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Freetalk_11

PART A_1

Let’s do a free talk. I will choose topics from below.
(Please choose topics from below based on the student’s level.)

PART A_2

Beginner
1. Please tell me about your favorite song.
(song, reasons why you like it, how often you listen to it)
2. Please tell me about the activity you like to do during your free time.
(activity, reasons why you like it, who do you usually do it with)
3. Please tell me about your favorite TV show.
(TV show, reasons why you like it, how often you watch it)
4. Please tell me about the languages you speak.
languages you speak, how you learn them, if they are easy or difficult to learn)
5. Please tell me about what you ate for breakfast.
(food you ate for breakfast, if it is your favorite, if you make it on your own)
Intermediate
6. Some teenagers do not like to eat vegatable. What do you think about that?
7. Do you think people should always read the news? Please tell me the reasons.
8. Do you exercise regularly ? Why or why not?
9. Do you always drink a lot of water? Why or why not?
10. What is your dream vacation? Please tell me more about it.
Expert
11. Have you ever read fake news? If yes, please tell me about it.
12. Some people say that it is better to watch movies at home than in cinema. Do you agree with that?
13. Some people say that children should be required to read more. What do you think about that?
14. Some people say that students should not be allowed to bring phones to school. Do you agree with that?
15. Some people say that students should not be allowed to bring phones to school. Do you agree with that?
PART A_3

Freetalk_10

PART A_1

Let’s do a free talk. I will choose topics from below.
(Please choose topics from below based on the student’s level.)

PART A_2

Beginner
1. Please tell me what you usually do after school.
(activity, how much time you spend, who you usually do it with)
2. Please tell me about the country you want to visit.
(country, reasons why you want to visit it, who you want to go with)
3. Please tell me what you want to eat for dinner.
(food, reasons why you want to eat it for dinner, if you know how to cook it or not)
4. Please tell me about the things that you always bring with you.
(things, reasons why you always bring them, how you use them)
5. Please tell me about the last TV show you have seen.
(TV show, what it is about, if it is good or not)
Intermediate
6. Do you prefer to live in a city or a small town? Please tell me the reasons.
7. Many people want to change their hair color. What do you think about that?
8. There are a significant number of vegetarians in the world. What do you think about them? Do you think you can be a vegetarian? Why or why not?
9. Do you think the Earth will be cleaner in the future? Why or why not?
10. Please tell me about your activities with your friends after school or on weekends.
Expert
11. Please tell me some of the benefits of sports to the human body.
12. Animal testing is banned in many countries, but it has not been eliminated. How do you feel about the use of animals for research?
13. Do you think the news tells us the truth? If yes, why? If no, how do you develop media literacy?
14. Some Japanese students prefer reading comic books to reading story books. What do you think about that?
15. What historical sites/sightseeing spots have you already visited? Tell me about your experience.
PART A_3

Freetalk_9

PART A_1

Let’s do a free talk. I will choose topics from below.
(Please choose topics from below based on the student’s level.)

PART A_2

Beginner
1. Please tell me about your favorite fruit.
(favorite fruit, reasons why it is your favorite, how often you eat it)
2. Please tell me about your friend.
(his/her friend, how you met him/her, how often you see each other)
3. Please tell me about your favorite book.
(favorite book, reasons why you like it, what it is about)
4. Please tell me about your childhood.
(what kind of kid you were, what you have played, memories)
5. Please tell to me about holidays in Japan.
(kind of holiday, activities you do, reason why it is interesting)
Intermediate
6. What do you think would happen if cellphones were not invented?
7. Do you prefer watching movies to reading books? Please tell me the reasons.
8. What kind of house would you like to have in the future? Please tell me about it.
9. How do you help your family around the house? Please tell me about it.
10. Do you think computers will evolve further in the future? If yes, how? If not, why not?
Expert
11. Do you think our lives have been improved by the Internet? Why?
12. In your opinion, which country is the best place to study English? Why?
13. Some people say that cooking at home is less expensive. What do you think about that?
14. Some people like to go to stadiums to watch sports. What do you think about that?
15. Some people prefer going on trips during long vacations such as summer and New Year’s holidays to staying at home. What do you think about that? Which do you prefer?
PART A_3

Freetalk_8

PART A_1

Let’s do a free talk. I will choose topics from below.
(Please choose topics from below based on the student’s level.)

