Y_CII_Lesson-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

responsibility 責任
confident 自信に満ちた
intuition 直感、勘
perseverance 忍耐力
effect 結果
predict 予測する、予言する
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 A_5

Now, please look at the picture below. Give three actions that you see in the picture.

Happy family playing board game at home

PART A_6

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PART A_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 A_8

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

The King of the Board
Habu Yoshiharu, one of the best professional shogi players in history, is truly the “King of the Board.” He first played shogi when he was in his first year of elementary school. He lost the games at first but eventually improved after a month. When he was in 2nd year, he joined a children’s shogi tournament. Although he did not win, he enjoyed it and wanted to improve more. He was very interested in shogi because each piece has a different move. The game shows cause and effect, so it is the player’s own responsibility either to win or lose.
When in game, he is not always confident when making a move. Instead, he trusts his hand and intuition in making good choices. He believes that a decision should be made in every move. When he makes a move, he thinks that it is probably the right move to make. Good decision-making and planning are important because the competitor’s moves cannot be predicted.
His greatest talent is his perseverance. When asked what he would be doing if he was not playing shogi professionally, he said that he never thought of taking another job. That is how interested he is in playing shogi.

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. Who is Habu Yoshiharu?
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2. When did he first play shogi?
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3. Why are good decision-making and planning important?
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4. How does he feel when he is making a move?
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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 choose a word to complete each sentence. Then, read aloud the sentences.

PART C_2

confident

effect

predict

perseverance

1. He graduated with high honors because of his ________________.
2. The boy was not ____________ of his skills but he won the game.
3. The man was able to ____________ what will happen in the future.

PART C_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 C_4

PART D_1

Please answer the following questions. I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.

PART D_2

1. What games do you enjoy playing?
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2. Do you play board games? Why or why not?
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3. What are the most famous sports in your country?
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4. Why do you think people enjoy playing sports?
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5. Do you think a game plan is more important than luck to win a game?
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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