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Business (Upper Intermediate)|ビジネス会話(中上級)
Business Meeting (Vocabulary 5): 会議 5

PART A_1

We will read aloud the words, the meaning, and the example sentences below. Please repeat after me. I will check your pronunciation.

PART A_2

Word: participant
Meaning: person who attends and joins in an event
Example Sentence: Please make sure that each participant receives a digital copy of this morning’s presentation.
PART A_3

Word: proxy vote
Meaning: a vote cast by one person for or in place of another
Example Sentence: We are not going to allow proxy votes next month so make sure you attend the meeting.
PART A_4

Word: punctual
Meaning: on time (not late)
Example Sentence: Participants from the head office are always punctual so make sure no one from our branch comes in late for the conference.
PART A_5

Word: recommend
Meaning: suggest
Example Sentence: I recommend that you bring last month’s report so we can compare it with this month’s.
PART A_6

Word: show of hands
Meaning: raised hands to express an opinion in a vote
Example Sentence: From the show of hands it appears that everyone is in favor of increasing the budget for the new office building.
PART A_7

Word: strategy
Meaning: plan to make something work
Example Sentence: Your committee will have to come up with a strategy to attract more teenagers to use our services.
PART A_8

Word: unanimous
Meaning: in complete agreement; united in opinion
Example Sentence: The heads of the department were unanimous in their approval of the extension of her contract with us.
PART A_9

Word: vote
Meaning: to express (the expression of) an opinion in a group by voice, hand, ballot, etc.
Example Sentence: If you want your voice to be heard, you need to at least vote on the motion to extend our working hours on Fridays.
PART A_10

Word: wrap up
Meaning: finish
Example Sentence: I’m sorry we have to wrap up now because I have a scheduled meeting in 5 minutes. Thank you for coming.
PART A_11

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

PART A_12

PART B_1

Please fill in the blanks by using the words you learned above. Then, please read aloud the sentences.

PART B_2

1. There must be a ________ because there are 15 ballots here but only 14 attendees.
2. The board made a ________ decision to give everyone a 10% salary increase.
3. Ms. Brown is a ________ to this year’s Management Conference. Please give her all the assistance she needs.
4. If we don’t ________ this meeting soon, I’ll miss my 2:00 p.m. appointment. It’s already 1:55.
5. We need to meet again next week to come up with a new ________. Clearly, the one we have is not generating us enough profits.
PART B_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 B_4

PART C_1

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

PART C_2

word: proxy vote
.
word: strategy
.
word: wrap up
.

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

Business (Upper Intermediate)|ビジネス会話(中上級)
Business Meeting (Vocabulary 4): 会議 4

PART A_1

We will read aloud the words, the meaning, and the example sentences below. Please repeat after me. I will check your pronunciation.

PART A_2

Word: grievance
Meaning: complaint
Example Sentence: I have requested your attendance to this meeting because we’d like to sort out a grievance reported by one of your team members.
PART A_3

Word: guest speaker
Meaning: person who joins a group in order to share information or deliver a speech
Example Sentence: Our guest speaker for next month’s conference must have an extensive experience in marketing.
PART A_4

Word: implement
Meaning: make something happen; follow through
Example Sentence: We are tasked to implement the new rules and regulations on closing sales so we have to monitor every agent’s calls.
PART A_5

Word: mandatory
Meaning: required
Example Sentence: Attendance to this week’s meeting is mandatory so please clear your schedule.
PART A_6

Word: minutes
Meaning: a written record of everything said at a meeting
Example Sentence: Before we proceed, please review the minutes from last month’s meeting.
PART A_7

Word: motion
Meaning: a suggestion put to a vote
Example Sentence: The motion to create an online store website has been passed.
PART A_8

Word: objectives
Meaning: goals to accomplish
Example Sentence: I’m sorry we couldn’t cover all of our objectives in today’s meeting.
PART A_9

Word: opening remarks
Meaning: chairperson or leader’s first words at a meeting (i.e. welcome, introductions)
Example Sentence: I will keep my opening remarks brief so we can finish on time.
PART A_10

Word: projector
Meaning: a device that projects an image onto a screen or other surface
Example Sentence: Please make use of the projector when you present your reports so we can all visualize the progress of your projects.
PART A_11

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

PART A_12

PART B_1

Please fill in the blanks by using the words you learned above. Then, please read aloud the sentences.

