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Intensive Training (Expert)|カジュアルトーク(上級)
Lesson24: Garage sale ガレージセール

PART A_1
I will ask the ff questions. Please answer them.
PART A_2
1. Why do some people have a garage sale?
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2. Is garage sale popular in your country?
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3. What are the common things people sell at a garage sale?
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4. Have you ever bought something from a garage sale?
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5. What do you think of secondhand items?
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6. Do you have things that you do not use at home?
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7. Would you be willing to sell these things?
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8. Are you aware of how much they are worth?
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9. How will you know the price of each item?
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10. What are the things that you do not want to sell even though they are old?
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11. Why do not you want to sell those things?
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12. Do you haggle?
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13. How much are you willing to pay for a secondhand painting?
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14. How is a garage sale beneficial to a community?
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15. How can you get the most money for your garage sale?
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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

Advanced course_Functional Expression course_12

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, ________________. What outdoor activity do you enjoy the most?

PART A_5

________________________________. How about you?

PART A_6

________________________________. Let’s begin our lesson!

PART B_1

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

PART B_2

1.
I agree with you completely.
2.
I’m in complete agreement.
3.
That’s exactly how I feel.
4.
That’s what I’ve been thinking all this time.
5.
Yes, that’s a good idea.

PART B_3

Now, let’s review some words and phrases from part B_2.
(Please review the mispronounced words and phrases from part B_2.)

PART B_4

PART C_1

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

PART C_2

(you / agree / with / I / completely).
.
I’m (agreement / complete / in).
.
(I / That’s / how / exactly) feel.
.
(what / That’s / been / thinking / I’ve) all this time.
.
Yes, (good / that’s / a / idea).
.

PART C_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 C_4

PART D_1

We will read aloud the dialogues below. After reading them once, we will switch roles. I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)

PART D_2

A: We don’t have a lot of time during the meeting, so I think the presentation should be short and concise.
B: I agree with you completely.
PART D_3

A: What do you think about Mr. Yamaguchi’s proposal?
B: I’m in complete agreement.
PART D_4

A: What do you think of the subways?
B: Well they’re convenient but I kind of worry about what would happen in a disaster. I would really hate to be stuck for hours underground.
A: That’s exactly how I feel.
PART D_5

A: Why don’t we go to Bangkok before we go to Taiwan?
B: What’s the reason?
A: That way, our flight back to Japan will be shorter. Also, how about enjoying Thai food?
B: Yes, that’s a good idea!
PART D_6

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

PART D_7

PART E_1

We will read aloud the dialogues below. You will complete the sentences by filling in the blanks.

PART E_2

A: We don’t have a lot of time during the meeting, so I think the presentation should be short and concise.
B: I _________ with you ______________.
PART E_3

A: What do you think about Mr. Yamaguchi’s proposal?
B: I’m in ______________________________.
PART E_4

A: What do you think of the subways?
B: Well they’re convenient but I kind of worry about what would happen in a disaster. I would really hate to be stuck for hours underground.
A: ____________ exactly ________ I _______.
PART E_5

A: Why don’t we go to Bangkok before we go to Taiwan?
B: What’s the reason?
A: That way, our flight back to Japan will be shorter. Also, how about enjoying Thai food?
B: Yes, ___________________________________!
PART E_6

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

PART E_7

PART F_1

Please look at the pictures below. You will make a dialogue based on the following situations by using the words you have learned.
You have 30 seconds to prepare before you answer.

PART F_2


You are talking with your friends about what to have for lunch. Your friend suggests ordering hamburgers for delivery. You just feel like eating a hamburger and you will agree.

(Your tutor will pretend to be your friend.)
.
PART F_3


You are shopping with your friend who is looking for a new t-shirt. S/He thinks that gray color would look better on him/her than black color. You will agree with him/her.

(Your tutor will pretend to be your friend.)
.
PART F_4

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 F_5

PART G_1

Let’s do a role play with the given situations. You should use the phrases below during the conversation.

