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Pronunciation|発音
28 : /θ/ & /ð/| /θ/の音と/ð/の音

LESSON GOAL
Let’s check our lesson goal.
In this material, you will learn the difference between the /θ/ sound and the /ð/ sound, and practice pronouncing and listening to them.
PART A_1
Let’s do a pronunciation check. Read the sentence below.
PART A_2
She thanked her father for taking care of her when she was young.
PART B_1
Let’s learn how to pronounce the /θ/ sound and the /ð/ sound.
PART B_2
1. /θ/ の音
舌の先を上と下の前歯の間に入れて、間から息を押し出すようにして発音します。この時喉から音は出しません。
2. /ð/の音
舌の先を上と下の前歯の間に入れて、間から息を押し出すようにして発音します。この時、喉から音を出します。
PART C_1
Let’s read the words below. They contain the /θ/ sound and the /ð/ sound.
PART C_2
/θ/ sound 1. throw
2. birthday
3. worth
4. Thursday
5. nothing
6. south
7. author
/ð/sound 1. brother
2. worthy
3. other
4. either
5. though
6. those
7. with
PART C_3
Let’s read the sentences below. They contain the words we just practiced.
PART C_4
1. Throw me the car keys.
2. It is my birthday tomorrow.
3. It is worth five million dollars.
4. We will have a meeting on Thursday.
5. There is nothing that I can say about it.
6. She lives in South Korea.
7. John Green is my favorite author.
PART C_5
1. My brother has been taking law for 3 years now.
2. She is worthy of my respect.
3. It is noisy on the other side.
4. You may take either road.
5. Though it was raining, we went hiking.
6. Those apples were from Japan.
7. I have lived with my parents for many years.
PART D_1
Listen to your tutor as he/she reads a word aloud.
Then, answer which words he/she was reading.
PART D_2
問1(Question 1)

a. thigh
b. thy
PART D_3
PART D_4
問2(Question 2)

a. thistle
b. this’ll
PART D_5
PART E_1
Let’s review your pronunciation. Read the sentence below.
PART E_2
She thanked her father for taking care of her when she was young.
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.

Pronunciation|発音
29 : /z/ & /s/| /z/の音と/s/の音

LESSON GOAL
Let’s check our lesson goal.
In this material, you will learn the difference between the /z/ sound and the /s/ sound, and practice pronouncing and listening to them.
PART A_1
Let’s do a pronunciation check. Read the sentence below.
PART A_2
The science quiz was easy.
PART B_1
Let’s learn how to pronounce the /z/ sound and the /s/ sound.
PART B_2
1. /z/の音
口角を引き、上と下の前歯をつけて、その近くに舌を置きます。その隙間から息を押し出すようにして喉から声を出して発音します。
2. /s/の音
舌を上の歯の付けての近くにおき、くっつけないで隙間から音を出します。
PART C_1
Let’s read the words below. They contain the /z/ sound and the /s/ sound.
PART C_2
/z/sound 1. bags
2. zoom
3. maze
4. design
5. museum
6. eyes
7. zero
/s/sound 1. rice
2. graphs
3. sleeps
4. place
5. muscle
6. peace
7. ice
PART C_3
Let’s read the sentences below. They contain the words we just practiced.
PART C_4
1. These bags are so heavy!
2. Zoom in so you could see the pattern better.
3. They felt like rats in a maze.
4. The design is very intricate.
5. The museum was built in 1958.
6. We both have blue eyes.
7. The label says “zero sugar”.
PART C_5
1. Rice is a staple food.
2. These graphs show the improvement in sales.
3. The baby sleeps with her mother.
4. Are you familiar with this place?
5. Protein builds muscles in our bodies.
6. We said a prayer for world peace.
7. The ice watered down the juice.
PART D_1
Listen to your tutor as he/she reads a word aloud.
Then, answer which words he/she was reading.
PART D_2
問1(Question 1)

a. bus
b. buzz
PART D_3
PART D_4
問2(Question 2)

a. price
b. prize
PART D_5
PART E_1
Let’s review your pronunciation. Read the sentence below.
PART E_2
The science quiz was easy.
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.