PART A_2

Beginner
1. Please tell me what classrooms in Japan are like.
(classroom things, size of classroom, usual number of students)
2. Please tell me about how you go to school.
(how you go to school, what time you go there, travel time)
3. Please tell me about your favorite animals.
(reasons why you like, where you can see them)
4. Please talk to me about your plan for the weekend.
(what you want to do, reasons why you’ll do them, who you will do them with)
5. Please tell me about how you use the internet.
(how often you use it, reasons why you use it, who taught you how to use it)
Intermediate
6. What do you think is interesting about your culture?
7. Do you prefer school uniforms to casual clothes? Please tell me about it.
8. Do you prefer to have a busy schedule or not? Please tell me your reasons.
9. Can you tell me something interesting about your neighborhood?
10. How do you introduce yourself to someone you just met?
Expert
11. How can we get more young people to vote?
12. Some people say that it is better to study abroad for their future career. What do you think about that?
13. Some people say that watching English movies is one of the best ways to study English. Do you agree with that? Which way do you prefer to watch English movies, subtitled or dubbed?
14. How should the government help people who have lost their jobs?
15. What are your ideas to reduce waste and activate more recycling?
PART A_3

Freetalk_7

PART A_1

Let’s do a free talk. I will choose topics from below.
(Please choose topics from below based on the student’s level.)

PART A_2

Beginner
1. Please tell me about your favorite restaurant.
(kind of restaurant, reasons why it is your favorite, who you go there with)
2. Please tell me about the sports you play at school.
(sports you play, how often you play them, reasons why students enjoy them)
3. Please tell me about a gift you want to have on your birthday.
(gift, reasons why you want it, if it is expensive or not)
4. Please talk about your favorite place in your house.
(favorite place of the house, reasons why it’s your favorite, what you do there)
5. Please tell me about the common hobbies of Japanese students.
(hobbies, reasons why they do the hobbies, how often they do them)
Intermediate
6. In your opinion, what’s the most delicious fruit?
7. Do you think going to the gym to exercise is a good idea? Why or why not?
8. Can eating fruits and vegetables be helpful to stay healthy? Why do you think so?
9. Are there any hobbies you would like to try? Please explain your answer.
10. Do you listen to music while doing your homework? Why or why not?
Expert
11. Some people say that listening to music while studying can help students focus. What do you think about that?
12. Some people say that traveling alone is better than traveling with family or friends. What do you think about that?
13. Some people say that mental health is as important as physical health. What do you think about that?
14. Some people say that education should be free for everyone. Do you agree with that?
15. Some people say that children should not be allowed to use Social Networking Sites. Do you agree with that?
PART A_3

Freetalk_6

PART A_1

Let’s do a free talk. I will choose topics from below.
(Please choose topics from below based on the student’s level.)

PART A_2

Beginner
1. Please tell me about your favorite outdoor activities.
(activities you do, reasons why you do them, places where you do the activities)
2. Please tell me about your favorite games to play at home.
(kind of games you play, reasons why you like them, how often you play games)
3. Please tell me something about shopping in Japan.
(shopping mall you go to, reasons why you go shopping, how often you go shopping)
4. Please tell me about someone you respect.
(the person you respect, reasons why you respect him/her, if you want to be like him/her)
5. Please tell me about the most interesting place you have visited.
(name of place, reasons why it is interesting, when you visited the place)
Intermediate
6. What is the most popular job in your country? Please tell me why do you think it is popular.
7. What is your favorite season? Please tell me the reason why you like it.
8. What is your least favorite season? Please tell me the reason why it is your least favorite.
9. What other languages do you want to learn? Please tell me the reason why you want to learn it.
10. What other country’s culture do you want to learn? Please tell me your reason why you want to learn it.
Expert
11. What gets you excited to go to school every day?
12. If you were born again, what would you change in your life?
13. Do you think it is right for rich countries to have strict immigration controls?
14. Are social networking services changing our daily behavior?
15. It is said that reading news online is better than reading on newspapers. Do you agree with that?
PART A_3

Freetalk_5

PART A_1

Let’s do a free talk. I will choose topics from below.
(Please choose topics from below based on the student’s level.)