PART G_2

Situation 1: You and your friends are planning a birthday surprise for a mutual friend. One of your friends suggests bringing a birthday cake so your friend won’t notice, and you will agree.

(Your tutor will pretend to be one of your friends.)
Phrases to use: – Yes, that’s a good idea.
– I agree with you completely.
PART G_3

Situation 2: You and your friend just watched a movie together. Your friend tells you that s/he thinks it’s the most exciting sci-fi movie s/he has ever seen. You feel the same and you will agree.

(Your tutor will pretend to be your friend.)
Phrases to use: – I’m in complete agreement.
– You can say that again!
PART G_4

Situation 3: You have finished your exam and are waiting for the results. Your classmate says that the exam was too difficult this time. You will agree because you also couldn’t do so well on the exam.

(Your tutor will pretend to be your classmate.)
Phrases to use: – That’s exactly how I feel.
– I agree with you completely.
PART H_1

Let’s do a free talk about the following topic. If possible, please try to use the phrases that you learned today.
(Please do a free talk if you have time left.)

PART H_2

Do you think it’s good to be a “Yes” person? Why or why not?

PART H_3

PART I_1

Now, I will give you some advice to have a better conversation.
(Please review your student’s answers by sending the better expression or phrases. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

PART I_2

Intensive Training (Expert)|カジュアルトーク(上級)
Lesson23: Interview at the hospital 病院での問診

PART A_1
I will ask the ff questions. Please answer them.
PART A_2
1. How old are you?
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2. Do you have any pre-existing medical conditions?
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3. When did you have your last check-up?
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4. Have you ever been treated in an emergency room?
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5. What allergies do you have?
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6. Do you carry any medication with you in case of an emergency?
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7. Have you ever been admitted to the hospital?
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8. What symptoms do you usually experience when you are sick?
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9. How long do these symptoms last?
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10. Do you have medical checkups yearly?
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11. How often do you exercise?
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12. How many times in a day do you take vitamins?
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13. How are you feeling now?
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14. Which part of your body is painful?
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15. When is your next medical check up?
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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)
Lesson22: Relationship with neighbors 隣人との付き合い

PART A_1
I will ask the ff questions. Please answer them.
PART A_2
1. What is the importance of having neighbors?
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2. What relationship should a person have with his/her neighbors?
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3. Do you think having a good relationship with neighbors is important?
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4. What do you think of your neighbors?
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5. How often do you see your neighbors?
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6. What was the worst experience you have had with your neighbor?
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7. What was the nicest thing your neighbor has done to you?
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8. What do you like about your neighbors?
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9. What is one thing you wish you could change about your neighbors?
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10. Do you think sharing food with our neighbors on special occasions is a good idea?
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11. How can neighbors resolve a conflict with one another?
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12. Do you think we should talk freely to our neighbors about our concerns?
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13. How should you approach a neighbor about a noise problem?
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14. How can you respect your neighbor?
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15. How would you welcome a new neighbor?
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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)
Lesson21: Worries about human relations 人間関係に関する悩み

PART A_1
I will ask the ff questions. Please answer them.
PART A_2
1. What does human relationship mean?
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2. How have human relationships changed over time?
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3. How do you introduce yourself to people?
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4. Do you think first impression is important?
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5. What quality do you look for in a friend?
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6. Why is it important to be alone sometimes?
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7. What do you think of quiet people?
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8. Do people who joke a lot make you comfortable?
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9. What do you think of small talk?
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10. How can we be kind to others?
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11. How can we comfort others during hard times?
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12. How do you deal with rude people?
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13. Do you think people meet for a reason?
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14. What can you advice someone who is afraid of meeting people?
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15. How would you describe modern human relationships?
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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)
Lesson20: Behavior in office オフィスでの振る舞い

