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Theme Talk – Beginner: Watching Movies

DESCRIBE THE PICTURE
Look at the picture below and answer the questions to describe it.
ANSWER
1. What can you see in the picture?
Answer:
2. What is happening in the picture?
Answer:
CONVERSATION QUESTIONS
Let’s talk. Please answer my questions. You may ask me questions, too.
ANSWER
1. What is the last movie you watched? Did you enjoy it?
Answer:
2. What is your favorite movie? Why?
Answer:
3. What kind of movies do you like to watch?
Answer:
4. What is your least favorite movie? Why?
Answer:
5. If you could be a part of any movie, what movie is that?
Answer:
6. Do you prefer to watch movies at the movie theater or at home?
Answer:
VOCABULARY CHECK
Let’s read the meaning and examples of each word aloud. Please repeat after me.
ANSWER
1. movie theater 映画館
meaning: [noun:名詞] a place where people pay to watch movies
example: We went to the movie theater to watch a movie.
2. actor 俳優
meaning: [noun:名詞] a person who plays/acts in a movie
example: The actor played his part well in the movie.
3. adventure 冒険
meaning: [noun:名詞] an exciting activity that includes travelling; sometimes dangerous
example: The movie is about the adventure of a man around the world.
MAKE A SENTENCE
Make sentences using the given vocabulary words.
ANSWER
1. movie theater
Answer:
2. actor
Answer:
3. adventure
Answer:

[TOEFL] Task 2_Exercise 1

INSTRUCTION
Please answer the questions below. I will correct your pronunciation and grammar.
QUESTION 1
You have 15 seconds to prepare and 45 seconds to answer.
Some people like to send birthday cards. Others like to send birthday greetings through emails.
Which do you prefer and why? Please answer with specific reasons and examples.
ANSWER
QUESTION 2
You have 15 seconds to prepare and 45 seconds to answer.
Some people think being a morning person is good. Others think being a night person is better.
Which do you prefer and why? Please answer with specific reasons and examples.
ANSWER
QUESTION 3
You have 15 seconds to prepare and 45 seconds to answer.
Some people like to have a lot of friends. Others like to have few friends.
Which do you prefer and why? Please answer with specific reasons and examples.
ANSWER
QUESTION 4
You have 15 seconds to prepare and 45 seconds to answer.
Some people think wearing a school uniform is necessary. Others think it’s not.
Which do you prefer and why? Please answer with specific reasons and examples.
ANSWER
QUESTION 5
You have 15 seconds to prepare and 45 seconds to answer.
Some people think children should not have a smartphone. Other people think children should.
Which do you prefer and why? Please answer with specific reasons and examples.
ANSWER
QUESTION 6
You have 15 seconds to prepare and 45 seconds to answer.
Some people think that it’s important to respect the elders. Others think that it’s not.
Which do you prefer and why? Please answer with specific reasons and examples.
ANSWER

JHS textbook: call me, make me, it’s ~ for me to

PASSAGE READING
Please read aloud the following passage. I will check your pronunciation as you read.
READ
call-me---benette-highres (1)
Lana planned to buy a birthday present for her friend, Anne. It was difficult for her to choose a present. So, her sister suggested to buy a cat. On Anne’s birthday, Lana gave the cat to her. Anne said, “Let’s call this cat Molly.” She thanked Lana for coming and said “You make me happy.” Lana answered, “I’m glad to hear that. You make me happy too.”
COMPREHENSION CHECK
Please answer the following questions based on the passage.
ANSWER
1. Was it difficult for Lana to choose a present?
Answer:
2. What did Anne say about the cat?
Answer:
3. Who makes Anne happy?
Answer:
EXPRESSIONS
Describe the picture using the following expressions:
“call me”
“make me”
“it’s ~ for me to”
DESCRIBE
call-me--make-me--it-is-for-me---benette-highres (2)
“call me”
“make me”
“it’s ~ for me to”
DESCRIBING A PICTURE
Please answer the following questions based on the picture.
ANSWER
1. Please look at Picture A. Who calls the girl Cathy?
Answer:
2. Please look at Picture B. Who makes Josh happy?
Answer:
3. Please look at Picture C. Is practice necessary for Ken to win?
Answer:
CONVERSATION PRACTICE
Please answer the following questions based on your experience.
ANSWER
1. What makes you happy?
Answer:
2. Is it important for you to have a mobile phone?
Answer:
3. Does talking in front of many people make you nervous?
Answer:
4. What is necessary for you to pass your examination?
Answer:
5. What do your friends call you?
Answer:

