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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.

Pronunciation material /æ/ & /ɛ/

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 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
発音のやり方
2. /ɛ/の音
発音のやり方
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. had
6. land
7. bland
/ɛ/ sound 1. pen
2. bed
3. beg
4. said
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. I think it’s a bad idea.
3. Did you see my bag?
4. This music makes me feel sad.
5. We had pizza earlier for lunch.
6. The land flattens out near the coast.
7. The soup tastes a little bland.
PART C_5
1. Mrs. Smith gave me an expensive fountain pen last Christmas.
2. Why is your bedroom so messy?
3. I beg your pardon.
4. She said that she would return the book tomorrow.
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 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_Functional Expression course_11

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, ________________. Are you a morning person or a night person?

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’m sure…
2.
I think that…
3.
In my opinion,
4.
It seems to me that…
5.
I may be wrong, but I think…

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

(sure / I’m / read / I) about this topic.
.
(think / I / that /she / is) coming here today.
.
(seems / is / me / to / that / she / It) not pleased with what you did earlier.
.
(my /opinion, / Tokyo / the / cleanest / In / is ) city in the world.
.

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: Why are the lights on in the science room?
B: I’m sure I turned them off.
A: That’s strange.
PART D_3

A: Wow. The sky is so blue.
B: I think that it’s going to rain tomorrow though.
A: Why do you say that?
B: Because that’s what I heard on the weather report this morning.
PART D_4

A: Should I get a Frappuccino or a Latte?
B: In my opinion, Frappuccino is too sweet.
A: Ok, then I’ll get a Latte.
PART D_5

A: My cat ran away yesterday. I looked all over for him, but I couldn’t find him.
B: It seems to me that the cat wasn’t very pleased by the way you were treating him.
A: Really? Do you think I was treating him badly?
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: Why are the lights on in the science room?
B: I’m ________ I turned them off.
A: That’s strange.
PART E_3

A: Wow. The sky is so blue.
B: ___ think _______ it’s going to rain tomorrow though.
A: Why do you say that?
B: Because that’s what I heard on the weather report this morning.
PART E_4

A: Should I get a Frappuccino or a Latte?
B: In _____________, Frappuccino is too sweet.
A: Ok, then I’ll get a Latte.
PART E_5

A: My cat ran away yesterday. I looked all over for him, but I couldn’t find him.
B: It ________ to __________ the cat wasn’t very pleased by the way you were treating him.
A: Really? Do you think I was treating him badly?
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’re having a meeting with your classmates about the change of school rules. Under the new rules, uniforms are necessary. Please discuss the issue with your classmates, stating your opinion.

(Your tutor will pretend to be one of your classmates.)
.
PART F_3


You are preparing for a presentation on plastic pollution you will give next week. Please give your opinion on disposable plastic bags and over-packaging.

.
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: Your friend will ask for your opinion about an impressive movie that you have watched last year. Then you remember that the movie won some kind of award.

(Your tutor will pretend to be your friend)
Phrases to use: – In my opinion,
– I may be wrong, but I think…
PART G_3

Situation 2: One of your family asks you if you turned off the TV before you left home.

(Your tutor will pretend to be one of your family)
Phrases to use: – I’m sure…
– I think that…
PART G_4

Situation 3: You are at a restaurant with your friend who is on a diet. He/She asks your opinion on if he/she should add a salad to his/her meal.

(Your tutor will pretend to be your friend)
Phrases to use: – I think that…
– In my opinion,
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

Are you a beach person or a mountain person? Why?

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

Advanced course_Functional Expression course_10

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, ________________. How do you usually spend your summer vacation?

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.
How do you feel about…?
2.
Does anybody have any comments on that?
3.
How should we…?

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

(feel / about / you / How / do) the upcoming event?
.
Does anybody (comments / that / any / have / on)?
.
(we / How / start / should ) our new project?
.

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: How do you feel about having the Olympics in Tokyo?
B: It sounds like fun, but I don’t want it in Tokyo.
A: Why?
B: I don’t want to have to worry about terrorists.
PART D_3

A: This is how the project will proceed. Does anybody have any comments on that?
B: Excuse me, when will the project actually start?
A: It is scheduled to start at the end of this month.
PART D_4

A: How should we promote this product?
B: It would probably be a good idea to start with some Internet ads.
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: How ________ feel _______ having the Olympics in Tokyo?
B: It sounds like fun, but I don’t want it in Tokyo.
A: Why?
B: I don’t want to have to worry about terrorists.
PART E_3

A: This is how the project will proceed. ______ anybody _________________ on _____?
B: Excuse me, when will the project actually start?
A: It is scheduled to start at the end of this month.
PART E_4

A: ________ should ______ promote this product?
B: It would probably be a good idea to start with some Internet ads.
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

opinion
You are facilitating a discussion about food loss and waste issues. Please ask one of the groupmates for his/her opinions.