PART A_1
I will ask the ff questions. Please answer them.
PART A_2
1. What is a strong work ethic?
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2. How can you work effectively with others?
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3. Why is time management important in the workplace?
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4. How do you handle a challenge?
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5. Do you always consider the rules and regulations of your company when making decisions?
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6. How should you handle a conflict with a co-worker?
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7. How can you be helpful to a new co-worker?
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8. Is it okay to disagree with your boss?
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9. How should you deal with a co-worker who has different ideas from you?
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10. What is the first thing you do when a plan goes wrong?
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11. How should you deal with failure?
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12. Why is it important for employees to embody the company’s values?
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13. How do you approach a task you have never done before?
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14. What are some effective ways to manage heavy workload?
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15. How should you act during a high-pressure situation?
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)
Lesson19: wedding 結婚式

PART A_1
I will ask the ff questions. Please answer them.
PART A_2
1. What comes to your mind when you hear the word “wedding”?
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2. What are the top five things you associate with a wedding?
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3. When was the last time you attended a wedding?
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4. What are the things a couple has to prepare months before the wedding?
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5. What is the usual age for getting married in your country?
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6. How are wedding ceremonies celebrated in your country?
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7. Why is a wedding important for families?
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8. What wedding tradition is only done in your country?
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9. Is it typical in your country for the groom not to see the bride in her wedding dress before the ceremony because it is considered bad luck?
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10. Why is it important for the guests to follow the dress code?
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11. How do you feel about attending weddings?
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12. Why is it important for a bride to have bridesmaids?
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13. Should the man always be the one to pay for the wedding?
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14. Should weddings always be large and grand?
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15. Would you be interested in attending a wedding in a different country?
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

Pronunciation|発音
2 : /æ/ & /ɛ/| /æ/の音と/ɛ/の音

LESSON GOAL
Let’s check our lesson goal.
In this material, you will learn the difference between the /æ/ sound and the /ɛ/ 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 children pat their small pet.
PART B_1
Let’s learn how to pronounce the /æ/ sound and the /ɛ/ 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. /ɛ/の音
口を横に広げてあごを少し下げ、舌の付け根も少し下に下げるようにして発音します。
PART C_1
Let’s read the words below. They contain the /æ/ sound and the /ɛ/ sound.
PART C_2
/æ/ sound 1. pan
2. bad
3. bag
4. sad
5. pass
6. sample
7. back
/ɛ/ sound 1. sent
2. ever
3. any
4. better
5. head
6. lend
7. blend
PART C_3
Let’s read the sentences below. They contain the words we just practiced.
PART C_4
1. Mother added a tablespoon of oil on the frying pan.
2. He blamed his failure on bad luck.
3. Did you see my bag?
4. This music makes me feel sad.
5. Could you pass the salt, please?
6. This is just a sample post.
7. When is she coming back?
PART C_5
1. Mrs. Smith sent us these gifts from Canada.
2. Darlene is the sweetest kid I have ever met.
3. Have you seen any of his films?
4. Thank you for asking. I feel much better now.
5. He shook his head and rolled his eyes.
6. Lend me your bicycle.
7. Their voices blend well together.
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. band
b. bend
PART D_3
PART D_4
問2(Question 2)

a. and
b. end
PART D_5
PART E_1
Let’s review your pronunciation. Read the sentence below.
PART E_2
The children pat their small pet.
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 in your class.)
Grammar
文法
Pronunciation 発音 Vocabulary
単語
Comprehension
理解
GOOD 文法の誤りはほとんどなく、完全な文章で話すことができる ほとんどの単語をはっきりと正しく発音することができる 習った表現を適切に使うことができる 文章を理解し、質問に正しく答えることができる

