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Conversation(Beginner Chapter 1)|日常会話(初級1章)
Lesson14: Going on lunch break お昼休みに行く

PART A_1
Let’s learn new vocabulary. Listen and repeat these words with your tutor.
PART A_2
1. finish 終える、完了する
2. task 仕事
3. quick 速い
PART B_1
Let’s learn today’s phrases. Read the sentences below.
PART B_2
Are you going on lunch break?
Yes, I have just finished my tasks.
PART C_1
Let’s read the dialogue. I will play Ron and you will play Emma. Then, we’ll switch roles.
PART C_2

Hi, Emma! What’s up? I have just finished my tasks.
Me too. How about your tasks for tomorrow?

I have not started yet. How about you?
I have done them already.

You are so quick!
The tasks were not difficult.

Are you going on lunch break?
Yes, let’s go together!

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

Hi, Emma! What’s up? ____________ my tasks.
Me too. How about your tasks for tomorrow?

I have not started yet. How about you?
__________ already.

You are so quick!
The tasks were not difficult.

Are you going on lunch break?
Yes, let’s go together!

PART E_1
Fill in the blanks and complete the conversation.
PART E_2
1. A: Have you finished your tasks for this week?
B: Yes, ________________.
2. A: ______________ your lunch?
B: I have not finished lunch yet.
3. A: Have you done your tasks for next week?
B: No, _________________. I’ll have to work overtime.
4. A: Has Emma done her tasks for this week?
B: Yes, she ____ already _____________.
5. A: Has Ron finished his tasks?
B: No, ________________because he was ill.
6. A: Have you just eaten your lunch?
B: Yes, _____________________.
PART F_1
Let’s do a roleplay. Talk with me according to the situation below, using the expressions you just learned.
PART F_2
The clock has struck noon. Ask your friend Ron if he has finished his tasks and if he is going on lunch break.
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)
Lesson13: Books I have read 読んだことのある本

PART A_1
Let’s learn new vocabulary. Listen and repeat these words with your tutor.
PART A_2
1. art 芸術、美術
2. popular 人気のある、評判のよい
3. town 
PART B_1
Let’s learn today’s phrases. Read the sentences below.
PART B_2
Have you read this English book?
Yes, I have read this book before.
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 read French art books before?
No, I have not read them before.

How about Italian art books?
Yes, Ron, I have read a few books on Italian art.

Do you know this book about popular Italian towns?
Yes, I have read this book before.

I have learned so much about Italy from it.
Me too!

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! ____________ French art books before?
No, I have not read them before.

How about Italian art books?
Yes, Ron, I __________________.

Do you know this book about popular Italian towns?
Yes, ___________ this book before.

I ______________ so much about Italy from it.
Me too!

PART E_1
Fill in the blanks and complete the conversation.
PART E_2
1. A: Have you read history books about Europe?
B: Yes, ______________about Europe.
2. A: Have you read popular American books before?
B: No, I _________________.
3. A: Have you _________________?
B: No, I have not read that book before.
4. A: Have you read a book about Kyoto?
B: Yes, _________________ about Kyoto.
5. A: Have you _____________________?
B: Yes, I have seen a book about art history.
6. A: Have you met a popular writer before?
B: No, _____________________.
PART F_1
Let’s do a roleplay. Talk with me according to the situation below, using the expressions you just learned.
PART F_2
You are in the library with your friend Emma. Ask her how many art books she has read.
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)
Lesson17: After the class 授業の後

PART A_1
Let’s learn new vocabulary. Listen and repeat these words with your tutor.
PART A_2
1. straight まっすぐ
2. costume 衣装
3. craft 手芸用品店
PART B_1
Let’s learn today’s phrases. Read the sentences below.
PART B_2
Where are you going after class?
I am going to the mall to buy a birthday gift for my mom.
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! Where are you going after class?
Hello, Ron! I am going to the mall to buy a birthday gift for my mom.

That’s sweet of you!
Thanks! How about you? Where are you going after class?

I am going straight home to study for tomorrow’s test.
That’s great. Good luck to the both of us!

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! _________________ after class?
Hello, Ron! I am going to the mall to buy a birthday gift for my mom.

That’s sweet of you!
Thanks! How about you? ________________________?

I am going to study for tomorrow’s test.
That’s great. Good luck to the both of us!