PART B_2

1. The ________ to extend employees’ lunch break to two hours was rejected.
2. We are sending this memo to all department supervisors and we expect them to strictly ________ the new rules on office decorum.
3. Attendance is not ________ but if you attend the office gathering, you’d get to know your co-workers better.
4. If you want to report a ________, you need to write a letter to the HR Department.
5. This room doesn’t have a ________ so we’d better look for another venue. We need to show everyone our PowerPoint presentation.
PART B_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 B_4

PART C_1

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

PART C_2

word: guest speaker
.
word: implement
.
word: opening remarks
.

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

Business (Upper Intermediate)|ビジネス会話(中上級)
Letter Writing 4: メール対応 4

PART A_1

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

PART A_2

1. I am pleased with the invitation to~
2. Unfortunately, I cannot attend~
3. I feel that I will not have sufficient time to prepare myself because~
PART A_3

Now, let’s review some words from part A_2.
(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions from part A_2.)

PART A_4

PART B_1

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

PART B_2

1. I am pleased with the invitation to __________________.
2. Unfortunately, I cannot attend __________________.
3. I feel that I will not have sufficient time to prepare myself because __________________.
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

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

PART C_2

Version I
Dear Miss Rodriguez:

I am very pleased with the invitation that I received from you inviting me to make a speech for the National Association of Secretaries on June 11. Unfortunately, I regret that I cannot attend the meeting on June 11. I feel that I do not have sufficient time to prepare myself because I received your invitation on June 3 and it is not enough time to prepare myself completely for the speech.

Yours truly,

Version II
Dear Miss Rodriguez:

I am pleased with the invitation to speak to the National Association of Secretaries. Unfortunately, I cannot attend the meeting on June 11.

I feel that I will not have sufficient time to prepare myself because I received your invitation on June 3.

I will be happy to address your organization on another occasion if you would give me earlier notice. Best of luck with your meeting.

Sincerely yours,

PART C_3

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

PART C_4

PART C_5

I will ask the following questions. Please answer based on the passage. I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.
(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions.)

PART C_6

1. What is the intent of the letter above?
Answer:
2. Why did the sender turn down the invitation of Miss Rodriguez?
Answer:
3. What will the sender be happy to do on another occasion?
Answer:

PART C_7

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

PART C_8

PART D_1

Now, please answer the following questions. I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.
(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

PART D_2

1. How does Version I of the letter above sound like? Is the writing style appropriate for business?
Answer:
2. Is it difficult to turn down an invitation? Why or why not?
Answer:
3. If you were Miss Rodriguez, how would you respond to the letter sender?
Answer:

PART D_3

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

PART D_4

PART E_1

We will read aloud the passage below. Then, let’s discuss how you can improve the letter below.
(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)

PART E_2

Dear Ms. Grant:

I’m sorry I cannot present my research to your employees on July 30 because I’m busy. I can present my research to your employees if we reschedule. I can do it on August 5.

Hope to hear from you soon! Thanks.

Yours truly,

Business Meeting Vocabulary 2

PART A_1

We will read aloud the words, the meaning and the example Sentence below. Please repeat after me. I will check your pronunciation.

