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Intensive Training (Intermediate)|カジュアルトーク(中級)
Lesson22: Broken heart 失恋

PART A_1
I will ask the following questions. Please answer them.
PART A_2
1. Have you ever experienced heartbreak?
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2. What did you feel when you first got your heart broken?
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3. How long did your heartbreak last?
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4. How did you cope with your broken heart?
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5. How did your heartbreak affect your work or school?
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6. Do you tell anybody about your heartbreak?
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7. Have you ever had a friend who was broken-hearted?
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8. What advice do you give someone if they are heartbroken?
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9. What breaks your heart the most?
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10. Do you think heartbreak only applies in a romantic sense?
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11. Why do people get their hearts broken?
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12. Why do you think people react to heartbreak differently?
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13. Do you think people should confide in someone if they are heartbroken?
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14. What things do we learn from having a heartbreak?
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15. What is the best way to get over a heartbreak?
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PART A_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 A_4

Pronunciation|発音
5 : /ə/ & /eɪ/| /ə/の音と/eɪ/の音

LESSON GOAL
Let’s check our lesson goal.
In this material, you will learn the difference between the /ə/ sound and the /eɪ/ sound, and practice pronouncing and listening to them.
PART A_1
Let’s do pronunciation check. Read the sentence below.
PART A_2
They left the restaurant.
PART B_1
Let’s learn how to pronounce the /ə/ sound and the /eɪ/ sound.
PART B_2
1. /ə/の音
口を軽く開けて、あごの力を少し抜いて発音します。日本語の「ア」と「ウ」の間のような音です。
2. /eɪ/の音
まず口を横に広げて、「エ」に近い音を発音します。そのあと、あごを上げて「イ」に近い音を発音します。
PART C_1
Let’s read the words below. They contain the /ə/ sound and the /eɪ/ sound.
PART C_2
/ə/sound 1. about
2. machine
3. balloon
4. appear
5. computer
6. banana
7. police
/eɪ/sound 1. eight
2. day
3. same
4. able
5. change
6. taste
7. sale
PART C_3
Let’s read the sentences below. They contain the words we just practiced.
PART C_4
1. Can you tell me more about it?
2. The machine is now working properly.
3. The children looked up as the balloon rose up to the sky.
4. The sun began to appear from behind the clouds.
5. She is working in front of the computer.
6. The mother peeled and mashed the bananas with a fork.
7. The police arrested several men who were later released.
PART C_5
1. I have been working in the company for eight years.
2. It was a cold and gloomy day.
3. Philip wakes up at the same time every day.
4. I’m sorry that I wasn’t able to call you yesterday.
5. Change is everywhere in life.
6. He doesn’t like the taste of garlic.
7. I got this dress on sale!
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. violet
b. violate
PART D_3
PART D_4
問2(Question 2)

a. was
b. ways
PART D_5
PART E_1
Let’s review your pronunciation. Read the sentence below.
PART E_2
They left the restaurant.
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.

TOEFL Task6 実践問題 3

PART A_1

Let’s introduce ourselves to each other.

PART A_2

My name is ________________. What is your name?

PART A_3

I am ________________. Nice to meet you.

PART A_4

Nice to meet you too, ________________. Let’s begin our lesson!

PART B_1

I will read aloud the lecture below. Please listen and take notes.

PART B_2

How do some animals survive winter months when food is scarce and temperatures are harsh? Animals do this by adapting to their environment through hibernation and migration. Hibernation is a state where animals use very little energy and go into deep sleep during the entire winter season. On the other hand, migration is the long-distance movement of animals on a seasonal basis to find food and escape cold temperatures.

To prepare for hibernation, animals begin eating extra food and store it as body fat. They use this fat for energy while hibernating. Their heartbeat slows down, their body temperature drops, and their body uses minimal energy. One example of an animal that hibernates during winter is the woodchuck. Did you know that during hibernation, their hearts beat only 4 to 5 times per minute?

Another form of animal adaptation is migration. Animals such as birds and insects fly to long distances to escape very low temperatures. They also do this to find food and look for an ideal habitat for their young. Like the hibernators, the migrators prepare for the winter by being in their tip-top shape. They also eat extra food so they can fuel their bodies in traveling long distances.

PART B_3

I will ask the following questions. Please answer based on the lecture. You have 20 seconds for preparation and 60 seconds for answering. I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.

PART B_4

Using the information and examples from the lecture, talk about how animals adapt during winter.
Answer:
PART B_5

Now, let’s review your answer. After that, please read aloud your corrected 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 B_6

PART B_7

Now, we’ll read the sample answer. Please repeat after me.

