be disadvantages with the device?

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

Column Discussion (Expert)｜コラムディスカッション（上級）
Lesson77 : Beekeeping May Reduce Stress and Depression

2021年3月16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.　sustain	/su-STEYN/
	-to cause or allow something to continue for a period of time
	She was able to sustain her living situation by working.
2.　acquire	/a-KWAYR/
	-to get something
	After she acquired her bachelor’s degree, she went abroad to work.
3.　therapy	/THE-ra-pi/
	-the work of treating mental or physical illness without using an operation
	After the trauma she went through, she started psychological therapy.
4.　trauma	/TRO-ma/
	-severe shock caused by an unpleasant experience, or the experience which causes this feeling
	After the accident, the victim suffered trauma.
5.　suffer	/SA-fer/
	-to experience pain or unpleasant emotions
	She suffered a lot after she has lost her husband.

PART B_1

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

PART B_2

Beekeeping May Reduce Stress and Depression

As major pollinators, the role of bees in the sustain of our food supply is very evident. However, benefits which we may acquire from is not limited to this.
Researchers say that bees can also help people who are experiencing mental health problems such as anxiety, stress, depression, and other forms of mental health illness. With this, the term ‘beekeeping therapy’ was coined. Among the groups who were able to benefit from this therapy are military veterans. With their trauma during war, they tend to have a hard time dealing with their present lives. Vince Ylitalo is a war veteran who is currently undergoing beekeeping therapy. Having served in the military for almost 40 years, he suffers from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD. He explained that the therapy was able to help him as instead of thinking about his experiences, he is thinking all about bees. Another veteran is
Wendi Zimmerman who claims that the buzz of the bees was able to divert her attention from what she calls ‘clutter’ or the unwanted experiences of the past. Currently, there is no fact to prove that bees are helping treat the PTSD of soldiers. However, as to veteran and beekeeper Frank Bartel, it does not matter if it can be proved or not because just seeing the bees helps him relax his mind. Harvard researchers seem to agree with this opinion of Frank.

PART C_1

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

PART C_2

1.	Aside from the sustenance of food, what other benefit can we get from bees?
2.	Were the researchers able to prove the link between the bees and the treatment of PTSD?
3.	How do the people undergoing beekeeping therapy reacted to this lack of proof?

PART D_1

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

PART D_2

1.	Do you personally believe that beekeeping helps treat mental illnesses?
2.	How do you think bees were able to improve the situation of these people?
3.	Have you heard about such therapy in your country?
4.	In your opinion, is beekeeping beneficial?
5.	What do you think drives people to undergo beekeeping therapy?

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 article by Voice of America

World Literature (Aesop Fables)｜世界文学（イソップ童話）
Lesson107: The Quack Toad

2021年3月16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.　quack	/kwak/
	-a person who dishonestly pretends to have medical skills or knowledge
	The quack doctor made the people believe that taking his overpriced medicines could cure their diseases.
2.　learned	/LUR-nid/
	-a learned person has studied for a long time and has a lot of knowledge
	Mr. Robinson is a learned professor in the field of social sciences.
3.　cure	/kyoor/
	-to make someone with an illness healthy again
	The medicine cured the injured bird.
4.　blotchy	/BLOCH-ee/
	-covered in marks, usually temporary ones, that are not regular in shape
	His face turned red and blotchy after drinking alcohol.
5.　mend	/mend/
	-to repair something that is broken or damaged
	The little girl observed her mom mending holes in her father’s shirt.

PART B_1

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

PART B_2

The Quack Toad

An old Toad once informed all his neighbors that he was a learned doctor. In fact he could cure anything. The Fox heard the news and hurried to see the Toad. He looked the Toad over very carefully.

“Mr. Toad,” he said, “I’ve been told that you cure anything! But just take a look at yourself, and then try some of your own medicine. If you can cure yourself of that blotchy skin and that rheumatic gait, someone might believe you. Otherwise, I should advise you to try some other profession.”

Those who would mend others, should first mend themselves.

PART C_1

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

PART C_2

1.	What did the Toad make his neighbors believe?
2.	What did the Fox do upon hearing the news about the Toad?
3.	Why didn’t the Fox believe the Toad’s claims?

PART D_1

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

PART D_2

1.	In your opinion, why did the Toad pretend to be a doctor who could cure anything?
2.	Do you agree with what the Fox did? Explain your answer.
3.	Why do you think people fall for quack doctors?
4.	What is your understanding of the fable’s lesson?
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.