PART A_2

Word: Ballot
Meaning: a type of vote, usually in writing and usually secret
Example Sentence: The result of the ballot will be released
at the end of the week.
PART A_3

Word: Board of directors
Meaning: group of elected members of an organization/company who meet to make decisions
Example Sentence: The board of directors will gather for an informal meeting at The Century Hotel Cafe.
PART A_4

Word: Boardroom
Meaning: a large meeting room, which often has one long table and many chairs
Example Sentence: The boardroom has already been reserved so we’ll have to meet somewhere else. Could you check if the executive lounge is available?
PART A_5

Word: Brainstorm
Meaning: thinking to gather ideas
Example Sentence: I called this impromptu meeting so we could brainstorm some creative ideas for our new project.
PART A_6

Word: Casting vote
Meaning: deciding vote (usually by the chairman) when the votes are otherwise equal
Example Sentence: The casting vote won her a seat in the board of directors.
PART A_7

Word: Chairperson / chair
Meaning: the person who leads or presides at a meeting
Example Sentence: As chairperson, I have to make sure everything is in place for the meeting next month.
PART A_8

Word: Clarification / verification
Meaning: explanation/proof that something is true/understood
Example Sentence: Could someone please provide a clarification for this week’s company expenses?
PART A_9

Word: Closing remarks
Meaning: last thoughts spoken in a meeting (i.e. reminders, thank you)
Example Sentence: It is impolite to leave while the chair is giving his closing remarks.
PART A_10

Word: Collaborate
Meaning: work together as a pair/group
Example Sentence: We can only accomplish this project if we collaborate with the accounting team.
PART A_11

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

PART A_12

PART B_1

Please fill in the blanks by using the words you learned above. Then, please read aloud the sentences.

PART B_2

1. Employees from Japan __________ virtually with workers from Thailand to eliminate transportation costs and maximize time.
2. We have been working on this advertisement for three months and we have not progressed. We really need to sit down and __________ so we can come up with fresh ideas.
3. The position to serve as treasurer this year was given to him because of the chairman’s __________ .
4. I called this emergency meeting because our auditors are coming next week and I need a __________ on some of the information in our financial statement.
5. The board of directors are currently meeting at the __________ so we can’t use it until 1PM.
PART B_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 B_4

PART C_1

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

PART C_2

word: collaborate
.
word: Chairperson
.
word: brainstorm
.

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

Business (Upper Intermediate)|ビジネス会話(中上級)
Letter Writing 3: メール対応 3

PART A_1

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

PART A_2

1. I am sorry to inform you that your application for ~ has been turned down.
2. Our credit department believes that~
3. We will be delighted to~
PART A_3

Now, let’s review some words from part A_2.
(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions from part A_2.)

PART A_4

PART B_1

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

PART B_2

1. I am sorry to inform you that your application for __________________ has been turned down .
2. Our credit department believes that __________________.
3. We will be delighted to __________________.
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

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

PART C_2

Version I
Dear Miss Biggs:

Having conducted our standard credit investigation, we have concluded that it would be unwise for us to grant your credit at this time.

We believe that the extent of your current obligations makes you a bad credit risk. As you can understand, it is in our best interest to grant charge accounts only to those customers with proven ability to pay.

Please accept our sincere regrets and feel free to continue to shop at Allen’s on a cash basis.

Sincerely yours,

Version II
Dear Miss Biggs:

I am sorry to inform you that your application for an Allen’s charge account has beenturned down.

Our credit department believes that, because of your credit obligations, additional credit might be difficult for you to handle at this time. Your credit reputation is too valuable to be placed in jeopardy. We will be delighted, of course, to reconsider your application in the future should your financial responsibilities be reduced. Until then, we hope you will continue to shop at Allen’s where every customer is our prime concern.

Sincerely yours,

PART C_3

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

PART C_4

PART C_5

I will ask the following questions. Please answer based on the passage. I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.
(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions.)