PART E_1
Fill in the blanks and complete the conversation.
PART E_2
1. A: Where is Mary going after class?
B: __________________ to the library.
2. A: ___________ you get these pens?
B: My sister bought these colorful pens at the crafts store.
3. A: Where does _________________________?
B: My mother goes to the market every morning.
4. A: Where are you going to buy a costume for our play tomorrow?
B: _____________________ the shopping mall.
5. A: Where did Tiffany _________________________________?
B: Tiffany bought her beautiful dress at the department store.
6. A: Where are you going to spend your summer?
B: ______________________ at our parents house.
PART F_1
Let’s do a roleplay. Talk with me according to the situation below, using the expressions you just learned.
PART F_2
You are talking with your siblings about the places you will go to in summer.
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)
Lesson8: Plans on this weekend 2 今週末の予定 2

PART A_1
Let’s learn new vocabulary. Listen and repeat these words with your tutor.
PART A_2
1. salon サロン、おしゃれな店
2. haircut 散髪
3. pair ペア
PART B_1
Let’s learn today’s phrases. Read the sentences below.
PART B_2
What are you going to do tomorrow?
I am going to buy shoes tomorrow.
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

Tomorrow is Sunday, what are you going to do?
I am going to the salon for a haircut. How about you, Ron?

That is nice. I am going to buy shoes tomorrow.
What kind of shoes are you going to buy?

I am going to buy brown shoes.
Are you going to be by yourself?

No, my dad is going to come with me to the mall.
That is great. I hope you find a nice pair of shoes!

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

Tomorrow is Sunday, ___________?
_________ the salon for a haircut. How about you, Ron?

That is nice. ________ shoes tomorrow.
___________ are you going to buy?

I am going to buy brown shoes.
Are you going to be by yourself?

No, ____________________ with me to the mall.
That is great. I hope you find a nice pair of shoes!

PART E_1
Fill in the blanks and complete the conversation.
PART E_2
1. A: What are you _________________ tomorrow?
B: I am going to buy a pair of shoes tomorrow.
2. A: Who are you going to call on Sunday?
B: I am _________________ May.
3. A: What are you going to _________________ this Saturday?
B: I am going to watch a soccer game on TV this Saturday.
4. A: Where are you going to have dinner on the weekend?
B: _________________ the new restaurant near the park.
5. A: What time are you _________________ on Sunday?
B: I am going to the park at noon on Sunday.
6. A: What are you _________________ next Sunday?
B: I am going to play the piano next Sunday.
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 see your friend Emma at the mall. Ask her where she is going to go.
PART F_3
REVIEW AND FEEDBACK
Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.
(Please give a short feedback on how your student did on your class.)
Grammar
文法
Pronunciation 発音 Vocabulary
単語
Comprehension
理解
GOOD 文法の誤りはほとんどなく、完全な文章で話すことができる ほとんどの単語をはっきりと正しく発音することができる 習った表現を適切に使うことができる 文章を理解し、質問に正しく答えることができる

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

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

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

World Literature (Aesop Fables)|世界文学(イソップ童話)
Lesson113: The Old Lion

PART A_1
Let’s learn vocabulary. Listen and repeat the words and the sentences with your tutor.
PART A_2
1. gasp /gahsp/
  -to take a short, quick breath through the mouth, especially because of surprise, pain, or shock
  She gasped in surprise when she met her long-lost friend.
2. gore /gawr/
  -(of an animal) to cause an injury to someone, or damage something, with the horns or tusks
  The bull has almost gored the bullfighter.
3. trample /TRAM-puhl/
  -to step heavily on something or someone, causing damage or injury
  A herd of oxen trampled the king’s enemy.
4. contemptible /kuhn-TEMP-tuh-buhl/
  -deserving contempt or blame
  His actions in the conference yesterday were contemptible.
5. bray /brey/
  -to make a loud, unpleasant noise
  Passersby brayed insults toward the thief.
PART B_1
Let’s read the story. Please read them aloud, and I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
PART B_2
The Old Lion
A Lion had grown very old. His teeth were worn away. His limbs could no longer bear him, and the King of Beasts was very pitiful indeed as he lay gasping on the ground, about to die.

Where now his strength and his former graceful beauty?

Now a Boar spied him, and rushing at him, gored him with his yellow tusk. A Bull trampled him with his heavy hoofs. Even a contemptible Ass let fly his heels and brayed his insults in the face of the Lion.

It is cowardly to attack the defenseless, though he be an enemy.
PART C_1
Let’s answer comprehension questions. Please answer them based on the story.
PART C_2
1. As mentioned in the fable, what were the signs that the Lion had aged?
2. Is the Lion’s strength and beauty still with him?
3. What did the Boar, Bull, and Ass do to the pitiful Lion?
PART D_1
Let’s discuss the story. Please answer the questions below and express your opinions.
PART D_2
1. In your opinion, did the Boar, Bull, and Ass do the right thing against the Lion? Why or why not?
2. What do you think would be the consequences of their actions?
3. What is your understanding of the fable’s lesson?
4. In your opinion, how should one deal with his/her defenseless opponent?
5. Cite a sample 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)
Lesson7: Plans on this weekend 今週末の予定

PART A_1
Let’s learn new vocabulary. Listen and repeat these words with your tutor.
PART A_2
1. lovely 美しい、かわいらしい
2. visit 訪問
3. park 公園
PART B_1
Let’s learn today’s phrases. Read the sentences below.
PART B_2
Do you have plans for this weekend?
Yes, I will visit my parents this weekend.
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

Hello, what will you do on Saturday?
I will plant flowers with my grandmother on Saturday.