Pronunciation|発音
30: /dʒ/ & /j/| /dʒ/の音と/j/の音

LESSON GOAL
Let’s check our lesson goal.
In this material, you will learn the difference between the /dʒ/ sound and the /j/ sound, and practice pronouncing and listening to them.
PART A_1
Let’s do a pronunciation check. Read the sentence below.
PART A_2
You’ll love these jewels I bought from the U.S.
PART B_1
Let’s learn how to pronounce the /dʒ/ sound and the /j/ sound.
PART B_2
1. /dʒ/の音

2. /j/の音

PART C_1
Let’s read the words below. They contain the /dʒ/ sound and the /j/ sound.
PART C_2
/dʒ/sound 1. judge
2. joy
3. jealous
4. major
5. energy
6. large
7. message
/j/sound 1. unit
2. yard
3. young
4. computer
5. billion
6. beautiful
7. community
PART C_3
Let’s read the sentences below. They contain the words we just practiced.
PART C_4
1. How many judges are there in the contest?
2. She felt utmost joy when her son passed the medical exam.
3. I was jealous of Jun’s new bicycle.
4. What major did you take in college?
5. It seems like children have more energy than adults.
6. There’s a large crowd just outside of the studio.
7. Can you pass her a message for me?
PART C_5
1. Pound is the monetary unit in Britain.
2. The kids are playing in the yard.
3. He’s too young to drink alcohol.
4. I saved a lot for a new computer.
5. The company nearly spent billions of dollars on the project.
6. The beach’s scenery is beautiful.
7. How do you give back to your community?
PART D_1
Listen to your tutor as he/she reads a word aloud.
Then, answer which words he/she was reading.
PART D_2
問1(Question 1)

a. jam
b. yam
PART D_3
PART D_4
問2(Question 2)

a. joke
b. yoke
PART D_5
PART E_1
Let’s review your pronunciation. Read the sentence below.
PART E_2
You’ll love these jewels I bought from the U.S.
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.

Pronunciation|発音
26 : /ʌ/ & /ɑ/| /ʌ/の音と/ɑ/の音

LESSON GOAL
Let’s check our lesson goal.
In this material, you will learn the difference between the /ʌ/ sound and the /ɑ/ sound, and practice pronouncing and listening to them.
PART A_1
Let’s do a pronunciation check. Read the sentence below.
PART A_2
Those are the books he bought but never read.
PART B_1
Let’s learn how to pronounce the /ʌ/ sound and the /ɑ/ sound.
PART B_2
1. /ʌ/の音
あごの力を抜き、口はあまり開けずに口の奥の方で発音します。
2. /ɑ/の音
あごを少し下げて、舌の付け根も下に下げて発音します。
PART C_1
Let’s read the words below. They contain the /ʌ/ sound and the /ɑ/ sound.
PART C_2
/ʌ/sound 1. just
2. flood
3. thump
4. touch
5. fun
6. luck
7. oven
/ɑ/ sound 1. cause
2. wall
3. yawn
4. thought
5. job
6. tall
7. lock
PART C_3
Let’s read the sentences below. They contain the words we just practiced.
PART C_4
1. He was here just a few minutes ago.
2. The charity helped the flood victims.
3. Mrs. Molly heard a loud thump on the staircase.
4. The friends kept in touch after all these years.
5. The students had lots of fun at the school fest yesterday.
6. I wish you luck in your new career.
7. Preheat the oven to 420 degrees.
PART C_5
1. We don’t want to cause you any trouble.
2. The wall was filled with crayon marks.
3. The children yawn in boredom.
4. The coach thought of another strategy to improve the team’s performance.
5. Helen accepted the job offer.
6. James is quite tall for his age.
7. Please close and lock the door when exiting.
PART D_1
Listen to your tutor as he/she reads a word aloud.
Then, answer which words he/she was reading.
PART D_2
問1(Question 1)

a. shot
b. shut
PART D_3
PART D_4
問2(Question 2)

a. gone
b. gun
PART D_5
PART E_1
Let’s review your pronunciation. Read the sentence below.
PART E_2
Those are the books he bought but never read.
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.

Advanced course_Listening&Reading_8

PART A_1

In this lesson, we have two parts, listening and reading.
We will start with the listening part. Then, we are going to move on to the reading part.
Let’s start our lesson!

PART A_2

Please listen carefully and take notes while I read the passage. Then, look at the picture and tell me the correct order of the story.

