Tactics-Restaurant-Sr.2-Apr.29th

1. We went to Luigi’s Italian restaurant last night. It was the first time I’d been there. It took us a long time to find it because it’s not a very easy place to get to, actually. The restaurant was okay, I guess. It’s small and they really need some new furniture to make the place look nicer, though. The menu was great. It had lots of choices and most of the dishes were pretty cheap. I had a terrific pizza. Everything was so cheap – only $10 for a small pizza. Unfortunately, the service was very slow. I think they need to hire more staff. Our dinner took a really long time to come, so we didn’t leave a very good tip when we left.

2. I tried that new Mexican restaurant last weekend. It’s downtown near the post office.  What a great location! You can sit inside and watch everyone go by. It has very nice décor and lighting. The menu has some great choices, too. They have the usual Mexican food you find everywhere, and they also have some different dishes that I’ve never tried before. The food was really delicious, but you might need a credit card to eat there. It cost over $100 for the two of us – a lot more than I expected. I’ll probably go there again, though. The server who waited on us was really nice and quick, too, so we thought she deserved a good tip.

3. I went to a Thai restaurant on Sunday. It’s called Bangkok Restaurant. You have to drive for about half an hour to get there and there’s always a lot of traffic. That’s the only trouble. It’s a really nice place when you get there. Quiet music and lovely flowers everywhere. The menu is good with lots of choices. The food was very spicy, which is the way I like it. Fantastic desserts. It was really cheap, too. The server was very polite and took good care of us so we left a big tip.

4. There’s a new Chinese restaurant just five minutes from my house. It’s a very simple place. A little boring inside, actually – just a few tables in an empty room. They need to add more dishes to the menu, too. Right now, they serve only four or five things. But they’re all delicious. And very cheap. You can get a good meal there for around $15. All the people who work there were very friendly and helpful, so I left a good tip.

Writing-Jr.3-Apr.27th

Write what you did and you've done today.

1. Write four sentences about what you did today, including what time, where, with whom and so on.

2. Write two sentences about what you’ve already done,

     a sentence for the past and another for the present.

    - I’ve already had dinner.     It was …        I’m still/not hungry.

              

3. Write two sentences about what you haven’t done yet, and another when to do it.

    - I haven’t had dinner yet.    I’ll eat it when I get home.

Review-Jr.3-Apr.27th

１．あなたはもう洗濯しましたか？(laundry)

　いいえ。私はまだそれをしていません。

　家に帰り次第選択をしなければなりません。（have got to)

2．何時ですか？　（US)

　何時ですか？　（UK)

　はい。…時…分です。

Writing-Jr.3E-Apr.27th

Write what you did and you've done today.

1. Write four sentences about what you did today, including what time, where, with whom and so on.

2. Write two sentences about what you’ve already done,

     a sentence for the past and another for the present.

    - I’ve already had dinner.     It was …        I’m still/not hungry.

              

3. Write two sentences about what you haven’t done yet, and another when to do it.

    - I haven’t had dinner yet.    I’ll eat it when I get home.

Review-Jr.3E-Apr.27th

１．よい成績をとるためには、毎日勉強することが大切です。

２．あなたはもう洗濯しましたか？(laundry)

　いいえ。私はまだそれをしていません。

　家に帰り次第選択をしなければなりません。（have got to)

３．何時ですか？　（US)

　何時ですか？　（UK)

　はい。…時…分です。

Writing-Sr.2-Apr.26th

Write five to eight sentences about an event or incident you experienced, saw or heard in the reported speech. 

Put a title that clearly describes what the event/incident is about. 

Use at least 15 verbs in the past tense, simple or continuous, and time order words. 

Review-Jr.3-Apr.24th

1. ここにどれだけ（長く）いますか？　＜＝been!

　私はここに（教室に入った時間）にきました。

　ですから 私はここに（教室に入ってからの時間）います。

2-1. あなたはもうお洗濯をしましたか？

　いいえ。私はまだそれをしていません。

　私は今朝忙しすぎました。

　私はお昼ごはんの後にそれをやります。

2-2. ロンはまだ夕食をしていません。

　彼はこの午後お昼をたくさん食べました（big lunch)

　彼は今夜は夕食を食べないでしょう。（be going to)

Review-Jr.3E-Apr.24th

1. ここにどれだけ（長く）いますか？　＜＝been!

　私はここに（教室に入った時間）にきました。

　ですから 私はここに（教室に入ってからの時間）います。

2-1. あなたはもうお洗濯をしましたか？

　いいえ。私はまだそれをしていません。

　私は今朝忙しすぎました。

　私はお昼ごはんの後にそれをやります。

2-2. ロンはまだ夕食をしていません。

　彼はこの午後お昼をたくさん食べました（big lunch)

　彼は今夜は夕食を食べないでしょう。（be going to)

Review Practice-Jr.3-Apr.20th

1. あなたは声に出して英語を読むことに慣れましたか？

　はい。私はそれに慣れています。

2. Helenはもう彼女の宿題を終えましたか？

　いいえ。彼女はまだそれを終えていません。

　彼女は今まさにそれをやっているところです。

3. あなたはもうシャワーを浴びましたか？

　はい。私はすでにシャワーを浴びました。

　私は家に帰るとすぐにシャワーを浴びました。

Review Practice-Jr.3E-Apr.20th

1. あなたは声に出して英語を読むことに慣れましたか？

　はい。私はそれに慣れています。

2. Helenはもう彼女の宿題を終えましたか？

　いいえ。彼女はまだそれを終えていません。

　彼女は今まさにそれをやっているところです。

3. あなたはもうシャワーを浴びましたか？

　はい。私はすでにシャワーを浴びました。

　私は家に帰るとすぐにシャワーを浴びました。

Read & Write-Sr.2-Apr.19th

What Do You Think?

