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Pronunciation|発音
11 : /b/ & /v/| /b/の音と/v/の音

LESSON GOAL
Let’s check our lesson goal.
In this material, you will learn the difference between the /b/ sound and the /v/ sound, and practice pronouncing and listening to them.
PART A_1
Let’s do pronunciation check. Read the sentence below.
PART A_2
I think this vest has the best color out of the bunch.
PART B_1
Let’s learn how to pronounce the /b/ sound and the /v/ sound.
PART B_2
1. /b/の音
口を閉じ、息を吐くときに両唇を強くはじいて発音します。
2. /v/の音
下唇を上の歯の先に当て、その隙間から息を吐き出すようにして発音します。
PART C_1
Let’s read the words below. They contain the /b/ sound and the /v/ sound.
PART C_2
/b/sound 1. baseball
2. battery
3. rub
4. badge
5. public
6. bee
7. table
/v/sound 1. various
2. several
3. envelope
4. move
5. version
6. favorite
7. stove
PART C_3
Let’s read the sentences below. They contain the words we just practiced.
PART C_4
1. Do you have a baseball practice today?
2. His toy car ran out of battery.
3. We shouldn’t rub our eyes.
4. Peter proudly showed the badge to his parents.
5. Do you have a public library in your town?
6. A queen bee can lay 2,000 eggs in a day.
7. For the meantime, just place your bags on the table.
PART C_5
1. There are various colors to choose from.
2. Our family visits this place several times a year.
3. The envelope contained the result of his exam.
4. When did she move out of the apartment?
5. Which version of the album did you buy?
6. My favorite band will have their 7th-anniversary concert next month.
7. Tommy placed the pots near the stove.
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. berry
b. very
PART D_3
PART D_4
問2(Question 2)

a. base
b. vase
PART D_5
PART E_1
Let’s review your pronunciation. Read the sentence below.
PART E_2
I think this vest has the best color out of the bunch.
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
12 : /r/ & /l/| /r/の音と/l/の音

LESSON GOAL
Let’s check our lesson goal.
In this material, you will learn the difference between the /r/ sound and the /l/ sound, and practice pronouncing and listening to them.
PART A_1
Let’s do pronunciation check. Read the sentence below.
PART A_2
He loves to cook crab dishes.
PART B_1
Let’s learn how to pronounce the /r/ sound and the /l/ sound.
PART B_2
1. /r/の音
舌を丸めて、舌の先が後ろにくる形にして、発音します。この時、舌は口の中のどこにもつきません。
2. /l/の音
舌の先を上の歯の付け根につけて発音します。
PART C_1
Let’s read the words below. They contain the /r/ sound and the /l/ sound.
PART C_2
/r/sound 1. right
2. correct
3. reader
4. rain
5. rat
6. real
7. rock
/l/sound 1. light
2. collect
3. leader
4. lack
5. slow
6. feel
7. lock
PART C_3
Let’s read the sentences below. They contain the words we just practiced.
PART C_4
1. He got 12 right answers on his math test.
2. Did I give you the correct change?
3. This magazine has three million readers around the world.
4. The rain came and flooded the place.
5. A dirty old building was infested by rats.
6. My dream last night felt real.
7. He threw a small rock at me.
PART C_5
1. He has switched off the light.
2. He was tasked to collect the money.
3. He was born a leader.
4. She lacks self-confidence.
5. Slow progress is still progress.
6. I could feel the warmth of the sun.
7. Don’t forget to lock the door when you leave.
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. arrive
b. alive
PART D_3
PART D_4
問2(Question 2)

a. grass
b. glass
PART D_5
PART E_1
Let’s review your pronunciation. Read the sentence below.
PART E_2
He loves to cook crab dishes.
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.