PART B_8

The professor is talking about how animals adapt in the winter months when there is little food and the weather becomes cold.
First, the professor gives an explanation about hibernation. Hibernation happens when animals go into deep sleep during this season. Their temperature drops, their heartbeat slows down, and they use very little energy. Animals prepare by eating extra food and by storing it as fat. An example of a hibernating animal is the woodchuck.
Second, the professor gives an explanation of migration. Migration happens when animals travel long distances to look for food and warmer habitats. Like animals that go through hibernation, animals also prepare for migration by eating a lot and by making sure that they are in their optimal condition. Birds and insects are examples of animals that migrate.
In this short lecture, I learned that animals survive the harsh weather conditions by conserving their energy through hibernation or by moving to warmer places through migration.

PART C_1

I will read aloud the lecture below. Please listen and take notes.

PART C_2

What is cholesterol? Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that is naturally produced by our liver. It can be found in all cells throughout the body. It is essential in making hormones and building cells. Aside from being produced in the liver, we can also get cholesterol from the foods we eat.
Is cholesterol bad for our body? Not entirely. There are two main types of cholesterol: Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL) or the “bad” cholesterol and High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL) or the “good” cholesterol. Let us discuss the difference between these two types.
Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL) is also referred to as the “bad” cholesterol. It takes cholesterol away from the liver and directly into the arteries, which can form plaque and clog blood vessels over time. High levels of LDL causes harm to the body. Smoking, lack of physical activity, and unhealthy eating habits increase LDL.
On the contrary, High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL), is considered “good” cholesterol since it carries cholesterol from other parts of the body back to the liver. The liver then removes the LDL cholesterol by flushing it out of the body as waste. Research shows that HDL prevents plaque from forming in the blood vessels and thereby lowering the risk for heart diseases and stroke. In general, we want to increase the level of HDL in the body. We do this by consuming healthy fats such as coconut oil, fish oil, and olive oil, doing regular exercise, and maintaining normal weight.

PART C_3

I will ask the following questions. Please answer based on the lecture. You have 20 seconds for preparation and 60 seconds for answering. I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.

PART C_4

Using the examples and information from the lecture, talk about the differences between LDL and HDL.
Answer:
PART C_5

Now, let’s review your answer. After that, please read aloud your corrected 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 C_6

PART C_7

Now, we’ll read the sample answer. Please repeat after me.

PART C_8

The professor is talking about cholesterol. According to the professor, cholesterol is not entirely bad. It is a waxy, fat-like substance produced in the liver. The professor introduces the two types of cholesterol. One is the Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL) and the other is the High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL).
First, the professor explains that Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL) is sometimes called the “bad” cholesterol. It is the type of cholesterol that goes away from the liver and into the arteries. It builds up plaque and clogs the arteries over time that results in heart diseases. Unhealthy diet, smoking, and lack of exercise cause LDL levels to rise.
Second, the professor explains that High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL) is called the “good” cholesterol. HDL helps carry the bad cholesterol through the blood and brings it back to the liver. The liver flushes away bad cholesterol as waste. It prevents plaque from building up in the arteries that can cause serious illnesses. We can increase the HDL levels in our body by eating healthy fats, exercising, and maintaining normal body weight.
Through this lecture, I learned that not all cholesterol is bad and that we should be more mindful of how we treat our bodies.

PART D_1

Now, let’s do a free talk about the following topic.
(Please do a free talk if you have time left.)

PART D_2

Please explain why some people prefer to shop online rather than go to malls.
Give two examples to support your opinion.

PART D_3

Pronunciation: The /æ/ sound and the /ʌ/ sound

LESSON GOAL
Let’s check our lesson goal.
In this material, you will learn the difference between the /æ/ sound and the /ʌ/ sound, and practice pronouncing and listening to them.
PART A_1
Let’s do proninciation check. Read the sentence below.
PART A_2
You don’t need a map or a compass to locate that campus.
PART B_1
Let’s learn how to pronounce the /æ/ sound and the /ʌ/ sound.
PART B_2
1. /æ/ の音
口を縦横に大きく開けてあごを下に下げ、舌の付け根を下に下げて発音します。
2. /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。
PART C_1
Let’s read the words below. They contain the /æ/ sound and the /ʌ/ sound.
PART C_2
/æ/ sound 1. campus
2. ankle
3. crash
4. swam
5. mad
6. hand
7. paddle
/ʌ/sound 1. compass
2. uncle
3. crush
4. but
5. run
6. must
7. puddle
PART C_3
Let’s read the sentences below. They contain the words we just practiced.
PART C_4
1. For me, it’s better to study on campus than online.
2. My ankle was hurt when I jumped off a cliff.
3. According to the poet, his world crashed when his wife left him.
4. The boys swam across the lake yesterday.
5. I don’t know why she easily gets mad at me.
6. His hand was injured when he fixed his car.
7. Please grab the paddle and row faster.
PART C_5
1. Travelers a long time ago were equipped with a map and compass.
2. My uncle is a police officer.
3. The girl who is sitting in front is his childhood crush.
4. I want to go to the party, but I am so tired.
5. He runs his own company.
6. We must always remember to be grateful.
7. I wet my feet because I accidentally stepped into a puddle.
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. rash
b. rush
PART D_3
PART D_4
問2(Question 2)

a. cat
b. cut
PART D_5
PART E_1
Let’s review your pronunciation. Read the sentence below.
PART E_2
You don’t need a map or a compass to locate that campus.
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)
Lesson64: Couple anniversaries カップルの記念日