PART A_3

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1. .
2. .
3. .
4. .
PART A_4

Now, let’s review your answer.

PART A_5

PART B_1

Please listen carefully and take notes while I read the passage. Then, please look at the table and answer the questions below.

PART B_2

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Question: Tell me which students are in each year and what the schedule of their online class is.
1. First year
Answer: .
2. Second year
Answer: .
3. Third year
Answer: .
4. Fourth year
Answer: .
PART B_3

Now, let’s review your answer.

PART B_4

PART C_1

We are done with the listening part. So, let’s move on to the reading part.

PART C_2

We will read aloud the words below. Please repeat after me. I will check your pronunciation.
(Please send the mispronounced words and phrases to your student.)

PART C_3

1. forbid
2. embed
3. solace
4. punishment
5. distressing
PART C_4

Now, let’s review some words from part C_3.
(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions from part C_3.)

PART C_5

PART D_1

Now, you will make sentences by using the words you learned.
(Please send the sentences that need grammar corrections to your student.)

PART D_2

forbid
embed
solace
punishment
distressing

1. He has found _____ in his friends.
2. My parents _____ me to go out every night.
3. Being hospitable is _____ in our culture.
4. His life when he was young was very _____.
5. A long time ago, _____ were cruel and unusual.

PART D_3

Now, let’s review your answers.
(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

PART D_4

PART E_1

We will read aloud the passage below. Please repeat after me. I will check your pronunciation.
(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)

PART E_2

In Japan, if you do something wrong, your parents lock you out of the house. You might have the experience of being told, “Get out of the house!” In the States, however, you are forbidden to leave the house. We call this ” being grounded.” This cultural difference suggests a deeply embedded concept of what a “house” represents. Locking children out suggests that home is a place where they want to be, a place of safety and solace. The outside world is a dangerous place where children must face their punishment for breaking the rules. By contrast, forbidding a child to go outside suggests that being confined to the house is distressing. A difference in culture is a difference in perspective.

PART E_3

Now, let’s review some words and phrases from part E_2.
(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions.)

PART E_4

PART E_5

I will ask the following questions. Please answer based on the passage. I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.
(Please send the sentences that need grammar corrections to your student.)

PART E_6

1. What do Japanese parents do when their kids do something wrong?
Answer:
2. What do American parents do when their kids do something wrong?
Answer:
3. In Japan, what kind of place is “the outside world” for a child?
Answer:
4. What does forbidding a child to go outside suggest?
Answer:

PART E_7

Now, let’s review your answers.
(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

PART E_8

PART F_1

We will read aloud the words below. Please repeat after me. I will check your pronunciation.
(Please send the mispronounced words and phrases to your student.)

PART F_2

1. assign
2. overtime
3. look forward to
4. hopefully
5. available
PART F_3

Now, let’s review some words and phrases from part F_2.
(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions from part F_2.)

PART F_4

PART G_1

Now, you will make sentences by using the words you learned.
(Please send the sentences that need grammar corrections to your student.)

PART G_2

assign
overtime
look forward to
Hopefully
available

1. Cancel the meeting, she is not _____ today.
2. We _____ him arriving next week.
3. I usually go _____ these days so I’m exhausted.
4. My boss _____ a new task to me.
5. _____ they would come to visit sometime.

PART G_3

Now, let’s review your answers.
(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

PART G_4

PART H_1

We will read aloud the passage below. Please repeat after me. I will check your pronunciation.
(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)

PART H_2

Hi Eric,

Sorry that I haven’t replied to you sooner. I just got assigned to a big project this week. I worked three hours of overtime yesterday and still had to get up at six this morning. You’d think that after ten years of working in Tokyo, I’d be used to this lifestyle, right? But guess what, I’m not! But I have something to look forward to now. There’s this cute girl who just started working with us, but I’ll tell you more about her some other time. Anyway, enough about me.

How are you doing? You know, I think I’ll have a little more time next week. So hopefully I’ll be able to meet you for a coffee or something. When will you be available next week? Please let me know.

Cheers,

Tom

PART H_3

Now, let’s review some words and phrases from part H_2.
(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions.)