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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Conversation(Beginner Chapter 1)｜日常会話（初級１章）
Lesson3: major in university　大学での専攻

2021年3月16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.　university　大学
2.　math　数学
3.　chemistry　化学

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 was your major in college?

大学では何を専攻していましたか？

I studied biology at the university.

大学では生物学を専攻していました。

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

How was your college experience, Emma?

It was good actually. I joined a lot of organizations and contests. How about you, Ron?

That’s great! Mine was a bit plain since I just studied all the time.

That’s absolutely fine, Ron. What was your major in college?

I studied biology at the university because I like to research animals and human life. How about you, Emma?

I studied math because I love solving math problems.

Really? That’s nice. I would like to be better in math someday as well.

I can teach you my learning styles some time!

PART D_1

Let’s read the dialogue. Read aloud, filling 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

How was your experience in college, Emma?

It was good actually. I joined a lot of organizations and contests. How about you, Ron?

Really? That’s great! Mine was a bit plain since I just studied all the time.

That’s absolutely fine, Ron. What ______________?

I studied biology because I like to research about animals and the human life. How about you, Emma?

_________________ because I love solving math problems.

Really? That’s nice. I would like to be better in math someday as well.

I can teach you my learning styles some time!

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 ____________________________? B: I studied arts at Tokyo University of the Arts.
2.	A: Did you know Emma’s major in college? B: Yes, she _____________________.
3.	A: What _______________________? B: My brother studied chemistry at Osaka University.
4.	A: What was Kyle’s major in college? B: Kyle __________________________. He loves teaching.
5.	A: What ________________________? B: Ron studied physics at Kyushu University.
6.	A: What course did your father take in college? B: My father ____________________________. He is a great lawyer now.

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

You are talking to your friend about your college experience. Ask what his/her major was and where he/she studied it.

あなたは友人と大学での経験について話しています。彼／彼女の専攻は何だった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）
Lesson2: Last winter　去年の冬

2021年3月16日 weblio PH

PART A_1

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

単語を学習しましょう。講師のあとに続いて音読してみましょう。

PART A_2

1.　last winter　去年の冬
2.　plan　予定、計画
3.　town　町

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 did you do last winter?

去年の冬は何をしていましたか？

I went on a vacation with my family.

私は家族と一緒に休暇に行きました。

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

Hi, what did you do last winter?

I went on a vacation with my family. How about you?

I just spent my winter at home with my family as well.

That is sweet!

Let’s also plan a vacation with our friends sometime.

That is a great idea!

PART D_1

Let’s read the dialogue. Read aloud, filling 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

Hi, what __________________?

I went on a vacation with my family. How about you?

I __________________ with my family as well.

That is sweet!

Let’s also plan a vacation with our friends some time.

That is a great idea!

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 ________________? B: I went on vacation with my family.
2.	A: What did you do last winter? B: We _____________ vacation with my family.
3.	A: What did you do in Hokkaido last winter? B: I enjoyed _____ with my friends.
4.	A: What did you do last winter with your siblings? B: We just spent our _______ at home.
5.	A: Let’s also plan a vacation with our friends sometime. B: That is a ______ idea!
6.	A: Let’s also ＿＿＿＿ a vacation with our friends sometime. B: That is a great idea!

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

You are talking to your friend about your winter vacation experience.

友人に、冬休みの経験について話してみましょう。

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.

World Literature (Aesop Fables)｜世界文学（イソップ童話）
Lesson106: The Bat and the Weasels

2021年3月15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.　nest	/nest/
	-a structure built by birds or insects to leave their eggs in to develop, and by some other animals to give birth or live in
	The bird built its nest inside a tree hollow.
2.　foolish	/FOO-lish/
	-unwise, stupid, or not showing good judgment
	It was a foolish thing to say.
3.　happen	/HAP-uhn/
	-to do or be by chance
	Julia happens to be my friend, so I’ll introduce you to her.
4.　claw	/klaw/
	-a sharp, curved nail at the end of an animal’s foot
	The cats sharpened their claws on the tree’s trunk.
5.　motto	/MOT-oh/
	-a short sentence or phrase that expresses a belief or purpose
	The fandom lives by the motto “Teamwork makes the dream work”.