PART C_6

1. What is the intent of the letter above?
Answer:
2. Why was Miss Biggs’ Allen charge account application turned down?
Answer:
3. What does Allen’s hope Miss Biggs will do?
Answer:

PART C_7

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

PART C_8

PART D_1

Now, please answer the following questions. I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.
(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

PART D_2

1. If you were to receive Version 1 of the letter above, how would you feel?
Answer:
2. If you received Version II of the letter above, would you be encouraged to reapply for an Allen’s charge account? Why or why not?
Answer:
3. Which sentences/expressions from Version 1 of the letter above sound rude/impolite?
Answer:

PART D_3

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

PART D_4

PART E_1

We will read aloud the passage below. Then, let’s discuss how you can improve the letter below.
(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)

PART E_2

Dear Mr. Lowe:

With reference to your letter last Thursday, I can’t answer it because my boss, Mr. Avery, is out of town. If I gave you any information about the new contract with Hastings Development Corporation, he might not like it.

If Mr. Avery wants you to have that information, I’ll have him write to you when he returns in two weeks.

Yours truly,

Business (Upper Intermediate)|ビジネス会話(中上級)
Letter Writing 2: メール対応 2

PART A_1

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

PART A_2

1. A few people have taken advantage of lenient company policies regarding~
2. ~ we must all now conform to tougher regulations.
3. ~ we are asking all department supervisors to help us enforce these new rules.
PART A_3

Now, let’s review some words from part A_2.
(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions from part A_2.)

PART A_4

PART B_1

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

PART B_2

1. A few people have taken advantage of lenient company policies regarding __________.
2. __________ we must all now conform to tougher regulations.
3. __________ we are asking all department supervisors to help us enforce these new rules.
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

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

PART C_2

Version I
TO: Department Supervisors
FROM: Assistant Director

Inform your subordinates:

1. Because so many have taken advantage of past leniency, lateness will no longer be
overlooked. Paychecks will be docked as of Monday, March 6.

2. As a result of abuses of employee privileges, which have resulted in exorbitant longdistance telephone bills, any employee caught making a personal call will be subject to disciplinary action.

As supervisors, you will be required to enforce these new regulations.

Version II
TO: Department Supervisors
From: Wanda Hatch, Assistant Director

Unfortunately, a few people have taken advantage of lenient company policies
regarding lateness and personal phone calls. As a result, we must all now conform to tougher regulations.

Please inform the members of your department that:

1. Beginning Monday, March 6, the paychecks of employees who are late will be docked.

2. Personal phone calls are no longer permitted.

It is a shame that the abuses of a few must cost the rest of us. But we are asking all department supervisors to help us enforce these new rules.

PART C_3

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

PART C_4

PART C_5

I will ask the following questions. Please answer based on the passage. I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.
(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions.)

PART C_6

1. Why did the assistant director issue a memo to all department supervisors?
Answer:
2. What does the memo say about lateness?
Answer:
3. What does the assistant director want all department supervisors to do?
Answer:

PART C_7

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

PART C_8

PART D_1

Now, please answer the following questions. I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.
(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

PART D_2

1. Which memo version do you think is better? Why?
Answer:
2. If you were to receive Version 1 of the memo above, how would you feel?
Answer:
3. When do heads/managers/directors usually issue a memo?
Answer:

PART D_3

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

PART D_4

PART E_1

We will read aloud the passage below. Then, let’s discuss how you can improve the letter below.
(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)

PART E_2

TO: Department Managers
FROM: Branch Director

Tell your subordinates:

1. Because our customers complained about many of our employees taking too long to respond to e-mails, distractions such as the use of mobile phones, listening to music and checking of Facebook will no longer be allowed.

2. Because many of our employees spend more than one hour for their lunch break,
any employee who comes to work late from lunch will be considered on a half-day.

As department managers, you have to enforce these new regulations.

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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 are you?