PART H_4

PART H_5

I will ask the following questions. Please answer based on the passage. I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.
(Please send the sentences that need grammar corrections to your student.)

PART H_6

1. What is Tom sorry about?
Answer:
2. What time did Tom get up this morning?
Answer:
3. How many hours of overtime did Tom work yesterday?
Answer:
4. What does Tom say about after having worked in Tokyo for 10 years?
Answer:

PART H_7

Now, let’s review your answers.
(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

PART H_8

Advanced course_Listening&Reading_6

PART A_1

In this lesson, we have two parts, listening and reading.
We will start with the listening part. Then, we are going to move on to the reading part.
Let’s start our lesson!

PART A_2

Please listen carefully and take notes while I read four dialogues. After I read all of the dialogues twice, please answer the questions below.

PART A_3

1. In the first dialogue, what did they talk about?
Answer: .
2. In the second dialogue, what did they talk about?
Answer: .
3. In the third dialogue, what did they talk about?
Answer: .
4. In the fourth dialogue, what did they talk about?
Answer: .
PART A_4

Now, I will ask you another question about the dialogue.

PART A_5

Which of the four dialogues describes the picture below?

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Answer: .
PART A_6

Now, let’s review your answer.

PART A_7

PART B_1

Please listen carefully and take notes while I read dialogue twice.

PART B_2

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PART B_3

Now, let’s review your answer.

PART B_4

PART B_5

Please listen carefully and take notes while I read each dialogue twice.

PART B_6

1. Why is the woman calling?
a. To order a product
b. To ask for a replacement
c. To change the registered address
d. To cancel an order
PART B_7

Now, please tell me the reason why you think that is the correct answer.

PART B_8

PART B_9

Now, let’s review your answer.

PART B_10

PART B_11

2. Does the man want Jerry to call him back?
a. Yes, he does.
b. No, he doesn’t.
c. It depends on the situation.
d. Yes, he likes him.
PART B_12

Now, please tell me the reason why you think that is the correct answer.

PART B_13

PART C_1

We are done with the listening part. So, let’s move on to the reading part.

PART C_2

We will read aloud the words below. Please repeat after me. I will check your pronunciation.
(Please send the mispronounced words and phrases to your student.)

PART C_3

1. differ
2. common
3. allow
4. furthermore
5. prohibit
PART C_4

Now, let’s review some words from part C_3.
(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions from part C_3.)

PART C_5

PART D_1

Now, you will make sentences by using the words you learned.
(Please send the sentences that need grammar corrections to your student.)

PART D_2

differ
common
allow
furthermore
prohibit

1. They do not ___________ pets in the apartment.
2. It is a __________ practice in America to give tips to service crews.
3. The authorities __________ smoking in this area.
4. They are twins but they __________ in temperament.
5. Nature trips are fun and relaxing. ____________, it also helps us get fresh air and exercise.

PART D_3

Now, let’s review your answers.
(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

PART D_4

PART E_1

We will read aloud the passage below. Please repeat after me. I will check your pronunciation.
(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)

PART E_2

In America, the legal smoking age differs from state to state. The most common smoking age is 18, but in some states you can’t smoke until you’re 19. Some states used to allow smoking at age 16. The price of cigarettes is usually higher in America than in Japan. In New York city, a pack of cigarettes costs more than ten dollars. Furthermore, smoking is mostly prohibited in public areas. Even in Japan, there are rules for smokers. Japanese people are not allowed to smoke in train stations, or while they walk along the street.

PART E_3

Now, let’s review some words and phrases from part E_2.
(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions.)

PART E_4

PART E_5

I will ask the following questions. Please answer based on the passage. I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.
(Please send the sentences that need grammar corrections to your student.)

PART E_6

1. What is the most common legal age for smoking in the States?
Answer:
2. At what age did some states use to allow smoking?
Answer:
3. Where is smoking not allowed in New York city?
Answer:
4. What are some rules for smokers in Japan?
Answer:

PART E_7

Now, let’s review your answers.
(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

PART E_8

PART F_1

We will read aloud the words below. Please repeat after me. I will check your pronunciation.
(Please send the mispronounced words and phrases to your student.)

PART F_2

1. diet
2. trade in A for B
3. consumption
4. reduce
5. benefit
PART F_3

Now, let’s review some words from part F_2.
(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions from part F_2.)

