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Y_CE_G-7-1

PART A_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 A_2
imply
keep A B
ancestor
expose
warmth
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
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 B_2
It is often thought that when humans first learned how to control fire, one of the major effects was to keep people warm. However, this wrongly implies that our pre-cooking ancestors would have had difficulty staying warm without fire. Chimpanzees can survive nights while exposed to long, cold rainstorms, whereas gorillas sleep uncovered in high, cool mountains. Humans and every other species can maintain body heat without fire. This would mean our ancestors did not first control fire for warmth.

Still, the opportunity to be warmed by fire created many options. Humans are far better than chimpanzees and gorillas at running long distances. The problem with most animals is that they easily overheat when they run. They cannot develop a solution to this problem; animals need something to maintain body heat during rest or sleep, such as a thick coat of hair. They, unlike humans, are unable to remove this after exercise.

PART B_3
Now, let’s review some words and sentences from part B_2.
(Please review the mispronounced words and sentences from part B_2.)
PART B_4
PART B_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 B_6
1. How do gorillas sleep in high, cool mountains?
Answer:
2. What can humans and every other species do?
Answer:
3. What is the problem with most animals when they run?
Answer:
4. What are the things that animals, other than humans, require but cannot do to keep their body temperature stable while resting?
Answer:
PART B_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 B_8
PART C_1
Please construct sentences using each word below.
PART C_2
imply
keep O C
warmth
PART C_3
Now, let’s review your sentences.
(Please review your student’s sentences by sending them in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected sentences.)
PART C_4
PART D_1
Let’s study the example below. I will read the sample question, and you will read the sample answer.
PART D_2
Sample Question:
Studying English is important. Do you agree with that?
Sample Answer:
I agree. In my opinion, English is not only a school subject but a language that can be used for communication. To have a good future, we need to study English so we can have more opportunities to achieve success.
PART D_3
You will defend your opinion about the following topics. Your answer should have at least one reason.
Your answer should start with “I agree/ I disagree”.
I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.
PART D_4
1. People can survive without fire. Do you agree with this?
Answer: I agree / I disagree
2. Humans should be able to adjust their own body temperature depending on changes in the environment. Do you agree with this?
Answer: I agree / I disagree
PART D_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 D_6
PART E_1
Now, please answer the following questions. Give at least one reason to support your opinion.
I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.
PART E_2
1. How do you think the discovery of fire changed our lives?
Answer:
2. What do you think is the best way to keep oneself warm during cold weather?
Answer:
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

Y_CE_G-6-2

PART A_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 A_2
crash
mutter
close to ~
by itself
uneven
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
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 B_2
Carrying a box of sugar cubes in hand, the host rushed back from his inner room after hearing the crash of the thermos. Seeing the hot steam, he cried out, “It doesn’t matter!” but the father muttered, “Sorry, I touched it and it fell.”

When they left the house, the daughter asked her father if he had touched the thermos. He replied , ” no, but it stood close to him. ” His daughter then said that she did not see him touch it, as she could see his reflection in the mirror. When he asked his daughter what caused its fall, she explained, “The thermos fell by itself. The floor is uneven. It wasn’t steady when Mr. Li put it there.” She then questioned why he took the blame.

“There are things which people accept less the more you defend them,” the father responded. “The truer the story you tell is, the less true it sounds.”