[TOEFL] Task 1_Practice 1

INSTRUCTION
Please answer the questions by following the displayed formats. I will correct your pronunciation and grammar.
ANSWER
1. Who is your favorite teacher?
My favorite teacher is
I met him/her when
That’s why s/he is my favorite teacher.
ANSWER
2. What is the most memorable event in your life?
The most memorable event in my life is
It happened when
So, _______________________ is the most memorable event in my life.
ANSWER
3. What place do you want to visit the most?
I really want to visit
I knew this place when
That’s why I want to visit
ANSWER
4. What is your favorite movie?
My favorite movie is
I watched this movie when
That’s why it is my favorite movie.
ANSWER
5. What is your favorite time of the day?
My favorite time of the day is
At that moment, I
So, _______________________________ is my favorite time of the day.
ANSWER
6. Who do you look up to?
I look up to
I met him/her when
That’s why I look up to
ANSWER
7. Where do you often spend your vacation?
I often spend my vacation in
I first went there when
So, I often spend my vacation in

GTEC 2 – modified (SAMPLE)

PART A – READING PRACTICE
Let’s read aloud the following sentences. I will read part A, and you will read part B.
I will check your pronunciation, stress, and intonation.
(Please send your student in the chat box the mispronounced words and expressions that need improvements.)
READ
A:
Do you have pets at home?
B:
Yes, I have three cats and two dogs at home.
READ
A:
Do you like baking?
B:
Yes, I like baking cakes and cookies.
READ
A:
When did you visit your grandparents?
B:
I visited my grandparents last week.
READ
A:
How many cousins do you have?
B:
I have thirteen cousins.
READ
A:
Where do you want to spend your summer vacation?
B:
I want to spend my summer vacation in Osaka.
READ
A:
What do you usually do when it’s raining?
B:
I usually stay at home and read books.
REVIEW
Now, let’s review some words from the reading practice activity.
(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions that need improvements from the reading practice activity.)
PART B – STUDYING INFORMATION
Study the given information below for 10 seconds.
STUDY
Examination Schedule
Time Thursday Friday
7:00 – 8:30 Mathematics English
8:30 – 10:00 Science Social Studies
10:00 – 10:30 Break Break
10:30 – 12:00 Music Japanese
COMPREHENSION CHECK
Now, I will ask you questions. Please answer based on the given information.
ANSWER
1. What examination are they going to take on Thursday at 8:30?
Answer:
2. When will they take their examination in Mathematics?
Answer:
3. What time is their break?
Answer:
4. What time will their examinations end?
Answer:
REVIEW
Now, let’s review your answers.
(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. You may also give tips.)
PART C – MAKING A STORY
Make a short story by connecting the situations in each picture.
You have 20 seconds to prepare and 60 seconds to answer.
MAKE A STORY
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Answer:
REVIEW
Now, let’s review your answer.
(Please help your student convey his or her answer effectively by connecting the situations using conjunctions. After that, ask your student to state his or her corrected answer.)
CORRECTED ANSWER
SAMPLE ANSWER
Now, we’ll read the sample answer. Please repeat after me.
READ
One day, a man got a flat tire while driving. So, he brought out his toolbox and replaced the flat tire with a new one. Then, he continued driving. When he got home, he realized that he left his toolbox outside.
PART D – STUDYING AN EXAMPLE
Let’s study the example below. I will read the sample question, and you will read the sample answers.
Sample Question:
Some people say that walking is good for one’s health.
What do you think about that?
Sample Answer:
I agree that walking is good for one’s health because this physical exercise reduces the risk of heart diseases such as heart attack.
EXPRESSING OPINIONS
Express your opinion on the following topic. Give at least one reason to support your opinion. You have 60 seconds to prepare and 60 seconds to answer.
ANSWER
Question:
Some people say that the internet is more reliable than books. What do you think about that?
Answer:
REVIEW
Now, let’s review your answer.
(Please help your student convey his or her answer effectively. After that, ask your student to state his or her corrected answer.)
CORRECTED ANSWER
SAMPLE ANSWER
Now, we’ll read the sample answer. Please repeat after me.
READ
I agree that the internet is more reliable than books because the information we can find in the internet is more updated than the information in books.
EXPRESSING OPINIONS
Now try to express your opinion in the opposite situation. Give at least one reason to support your opinion. You have 60 seconds to prepare and 60 seconds to answer.
REVIEW
Now, let’s review your answer.
(Please help your student convey his or her answer effectively. After that, ask your student to state his or her corrected answer.)
CORRECTED ANSWER
SAMPLE ANSWER
Now, we’ll read the sample answer. Please repeat after me.
READ
I disagree that the internet is more reliable than books because not all information we can find in the internet is true.

