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Freetalk_15

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. Who’s your favorite singer or movie star?
2. Please tell me about your dream job when you were a child.
(dream job, reasons, if you achieved your dream job)
3. Please tell me about fun things students usually do on birthdays in Japan.
(For example, eating cake, giving presents, or playing games.)
4. Please tell me about the things that you like about your classroom.
(things, reasons, how you use those things)
5. Do you like to read books? What kind of book do you read? If you don’t, what do you do when you when you have free time.
Intermediate
6. Please tell me about the different cities in the world that you have visited.
7. Some people like taking pictures of food when they eat at a restaurant. What do you think about that?
8. Some people like playing video games. What do you think about it?
9. Some people like buying expensive things. What do you think about that?
10. Which do you think is better to look at, the sunrise or sunset? Why?
Expert
11. What do you think are the advantages of living in a city?
12. What do you think are the disadvantages of living in the countryside?
13. In your opinion, what is the greatest technological invention? Why?
14. Do you think pets should be cloned? Why or why not?
15. Do you remember any interesting, fun, or dangerous lab experiments that you did at school? Please tell me about it.
PART A_3

Freetalk_13

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 food.
(favorite food, reasons why you like it, when do you usually eat it)
2. Please tell me about common birthday activities that students enjoy in Japan.
(For example, eating cake, playing games, or going out.)
3. Please tell me about the weather today in your hometown/city.
(what is the weather like today, if you like that kind of weather, reasons why you like it or not)
4. Please tell me about your favorite day of the week.
(your favorite day of the week, the reason why it is your favorite, what you usually do during that day)
5. Please tell me how often you study English.
(how often you study English, where you usually study, if you find studying English difficult or not)
Intermediate
6. Which do you think is better, summer vacation or winter vacation? Why do you think so?
7. Do you agree that history is an important school subject? Why or why not?
8. Do you agree that it is better to bring home-cooked meals than to buy at the cafeteria? Please tell me your reasons.
9. Do you agree that children should not be allowed to play video games? Please tell me your reasons.
10. At what age should people start driving? Please tell me your reasons.
Expert
11. Some people say that teachers should not give students homework during a holiday. What do you think about that?
12. Some people say that all countries should not allow the use of plastics. Do you agree with that?
13. How important is college education for you? Please tell me your reasons.
14. Do you think schools should require all students to play sports? Why or why not?
15. Some people say that many people spend too much time on social media. Do you agree with that?
PART A_3

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 some fun activities that students usually do in their free time.
(For example, drawing, reading, or playing games.)
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. Tourism can boost local economies, but it can also lead to environmental damage and overcrowding. Do you agree that tourism has more positive effects than negative ones?
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 many students in Japan usually do after school.
(For example, do homework, play games, or go to club activities.)
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. Have you ever tried food from another country? What was it like? If you haven’t, what kind of foreign food would you like to try someday?
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 things that good friends usually do together.
(For example, talk, play, or study together.)
3. Please tell me about your favorite book.
(favorite book, reasons why you like it, what it is about)
4. Please tell me some common games children in Japan play.
(For example, hide-and-seek or tag.)
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. What is your favorite food?
(You can talk about what it is, when and where you eat it, why you like it, and how often you eat it.)
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 some common ways students in Japan use the internet.
(For example, watching videos, studying, or chatting with friends.)
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. What are the advantages and disadvantages of studying abroad? If you have studied abroad, please tell me about it. If you haven’t, where would you like to go, and what would you like to do?
13. Do you think artificial intelligence will replace human jobs in the future? If so, what kind of job would be replaced? If not, tell me why you think so.
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.)

s-hs-lesson3-introduce-my-town-highres

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