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Kids Phonics 41: ou, ow

LESSON GOAL
Today we are going to learn ou, ow sounds.
PART A_1
Let’s read. Please repeat after me.
PART A_2
1. cloud 

klaʊd

2. house 

haʊs

3. cow 

kaʊ

4. town 

taʊn

PART B_1
Fill in the blanks and read.
PART B_2
1. h__se 2. cl__d
3. t__n 4. c__
5. cl__n
PART C_1
Choose the word that your tutor read. Answer A or B.
PART C_2
1. A: cow 

kaʊ

B: sheep 

ʃiːp

2. A: sky 

skaɪ

B: cloud 

klaʊd

3. A: blouse 

blaʊs

B: dress 

dres

PART D_1
Read the sentences below with your tutor.
PART D_2
1. This h__se is nice.
2. That is a c__.

Kids Phonics 40: au, aw

LESSON GOAL
Today we are going to learn au, aw sounds.
PART A_1
Let’s read. Please repeat after me.
PART A_2
1. autumn  

ɔː.təm

2. astronaut 

æs.trə.nɔːt

3. draw 

drɔː

4. hawk 

hɔːk

PART B_1
Fill in the blanks and read.
PART B_2
1. astron__t 2. h__k
3. dr__ 4. __tumn
5. s__ce
PART C_1
Choose the word that your tutor read. Answer A or B.
PART C_2
1. A: autumn  

ɔː.təm

B: winter 

wɪn.t̬ɚ

2. A: paint 

peɪnt

B: draw 

drɔː

3. A: dinosaur 

daɪ.nə.sɔːr

B: iguana 

ɪˈɡwɑː.nə

PART D_1
Read the sentences below with your tutor.
PART D_2
1. He is an astron__t.
2. I like to dr__.

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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, ________________. What will you do this weekend?

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

friendly
responsible
have some experience in ~
be good at
get better at ~

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

I will read the situation below. Then, please read aloud the sample self-introduction.

PART C_2

There is a festival in your town and they need some volunteers.
To apply as a member of a volunteer, introduce yourself.

PART C_3

I would like to volunteer at the park in the city.
I frequently go there, so I know the station and the area around it well.
Also, I know some cafes and shops that are popular with local people and visitors. Therefore, I can recommend places to shop and eat.
I would like to welcome tourists to our great city!

PART D_1

I will read the situation below. Then, you will make a self-introduction based on the situation.

PART D_2

Foreign students from Australia are coming to Japan as international students.
To apply as a member of a host family, introduce yourself.

PART D_3

big pitch

I would like to volunteer as a host family.
I am a _____________ and _____________ person.
I have some experience in _____________ and
I am particularly good at _____________.
I am willing to ____________ for students to get better at _____________.
I would like to welcome them and make them _____________!

confident
friendly
passionate
responsible
kind
playing sports / singing / dancing / studying
help / teach / practice
happy / have fun / comfortable
PART D_4

Now, let’s review your answers.
(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)
PART D_5

PART E_1

I will ask the questions below. Then, 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 E_2

1. What else are you good at?
Answer: I am also good at _____________.
2. What are you passionate about?
Answer: I am passionate about _____________.
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, please look at the picture below. Tell three things about the picture.
I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.

PART F_2

big pitch

1. .
2. .
3. .
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

Kids Phonics 16: ph

LESSON GOAL
Today we are going to learn “ph” sounds.
PART A_1
Let’s read. Please repeat after me.
PART A_2
1. phone 

fəʊn

2. elephant 

ˈel.ɪ.fənt

3. dolphin 

ˈdɒl.fɪn

4. photograph 

ˈfəʊ.tə.ɡrɑːf

PART B_1
Fill in the blanks and read.
PART B_2
1. dol__in 2. ele__ant
3. __one 4. __otograph
5. al__abet
PART C_1
Choose the word that your tutor read. Answer A or B.
PART C_2
1. A: call 

kɔːl

B: phone 

fəʊn

2. A: photograph 

ˈfəʊ.tə.ɡrɑːf

B: camera 

ˈkæm.rə

3. A: medal 

ˈmed.əl

B: trophy 

ˈtrəʊ.fi

PART D_1
Read the sentences below with your tutor.
PART D_2
1. The __one is ringing.
2. Johnny loves to take __otographs.