PART A_5

________________________________. How about you?

PART A_6

________________________________. Let’s begin our lesson!

PART B_1

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

PART B_2

math

music

write

play

practice

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

We’ll read aloud the dialogue below. I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)
PART C_2

In the classroom
Tutor: Do you play the guitar?
Student: Yes, I do. I practice at home. I also play the piano.
Tutor: Really? Do you also write original music?
Student: No, I don’t. But I sing.
PART C_3

Now, let’s review some words and expressions from part C_2.
(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions from part C_2.)

PART C_4

PART C_5

Please fill in the blanks and read aloud the dialogue. I will check your pronunciation and intonation.

PART C_6

In the classroom
Tutor: Do you play the guitar?
Student: Yes, I do. I __________ at home. I also __________ the piano.
Tutor: Really? Do you also write original music?
Student: ______, I don’t. But I sing.
PART C_7

Now, let’s review your answers.
(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)
PART C_8

PART D_1

Now, please fill in the blanks to answer the following questions.
I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.

PART D_2

1. Do you play basketball?
Answer: Yes, I do. I _________ in the gym.
2. Are you from New York?
Answer: _____, I’m not. I’m from______________.
PART D_3

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

PART D_4

PART D_5

Now, please make complete sentences to answer the following questions.
I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.
(Please send the sentences that need grammar corrections to your student.)

PART D_6

1. Do you like math?
Answer: .
2. Do you study English everyday?
Answer: .
PART D_7

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

PART D_8

PART E_1

I will ask the following questions. Please answer based on the picture below. I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.

PART E_2

ge_science

1. Is this Mt. Fuji?
Answer: Yes, It (is/am/are).
2. Is this in China?
Answer: No, it isn’t. It (am/is/are) in Japan.
PART E_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 E_4

B_HS2b_practice10

PART A_1

Let’s introduce ourselves to each other.

PART A_2

PART A_3

PART A_4

PART A_5

PART A_6

PART B_1

Please look at the picture. Then, give 5 things that you see in the picture.
(If your student is having a hard time to answer, please point at each item in the picture and ask your student what each item is.)

PART B_2

ge_science

Word 1:
Word 2:
Word 3:
Word 4:
Word 5:
PART B_3

Now, let’s review your answers.
(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers.)

PART B_4

PART C_1

I will ask the following questions. Please answer based on the picture below. I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.

PART C_2

ge_science

1. What did he use to do with his parents?
Answer:
2. What part of the house did they use to play video games together?
Answer:
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 dialogue below twice. I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
First, let’s read aloud clearly and slowly to check your pronunciation. Second, let’s try to read aloud at a natural speed.

PART D_2

Melvin:
Paul, do you have any idea what gift Rachel wants for her birthday?
Paul:
I used to give her user-friendly gadgets. I gave her a camera once, which is old-fashioned now.
Melvin:
You mean the camera that she used the other day?
Paul:
Yeah, when we were kids. She really liked taking pictures of everything.
Melvin:
Speaking of her camera, I think that camera brand and the first US wind turbine were created in the same year. Right?
Paul:
I think so. I remember the the first US wind turbine was recognized because it could withstand strong winds. And also, that camera brand was advertised really well before.
A week later
Melvin:
Hey Paul! I really spent time thinking about what to give Rachel on her birthday.
Paul:
Have you decided about it yet?
Melvin:
Yes, I think a smartphone will be an amazing gift.
Paul:
Yeah, I think so too. That is up-to-date and there are lots of fashionable smartphones right now.
Melvin:
Yes, I will buy the smartphone that has been launched just this year.
Paul:
That would be great!