That is lovely, Emma!
How about you, Ron?

I will visit my parents this weekend.
I see. Do you want to go to the park after?

Yes! I will ask Tanya if she wants to come.
Okay, I am sure she will say yes!

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

Hello, ______________ Saturday?
___________ flowers with my grandmother on Saturday.

That is lovely, Emma!
How about you, Ron?

_____________ my parents this weekend.
I see. Do you want to go to the park after?

Yes! _____________.
Okay, I am sure ___________!

PART E_1
Fill in the blanks and complete the conversation.
PART E_2
1. A: What _________________?
B: I will visit my parents this weekend.
2. A: What will you plant with your grandmother on Saturday?
B: We _______________tomatoes.
3. A: Where will you go after you visit your parents?
B: ______________ shopping mall.
4. A: Who will you call on Saturday?
B: ________________ Jack.
5. A: What will you do at the park?
B: _________________ sandwiches.
6. A: What will you do next Saturday?
B: _______________a museum.
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 on the phone with your friend Tanya. Ask her what she will do on Saturday and tell her about your plan to visit the park on Saturday.
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)
Lesson15: Things we used to do 昔やっていたこと

PART A_1
Let’s learn new vocabulary. Listen and repeat these words with your tutor.
PART A_2
1. store お店
2. badminton バドミントン
3. hide 隠す、隠れる
PART B_1
Let’s learn today’s phrases. Read the sentences below.
PART B_2
What did you use to do when you were a child?
I used to play hide and seek when I was a child.
PART C_1
Let’s read the dialogue. I will play Ron and you will play Emma. Then, we’ll switch roles.
PART C_2

Hi, Emma. What did you use to play when you were a child?
Hello, Ron. I used to play hide and seek with my siblings.

That’s a fun game!
It is! How about you, Ron? What did you use to play when you were a child?

My friends and I used to play badminton after school.
I always wanted to play badminton.

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

Hi, Emma. __________________?
Hello, Ron. I used to play hide and seek with my siblings.

That’s a fun game!
It is! How about you, Ron? What did you use to play when you were a child?

My friends and I _______________________.
I always wanted to play badminton.

PART E_1
Fill in the blanks and complete the conversation.
PART E_2
1. A: What sports did you used to play in high school?
B: ___________________ basketball.
2. A: Where did Jessie ____________work?
B: Jessie used to work at the grocery store.
3. A: What summer activities did you use to do with friends?
B: ________________ go to swimming pool.
4. A: Did your mother use to be a teacher?
B: No, ___________________________.
5. A: Where ______________________?
B: We used to live in Manila.
6. A: What instruments did you use to play?
B: I ______________________________.
PART F_1
Let’s do a role play. Talk with me according to the situation below, using the expressions you just learned.
PART F_2
You are talking with a friend about the games and sports you used to play in elementary.
PART F_3
REVIEW AND FEEDBACK
Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.
(Please give 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.

Conversation(Beginner Chapter 1)|日常会話(初級1章)
Lesson9: Is he taller than you? 彼はあなたより背が高いですか?

PART A_1
Let’s learn new vocabulary. Listen and repeat these words with your tutor.
PART A_2
1. height 高さ、身長
2. inch インチ
3. foot 足、フィート(長さの単位)
PART B_1
Let’s learn today’s phrases. Read the sentences below.
PART B_2
Is he taller than you?
Yes, he is three inches taller than me.
PART C_1
Let’s read the dialogue. I will play Ron and you will play Emma. Then, we’ll switch roles.
PART C_2

Hi, Emma. How tall are you?
Hello, Ron. I am five feet and three inches tall. How about you?

My height is six feet and two inches.
Are you taller than your sister?

Yes, my sister is a foot shorter than me.
Oh, I see.

How about you, Emma? Is your brother taller than you?
Yes, my brother is six feet and four inches tall. He is a foot and
an inch taller than me.

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. _____________?
Hello, Ron. I am five feet and three inches tall. How about you?

My height _________________________.
Are you taller than your sister?

Yes, _______________.
Oh, I see.

How about you, Emma? Is your brother ______________?
Yes, my brother is six feet and four inches tall. He is a foot
and an inch taller than me.