Intensive Training (Expert)|カジュアルトーク(上級)
Lesson95: Smartphone スマートフォン

PART A_1
I will ask the ff questions. Please answer them.
PART A_2
1. What smartphone brand are you using?
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2. Have you ever tried other smartphone brands before?
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3. In your opinion, which smartphone brand is the most groundbreaking?
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4. Do you believe that the most expensive smartphone brand is always the best choice?
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5. Do you prefer using your smartphone to your computer?
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6. How long have you had your smartphone?
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7. What is the best feature of your smartphone?
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8. Is there anything that you do not like about your current smartphone?
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9. What is the most useful app you have on your smartphone?
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10. If you were to develop a state-of-the-art mobile application, what would it be and why?
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11. What is the first thing you will do if ever your smartphone gets stolen?
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12. Do you think it is practical to upgrade to a new smartphone every year?
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13. What is the right age to start owning a smartphone?
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14. What do you think of having two or more smartphones?
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15. What do you think would happen if all smartphones disappeared all of a sudden?
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PART A_3
Now, let’s review your answer.
(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 A_4

Intensive Training (Expert)|カジュアルトーク(上級)
Lesson94: Love 恋愛

PART A_1
I will ask the ff questions. Please answer them.
PART A_2
1. What is your ideal type?
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2. Which celebrity resembles your ideal partner?
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3. Do you think finding a date is a walk in the park?
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4. Have you ever dated someone who is not your ideal type?
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5. Would you ever go on a blind date?
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6. How do you usually ask someone out?
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7. Have you ever given online dating a shot?
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8. Which matters more to you, beauty or intelligence?
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9. What is your definition of love?
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10. When do you feel most loved?
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11. When was the last time that you fell in love?
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12. Do you believe in the idea of soulmates?
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13. What is the biggest sacrifice you have ever done for love?
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14. Which do you think is more important, love or career?
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15. When do you think is the best time to settle down?
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PART A_3
Now, let’s review your answer.
(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 A_4

Intensive Training (Expert)|カジュアルトーク(上級)
Lesson93: International marriage 国際結婚

PART A_1
I will ask the ff questions. Please answer them.
PART A_2
1. Are you acquainted with anyone married to a foreigner?
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2. Is international marriage well-received in your country?
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3. Is getting married abroad commonplace in your community?
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4. Who is the most popular international couple you know?
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5. Is learning a foreign language a must to marry a foreigner?
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6. Where do most people find foreigners to date?
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7. Do you think online dating applications promote foreign marriage?
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8. Which group of people is most likely to engage in international marriage? (eg. employees, travelers, athletes, etc.)
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9. Based on your observation, what nationalities are preferred by Japanese people for marriage?
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10. In your opinion, what qualities make Japanese people attractive to foreigners?
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11. Why do you think some Japanese people prefer to marry foreigners?
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12. Why do you think some Japanese people are against international marriage?
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13. What makes an international marriage successful?
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14. What do you think are the common stumbling blocks in international marriages?
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15. Do you think international marriage will take the edge off the low birth rate in Japan?
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PART A_3
Now, let’s review your answer.
(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 A_4

Intensive Training (Expert)|カジュアルトーク(上級)
Lesson92: Park 公園

PART A_1
I will ask the ff questions. Please answer them.
PART A_2
1. How often do you go to a park?
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2. What park do you usually visit?
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3. What do you think is the best park in Japan?
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4. How would you describe your ideal park?
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5. Do you think Japan should put up more parks?
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6. Do you usually meet up with your friends in a park?
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7. How do you usually spend your time in a park?
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8. Has a stranger ever come up to you while in a park?
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9. Why do you think some people are fond of spending time in parks?
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10. What activities are often done by most people in parks?
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11. Which age group frequently goes to parks?
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12. What time of the day do most parks get crowded?
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13. What is the best season to go to a park?
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14. Should all parks have free wireless internet connection?
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15. Should parks prohibit park goers from feeding wildlife?
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PART A_3
Now, let’s review your answer.
(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 A_4