PART A_2

Beginner
1. What kind of weather is experienced in Japan each month?
(kinds of weather, how you feel in each kind of weather)
2. Please tell me about the things that you do every day.
(the first activity of the day, the reason why you do it, other things you do in a day)
3. Please tell me about your favorite movies.
(kind of movies, reasons why you like them, how often you watch movies)
4. Please tell me about your favorite foods.
(kinds of food, country where they came from, reasons why you like them)
5. Please tell me about other country’s food that you want to try.
(country where the food is from, reasons why you want to try them, when you want to try the food)
Intermediate
6. Where do you want to spend your summer vacation? Please tell me what you want to do there.
7. What is your favorite holiday? Please tell me the reason why it is your favorite.
8. How much free time do you have? Please tell me how you usually spend it.
9. Please tell me why people should study English.
10. What is your favorite subject? Please tell me the reason why it is your favorite.
Expert
11. It is said that if you want to achieve something better, you should work hard for it. What do you think about that?
12. Some people say that it is easier to take care of plants than animals. What do you think about that?
13. Some students prefer studying in groups to studying alone. What do you think about that?
14. Some people say that regular exercise is important to have a strong body. Do you agree with that?
15. Some people think that technology is important for the improvement of human lives. Do you agree with that?
PART A_3

S_HS1_Lesson3

PART A_1

You will read the presentation that you prepared. Then, I will give you feedback and ask two questions about it.

PART A_2

(Please start your presentation now.)

PART A_3

Thank you for your presentation. Now, I will ask you some questions about your presentation.
(Please ask some questions about the student’s presentation.)
1. ?
2. ?

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

area

offer

destination

be located in

domestic

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 passage below. I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
(Please fill in the sentences below.)

PART C_2

The Philippines is a country located in the Pacific Ocean. It is divided into three main areas: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. Manila is the country’s capital city. It is located in Luzon and is famous for its museums, parks, shopping malls, and street food markets. Meanwhile, Cebu City offers a perfect balance of island and city living. It is one of the country’s top destinations for both foreign and domestic tourists. During their stay in the city, tourists may explore the beautiful beaches, visit its historical places and modern buildings, and enjoy the popular restaurants.

PART C_3

I will ask you the following questions. Please answer based on my presentation . I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.
(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)

PART C_4

1. Where is the Philippines located?
Answer:
2. What is the country’s capital city?
Answer:
3. What city offers a perfect balance of island and city living?
Answer:
4. What can tourists do during their stay in Cebu city?
Answer:
PART C_5

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_6

PART D_1

This is a story that the character experienced. Please tell the story to your tutor. You have 30 seconds to prepare and 60 seconds to answer. I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.

PART D_2

(You will tell the story that the character experienced to your foreign friend. Describe the story in English.)

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Answer:

PART D_3

Now, let’s review your answer.
(Please help your student convey his or her answer effectively by connecting the situations using conjunctions, correct grammar, and complete sentences. After that, ask your student to state his or her corrected answer.)

PART D_4

PART D_5

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

PART D_6

One day, a woman could not find her way to the lighthouse. So, she decided to turn on her phone. A few moments later, she was able to turn on her GPS. After a few minutes, she was able to find her way to the lighthouse. However, a few seconds later, she found out that tourists are not allowed to go inside the lighthouse.

PART E_1

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

PART E_2

What is your hometown known for?

PART E_3

Listening Material Run-through Practice 2

PART A_1

Please listen carefully and take notes while I read four dialogues. After I read all of the dialogues twice, please answer the questions below.