PART D_3

Now, we’ll fill in the blanks and read aloud the dialogue. I will be Melvin, and you will be Paul. After reading it once, we’ll switch roles. I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)

PART D_4

Melvin:
Paul, do you have any idea what gift Rachel wants for her birthday?
Paul:
I __________ give her user-friendly gadgets. I gave her a camera once, which is old-fashioned now.
Melvin:
You mean the camera that she used the other day?
Melvin:
Yeah, when we were kids. She really liked taking pictures of everything.
Melvin:
Speaking of her camera, I think that camera brand and the first US wind turbine __________ in the same year. Right?
Paul:
Yeah, I think so. I remember the the first US wind turbine __________ because it could withstand strong winds. And also, that camera brand __________ really well before.
A week later
Melvin:
Hey Paul!I really __________ about what to give Rachel on her birthday.
Paul:
Have you decided about it yet?
Melvin:
Yes, I think a smartphone will be an amazing gift.
Paul:
Yeah, I think so. That is up-to-date and there are__________ smartphones right now.
Melvin:
Yes, I will buy the smartphone that __________ just this year.
Paul:
That would be great!

PART D_5

Now, let’s review some words and sentences from part D_4.
(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions from part D_4.)

PART D_6

PART E_1

Now, please fill in the blanks to answer the following questions about yourself.

PART E_2

Tutor: What video game did you use to play when you were younger?
Student: I __________ the __________ when I was younger.
Tutor: How many minutes did you use to play it a day?
Student: I __________ play it __________ a day.

PART E_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 E_4

PART F_1

Now, you will ask me questions. Please fill in the blanks to ask the questions below.

PART F_2

Student: What kinds of advertisements __________ on TV nowadays?
Tutor: Advertisements about __________ are shown on TV nowadays.
Student: Are Japanese car brands __________ in your country?
Tutor: __________, they __________ sold in my country.

PART F_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 F_4

PART G_1

Now, please fill in the blanks to answer the following questions.
I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.

PART G_2

1.
What problems do you encounter with computer products nowadays?
Answer:
.
2.
What kinds of cellphones are in demand right now?
Answer:
.
3.
How often do you order products online?
Answer:
.
4.
Would you like to be a salesman? Why?
Answer:
.
5.
What was the last product that you bought this month?
Answer:
.
6.
Have you tried listening to music using vinyl records?
Answer:
.
7.
Could you tell me about a product that is recognized around the world?
Answer:
.

PART G_3

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

PART G_4

PART H_1

Let’s do a free talk.
(Please do a free talk if you have time left.)

PART H_2

What Philippine products are sold in Japan?

PART H_3

B_HS2α_practice10

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, ________________. Do you do meditation?

PART A_5

PART A_6

I see. Now, let’s begin our lesson.

PART B_1

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

PART B_2

savings

recovery
organ
transplant
alter
vaccination
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 B_5

Please look at the picture in part B_2. Give a maximum of three things that you see in the picture.
(If your student is having a hard time to answer, please move to the next activity.)

PART B_6

PART B_7

Please construct sentences using each word below.

PART B_8

recovery
organ
transplant
alter
vaccination
PART C_1

Now, we will read aloud the words below to practice proper phonics. I will check your pronunciation.
(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)

PART C_2

epilepsy /ˈɛpəˌlɛpsi/
seizures /siʒərz/
critical thinking /krɪtɪkəl ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/
treatment /ˈtritmənt/
limb /lɪm/
PART C_3

Now, let’s review some words from part C_2.
(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions from part C_2.)

PART C_4

PART D_1

You will read aloud the passage below. I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)

PART D_2

Psychologist Daniel Simons and Christopher Chabris have researched a phenomenon, which they call “change blinders”. Their research shows how we sometimes focus on something else that is why we can’t see what is already in front of our eyes.

The “Invisible Gorilla” test is apparently their most popular one. In this test, Simons and Chabris asked the participants to watch a video of 2 groups of people ( one group wearing white T-shirts and one group wearing black T-shirts ) who passed basketballs around in a corridor. The two psychologists ordered the people to sum up how many times the white team passed the ball. While the two teams were passing their balls around, a person wearing a gorilla costume walked through the group and stopped to look at the camera. Simons and Chabris found out that roughly half of the research participants did not see the gorilla.

It just means how we can’t always trust our own brains. Even though we may believe we know what is going on, we can be unconscious of the large changes in our surroundings.