Intensive training_Japanese toilets

PART A_1
I will ask the ff questions. Please answer them.
PART A_2
1. What is the most common type of toilet in Japan nowadays?
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2. What does your toilet at home look like?
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3. How often do you clean your toilet?
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4. Do you often use a public toilet?
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5. What type of toilet is the most conducive for public places?
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6. When was the last time you used a squat toilet?
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7. Do you agree that squat toilets must be phased out soon?
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8. How is a high-tech toilet different from a traditional toilet?
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9. What are the common features of a high-tech Japanese toilet?
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10. Which toilet feature are you most fascinated with?
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11. If you were to add a new feature to a high-tech Japanese toilet, what would you add?
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12. How do you think foreigners would react after using a high-tech Japanese toilet for the first time?
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13. Have you ever seen a high-tech Japanese toilet abroad?
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14. Do you think Japanese high-tech toilets are worth the hype?
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15. Should other countries catch up on this toilet trend?
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PART A_3
Now, let’s review your answer.
(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 A_4

Intensive Training (Expert)|カジュアルトーク(上級)
Lesson90: Shrines and temples 神社仏閣

PART A_1
I will ask the ff questions. Please answer them.
PART A_2
1. How would you describe a shrine to someone who has not seen one before?
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2. What is the most well-known shrine in Japan?
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3. What activities can you do at shrines?
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4. Why do many foreigners pay a visit to shrines?
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5. What is the most recognized temple in Japan?
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6. What makes Japanese temples different from other temples?
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7. What do you often look forward to when visiting shrines and temples?
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8. What are the most common etiquette when visiting shrines and temples?
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9. Is there a shrine or a temple close to your house?
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10. Have you ever visited a shrine or a temple abroad?
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11. What is the best souvenir you can get at shrines and temples?
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12. Why do more visitors come to shrines and temples on special occasions?
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13. Do you think it is worth visiting shrines and temples even if there is no special occasion?
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14. Do you know anyone who visits shrines and temples once in a blue moon?
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15. Do you think it is good to redesign shrines and temples in the future?
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PART A_3
Now, let’s review your answer.
(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 A_4

Intensive Training (Expert)|カジュアルトーク(上級)
Lesson89: Japanese food overseas 海外での日本食

PART A_1
I will ask the ff questions. Please answer them.
PART A_2
1. Have you ever eaten Japanese food while out of the country?
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2. What do you think is the most well-received Japanese food internationally?
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3. Do you usually crave Japanese food when you are in a foreign country?
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4. What is the best way to spot a good Japanese restaurant outside Japan?
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5. Which country serves Japanese food that is very similar to authentic ones?
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6. Which country serves Japanese food that is not similar to authentic ones?
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7. What surprised you the most about Japanese food served abroad?
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8. Which Japanese food is underrated overseas?
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9. What makes Japanese cuisine unique?
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10. Do you believe that Japanese cuisine will continue to get global attention in the years to come?
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11. What can you say about foreigners who opt out of eating raw fish?
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12. What Japanese eating etiquette are frowned upon in other countries?
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13. Should Japanese people step up to promote Japanese food abroad?
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14. Do you know of any Japanese chef who is famous abroad?
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15. Why do you think some Japanese restaurant owners decide to start a business abroad?
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PART A_3
Now, let’s review your answer.
(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 A_4

Intensive Training (Expert)|カジュアルトーク(上級)
Lesson88: How to use money お金の使い方

PART A_1
I will ask the ff questions. Please answer them.
PART A_2
1. What do you spend most of your money on?
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2. How much do you spend on food every month?
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3. Do you usually shop around to compare items and prices?
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4. Is there any item that you regret purchasing?
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5. What money spending habits should you throw out the window?
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6. Do you support the idea that spending money on leisure activities is not worth it?
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7. How many percent of your income do you allot for savings?
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8. Do you consider yourself financially literate?
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9. Should a person’s financial situation be kept under one’s hat?
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10. Why do you think some people lose their shirts despite getting a high salary?
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11. Why do you think some people fall prey to investment scams?
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12. What do you think is the best form of investment?
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13. What is the best financial advice you have ever been given?
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14. What is the worst financial advice you have ever been given?
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15. What is your definition of “financial freedom”?
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PART A_3
Now, let’s review your answer.
(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 A_4