PART B_3
Now, let’s review some words and sentences from part B_2.
(Please review the mispronounced words and sentences from part B_2.)
PART B_4
PART B_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 B_6
1. What did the father mutter when the host came back?
Answer:
2. Did the father touch the thermos?
Answer:
3. How did his daughter explain the cause of the thermos’ fall?
Answer:
4. What did the father reply when his daughter asked him why he took the blame?
Answer:
PART B_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 B_8
PART C_1
Please construct sentences using each word below.
PART C_2
mutter
by itself
close to ~
PART C_3
Now, let’s review your sentences.
(Please review your student’s sentences by sending them in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected sentences.)
PART C_4
PART D_1
Let’s study the example below. I will read the sample question, and you will read the sample answer.
PART D_2
Sample Question:
Studying English is important. Do you agree with that?
Sample Answer:
I agree. In my opinion, English is not only a school subject but a language that can be used for communication. To have a good future, we need to study English so we can have more opportunities to achieve success.
PART D_3
You will defend your opinion about the following topics. Your answer should have at least one reason.
Your answer should start with “I agree/ I disagree”.
I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.
PART D_4
1. Taking the blame for somebody else is always good thing . Do you agree with this?
Answer: I agree / I disagree
2. Parents are the best teachers. Do you agree with this?
Answer: I agree / I disagree
PART D_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 D_6
PART E_1
Now, please answer the following questions. Give at least one reason to support your opinion.
I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.
PART E_2
1. In what situations should we tell white lies?
Answer:
2. What are the disadvantages of defending someone by lying?
Answer:
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

hs_nc_jhs3_1

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
success
adjustment
viewer
content
translate
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
People know and love Japanese anime. One reason for its success is the adjustments that were made for viewers overseas. These are the titles, characters, and content.

Manga and anime titles are originally in Japanese. Some, like Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure, are translated literally into English. Others, however, are not. For example, Seinto Seiya is translated into Knights of the Zodiac, a title that relates to the whole story. This made it more attractive to viewers in foreign countries.

Characters’ names are changed in manga and anime that are mainly made for children. It is difficult for children to remember unfamiliar names. With familiar names, children can focus on the story. One example is Satoshi in Pokémon. His name is translated into Ash in English. The name Ash uses three letters from S-a-t-o-s-h-i.

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. What adjustments were done on Japanese anime for viewers overseas?
Answer: They are _________, _________, and _________.
2. Why is it necessary to adjust Japanese anime titles to English titles?
Answer: Because it makes _____________________________.
3. Why are characters’ names changed in manga and anime?
Answer: It is ___________ for ________ to ________________.
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 is your favorite anime/manga? Please tell me about it.
Answer: My favorite anime/manga is ________________________.
2. Why do you think Japanese anime and manga are so popular all over the world?
Answer: I think Japanese anime and manga are popular because __________________________.
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

Y_CE_B-11-2

PART A_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 A_2
capacity
equivalent to ~
autonomous
tolerate
ownership
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
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 B_2
Aside from being safer than normal cars, self-driving vehicles would make traffic flow more smoothly. They would not brake unpredictably, could be routed to avoid crowded roads, and could travel close together. These factors would increase road capacity.

Researchers of the University of Texas estimate that if 90% of cars in the US were self-driving, it would be equivalent to a doubling of road capacity. Moreover, delays would be cut by 60% on motorways and 15% on suburban roads. Productivity gains would be worth 1.3% trillion a year in the US alone, and $5.6 million worldwide. With cars in constant use, much less parking space would be needed. Autonomous vehicles would allow more people to live in city centers; however, they would also make it easier for workers to live farther out.

In a future without drivers, people will come to wonder why they tolerated high rates of road accidents and why they spent so much money on machines that are barely sat on. Self-driving cars may seem strange now, but future generations may look back on the age of car ownership as much stranger.

PART B_3
Now, let’s review some words and sentences from part B_2.
(Please review the mispronounced words and sentences from part B_2.)
PART B_4
PART B_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 B_6
1. What factors would increase road capacity?
Answer:
2. What did the researchers of the University of Texas estimate?
Answer:
3. How much would be the productivity gain in the US if the cars were self-driving?
Answer:
4. What about the worldwide productivity gain?
Answer:
PART B_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 B_8
PART C_1
Please construct sentences using each word below.
PART C_2
capacity
equivalent to ~
tolerate
PART C_3
Now, let’s review your sentences.
(Please review your student’s sentences by sending them in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected sentences.)
PART C_4
PART D_1
Let’s study the example below. I will read the sample question, and you will read the sample answer.
PART D_2
Sample Question:
Studying English is important. Do you agree with that?
Sample Answer:
I agree. In my opinion, English is not only a school subject but a language that can be used for communication. To have a good future, we need to study English so we can have more opportunities to achieve success.
PART D_3
You will defend your opinion about the following topics. Your answer should have at least one reason.
Your answer should start with “I agree/ I disagree”.
I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.
PART D_4
1. Self-driving cars are time-saving vehicles. Do you agree with this?
Answer: I agree / I disagree
2. It is not practical to have self-driving cars because they are expensive. Do you agree with this?
Answer: I agree / I disagree
PART D_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 D_6
PART E_1
Now, please answer the following questions. Give at least one reason to support your opinion.
I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.
PART E_2
1. Do you think driving licenses would still be needed if people started using self-driving cars? Why or why not?
Answer:
2. What do you think would be the disadvantages of self-driving cars?
Answer:
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