PART F_4

PART G_1

Now, you will make sentences by using the words you learned.
(Please send the sentences that need grammar corrections to your student.)

PART G_2

diet
trade in A for B
consumption
reduce
benefit

1. Our electric ____________ increased last Summer.
2. You can check the ___________ of the membership on the website.
3. A healthy __________ keeps us away from many diseases.
4. We have to ___________ our expenses.
5. I decided to __________ white rice and bread for healthier whole wheat grains.

PART G_3

Now, let’s review your answers.
(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

PART G_4

PART H_1

We will read aloud the passage below. Please repeat after me. I will check your pronunciation.
(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)

PART H_2

Many Americans new in Japan are changing their diets for the better. They are trading in a high-carbohydrate, high-fat American diet for something more “Japanese”. The first big change, for many, is their increased consumption of fish. “I never ate this much fish back in America,” said Jim Benson, an American who moved to Japan recently. Soy products and seaweed are next on this list for many Americans. These products are known to reduce the risk of heart disease and high blood pressure. “Japanese meals in general look and taste nice and are healthier, I think,” said Benson. Benson wants more Americans to know about the health benefits of Japanese food. When he tries an especially healthy Japanese dish, he features it on his blog, “Eating Healthy in Japan.”

PART H_3

Now, let’s review some words and phrases from part H_2.
(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions.)

PART H_4

PART H_5

I will ask the following questions. Please answer based on the passage. I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.
(Please send the sentences that need grammar corrections to your student.)

PART H_6

1. Who is this article meant for?
Answer:
2. In what way do Americans eat differently after moving to Japan?
Answer:
3. What are soy products and seaweeds known for?
Answer:
4. What does Benson want more Americans to know?
Answer:

PART H_7

Now, let’s review your answers.
(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

PART H_8

Pronunciation|発音
23 : /t/ & /θ/| /t/の音と/θ/の音

LESSON GOAL
Let’s check our lesson goal.
In this material, you will learn the difference between the t sound and the θ sound, and practice pronouncing and listening to them.
PART A_1
Let’s do a pronunciation check. Read the sentence below.
PART A_2
The organizers thanked our team.
PART B_1
Let’s learn how to pronounce the t sound and the θ sound.
PART B_2
1. /t/の音
舌の先を上の歯の付け根につけて、その間から軽く息を出すように舌を離して発音します。喉から音は出しません。
2. /θ/の音
舌の先を上と下の前歯の間に入れて、間から息を押し出すようにして発音します。この時喉から音は出しません。
PART C_1
Let’s read the words below. They contain the t sound and the θ sound.
PART C_2
/t/sound 1. tent
2. kit
3. teamwork
4. suit
5. lot
6. dirt
7. greet
/θ/ sound 1. think
2. month
3. north
4. thrill
5. thick
6. math
7. Thursday
PART C_3
Let’s read the sentences below. They contain the words we just practiced.
PART C_4
1. Bill knows how to set up a tent.
2. You can find the first aid kit inside the shelf.
3. These activities are used to encourage teamwork.
4. The groom was wearing a dark grey suit.
5. A lot of people came here yesterday.
6. Timmy’s shoes were covered in dirt.
7. Our dog ran downstairs to greet our dad.
PART C_5
1. I think I’ve met you before.
2. She learned a lot about photography in just a month of internship.
3. Polaris is the north star.
4. It was a thrill to see New York again.
5. The cleaners began removing the thick layer of dust.
6. Cindy is good at solving math problems.
7. She’ll be here on Thursday.
PART D_1
Listen to your tutor as he/she reads a word aloud.
Then, answer which words he/she was reading.
PART D_2
問1(Question 1)

a. teem
b. theme
PART D_3
PART D_4
問2(Question 2)

a. tie
b. thigh
PART D_5
PART E_1
Let’s review your pronunciation. Read the sentence below.
PART E_2
The organizers thanked our team.
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.

Advanced course_Listening&Reading_5

PART A_1

In this lesson, we have two parts, listening and reading.
We will start with the listening part. Then, we are going to move on to the reading part.
Let’s start our lesson!

PART A_2

Please listen carefully and take notes while I read four dialogues. After I read all of the dialogues twice, please answer the questions below.