Kids Phonics 16: wh

LESSON GOAL
Today we are going to learn “wh” sounds.
PART A_1
Let’s read. Please repeat after me.
PART A_2
1. wheel 

wiːl

2. whale 

weɪl

3. white 

waɪt

4. whistle 

ˈwɪs.əl

PART B_1
Fill in the blanks and read.
PART B_2
1. __ite 2. __eel
3. __ale 4. __istle
5. __eat
PART C_1
Choose the word that your tutor read. Answer A or B.
PART C_2
1. A: black 

blæk

B: white 

waɪt

2. A: whale 

weɪl

B: fish 

fɪʃ

3. A: cat 

kæt

B: whisker 

ˈwɪs.kər

PART D_1
Read the sentences below with your tutor.
PART D_2
1. The tooth is __ite.
2. The __eel is round.

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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, ________________. What will you do after this class?

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

aunt

coat

giant

native

tradition

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

At home
Tutor: How did you spend your time in Australia?
Student: My aunt and I went sightseeing every day. I will show you some pictures.
Tutor: You are wearing a coat. Was it cold?
Student: Yes. It was the middle of winter there.
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

Now, let’s switch roles and read aloud the dialogue below. I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)
PART C_6

At home
Student: How did you spend your time in Australia?
Tutor: My aunt and I went sightseeing every day. I will show you some pictures.
Student You are wearing a coat. Was it cold?
Tutor: Yes. It was the middle of winter there.
PART C_7

Now, let’s review some words and expressions from part C_6.
(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions from part C_6.)

PART C_8

PART C_9

Please read the passage below. I will check your pronunciation and intonation.

PART C_10

The giant rock is very special to the Anangu, the native people. They called it Uluru. British explorers saw it in 1873 and named it Ayers Rock. This hurt the Anangu and made them sad. Now, to respect the Anangu’s traditions, many people call it Uluru.

PART C_11

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_12

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. What will you do this evening?
Answer: I __________ this evening.
2. What makes you happy?
Answer: __________ makes me happy.
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 ask me 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. What __________________________________?
Answer: I will go shopping tomorrow.
2. What __________________________________?
Answer: Listening to music makes me happy.
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

Now, please look at the picture below. Tell three things about the picture.
I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.

PART E_2

big pitch

1. .
2. .
3. .
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

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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, ________________. What did you have for dinner last night?

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

explanation(s)

setting

adjustment

custom

fit

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

Please read the passage below. I will check your pronunciation and intonation.

PART C_2

Manga, Anime, and the World
Small or large adjustments in Japanese customs are made for non-Japanese viewers. For example, characters eat onigiri. In Western versions, they change onigiri to cookies. However, they do not change the pictures in manga and instead add short explanations. This way, foreign readers can understand Japanese customs.

An example of a large adjustment can be found in the 1970s anime Kyojin no Hoshi. The main character Hyuma becomes a professional baseball player. In India, they changed the sport to cricket, which is a popular sport in the country.

Anime became more popular due to these adjustments to fit each culture.

PART C_3

Now, let’s review some words and expressions from part C_2.
(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

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. In Western versions, what do anime characters eat?
Answer: They _____________________________.
2. Why are the pictures in manga not changed?
Answer: Because in this way, _____________________________.
3. Why did they change the sport in Kyojin no Hoshi to cricket in India?
Answer: Because ___________ is a ___________ in ___________.
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

I will ask the questions below. Then, 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. What do you think is the most popular anime in the world?
Answer: I think the most popular anime in the world is ________________________.
2. What makes an anime/a manga great?
Answer: I think ________________________ makes an anime/a manga great.
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

Now, please look at the picture below. Tell three things about the picture.
I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.

PART E_2

big pitch

1. .
2. .
3. .
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

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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, ________________. What time did you wake up today?

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

choose

schedule

flute

bring

cafeteria

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

Please read the passage below. I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)
PART C_2

Students’ schedules
Students at some schools choose their classes. Every student has a different schedule. For example, one student is holding a flute case. He is going to his music class. At the same time, another student is carrying her gym shoes for P.E. class.

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

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_6

At the school cafeteria
Tutor: Are the students having lunch?
Student: Yes, they are. Some students bring their own lunch, while others buy at the cafeteria.
Tutor: What is that boy eating?
Student: He is eating bento. It is a popular Japanese lunch.
PART C_7

Now, let’s review some words and expressions from part C_6.
(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions from part C_6.)