GTEC – 1 (SAMPLE)

READING PRACTICE
Let’s read aloud the following sentences. I will read part A, and you will read part B. I will check your pronunciation, stress, and intonation.
READ
A:
What are you going to do this afternoon?
B:
I’m going to go to the library to study.
READ
A:
How many pens do you have?
B:
I have three of them.
READ
A:
Where did you go last weekend?
B:
I went to a beach to swim.
READ
A:
What subjects do you like?
B:
I like English and Mathematics.
READ
A:
When are you going to go home today?
B:
I’m going to leave at 4pm. I have homework to do.
READ
A:
How many brothers do you have?
B:
I have three. I’m the youngest.
VOCABULARY PRACTICE
Now, let’s practice some words.
(Please send your student in the chat box the mispronounced words and expressions that need improvements.)
STUDYING INFORMATION
Study the given information below for 60 seconds.
STUDY
Weekend Schedule
Time Saturday Sunday
9:00 Get up
9:30 Get up
12:00 Go see a doctor
13:00 Go shopping
14:00 Movie
17:00 Go shopping
18:00 Homework
20:00 Homework


COMPREHENSION CHECK
Now, I will ask you questions. Please answer based on the given information.
ANSWER
1. When are you going to get up on Sunday?
Answer:
2. Are you going to watch a movie on Sunday?
Answer:
3. What are you going to do at 20:00 on Saturday?
Answer:
4. When are you going to see a doctor on Saturday?
Answer:
REVIEW
Now, let’s review your answers.
(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. You may also give tips.)
STUDYING PICTURES
Please study the picture below for 60 seconds. Then, I will ask you questions based on the picture.
DESCRIBE
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1. What can you see in picture 1?
Answer:
2. What can you see in picture 2?
Answer:
3. What can you see in picture 3?
Answer:
4. What can you see in picture 4?
Answer:
DESCRIBING PICTURES
Make a short story by connecting the situations in each picture.
EXPRESSING OPINIONS
Sample Question:
Some people say that walking is good for your health. What do you think about this? Give at least one reason to support your opinion.
Sample Answer:
I agree. Walking is one of the popular ways of exercising. Exercising is important for our health. People can exercise daily by simply walking on their way to work or school.
ANSWER
Question:
Some people think students should not be allowed to have a part-time job. What do you think about that? Give at least one reason to support your opinion.

GTEC – 0

READING PRACTICE
Let’s read the following sentences. I will read part A, and you will read part B.
READ
A:
What are you going to do this afternoon?
B:
I’m going to go to the library to study.
READ
A:
How many pens do you have?
B:
I have three of them.
READ
A:
Where did you go last weekend?
B:
I went to a beach to swim.
READ
A:
What subjects do you like?
B:
I like English and Mathematics.
READ
A:
When are you going to go home today?
B:
I’m going to leave at 4pm. I have homework to do.
READ
A:
How many brothers do you have?
B:
I have three. I’m the youngest.
COMPREHENSION CHECK
Please answer the following questions based on the given information.
READ
Weekend Schedule
Title Author Sale Price
Force of the Wolves Sasha McGreen $ 8.99
Hunting Games Mark Anthony $ 7.99
The Green Clown Billy Wise $ 9.99


1. When are you going to get up on Sunday?
Answer:
2. Are you going to watch a movie on Sunday?
Answer:
3. What are you going to do at 20:00 on Saturday?
Answer:
3. When are you going to see a doctor on Saturday?
Answer:
DESCRIBING PICTURES
Make a short story based on the series of pictures.
You have 20 seconds to prepare and 60 seconds to answer.
DESCRIBE

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EXPRESSING OPINIONS
Express your opinion on the following topic. Give at least one reason to support your opinion. You have 60 seconds to prepare and 60 seconds to answer.
ANSWER
Question:
Some people think students should not be allowed to have a part time job.
What do you think about this? Give at least one reason to support your opinion.
Answer:

[HS] presentation materials_Biomimicry (LANE)

DIRECTIONS
In this lesson, you will give a presentation about Biomimicry.
Then, I will ask questions and give feedback after your presentation.