PART A_3

1. In the first dialogue, what did they talk about?
Answer: .
2. In the second dialogue, what did they talk about?
Answer: .
3. In the third dialogue, what did they talk about?
Answer: .
4. In the fourth dialogue, what did they talk about?
Answer: .

PART A_4

Now, I will ask you another question about the dialogue.

PART A_5

1. Which of the four dialogues describes the picture below?

Answer: .
PART A_6

Now, let’s review your answer.

PART A_7

PART B_1

Please listen carefully while I read each dialogue twice. Then, choose
the letter of the correct response to each dialogue.

PART B_2

1. Which one is the correct response?
a. Do you also like reading books?
b. I have been there twice.
c. I like writing.
d. It’s rainy outside.
PART B_3

Now, let’s review your answer.

PART B_4

PART B_5

2. Which one is the correct response?
a. How about the apples?
b. It’s six dollars.
c. I lived next door.
d. Would you like a bottle of water?
PART B_6

Now, let’s review your answer.

PART B_7

PART B_8

Please listen carefully while I read each dialogue twice. Then,
you will answer a question based on the dialogue.

PART B_9

PART B_10

Now, let’s review your answer.

PART B_11

PART C_1

We are done with the listening part. So, let’s move on to the reading part.

PART C_2

We will read aloud the words below. Please repeat after me. I will check your pronunciation.
(Please send the mispronounced words and phrases to your student.)

PART C_3

1. relieve
2. benefit from
3. suffer
4. adjustable
5. coverage
PART C_4

Now, let’s review some words from part C_3.
(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions from part C_3.)

PART C_5

PART D_1

Now, you will make sentences by using the words you learned.
(Please send the sentences that need grammar corrections to your student.)

PART D_2

relieve
benefit from
suffer
adjustable
coverage

1. Music _____ stress.
2. Anyone can wear that cap because it’s _____.
3. You can _____ eating fruits and vegetables.
4. This book gives full _____ to the history of the world.
5. He _____ from a severe trauma when he was a kid.

PART D_3

Now, let’s review your answers.
(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

PART D_4

PART E_1

We will read aloud the passage below. Please repeat after me. I will check your pronunciation.
(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)

PART E_2

SuperDuo Humidifier, with ion-exchange filter. Relieve dry nose, skin, and lips with this powerful and silent duo humidifier. Breathe easier and sleep in comfort. Benefit from the ion-exchange filter and suffer less from seasonal allergies. The adjustable nozzles provide a bi-directional mist for wider coverage. The family-size unit holds 5 liters of water and runs for 10 hours without a refill. Simple design with easy-to-use buttons. Designed for rooms of up to 50 square meters. Comes with a 2-meter cord and a handy cleaning brush. Includes a 1-year warranty.

PART E_3

Now, let’s review some words and phrases from part E_2.
(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions.)

PART E_4

PART E_5

I will ask the following questions. Please answer based on the passage. I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.
(Please send the sentences that need grammar corrections to your student.)

PART E_6

1. What is a characteristic of the SuperDuo Humidifier?
Answer:
2. What symptoms will be reduced by the ion-exhcange filter?
Answer:
3. What can you benefit from using the SuperDuo Humidifier?
Answer:
4. What does the SuperDuo Humidifier come with?
Answer:

PART E_7

Now, let’s review your answers.
(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

PART E_8

PART F_1

We will read aloud the words below. Please repeat after me. I will check your pronunciation.
(Please send the mispronounced words and phrases to your student.)

PART F_2

1. likely
2. birth
3. indeed
4. religion
5. instead of
PART F_3

Now, let’s review some words from part F_2.
(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions from part F_2.)

PART F_4

PART G_1

Now, you will make sentences by using the words you learned.
(Please send the sentences that need grammar corrections to your student.)

PART G_2

likely
birth
indeed
religion
instead of

1. He put flour _____ sugar into the cup.
2. The car seems _____ to break down soon.
3. There are many kinds of _____ here.
4. The woman gave _____ to a baby boy yesterday.
5. He is _____ a wonderful person.