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

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

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

Pronunciation|発音
1 : /ɪ/ & /i/| /ɪ/の音と/i/の音

LESSON GOAL
Let’s check our lesson goal.
In this material, you will learn the difference between the /ɪ/ sound and the /i/ 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 children may sit in those seats located near the stage.
PART B_1
Let’s learn how to pronounce the /ɪ/ sound and the /i/ sound.
PART B_2
1. /ɪ/ の音
口は横に引きすぎず、軽く開けて舌の真ん中を持ち上げるようにして発音します。
2. /i/の音
笑顔を作るように口を横に広げて大きく開けて、舌の真ん中を持ち上げて発音します。
PART C_1
Let’s read the words below. They contain the /ɪ/ sound and the /i/ sound.
PART C_2
/ɪ/ sound 1. big
2. ship
3. his
4. hid
5. sit
6. sick
7. skip
/i/sound 1. seat
2. he
3. heat
4. sleep
5. eagle
6. hear
7. read
PART C_3
Let’s read the sentences below. They contain the words we just practiced.
PART C_4
1. There is a big truck in front of our house.
2. He will go to Japan by ship.
3. His brother is a famous doctor.
4. The baby hid under the bed.
5. The cat likes to sit by the window.
6. She has been sick for a week now.
7. I usually skip breakfast.
PART C_5
1. The seats were reserved for the judges.
2. He won the best actor award at the film festival.
3. She applied heat to the sore muscles in her leg.
4. She doesn’t sleep early because she watches her favorite TV program at 11 p.m.
5. The eagle can soar high in the sky.
6. She can’t hear me when she’s wearing the headphones.
7. I love to read English novels.
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. sin
b. scene
PART D_3
PART D_4
問2(Question 2)

a. mill
b. meal
PART D_5
PART E_1
Let’s review your pronunciation. Read the sentence below.
PART E_2
The children may sit in those seats located near the stage.
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 in your class.)
Grammar
文法
Pronunciation 発音 Vocabulary
単語
Comprehension
理解
GOOD 文法の誤りはほとんどなく、完全な文章で話すことができる ほとんどの単語をはっきりと正しく発音することができる 習った表現を適切に使うことができる 文章を理解し、質問に正しく答えることができる

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

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

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

Pronunciation|発音
3 : /ɛ/ & /ɪ/| /ɛ/の音と/ɪ/の音

LESSON GOAL
Let’s check our lesson goal.
In this material, you will learn the difference between the /ɛ/ sound and the /ɪ/ sound, and practice pronouncing and listening to them.
PART A_1
Let’s do a pronunciation check. Read the sentence below.
PART A_2
He lifted the box with his left hand.
PART B_1
Let’s learn how to pronounce the /ɛ/ sound and the /ɪ/ sound.
PART B_2
1. /ɛ/の音
口を横に広げてあごを少し下げ、舌の付け根も少し下に下げるようにして発音します。
2. /ɪ/の音
口は横に引きすぎず、軽く開けて舌の真ん中を持ち上げるようにして発音します。
PART C_1
Let’s read the words below. They contain the /ɛ/ sound and the /ɪ/ sound.
PART C_2
/ɛ/sound 1. else
2. any
3. deck
4. every
5. tell
6. dress
7. again
/ɪ/sound 1. is
2. begin
3. big
4. with
5. city
6. women
7. interest
PART C_3
Let’s read the sentences below. They contain the words we just practiced.
PART C_4
1. They went somewhere else to talk.
2. Is there any salt left?
3. We all sat on the ship’s deck.
4. My family and I go to the park every single week.
5. Tell him to come to see me this Friday.
6. The dress I bought was not the right size for me.
7. Spell your name again, please.
PART C_5
1. Is it going to rain today?
2. Since everybody is here, let’s begin.
3. My younger sister is scared of big dogs.
4. I went to Australia with my family.
5. The city has a great night market.
6. Both men and women danced.
7. I took an interest in learning French.
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. lesson
b. listen
PART D_3
PART D_4
問2(Question 2)

a. when
b. win
PART D_5
PART E_1
Let’s review your pronunciation. Read the sentence below.
PART E_2
He lifted the box with his left hand.
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 in your class.)
Grammar
文法
Pronunciation 発音 Vocabulary
単語
Comprehension
理解
GOOD 文法の誤りはほとんどなく、完全な文章で話すことができる ほとんどの単語をはっきりと正しく発音することができる 習った表現を適切に使うことができる 文章を理解し、質問に正しく答えることができる

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

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

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