Y_P_Lesson-10-2

PART A_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 A_2
protest
stand up against ~
high-rise
interaction
live on
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
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 B_2
Save Washington Square Park!
New York City official Robert Moses announced his highway plan in 1952. But Shirley Hayes, mother of four children, established a protest committee upon learning of this. Jane Jacobs joined, and together they stood up against Moses.

The committee members set up tables near Washington Square Park and asked visitors to sign a petition to stop the highway construction. Some children even joined the committee meeting with their parents and put up protest posters that read, “Save the Square!”

Professional city planners believed that modern highway systems and high-rises were the keys to building a lively city. Jane, however, thought differently. From her observation, a city works best when there is rich interaction among its residents. It was the people that made a city lively, not the cars. Jane’s original views captured the hearts of many, including former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, eventually winning her support. In November 1958, after six years of protest, Jane and the other campaign members won against Moses: New York City had closed Washington Square Park to traffic.

Jane passed away in 2006, but her powerful message to “get out and walk” lives on to inspire people to act in their unique way.

PART B_3
Now, let’s review some words and sentences from part B_2.
(Please review the mispronounced words and sentences from part B_2.)
PART B_4
PART B_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 B_6
1. When did Robert Moses announce his highway plan?
Answer:
2. What did the committee members ask the visitors in Washington Square Park to do?
Answer:
3. According to Jane’s observation, what made a city lively?
Answer:
4. How many years did the protest take?
Answer:
PART B_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 B_8
PART C_1
Please construct sentences using each word below.
PART C_2
stand up against ~
high-rise
live on
PART C_3
Now, let’s review your sentences.
(Please review your student’s sentences by sending them in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected sentences.)
PART C_4
PART D_1
Let’s study the example below. I will read the sample question, and you will read the sample answer.
PART D_2
Sample Question:
Studying English is important. Do you agree with that?
Sample Answer:
I agree. In my opinion, English is not only a school subject but a language that can be used for communication. To have a good future, we need to study English so we can have more opportunities to achieve success.
PART D_3
You will defend your opinion about the following topics. Your answer should have at least one reason.
Your answer should start with “I agree/ I disagree”.
I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.
PART D_4
1. Modern infrastructure like high-rise buildings would attract more visitors. Do you agree with this?
Answer: I agree / I disagree
2. It is better to live in the countryside than in the city. Do you agree with this?
Answer: I agree / I disagree
PART D_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 D_6
PART E_1
Now, please answer the following questions. Give at least one reason to support your opinion.
I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.
PART E_2
1. Why do you think human interaction is important? Please tell me your opinion.
Answer:
2. What can make cities safer and livelier places to live? Please tell me your idea.
Answer:
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

H_LM2_Lesson6

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 like art class? Why or why not?
PART A_5
________________________________. How about you?
PART A_6
________________________________. 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 phrases to your student.)
PART B_2
1. drastically
2. devote
3. latter
4. sculpture
5. observe
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 aloud the whole passage below. I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)
PART C_2
Gaudi and His Messenger
The world-famous church in Barcelona, Spain, the Sagrada Familia, has been under construction for more than a century since 1882. Antonio Gaudi designed the church, but he did not stick to the original plan and changed the model drastically. Gaudi had poor health as a child and spent most of his childhood observing nature around him instead of playing outside. This experience had a great influence on his art.

