General English(Intermediate)_Media

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

media	マスメディア、マスコミ
communication	伝達、報道
issue	論点、問題
culture	文化
electronic	電子の

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

Please look at the picture in part A_2. Give a maximum of three things that you see in the picture.

(If your student is having a hard time answering, please move to the next activity.)

PART A_6

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

Media play an important role in communication and culture. They provide information to the public and discuss important issues. Because of that, they have the power to affect people’s opinions on certain issues. There are two types of media: traditional and digital media. Traditional media have been used for centuries. Newspapers, television, and radio are some forms of traditional media. Meanwhile, digital media have become more and more popular these days. Digital media are a type of media that use electronic devices. Social media is a part of digital media. Most people prefer to use their electronic devices and social networking sites when reading the news or collecting information.

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 plays an important role in communication?
Answer:
2.	What do media provide?
Answer:
3.	What are the two types of media?
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 choose a word to complete each sentence. Then, read aloud the sentences.

PART C_2

culture

issue

media

communication

1.	She doesn’t believe what the __________ say.
2.	Thanks for reporting this __________.
3.	She wants to improve her __________ skills.
4.	I want to learn about Japanese __________.

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 question.
I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.

PART D_2

Question:	Which do you prefer, traditional or digital media?
Answer:

PART D_3

Now, let’s review your answer.

(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

Now, let’s answer the following questions. Your answer should start with “Yes/No.”
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 agree that media can control the information being shared to the public?
Answer:
2.	Do you think that media should only focus on positive things?
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

PART F_1

Let’s have a free talk about the following topic.

(Please have a free talk if there is time left.)

PART F_2

Do you want to work for a media company?

PART F_3