S_Ⅲ_Lesson-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

poet
take to the road
nothing more than ~
valuable
inspiration
permanent
cast away
pleasure
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

Please 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

Basho was a famous Japanese poet. His travel book, “The Narrow Road to the Deep North”, is translated into English and is known all over the world. In his book, he described life by making poems based on his experiences with nature.
Basho thought he had to take to the road in order to write poems. In fact, he did not have a permanent home. He was fine with nothing more than a place to sleep and a pair of sandals. He also thought it was good not to have a plan so he could go wherever he wanted. Nature was his inspiration in making poems, so he spent his life traveling.
In the end, he realized that nothing is permanent in this world. According to him, everything is constantly changing as it follows an eternal cycle. As a result, he cast away all his stuff believing that material things are only transient. He found pleasure in being one with nature and he thought it was the most valuable in life.

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 is Basho famous for?
Answer:
2. What were the two things he needed for his travel?
Answer:
3. Why did Basho spend his life traveling?
Answer:
4. What did Basho say about the world?
Answer:
PART B_7

Now, let’s review your answers.
(Please review your student’s answers by sending them 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. Then, read aloud the sentences. I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.

PART C_2

take to the road
nothing more than
valuable
cast away
permanent
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: These days, many people prefer to study abroad. Do you think this is a good idea?
Sample Answer: Yes, I do. By studying abroad, students can choose the best university that offers the study program they are interested in. Also, they can get a deeper understanding of different cultures by interacting with foreign students.
PART D_3

Express your opinion on the following topic. Please start your answer with “Yes/No”. Give at least two reasons to support your opinion.

PART D_4

Nowadays, a lot of foreigners visit Japan for sightseeing.
Do you think this is good for Japan?
Yes / No.
PART D_5

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

PART D_6

PART D_7

Express your opinion on the following topic. Please start your answer with “Yes/No”. Give at least two reasons to support your opinion.

PART D_8

Some people think traveling is a waste of money, so they spend their money on buying things instead.
Do you think traveling is a waste of money?
Yes / No.
PART D_9

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

PART D_10

PART D_11

Express your opinion on the following topic. Please start your answer with “Yes/No”. Give at least two reasons to support your opinion.

PART D_12

Some people try to work efficiently while others do not.
Do you think working efficiently is always good?
Yes / No.

PART D_13

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

PART D_14

PART D_15

Express your opinion on the following topic. Please start your answer with “Yes/No”. Give at least two reasons to support your opinion.

PART D_16

Some people prepare well before traveling. Others travel without preparation.
Do you prepare well before traveling?
Yes / No.

PART D_17

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

PART D_18

PART F_1

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

PART F_2

PART F_3