Gaudi devoted the latter half of his life to Sagrada Familia’s construction and wanted to create a structurally perfect and beautiful church. His designs and models, however, were no longer used in construction after his death because they were destroyed during the Spanish Civil War. Gaudi’s students instead drew the designs based on what they heard from him.

Seven of Gaudi’s works were declared World Heritage Sites by UNESCO between 1984 and 2005. Among them was “The Nativity Facade,” which was completed in 2000 with a sculpture of 15 angels by the Japanese sculptor Etsuro Sotoo. He has been working on the Sagrada Familia for more than 40 years. According to Sotoo, “Gaudi was happy when he spent his younger days surrounded by nature. Therefore, he thought nature could make us happy.” With Gaudi’s will in mind, Sotoo and his colleagues continue to carve stone in Barcelona.

PART C_3
Now, let’s review some words and sentences from part C_2.
(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions.)
PART C_4
PART D_1
I will ask the following questions. Please answer questions 1 to 3 based on the passage. 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_2
1. Where is the Sagrada Familia located?
Answer:
2. Why were Gaudi’s designs and models no longer used after his death?
Answer:
3. Who is Etsuro Sotoo?
Answer:
4. What do you think Gaudi and Sotoo have in common? How do you feel about it?
Answer:
5. Gaudi was happy to be surrounded by nature. How about you? What makes you happy?
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
Please construct sentences using each word below.
PART E_2
drastically
sculpture
observe
PART E_3
Now, let’s review your sentences.
(Please review your student’s sentences by sending them in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected sentences.)
PART D_4
PART F_1
Now, you will answer a question.
When you finish making an answer, you will have 1 minute to prepare.
After 1 minute, please recite it.
I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.
(Please wait for your student for 2 times. First, while making an answer. Second, 1 minute to memorize his/her answer. In recitation, please send the sentences that need grammar corrections to your student.)
PART F_2
Talk about the person who you think makes efforts to realize his/her dreams.
Answer: _____________________________________________________________.
PART F_3
Now, let’s review your answer.
(Please review your student’s answer by sending the correct answer in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)
PART F_4
PART G_1
Let’s do a free talk about the following topics.
PART G_2
1. What are some famous buildings in your country? What features does it have? Please describe it.
Answer:
2. What is your dream and what do you do to achieve it?
Answer:
3. Can you tell me about your weaknesses and strengths you can think of? How can you make the most use of your weaknesses and strengths?
Answer:

hs_nc_jhs2_1

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
came
recently
read
happiness
better
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: Recently, I read this book for the first time. It was popular a long time ago.
Student: That’s nice. I read it when I was a child.
Tutor: Did you like it?
Student: Yes. If you want another book, I’ll lend one to you.
Tutor: Thank you.
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: Recently, I read this book for the first time. It was popular a long time ago.
Tutor: That’s nice. I read it when I was a child.
Student Did you like it?
Tutor: Yes. If you want another book, I’ll lend one to you.
Student Thank you.
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
I work at a restaurant. So, I go to a farmer’s market to buy some vegetables every morning. When people eat them, they are happy with the fresh taste. I want to cook more delicious food and bring more happiness to people. To achieve my goals as a chef, I still have many things to learn. Also, it is fun for me to cook delicious food for people.
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 did you want to be when you were a child?
Answer: I wanted __________ a chef ______ I was a child.
2. Why did you go to the park?
Answer: I went to the park _________ basketball.
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 wanted to be a chef when I was a child.
2. Why __________________________________?
Answer: I went to the park to play baseball.
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