PART G_3

Now, let’s review your answers.
(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

PART G_4

PART H_1

We will read aloud the passage below. Please repeat after me. I will check your pronunciation.
(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)

PART H_2

Some people find it strange that Japanese people celebrate Christmas. Japanese people seem less likely than Americans to be celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. Indeed, the Christian population in Japan is said to be less than one percent. Then why is it that we see so many Christmas decorations and hear many Christmas songs during the holiday season? For one, many people in Japan spend their Christmas not with family but with a boyfriend or girlfriend. In a way, Christmas is just another “special occasion” in Japan, a reason to buy gifts or eat special food. In America, however, people spend their time with family on Christmas. To show respect and understanding for other religions, many Americans simply say “Happy Holidays” instead of “Merry Christmas.”

PART H_3

Now, let’s review some words and phrases from part H_2.
(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions.)

PART H_4

PART H_5

I will ask the following questions. Please answer based on the passage. I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.
(Please send the sentences that need grammar corrections to your student.)

PART H_6

1. Why do some people think it strange that Japanese people celebrate Christmas?
Answer:
2. How many Christians are there in Japan?
Answer:
3. What do Japanese people do on Christmas day?
Answer:
4. Do Japanese people spend Christmas with their family?
Answer:

PART H_7

Now, let’s review your answers.
(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

PART H_8

Pronunciation|発音
25 : /d/ & /ʤ/| /d/の音と/ʤ/の音

LESSON GOAL
Let’s check our lesson goal.
In this material, you will learn the difference between the /d/ sound and the /ʤ/ sound, and practice pronouncing and listening to them.
PART A_1
Let’s do a pronunciation check. Read the sentence below.
PART A_2
My dad was injured because of the accident.
PART B_1
Let’s learn how to pronounce the /d/ sound and the /ʤ/ sound.
PART B_2
1. /d/の音
舌の先を上の歯の付け根につけて、その間から軽く息を出すように舌を離して発音します。この時、喉から声を出して発音します。
2. /ʤ/の音
舌の先を上あごにつけて、息を出しながら舌を丸めて発音します。この時、喉から声を出して発音します。
PART C_1
Let’s read the words below. They contain the /d/ sound and the /ʤ/ sound.
PART C_2
/d/sound 1. aid
2. bad
3. desk
4. mad
5. tidy
6. dog
7. kid
/ʤ/sound 1. age
2. badge
3. major
4. genuine
5. general
6. education
7. jog
PART C_3
Let’s read the sentences below. They contain the words we just practiced.
PART C_4
1. They gave money in order to aid the cause.
2. Sometimes, I make bad decisions.
3. My boss asked me to clean his desk.
4. She gets mad at everything.
5. He has always been a tidy person.
6. I have 3 pet dogs.
7. When I was a kid, we used to play soccer with my cousins every afternoon.
PART C_5
1. The man became weak because of his age.
2. Don’t forget to wear your name badge.
3. One of the major problems of our country is poverty.
4. He is a genuine person.
5. The witness was able to provide a very general description of the thief.
6. He had little formal education.
7. I usually jog in the morning.
PART D_1
Listen to your tutor as he/she reads a word aloud.
Then, answer which words he/she was reading.
PART D_2
問1(Question 1)

a. debt
b. jet
PART D_3
PART D_4
問2(Question 2)

a. dust
b. just
PART D_5
PART E_1
Let’s review your pronunciation. Read the sentence below.
PART E_2
My dad was injured because of the accident.
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.

Advanced course_Listening&Reading_10

PART A_1

In this lesson, we have two parts, listening and reading.
We will start with the listening part. Then, we are going to move on to the reading part.
Let’s start our lesson!

PART A_2

Please listen carefully while I read the passage. Then, look at the picture and tell me the correct order of the story.

PART A_3

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1. .
2. .
3. .
4. .
PART A_4

Now, let’s review your answer.

PART A_5

PART B_1

Please listen carefully while I read the passage. Then, please look at the table and answer the questions below.

PART B_2

Names

Question: Tell me the names of the students who will audition for the brass band and where the location of their audition is.
1. First year
Answer: .
2. Second Year
Answer: .
3. Third year
Answer: .
4. Fourth year
Answer: .
PART B_3

Now, let’s review your answer.

PART B_4

PART C_1

We are done with the listening part. So, let’s move on to the reading part.

PART C_2

We will read aloud the words below. Please repeat after me. I will check your pronunciation.
(Please send the mispronounced words and phrases to your student.)