PART A_1
I will ask the ff questions. Please answer them.
PART A_2
1. What do you think about anniversaries?
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2. Do you celebrate anniversaries?
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3. Do you like the idea of anniversaries?
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4. When do you celebrate it?
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5. How do you celebrate it?
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6. Do you think it is important to celebrate anniversaries?
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7. Why do you think some people celebrate their anniversaries abroad?
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8. What good can the celebration of an anniversary give?
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9. Do you think the celebration of an anniversary is costly?
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10. What are some ways to make an anniversary special?
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11. Do you think people are required to exchange gifts on their anniversaries?
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12. What are usual anniversary gifts?
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13. How can the celebration of an anniversary improve a relationship?
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14. Why do you think most people exert more effort on celebrating anniversaries?
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15. What is the essence of an anniversary for you?
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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)
Lesson63: Name of babies 子供の名付け

PART A_1
I will ask the ff questions. Please answer them.
PART A_2
1. Have you been thinking about the name of your child?
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2. What are the popular names that you know in Japan?
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3. What name would you like to give your child when he/she is born?
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4. When did you come up with such a name?
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5. How were you able to come up with that name?
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6. Do you know a person who has the same name?
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7. Was that person a factor in deciding the name of your baby?
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8. What things do you consider when you give a name to your baby?
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9. Do you want your child’s name to be unique?
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10. What can you say about your name?
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11. Do you like your name?
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12. What is the origin of your name?
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13. Who gave you that name?
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14. Why do you think they gave you that time?
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15. How do you think a person’s name can affect his/her life?
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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_Obon holiday

PART A_1
I will ask the ff questions. Please answer them.
PART A_2
1. What is the Obon holiday?
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2. When is it?
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3. Why do the Japanese celebrate the Obon holiday?
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4. Do you celebrate the Obon holiday with your family?
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5. Do you think it is important that this holiday be celebrated?
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6. What do you do during the Obon holiday?
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7. Is it the same as what other Japanese do?
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8. Is the celebration of Obon the same across all provinces in Japan?
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9. What are some of the differences in the celebration of this holiday?
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10. How is Obon celebrated in your area?
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11. What is unique with how you celebrate it?
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12. How do you think an area’s culture may affect its celebration?
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13. How do you feel every time the Obon festival is approaching?
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14. Would you like to share this festival with foreigners?
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15. How do you think this festival should be explained to them?
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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)
Lesson62: Explain the Obon holiday お盆休みを説明

PART A_1
I will ask the ff questions. Please answer them.

8.

PART A_2
1. What is the Obon holiday?
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2. When is it?
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3. Why do the Japanese celebrate the Obon holiday?
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4. Do you celebrate the Obon holiday with your family?
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5. Do you think it is important that this holiday be celebrated?
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6. What do you do during the Obon holiday?
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7. Is it the same as what other Japanese do?
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8. Where do you specifically celebrate this holiday?
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9. What are some of the differences in the celebration of this holiday?
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10. How is Obon celebrated in your area?
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11. How long has it already been celebrated in Japan?
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12. How do you think an area’s culture may affect its celebration?
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13. How do you feel every time the Obon festival is approaching?
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14. Would you like to share this festival with foreigners?
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15. How do you think this festival should be explained to them?
Answer:
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)
Lesson61: Card games カードゲーム

PART A_1
I will ask the ff questions. Please answer them.
PART A_2
1. Do you like playing card games?
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2. With whom do you like to play them?
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3. Will you consider yourself a strong card player?
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4. Why do you say so?
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5. What card games do you play?
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6. Do you win most of the time?
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7. What is your favorite card game?
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8. How is that played?
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9. Will you say that you are playing card games often?
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10. How often do you play?
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11. What do you do when you lose a game?
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12. What do you do when you win a game?
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13. What characteristic do you think is needed to be a strong card player?
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14. Will you recommend playing card games to other people?
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15. What specific card game will you recommend?
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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)
Lesson60: Trouble after giving birth to a child 子供を産んだ後の悩み

PART A_1
I will ask the ff questions. Please answer them.
PART A_2
1. Have you given birth to a child?
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2. How many times have you given birth to a child?
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3. What was the most challenging part of givng birth?
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4. Did you experience stress after having the baby?
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5. Will you say that it happened to you often?
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6. What was the most stressful thing after having a child?
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7. How did you cope with it?
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8. Were there people who made things less stressful for you?
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9. Who were these people?
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10. Do you think they played a big role for you to cope with the stress?
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11. What did you do to improve your situation?
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12. How were you able to deal with the stress?
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13. What are the things that you and the people around you do to lessen your stress?
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14. What are the changes that happened to you after giving birth?
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15. What tip would you give to people experiencing the same?
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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