PART C_8

PART C_9

Now, let’s switch roles and read aloud the dialogue below. I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)

PART C_10

At the school cafeteria
Student: Are the students having lunch?
Tutor: Yes, they are. Some students bring their own lunch, while others buy at the cafeteria.
Student What is that boy eating?
Tutor: He is eating bento. It is a popular Japanese lunch.
PART C_11

Now, let’s review some words and expressions from part C_10.
(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions from part C_6.)
PART C_12

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. What are you doing now?
Answer: I am ________________ now.
2. Is your friend sleeping now?
Answer: (Yes,/No,) ________________.
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 ask me 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. What ________________?
Answer: I am ________________ now.
2. Are ________________?
Answer: No, I am not listening to music now.
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

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1. Is the man studying at a library?
Answer: Yes, he (is/aren’t/isn’t.)
2. What is he doing now?
Answer: He is (write/writing/writes).
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

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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, ________________. What did you eat for breakfast today?

PART A_5

________________________________. How about you?

PART A_6

________________________________. Let’s begin our lesson!

PART B_1

We’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

sign

valley

fog

hiking

moist

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

While hiking
Tutor: There is a sign over there! We are almost at the top.
Student: Is there anything to see from the top?
Tutor: Yes, there is. We can see two lakes in the valley.
Student: We are already here, but we cannot see anything because of the fog.
Tutor: Well, it still looks beautiful. It is like a sea of clouds.
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

Now, let’s switch roles and read aloud the dialogue below. I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)

PART C_6

While hiking
Student: There is a sign over there! We are almost at the top.
Tutor: Is there anything to see from the top?
Student Yes, there is. We can see two lakes in the valley.
Tutor: We are already here, but we cannot see anything because of the fog.
Student: Well, it still looks beautiful. It is like a sea of clouds.
PART C_7

Now, let’s review some words and expressions from part C_6.
(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions from part C_6.)
PART C_8

PART C_9

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_10

After hiking
Tutor: Did you go hiking this morning?
Student: Yes, I did and I liked it! It was fun walking in the woods.
Tutor: That is great to hear, but there was fog in the morning, wasn’t there?
Student: Yes, there was. Why do you think so?
Tutor: Warm moist air cools down at night, so it becomes fog.
Student: I see. That is interesting.
PART C_11

Now, let’s review some words and expressions from part C_10.
(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions from part C_10.)

PART C_12

PART C_13

Now, let’s switch roles and read aloud the dialogue below. I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)

PART C_14

After hiking
Student: Did you go hiking this morning?
Tutor: Yes, I did and I liked it! It was fun walking in the woods.
Student That is great to hear, but there was fog in the morning, wasn’t there?
Tutor: Yes, there was. Why do you think so?
Student: Warm moist air cools down at night, so it becomes fog.
Tutor: I see. That is interesting.
PART C_15

Now, let’s review some words and expressions from part C_14.
(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions from part C_14.)
PART C_16

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. What is in your bag?
Answer: There is/are __________ in my bag.
2. Do you like playing soccer?
Answer: (Yes/No), I (like/don’t like) __________ soccer.
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 ask me 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. Is __________________________________?
Answer: (Yes/No), there (is/isn’t) a park around my home.
2. What __________________________________?
Answer: I like playing badminton.
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

Now, please look at the picture below. Tell three things about the picture.
I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.

PART E_2

big pitch

1. .
2. .
3. .
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

Kids Phonics 18: k

LESSON GOAL
Today, we are going to learn k sounds.
PART A_1
Let’s read. Please repeat after me.
PART A_2
1. key 

kiː

2. king 

kɪŋ

3. sky 

skaɪ

4. kite 

kaɪt

PART B_1
Fill in the blanks and read.
PART B_2
1. s__y 2. __ing
3. __ite 4. __ey
5. bi__e
PART C_1
Choose the word that your tutor read. Answer A or B.
PART C_2
1. A: ring 

rɪŋ

B: king 

kɪŋ

2. A: sky 

skaɪ

B: rain 

reɪn

3. A: back 

bæk

B: arm 

ɑːrm

PART D_1
Read the sentences below with your tutor.
PART D_2
1. This is a __ey.
2. That __ite is green.