このレッスンでは、用意したレシピについて話しましょう。
その後、講師が質問とフィードバックをします。

PRESENTATION
(Please start your presentation now.)

プレゼンテーションを始めてください。

QUESTIONS & FEEDBACK
Thank you for your presentation.
Let me ask you some questions about it.
1.
2.
3.
Now, I will give feedback on your presentation.
PRESENTATION
Now, I will talk about Biomimicry. Please ask me questions about it later.

今度は講師がフィリピン料理のレシピを紹介します。
講師のプレゼンテーションが終わったら、講師に質問してください。

PRESENTATION
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Kingfisher-inspired Bullet Trains

Japanese bullet trains used to have noise problems. The speed of these trains caused loud booming sounds when exiting tunnels that wake up people who lived nearby and disturb wildlife. Because of that, the engineers had to quiet down the noise level of the train. After finding out that the cause of the loud noise is the shape of the face of the train, they decided to study the nature of a kingfisher. A kingfisher is a bird known as an effective hunter. It dives into the water to catch food and creates almost no splash even at high speed. This is because of the aerodynamic build of its bill and head. They applied this idea and modeled the face of the train like the kingfisher’s head. After trying the new model, it moved through without creating a booming sound. It also saved them 10-15% more energy because it was more aerodynamic.

QUESTIONS
Do you have any questions about my presentation?
ASK

Beginner Business: Introducing Oneself

WARM UP
Please answer the questions in complete sentences.
ANSWER
1. Do you like meeting new people? Why? Why not?
Answer:
2. Is it easy for you to talk about yourself? Why? Why not?
Answer:
CONVERSATION PRACTICE
Let’s read the dialogue. I will be Sarah and you will be John. After reading it once, we’ll switch roles.
ANSWER
VOCABULARY CHECK
Let’s read each word and their meaning aloud. Please repeat after me.
ANSWER
1. name [translation of word]
[noun: translation] the word a person is known by
2. glad [translation of word]
[adjective: translation] pleased or happy
3. pleased to meet you [translation of word]
[phrase: trans] a polite way to greet someone on the first meeting
CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING
Choose the correct answer based on the dialogue you read.
ANSWERS
  1. c
  2. a
  3. a
ANSWER
1. Who is new in the company?
a. Sarah
b. Nice
c. John
2. How many days has John been working?
a. three days
b. one day
c. two days
3. Who welcomed John in the company?
a. Annie
b. Sarah
c. company
SITUATION PRACTICE
Read the dialogue and fill in the blanks with the correct vocabulary words.
ANSWER

Grammar|英文法
Lesson75: (That, SVOC, SVOO) 1 接続詞

LESSON GOAL
Let’s check our lesson goal. In this material, you will practice using “that” in sentences. You will also be familiar with SVOC and SVOO patterns.
GRAMMAR POINT
PART A_1
Please read the following passage aloud. I will check your pronunciation as you read.
PART A_2
John made a short movie. He named it “My Life,” but it did not become popular. So, he asked his friends what kind of movies they like. Then, he made a new movie and named it “Life with a Dog,” because he knew that they like dogs. The movie made them all happy.
PART A_3
Please answer the following questions based on the passage.
PART A_4

1. What kind of movie did John make?

Answer: _________________________________________________________________________________________________

2. Why did John name his new movie “Life with a Dog”?

Answer: _________________________________________________________________________________________________

3. What made them all happy?

Answer: _________________________________________________________________________________________________
PART B_1
Please describe the pictures below.
PART B_2
nisho-jhs2--benette-highres
PART B_3
Please answer the following questions based on the picture.
PART B_4

1. Please look at Picture 1. Who will bake her mom some cookies?

Answer: _________________________________________________________________________________________________

2. Please look at Picture 2. What makes Andy excited?

Answer: _________________________________________________________________________________________________

3. Please look at picture 3. What did Karl hear?

Answer: _________________________________________________________________________________________________
PART C_1
Please answer the following questions based on your experience.
PART C_2

1. Does studying English make you feel nervous?

Answer: _________________________________________________________________________________________________

2. Does watching horror films frighten you?

Answer: _________________________________________________________________________________________________

3. Do you usually buy your mom a present?

Answer: _________________________________________________________________________________________________

4. Do you agree that watching movies is better than reading books?

Answer: _________________________________________________________________________________________________

3. Do you agree that all cafeterias should sell only healthy food?

Answer: _________________________________________________________________________________________________
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.