PART A_2

1. In the first dialogue, what did they talk about?
Answer: .
2. In the second dialogue, what did they talk about?
Answer: .
3. In the third dialogue, what did they talk about?
Answer: .
4. In the fourth dialogue, what did they talk about?
Answer: .

PART A_3

Now, I will ask you another question about the dialogue.

PART A_4

1. Which of the four dialogues describes the picture below?

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Answer: .
PART A_5

Now, let’s review your answer.

PART A_6

PART A_7

1. In the first dialogue, what did they talk about?
Answer: .
2. In the second dialogue, what did they talk about?
Answer: .
3. In the third dialogue, what did they talk about?
Answer: .
4. In the fourth dialogue, what did they talk about?
Answer: .

PART A_8

Now, I will ask you another question about the dialogue.

PART A_9

2. Which of the four dialogues describes the picture below?

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Answer: .
PART A_10

Now, let’s review your answer.

PART A_11

PART A_12

1. In the first dialogue, what did they talk about?
Answer: .
2. In the second dialogue, what did they talk about?
Answer: .
3. In the third dialogue, what did they talk about?
Answer: .
4. In the fourth dialogue, what did they talk about?
Answer: .

PART A_13

Now, I will ask you another question about the dialogue.

PART A_14

3. Which of the four dialogues describes the picture below?

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Answer: .
PART A_15

Now, let’s review your answer.

PART A_16

PART B_1

Please listen carefully while I read each dialogue twice. Then,
you will answer a question based on the dialogue.

PART B_2

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PART B_3

Now, let’s review your answer.

PART B_4

PART B_5

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PART B_6

Now, let’s review your answer.

PART B_7

PART B_8

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PART B_9

Now, let’s review your answer.

PART B_10

PART C_1

Please listen carefully while I read the passage. Then, look at the picture and tell me the correct order of the story.

PART C_2

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1. .
2. .
3. .
4. .
PART C_3

Now, let’s review your answer.

PART C_4

PART C_5

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1. .
2. .
3. .
4. .
PART C_6

Now, let’s review your answer.

PART C_7

PART C_8

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1. .
2. .
3. .
4. .
PART C_9

Now, let’s review your answer.

PART C_10

PART D_1

Please listen carefully while I read the monologues. Then, please tell me which character matches the situation.

PART D_2

Situation:
The university is looking for student companions for the exchange students from the US. Each student who wants to be a student companion had an English level test and interviewed about himself/herself on why he/she wants to be one of the student companions.
状況:
アメリカからの留学生の協力者となる学生を大学が募集しています。各学生は英語のテスト、自身についてやなぜ協力者になりたいのかという質問に答えなければなりません。。
Conditions:
1. The student’s English level should be intermediate atleast.
2. The student lives near the university.
3. The student has been to atleast five tourist spots around the city.
条件:
1. 英語レベルは少なくとも中級以上である。
2. 大学の近くに住んでいる。
3. 市内の観光地を5箇所以上行ったことある。

condition1

1. Akihiro Takeshi
2. Daichi Kanata
3. Ena Ryuma
4. Hikaru Ona
Question: Among the four candidates, who is the most qualified to be one of the student companions for the exchange students?
質問:
4人の候補者の中で、誰が一番留学生の協力者として相応しいでしょうか。
PART D_3

Now, let’s review your answer.

PART D_4

PART D_5

Situation:
The new veterinary clinic is looking for a part-time clinic assistant. Each applicant is asked to tell something about himself/herself and give reasons why he/she wants to be a part-time vet clinic assistant.
状況:
新しい動物病院がパートタイムのアシスタントを募集しています。各応募者は自身についてや、なぜ働きたいのかという質問に答えなければなりません。
Conditions:
1. The applicant should be 18 years old and above.
2. The applicant should have atleast one pet.
3. The applicant should be available from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
条件:
1. 18歳以上である。
2. ペットを1匹以上飼育している。
3. 午後4時から7時の間勤務できる。

parte-1

1. Hiro Takahashi
2. Yuna Sato
3. Misaki Nakamura
4. Nikko Watanabe
Question: Among the four candidates, who is the most qualified to work as a part-time vet clinic assistant?
質問:
4人の候補者の中で、誰が動物病院のアシスタントとして相応しいでしょうか。
PART D_6

Now, let’s review your answer.