Business (Expert Chapter 1)|ビジネス会話(上級1章)
Lesson75: Management philosophies

PART A_1
Let’s learn vocabulary. Listen and repeat the words and the sentences with your tutor.
PART A_2
1. in principle
  -in general
  I agree with your proposal in principle, though we have to discuss it more in detail.
2. decentralization
  -the act or process of decentralizing an organization or government (= moving control from a single place to several smaller ones)
  Successful decentralization teaches employees to be more self-reliant.
3. carrot and stick
  -a system in which you are rewarded for some actions and threatened with punishment for others
  When done correctly, the carrot and stick method is a good way to control employee behavior.
4. cornerstone
  -something of great importance on which everything else depends
  Harmony and trust are the cornerstones of great teamwork.
5. go through the motions
  -to do something without thinking it is very important or having much interest in it
  As a team leader, don’t go through the motions when talking with your members.
PART A_3
Let’s make sentences using the vocabulary we’ve just learned.
PART A_4
1. in principle 
Answer:
2. decentralization 
Answer:
3. carrot and stick 
Answer:
4. cornerstone 
Answer:
5. go through the motions 
Answer:
PART B_1
Let’s read the article. Please read it aloud, and I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
PART B_2
MANAGEMENT PHILOSOPHY: THE X AND Y THEORIES BY DOUGLAS MCGREGOR

According to Douglas McGregor, there are two aspects of human behavior at work: Theory X (negative) and Theory Y (positive). In principle, the assumption of Theory X is the employees’ pessimism at work whereas Theory Y is perceiving their work as relaxing and normal. McGregor views Theory Y as a more reasonable approach than the other, thus companies are encouraged to use this theory’s technique for employees to exercise self-direction and decentralization of authority. Using the carrot and stick method can also be applied.

Complimenting workers is also a cornerstone of success. It does not only make them feel motivated but also gives them a sense of “humanity,” that the company sees them as people and not machines. An act of gratitude will surely get them at the top of their game.

Listen to their voices and respond appropriately in a genuine manner. Demonstrate sincerity when engaging in conversations with your employees and avoid going through the motions at all costs.
PART B_3
Please summarize the conversation using your own words and expressions.
PART B_4
PART C_1
Let’s do a roleplay. Talk with me according to the situation below, using the expressions you just learned.
PART C_2
You are a consultant and were hired to conduct a lecture about management philosophy. Share the following details with your tutor, who will pretend to be one of the company’s managers:
– interaction as a guiding principle (engaging in conversations with employees in person)
– the cornerstone of this guiding principle
– merit to the employees under this guiding principle
– a skill the manager must have to fulfill this guiding principle
PART C_3
PART D_1
Let’s discuss today’s theme. Please answer the questions below.
PART D_2
1. What management style do you think is the most effective? Please tell me more about it.
2. Why is it important to maintain a good manager-employee relationship in a business?
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 on 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.

Business (Expert Chapter 1)|ビジネス会話(上級1章)
Lesson74: Insurance

PART A_1
Let’s learn vocabulary. Listen and repeat the words and the sentences with your tutor.
PART A_2
1. freight
  -the system of transporting goods from one place to another by ship, aircraft, train, or truck
  Could you confirm if the goods will be delivered by air or sea freight?
2. take out insurance on
  -to purchase coverage from an insurance company
  For safety, let us take out insurance on our company equipment.
3. short circuit
  -a bad electrical connection that causes the current to flow in the wrong direction
  The fire that broke out in the office was a result of a short circuit.
4. safeguard
  -to protect something from harm
  The new measures will safeguard the company from fraud.
5. file a claim
  -to present a written statement of a request for damages or relief
  If we have insurance, we can easily file a claim for any damage covered by the policy
PART A_3
Let’s make sentences using the vocabulary we’ve just learned.
PART A_4
1. freight 
Answer:
2. take out insurance on 
Answer:
3. short circuit 
Answer:
4. safeguard 
Answer:
5. file a claim 
Answer:
PART B_1
Let’s read the dialogue. After that, we’ll switch roles.
PART B_2
May
Naomi, I’ve been wondering for a while now. Do you think our company has insurance?
Naomi
Not that I know of. Why?
May
A few weeks ago, I read an article about business security. There was a freight company that suffered heavy losses after one of its vehicles malfunctioned and got caught in a road accident.
Naomi
That’s a frightening thought. How much did the company lose?
May
If I recall correctly, it was about $3 million.
Naomi
That’s a huge amount for a single accident!
May
I agree, and it was unforeseen, too. So I just think that our company should take out insurance on its assets.
Naomi
I agree, especially since we work in a tech company. There’s a risk of fire breaking out.
May
That’s true. We may never know when a short circuit incident may happen, and it’s not only the equipment but the office itself.
Naomi
Yes, because external factors can cause damage to our company property, too. And I can see that insurance has a lot of benefits not only to our safety.
May
Oh, definitely. For instance, property insurance can safeguard us against financial losses, like what happened to the freight company.
Naomi
And the company doesn’t need to pay for any physical damages. Insurance providers can help businesses quickly recover from losses from what I know.
May
Businesses can easily file a claim for that. I hope our company has one or if not, at least consider it.
Naomi
Perhaps we can raise it in the next meeting.
PART B_3
Please summarize the conversation using your own words and expressions.
PART B_4
PART C_1
Let’s do a roleplay. Talk with me according to the situation below, using the expressions you just learned.
PART C_2
You are starting a business with your friend. You read an article about insurance and its benefits. Share the following details with your tutor, who will pretend to be your business partner:
– incident (a company that lost assets due to fire)
– effect on the business
– importance of insurance and its coverage
PART C_3
PART D_1
Let’s discuss today’s theme. Please answer the questions below.
PART D_2
1. What type of insurance do you think would be most beneficial to your company?
2. What should businesses do before filing for any insurance?
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 on 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.