PART E_1
Fill in the blanks and complete the conversation.
PART E_2
1. A: Is Kyle taller than his mother?
B: No, Kyle is __________________.
2. A: Is Kim ____________________?
B: Yes, Kim is four inches taller than Mika.
3. A: How tall is Brix compared to Den?
B: Brix is _____________________.
4. A: Are _______________________?
B: No, my sister is two feet taller than me.
5. A: Who is taller between Liam and Harry?
B: Harry is _____________Liam.
6. A: Is _______________________?
B: Yes, Louis is two feet shorter than me.
PART F_1
Let’s do a roleplay. Talk with me according to the situation below, using the expressions you just learned.
PART F_2
You are talking to your friend about how tall your family members 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.

World Literature (Aesop Fables)|世界文学(イソップ童話)
Lesson136: Jupiter and the Monkey

PART A_1
Let’s learn vocabulary. Listen and repeat the words and the sentences with your tutor.
PART A_2
1. present /prez-uhnt/
  -to give, provide, or make something known
  The baker presented the cupcakes to the customers.
2. contestant /kuhn-TES-tuhn/
  -a person who takes part in a contest or competition.
  I was selected as a contestant for tomorrow’s game.
3. proudly /PROUD-lee/
  -with a feeling of pleasure or satisfaction over something regarded as highly honorable or creditable to oneself
  She proudly accepted him to be her husband.
4. dear /dir/
  -loved or liked very much
  Anna is my dearest friend.
5. darling /DAHR-ling/
  -a person very dear to another
  My son will always be my darling even when he’s old.
PART B_1
Let’s read the story. Please read them aloud, and I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
PART B_2
Jupiter and the Monkey

There was once a baby show among the animals in the forest.

Jupiter provided the prize. Of course all the proud mammas from far and near brought their babies. But none got there earlier than Mother Monkey. Proudly she presented her baby among the other contestants.

As you can imagine, there was quite a laugh when the animals saw the ugly flat-nosed, hairless, pop-eyed little creature.

“Laugh if you will,” said the Mother Monkey. “Though Jupiter may not give him the prize, I know that he is the prettiest, the sweetest, the dearest darling in the world.”

Mother love is blind.

PART C_1
Let’s answer comprehension questions. Please answer them based on the story.
PART C_2
1. What did Jupiter provide for the contest?
2. Who got to the contest the earliest?
3. What happened when Mother Monkey presented her baby?
PART D_1
Let’s discuss the story. Please answer the questions below and express your opinions.
PART D_2
1. What makes the fable interesting for you?
2. How would you describe Mother Monkey?
3. Do you agree with the moral of the story? Why or why not?
4. Can you judge people just by appearance alone? Why or why not?
5. What makes a mother special for you?
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)
Lesson14 : New Age Estimate for Early Human Skull Produces Surprising Discovery

PART A_1
Let’s learn vocabulary. Listen and repeat the words and the sentences with your tutor.
PART A_2
1. specifically /spi-SIF-ik-lee/
  -for a particular reason, purpose, etc.
  The campaign is targeted specifically at teenagers.
2. species /SPEE-sheez/
  -a class of individuals having some common characteristics or qualities; distinct sort or kind
  The experts discovered another reptile species.
3. extinct /ik-STINGKT/
  -no longer in existence; having ended or died out:
  The team of scientists saves endangered animals from going extinct.
4. assessment /uh-SES-muhnt/
  -the act of assessing; appraisal; evaluation
  Seven applicants passed the initial assessment.
5. comprehensive /kom-pri-HEN-siv/
  -of large scope; covering or involving much; inclusive:
  The test taker finished the comprehensive examination in three hours.
PART B_1
Let’s read the article. Please read it aloud, and I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
PART B_2
Latest findings on early human skull raise questions about human ancestry
According to reports, a recent age estimate of the skull of an early human brings up more questions concerning the current human ancestry.

The aforementioned fossilized skull was first discovered in Zambia in 1921. Broken Hill was regarded as a main discovery back then. It was located specifically in a place called Broken Hill hence the name. Broken Hill was in fact the earliest recovered fossil of an extinct human species in the African continent.

Scientists note that a later assessment insinuates that Broken Hill is much younger than initially concluded by the experts. The previous age estimate of the skull was about 500,000, whereas the current estimate is about 299,000 years old with which the team used two new comprehensive dating methods. They add that the new findings affect how the tempo and mode of modern human ancestry were previously perceived.

As explained by the researchers, they found Broken Hill difficult to examine because it was found in a mining site that got massively ruined due to mining operations later on.

PART C_1
Let’s answer comprehension questions. Please answer them based on the article.
PART C_2
1. When was the early human skull recovered?
2. What does the new findings of the study convey?
3. Why made the age estimation difficult for the researchers?
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 is the importance of this study?
2. Which of the two age estimates is more accurate?
3. Comparing the two estimates, what do you make of the dating methods scientists use?
4. Do you know of any fossils recovered in your country?
5. Have you ever been to a mining site?
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.