(Your tutor will pretend to be one of the groupmates.)
.
PART F_3

opinion2

You are having a meeting with your classmates, discussing the plan for the school festival. Your class will set up a hot dog stand. You will ask your classmates for their opinions on how to sell effectively.

(Your tutor will pretend to be one of your classmates.)
.
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 will ask your classmate for his/her opinion about the comic book you lent him/her.

(Your tutor will pretend to be your classmate.)
Phrases to use: – What do you think about…?
– How do you feel about…?
PART G_3

Situation 2: You will ask your friend’s opinion on having online classes.

(Your tutor will pretend to be your friend.)
Phrases to use: – Do you think it’s…?
– What’s your opinion on…?
PART G_4

Situation 3: You will ask your English teacher what he/she thought/felt about your English presentation.

(Your tutor will pretend to be your English teacher.)
Phrases to use: – Do you have any opinions on…?
– Do you have other comments on…?
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

What is your opinion on sharing pictures on social media? Kindly ask for your tutor’s opinion as well.

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

Advanced course_Functional Expression course_7

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 is your dream job?

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’d like to… if that’s okay with you.
2.
Do you mind if I…?
3.
Do you think I could…?
4.
Would it be possible for me to…?

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

(I / could / you / Do / think) borrow your jacket?
.
(Do / I / mind / if / you) use your computer?
.
(it / for / Would / be / possible / to / me) get the package early?
.
(like / I’d / to) drop by your house, (that’s / if / with / okay / you).
.

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: You don’t look too good. Is something wrong?
B: I’m feeling sick. I’d like to leave early if that’s okay with you.
A: Yeah, get some rest.
PART D_3

A: Do you mind if I stay over at Yuka’s house?
B: Sure. Be sure to take a gift with you.
PART D_4

A: I have a big favor to ask you.
B: What is it?
A: Do you think I could borrow your car for the weekend?
B: Well…
A: Please, I promise I won’t wreck it.
B: Okay.
PART D_5

A: Would it be possible for me to leave early today?
B: Is something wrong?
A: I don’t feel too good.
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: You don’t look too good. Is something wrong?
B: I’m feeling sick. ________________ leave early ________________.
A: Yeah, get some rest.
PART E_3

A: ________________ stay over at Yuka’s house?
B: Sure. Be sure to take a gift with you.
PART E_4

A: I have a big favor to ask you.
B: What is it?
A: ________________ borrow your car for the weekend?
B: Well…
A: Please, I promise I won’t wreck it.
B: Okay.
PART E_5

A: ________________ leave early today?
B: Is something wrong?
A: I don’t feel too good.
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

reject
You haven’t been feeling well since the morning and want to go home. Please ask your teacher for permission to leave early.

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

approve
You are looking for a meeting room for your new project team. Please ask the manager for permission to use an available room.

(Your tutor will pretend to be the manager.)
.
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 are on a train. You are so tired that you want to recline your seat. Please ask the passenger behind you politely if it is okay to recline the seat.

(Your tutor will pretend to be the passenger behind you.)
Phrases to use: – I’d like to…
– Would it possible for me to…?
PART G_3

Situation 2: You are visiting your uncle/aunt’s. Please ask him/her if you can use the bathroom.

(Your tutor will pretend to be your uncle/aunt.)
Phrases to use: – Do you mind if I…
– I’d like to…
PART G_4

Situation 3: You will borrow some of your friend’s books for a week.

(Your tutor will pretend to be your friend.)
Phrases to use: – Do you think I could…
– …if that’s okay with you
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

How do you usually get permission from your parents, teachers, or boss?

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

Pronunciation material /ɪ/ & /i/

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 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/ sound
発音のやり方
2. /i/ sound
発音のやり方
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 in 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
1. Police quickly arrived at the _____ of the accident.

a. sin
b. scene
PART D_3
PART D_4
2. We had a nice _____ of steak and vegetables last night.

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 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_Functional Expression course_9

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 type of music do you listen to?

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.
All right, as long as you…
2.
All right, but only if you promise to…
3.
Sure, but only if you help me with my…
4.
Yes, I can, but I’ll need some time.
5.
Sure, as long as…

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

All right, (as / long / you / as) return it tomorrow.
.
All right, (only / if / but / you / to / promise) help me with my homework.
.
Sure, (to / but / only / if / promise / you ) help me cook dinner later.
.
(I / Yes, / can, / I’ll / need / but / time / some).
.
Sure, (as / long / as / doesn’t / it) snow.
.