PART B_1

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

PART B_2

The Bat and the Weasels

A Bat blundered into the nest of a Weasel, who ran up to catch and eat him. The Bat begged for his life, but the Weasel would not listen.

“You are a Mouse,” he said, “and I am a sworn enemy of Mice. Every Mouse I catch, I am going to eat!”

“But I am not a Mouse!” cried the Bat. “Look at my wings. Can Mice fly? Why, I am only a Bird! Please let me go!”

The Weasel had to admit that the Bat was not a Mouse, so he let him go. But a few days later, the foolish Bat went blindly into the nest of another Weasel. This Weasel happened to be a bitter enemy of Birds, and he soon had the Bat under his claws, ready to eat him.

“You are a Bird,” he said, “and I am going to eat you!”

“What,” cried the Bat, “I, a Bird! Why, all Birds have feathers! I am nothing but a Mouse. ‘Down with all Cats,’ is my motto!”

And so the Bat escaped with his life a second time.

Set your sails with the wind.

PART C_1

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

PART C_2

1.	How did the Bat convince the Weasel to free him?
2.	What happened a few days after his unfortunate encounter with the Weasel?
3.	How did the Bat convince the other Weasel not to eat him?

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 Bat in the story?
2.	How does the Bat make the best out of a bad situation?
3.	If the Bat encountered another predator in the story, do you think he would still be alive? Explain your answer.
4.	Explain the moral of the story: “Set your sails with the wind.”
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.

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）
Lesson104: The Wolf and the House Dog

2021年3月15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.　watchful	/WOCH-fuhl/
	-paying careful attention and ready to deal with problems
	The lifeguard keeps a watchful eye on the swimming children.
2.　wander	/WON-der/
	-to walk around slowly in a relaxed way or without any clear purpose or direction
	The child wandered from room to room, searching for his missing sock.
3.　compliment	/KOM-pluh-ment/
	-a remark that expresses approval, admiration, or respect
	The guests were complimenting the chef for the sumptuous food.
4.　chase	/cheys/
	-to hurry after someone or something in order to catch him, her, or it
	The dog chased the cat up a tree.
5.　chafe	/cheyf/
	-to make or become damaged or sore by rubbing
	The tight strap chafed the baby’s skin.

PART B_1

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

PART B_2

The Wolf and the House Dog

There was once a Wolf who got very little to eat because the Dogs of the village were so wide awake and watchful. He was really nothing but skin and bones, and it made him very downhearted to think of it.

One night this Wolf happened to fall in with a fine fat House Dog who had wandered a little too far from home. The Wolf would gladly have eaten him then and there, but the House Dog looked strong enough to leave his marks should he try it. So the Wolf spoke very humbly to the Dog, complimenting him on his fine appearance.
“You can be as well-fed as I am if you want to,” replied the Dog. “Leave the woods; there you live miserably. Why, you have to fight hard for every bite you get. Follow my example and you will get along beautifully.”
“What must I do?” asked the Wolf.
“Hardly anything,” answered the House Dog. “Chase people who carry canes, bark at beggars, and fawn on the people of the house. In return you will get tidbits of every kind, chicken bones, choice bits of meat, sugar, cake, and much more beside, not to speak of kind words and caresses.”
The Wolf had such a beautiful vision of his coming happiness that he almost wept. But just then he noticed that the hair on the Dog’s neck was worn and the skin was chafed. “What is that on your neck?”
“Nothing at all”, replied the Dog.
“What! Nothing!”
“Oh, just a trifle!”
“But please tell me.”
“Perhaps you see the mark of the collar to which my chain is fastened.”
“What! A chain!” cried the Wolf. “Don’t you go wherever you please?”
“Not always! But what’s the difference?” replied the Dog.
“All the difference in the world! I don’t care a rap for your feasts and I wouldn’t take all the tender young lambs in the world at that price.” And away ran the Wolf to the woods.
There is nothing worth so much as liberty.

PART C_1

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

PART C_2

1.	How does the Wolf look like? How about the House Dog?
2.	What did the Wolf do upon realizing that he could not eat the Dog?
3.	Why was the hair on the Dog’s neck worn and the skin chafed?

PART D_1

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

PART D_2

1.	Why did the Wolf reject the House Dog’s offer?
2.	If you were in the Wolf’s shoes, would you also do the same? Why?
3.	Would you rather be free but poor or rich with no freedom? Explain your answer.
4.	Do you agree with the lesson in the story? Why or why not?
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.

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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