PART D_7

PART E_1

Please listen carefully while I read the dialogue. Then, I will ask you a question. After that, please look at the images below and answer the next question.

PART E_2

Situation: Two students are talking about traveling as a hobby.
状況 2人の生徒が趣味としての旅行について話をしています。
1. Who supports traveling as a hobby?
a. Yuji and Miya
b. Miya and Mitsuo
c. Yuji
d. Miya
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2. Which picture matches the idea of Yuji?
Answer: .
PART E_3

Now, let’s review your answer.

PART E_4

Listening Material Run-through Practice 1

PART A_1

Please listen carefully while I read each sentence twice. Then, choose the letter of the picture that is described in each sentence.

PART A_2

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PART A_3

Now, let’s review your answers.

PART A_4

PART A_5

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PART A_6

Now, let’s review your answers.

PART A_7

PART A_8

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PART A_9

Now, let’s review your answers.

PART A_10

PART B_1

Please listen carefully while I read each dialogue twice. Then, choose
the letter of the correct response to each dialogue.

PART B_2

1. Which one is the correct response?
a. I agree.
b. Thanks! Have a nice day, too.
c. I don’t think so.
d. I will.
PART B_3

Now, let’s review your answer.

PARTB_4

PART B_5

2. Which one is the correct response?
a. That’s a very interesting story.
b. Could you please say it again?
c. How did you know?
d. I am not sure about it.
PART B_6

Now, let’s review your answer.

PARTB_7

PART B_8

3. Which one is the correct response?
a. Let’s see.
b. Why not.
c. Wish me luck.
d. That’s true. Good luck to the both of us.
PART B_9

Now, let’s review your answer.

PARTB_10

PART C_1

Please listen carefully while I read each dialogue twice. Then, you will answer a question based on the dialogue.

PART C_2

1. Why is the woman happy?
a. Her apartment has a space for her visitors.
b. Her apartment has a wide kitchen.
c. She can bake cookies every day.
d. Her apartment is new.
PART C_3

Now, please tell me the reason why you think that is the correct answer.

PART C_4

PART C_5

Now, let’s review your answer.

PART C_6

PART C_7

2. What can the man not eat?
a. He cannot eat vegetables.
b. He cannot eat fruits.
c. He cannot eat fish.
d. He cannot eat lunch.
PART C_8

Now, please tell me the reason why you think that is the correct answer.

PART C_9

PART C_10

Now, let’s review your answer.

PART C_11

PART C_12

3. What time will the party end?
a. The party will end at 4:00 p.m.
b. The party will end at 4:30 p.m.
c. The party will end at 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.
d. The party will end at 5:00 p.m.
PART C_13

Now, please tell me the reason why you think that is the correct answer.

PART C_14

PART C_15

Now, let’s review your answer.

PART C_16

PART D_1

Please listen carefully while I read the passage. Then, please look at the graph and answer the question below.

PART D_2

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Question: Tell me about the number of students who prefer to study alone in the following places.
1. library
Answer: .
2. home
Answer: .
3. cafeteria
Answer: .
4. park
Answer: .
PART D_3

Now, let’s review your answer.

PART D_4

PART E_1

Please read the situation below. Then, please listen carefully while I read the dialogue once. After that, please answer the following questions.

PART E_2

Situation: Two people are talking about homework.
1. What is Hinata’s main point?
a. Doing homework is good for students, especially if it is difficult.
b. Homework increases the students’ stress levels and stops them from enjoying their free time.
c. Homework allows students to take a rest.
d. Doing homework lets students have time for their family.
2. What is Saske’s main point?
a. Homework does not help students to develop good study habits.
b. Taking a rest is better than doing a difficult homework.
c. Doing homework improves students’ achievements by getting improved test results and grades.
d. Homework is not one of the requirements to pass school subjects.
PART E_3

Now, let’s review your answer.

PART E_4