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: Mom, can I have a party this weekend?
B: I don’t know, your father and I are going to be away this weekend.
A: I promise not to make a mess.
B: All right, as long as you clean up afterwards.
PART D_3

A: Can I go shopping?
B: What for?
A: I need some clothes for tomorrow’s party.
B: All right, but only if you promise to study after you get home.
PART D_4

A: Will you help me with my science homework?
B: Sure, but only if you help me with my Kokugo worksheet.
A: No problem.
PART D_5

A: Can you copy these papers for me?
B: Yes, I can, but I’ll need some time.
A: That’s OK.
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: Mom, can I have a party this weekend?
B: I don’t know, your father and I are going to be away this weekend.
A: I promise not to make a mess.
B: All right, _____ long ________ clean up afterwards.
PART E_3

A: Can I go shopping?
B: What for?
A: I need some clothes for tomorrow’s party.
B: All _______, but ________ if you __________ to study after you get home.
PART E_4

A: Will you help me with my science homework?
B: Sure, but ________ if _________ help _________ my Kokugo worksheet.
A: No problem.
PART E_5

A: Can you copy these papers for me?
B: _______, I _____, but I’ll _____________ time.
A: That’s OK.
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 have been assigned a new task. But you already have some tasks in progress. Please tell your boss that you can start a new task after you finish the current ones.

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


You are asked by your friend to lend him/her your English textbook. You’ll agree but ask him/her to give it back to you the next day.

(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: Your son/daughter will ask you if he/she can sleep over at his/her friend’s. You will agree but under one condition that he/she cleans his/her room.

(Your tutor will pretend to be your son/daughter.)
Phrases to use: – All right, but only if you promise to…
PART G_3

Situation 2: Your officemate will ask you if you could fix the office scanner. You will agree but under one condition that he/she takes turns on phone duty.

(Your tutor will pretend to be an officemate.)
Phrases to use: – Yes, I can, but I’ll need some time.
– All right, as long as you…
PART G_4

Situation 3: Your classmate will ask you to help him/her with his/her English homework. And you want him/her to help you with your math homework.

(Your tutor will pretend to be your classmate.)
Phrases to use: – Sure, but only if you help me with my…
– Yes, I can, but I’ll need some time.
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

When someone asks you a favor, how do you decide whether to say yes or no? And why is it?
What do you often ask people to do for you?

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

Advanced course_Functional Expression course_6

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 did you eat for breakfast today?

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.
Excuse me. Do you by any chance know…?
2.
Do you have any idea why…?
3.
Can you tell me what…?
4.
Could you tell me how to get to…?
5.
I’d like to know why…

PART B_3

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

(by / any / Do / you / know / chance) where Mary is ?
.
(Do / any / idea / have / you / why) he quit?
.
(what / Can / tell / me / you) happened here?
.
(you / Could / tell / how / to / me / get / to) the restaurant?
.
(I’d / to / know / like / why) he didn’t show up yesterday.
.

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: Excuse me. Do you by any chance know how to get to the museum from here?
B: I’m sorry. I just moved to town myself.
PART D_3

A: Do you have any idea why that cat died?
B: No, she was healthy yesterday.
PART D_4

A: Can you tell me what happened last night? You look so sad.
B: Oh, it’s a long story. I don’t want to talk about it.
PART D_5

A: Hey Takeshi. I’m lost.
B: Where are you right now?
A: In front of a convenience store. Could you tell me how to get to your house from here?
B: Hold on, I’ll come and get you right now.
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: Excuse me. Do _________ chance ________ how to get to the museum from here?
B: I’m sorry. I just moved to town myself.
PART E_3

A: ______ you _______________ idea _____ that cat died?
B: No, she was healthy yesterday.
PART E_4

A: Can ______ tell _____________ happened last night? You look so sad.
B: Oh, it’s a long story. I don’t want to talk about it.
PART E_5

A: Hey Takeshi. I’m lost.
B: Where are you right now?
A: In front of a convenience store. __________ you tell __________ to get _____ your house from here?
B: Hold on, I’ll come and get you right now.
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’re traveling somewhere in the world. You’d like to go to the museum.
Please ask a local for directions.

(Your tutor will pretend to be a local.)
.
PART F_3


You’re a manager at the office and having a meeting. Compared to last year, the profit has decreased this year. Please ask one of your coworkers why this happened.

(Your tutor will pretend to be one of your coworkers.)
.
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 are a tourist. You will ask a local how to get to the closest convenience store to the train station.

(Your tutor will pretend to be a local)
Phrases to use: – Do you by any chance know…?
– Could you tell me how to get to…?
PART G_3

Situation 2: You will ask your schoolmate why another member wasn’t able to attend the club meeting earlier.

(Your tutor will pretend to be your schoolmate)
Phrases to use: – Do you have any idea why…?
– I’d like to know why…
PART G_4

Situation 3: Your friend is going on a trip to Hokkaido with his/her family next
week. Please ask him/her politely for a souvenir.

(Your tutor will pretend to be your friend)
Phrases to use: – Could you get…
– If it’s not too much trouble, could you…?
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

You are inside a department store. You will ask a staff where the shoe store is located.

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