PART D_3

Now, let’s review some words and sentences from part D_2.
(Please review the mispronounced words and sentences from part D_2.)

PART D_4

PART D_5

I will ask the following questions. Please answer based on the passage. I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.

PART D_6

1.
What does the research show?
Answer:
2.
What did Simons and Chabris find out at the end of the experiment?
Answer:
3.
Can we always trust our own brains?
Answer:

PART D_7

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

PART D_8

PART E_1

Please choose a word to complete each sentence. Then, read aloud the sentences.

PART E_2

recovery
organ
transplant
alter

1.
His mood was __________ by the bad weather.
2.
Something has come to the doctor’s mind for his patient’s faster __________.
3.
The mother of a patient is looking for an __________ donor.
4.
The first corneal __________ was performed in 1905.

PART E_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 E_4

PART F_1

Please answer the following question.
I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.

PART F_2

1.
Do you agree with the theory that says that if you put 10,000 hours into something, you will become an expert?
Answer:
I am certain that
2.
If you have already decided on something, do you change your mind quickly, or you stick to your decision that you have just made?
Answer:
I guess that
3.
What do you think would happen if you lost your memory, through an accident or illness?
Answer:
I assume that
PART F_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 F_4

PART G_1

Now, let’s answer the following questions. Your answer should start with “Yes/No”.
Give at least one reason to support your opinion. I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.

PART G_2

1.
Do you think that you have to say something when someone is being treated unfairly?
Answer:
2.
Do you agree that being a genius is a gift?
Answer:

PART G_3

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

PART G_4

PART H_1

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

PART H_2

What do you do to improve your brain health?

PART H_3

B_HS2α_review9

PART A_1

Let’s introduce ourselves to each other.

PART A_2

PART A_3

PART A_4

PART A_5

PART A_6

PART B_1

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

PART B_2

wealthy
裕福な
professional
専門的な
employed
雇われた
industry
産業・業界
poverty
貧困
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

We will read aloud the sentences below. I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)

PART C_2

1. Many of the Chinese now in our village are wealthy.
2. It sounds to me like she needs some serious professional help.
3. If you want to save time spent on your tasks, use a reliable application to improve your work process.
4. The people want to end poverty, so they begin to improve their own lives.
5. If the car costs a lot of money, I will borrow money from the bank.
6. A lot of people were employed in the food industry in 2019.
7. The Philippines gained economic stability because of the infrastructures that have been built.
8. The market value of the product increased gradually because of its high demand.
PART C_3

Now, let’s review some words and expressions from part C_2.
(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions from part C_2.)

PART C_4

PART D_1

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

PART D_2

Situation 1: You will ask your friend’s opinion about which is better to invest in gold or in classic cars.

(Your tutor will pretend to be your friend.)
Items: – Which he/she prefers to invest in
– Why he/she prefers it
– What other things are best to invest in
PART D_3

Situation 2: You will ask your friend’s opinion about having a credit card.

(Your tutor will pretend to be your friend.)
Items: – What age he/she wants to have his/her first credit card
– Why he/she wants to have it at that age
– What he/she wants to buy using his/her credit card
PART D_4

Situation 3: You will ask your friend about migrant workers.

(Your tutor will pretend to be your friend.)
Items: – If there are migrant workers in his/her country
– Where they usually come from
– What kinds of jobs they have
PART D_5

Situation 4: You will tell your friend about your childhood.

(Your tutor will pretend to be your friend.)
Items: -If you were given money when you were younger
-How often your parents give you money
-If you save any amount of money as a child
PART D_6

Situation 5: You are a science professor. Please tell the students the factors that can improve life expectancy using the picture.

(Your tutor will pretend to be the one of your students.)
Items: diet food concept
PART D_7

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

PART D_8

PART E_1

Let’s do a free talk.
(Please do a free talk if you have time left.)

PART E_2

PART E_3