Business (Expert Chapter 1)|ビジネス会話(上級1章)
Lesson73: Risk management proposal

PART A_1
Let’s learn vocabulary. Listen and repeat the words and the sentences with your tutor.
PART A_2
1. engagement rate
  -a metric that measures the level of engagement that a piece of created content is receiving from an audience
  Please calculate our engagement rate for this quarter and send the result to me via email.
2. downturn
  -a reduction in the amount or success of something, such as a country’s economic activity
  Analysts are forecasting a downturn in trade.
3. not take (something) lightly
  -to regard something with a great amount of seriousness or gravity
  This issue must not be taken lightly. Please schedule a meeting ASAP.
4. a matter of urgency
  -something that must be dealt with immediately
  Streamlining the best practice must be treated as a matter of urgency.
5. multidimensional
  -having many different features
  The prototype model was a multidimensional mobile phone.
PART A_3
Let’s make sentences using the vocabulary we’ve just learned.
PART A_4
1. engagement rate 
Answer:
2. downturn 
Answer:
3. not take (something) lightly 
Answer:
4. a matter of urgency 
Answer:
5. multidimensional 
Answer:
PART B_1
Let’s read the article. Please read it aloud, and I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
PART B_2
PROPOSAL TO IMPROVE ENGAGEMENT RATE IN NEPTUNE NETWORK

The engagement rate of our online advertisement has decreased by 13% this month. This 4% reduction in 30 days is alarming and needs to be addressed ASAP to prevent the risk of a downturn in the long run.

Engagement rate gives our company an accurate and clear picture of our competition, hence it should not be taken lightly. If the decreasing rate continues, the company could suffer from being surpassed by our competitors. Moreover, we run the risk of gaining a negative impression in the market.

Therefore, the Marketing Department must treat this as a matter of urgency. Creating a more dynamic website with multidimensional content is a plausible solution to this. Revising the best practices may also be done if necessary.
PART B_3
Please summarize the conversation using your own words and expressions.
PART B_4
PART C_1
Let’s do a roleplay. Talk with me according to the situation below, using the expressions you just learned.
PART C_2
You are a supervisor and the customer satisfaction (CSAT) rate has decreased due to a missed step in the quality assurance procedure. Exchange dialogues with your tutor, who will pretend to be the Quality Assurance Department manager, and share the following details in order:
– identified risk (possible 20% drop in sales)
– personnel held accountable
– preventive measures
PART C_3
PART D_1
Let’s discuss today’s theme. Please answer the questions below.
PART D_2
1. How does a risk management proposal affect a business?
2. When should risk management proposals be submitted?
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 on 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.