PART C_3

1. credit roll
2. sequel
3. appreciate
4. bask
5. afterglow
PART C_4

Now, let’s review some words from part C_3.
(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions from part C_3.)

PART C_5

PART D_1

Now, you will make sentences by using the words you learned.
(Please send the sentences that need grammar corrections to your student.)

PART D_2

credit roll
sequel
appreciate
bask
afterglow

1. We’ll know who the movie’s composer is in the ________________.
2. Have you watched the movie’s ________________?
3. We ________________ everyone who attended the meeting.
4. She ________________ in her moment of glory.
5. The ________________ of the movie was stunning.

PART D_3

Now, let’s review your answers.
(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

PART D_4

PART E_1

We will read aloud the passage below. Please repeat after me. I will check your pronunciation.
(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)

PART E_2

When you go to the movies, do you stay in your seat until the end of the credit roll? Some people watch the whole thing; others don’t at all; and some do, depending on the movie. Personally, I like to watch movies until the very end, unless they are really boring. It’s because after the credit roll, some movies show short sequels, often with images that have a huge impact. Also, the credit roll gives me a chance to appreciate the great number of people involved in making the film, and to bask in the afterglow of the film while listening to the music. Once, I went to see a movie in a certain country. As soon as the movie finished, all people except me left their seats and I was left alone. No one was watching the credit roll, so they turned off the music and pulled the curtains down. Though everyone has a choice in what they like to watch, I couldn’t help thinking, “There is no one in this country who appreciates the afterglow of a movie?”

PART E_3

Now, let’s review some words and phrases from part E_2.
(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions.)

PART E_4

PART E_5

I will ask the following questions. Please answer based on the passage. I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.
(Please send the sentences that need grammar corrections to your student.)

PART E_6

1. What is the passage about?
Answer:
2. What does the writer do when watching movies?
Answer:
3. What do some credit rolls show?
Answer:
4. Since no one was watching the credit roll, what did they do?
Answer:

PART E_7

Now, let’s review your answers.
(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

PART E_8

PART F_1

We will read aloud the words below. Please repeat after me. I will check your pronunciation.
(Please send the mispronounced words and phrases to your student.)

PART F_2

1. entrance exam
2. ace
3. grownup
4. overwhelm
5. endeavor
PART F_3

Now, let’s review some words from part F_2.
(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions from part F_2.)

PART F_4

PART G_1

Now, you will make sentences by using the words you learned.
(Please send the sentences that need grammar corrections to your student.)

PART G_2

entrance exam
ace
grownup
overwhelm
endeavor

1. I’m nervous. Today’s my ________________.
2. My mother is happy to know that I ________________ the exams.
3. What do you want to be when you’re ________________?
4. His skills in basketball ________________ his opponents.
5. Our ________________ is to exceed our customer’s expectations.

PART G_3

Now, let’s review your answers.
(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

PART G_4

PART H_1

We will read aloud the passage below. Please repeat after me. I will check your pronunciation.
(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)

PART H_2

Dear Sam,

Congratulations on passing your entrance exam! I knew you would ace it. You’ve been a straight A student all these years. Oh, I can’t believe you’re going to be in college next year! To me, you’ll always be my little Sammy. I know you want me to treat you as a grownup, but it’s just the way older siblings are. I just wanted you to know that I’m so happy for you, Sam.
But remember, this is just the beginning of your next academic career. You might feel overwhelmed at first, but don’t worry. I’m sure you’ll have a great experience in college. I know there’ll be lots of temptations, but don’t forget to keep up with your studies, okay? I barely graduated myself because I let myself drown in distractions.
I wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors.

Lots of love from your proud sis,
Ellie

PART H_3

Now, let’s review some words and phrases from part H_2.
(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions.)

PART H_4

PART H_5

I will ask the following questions. Please answer based on the passage. I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.
(Please send the sentences that need grammar corrections to your student.)

PART H_6

1. Why is Ellie so happy?
Answer:
2. What advice did Ellie give Sam?
Answer:
3. How did Ellie know that Sam would ace the exam?
Answer:
4. When will Sam go to college?
Answer:

PART H_7

Now, let’s review your answers.
(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

PART H_8