1. Write your opinion if the old man in Reading 2 is a positive thinker or not.

- State your opinion clearly in one or two sentences.

- Write reasons and examples for your opinion in two to four sentences.

- Conclude your writing in one or two sentences.

- You may use the conditional type-3 to explain your answer.

  <= could/would/should/might have done/been...

  <= wouldn't have done/been ...
If he was a person who takes things positively, 
  he wouldn't have just asked a question to his neighbors 
  when his horse got back with another one.

He should have been pleased to have another horse 

  and could have talked about it proudly to others.

Review Practice-Jr.3-Apr.17th

1. 私も Minnesotaに11,842の湖があるなんて知らなかった。

2. RonはTOEICテストをもう受けましたか？

　いいえ、彼はまだそれを受けていません。

　彼はまだそれに準備出来ていません。

3. Write in Indirect Speech

   Julie said, “I don’t have enough time to watch my favorite movies.”

Review Practice-Jr.3E-Apr.17th

1. 私も Minnesotaに11,842の湖があるなんて知らなかった。

2. RonはTOEICテストをもう受けましたか？

　いいえ、彼はまだそれを受けていません。

　彼はまだそれに準備出来ていません。

3. Write in Indirect Speech

   Julie said, “I don’t have enough time to watch my favorite movies.”

Tactics-Senior 2-Apr.15th

Listening 3

1. Hey, what a great party that was! There were lots of interesting people there, and some really cute guys. I met one really nice guy named Tom – I think he’s going to call me next week. Anyway, the best thing was the music. Everyone danced a lot. I’m really glad we didn’t have to play party games or sing stupid songs. The food was good, too. We ate outside – you know, barbecue style.

2. Sam’s party was terrible. We had to play all sorts of stupid games, like memorizing everyone’s name. Twenty questions I think. Then we watched a home video of Peter’s vacation in Hawaii. Boring! Actually, I prefer parties where people just sit around and talk and eat, but we didn’t eat till very late. The worst thing was when we finally did eat, there wasn’t enough food. I was still feeling hungry when I left.

3.  I went to this party on Saturday night. When I arrived, I looked around and I didn’t know anyone there, but everyone was really friendly and soon I got to know a lot of people. I really enjoyed myself. I thought it was going to be a dance party but no one really felt like dancing. We listened to some nice music, though. There were some guys from Spain there. One of them had a guitar and could play it really well. The best thing was he taught us some neat Spanish songs.

4. I went to a school party on Friday. No one had really planned the party. That was the main problem. Also, I think we were all too tired after the exams. The worst thing was no one brought any music. We just stood around talking and eating junk food. Someone said, “Let’s play some party games,” but no one wanted to play games. Everyone went home before 10:30.

Read & Write-Sr.2-Apr.15h

Reading-1: The Power of Positive Thinking?

What Do You Think 

Choose two true statements 

Write three sentences for each statement

- the statement you chose:

- an example to explain the statement:

- a sentence to explain why the example support the statement or why the statement is true to you.

Review Practice-Jr.3-Apr.13th

1-1. 昼食をする時間です よね。(付加疑問文）
1-2. 私はTK先生がMiharu先生より年を取っていることは知っていましたが、
　　そんなに年だとは知りませんでした。(that)
2-1. もう晩ごはんを食べましたか。
        はい。私はすでに晩ごはんを食べました。
　　それはパスタでした。
2-2. Fredはもう起きましたか。
　　いいえ。彼はまだ起きていません。

　　彼はまだベッドの中です。

Review Practice-Jr.3E-Apr.13th

1-1. 昼食をする時間です よね。(付加疑問文）
1-2. 私はTK先生がMiharu先生より年を取っていることは知っていましたが、
　　そんなに年だとは知りませんでした。(that)
2-1. もう晩ごはんを食べましたか。
        はい。私はすでに晩ごはんを食べました。
　　それはパスタでした。
2-2. Fredはもう起きましたか。
　　いいえ。彼はまだ起きていません。
　　彼はまだベッドの中です。

Review Practice-Jr.3-Apr.10th

1-1. もう夕食を食べましたか？

　　いいえ。私はまだ夕食を食べていません。

1-2. Ronはもうレッスンレビューを送りましたか？

　　はい。彼はもう彼のレッスンレビューを送りました。

2. なぜDougが一言も言わずに 去ってしまったのだろうか。

　　彼がいなくて私たちはさみくなった。

Kiso 3-Jr.3-Apr.10th

Minnesota
Minnesota is the 12th largest in area and the 21st most populous of the U.S. states. 
Nearly 60 percent of its residents live in the Minneapolis–Saint Paul metropolitan area (known as the "Twin Cities"), the center of transportation, business, industry, education, and government and home to an internationally known arts community. 
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Twin Cities: St. Paul-Minneapolis
MinnesotaPrairie
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The Hmong/Mong
is an ethnic group from the mountainous regions of China, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar and Thailand. The Hmong are also one of the sub-groups of the Miao ethnicity (苗族) in China. The Hmong began a gradual southward migration in China in the 18th century due to political unrest and to find more arable land.
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Review Practice-Jr.3E-Apr.10th

1-1. もう夕食を食べましたか？

　　いいえ。私はまだ夕食を食べていません。

1-2. Ronはもうレッスンレビューを送りましたか？

　　はい。彼はもう彼のレッスンレビューを送りました。

2. なぜDougが一言も言わずに 去ってしまったのだろうか。

　　彼がいなくて私たちはさみくなった。

Tactics-Sr.2-Apr.8th

Listening 3

1. A retired elderly man, Mr. Cartwright, sits all day watching the neighbors, which used to bother him. But when she went on his vacation, the man saw burglars trying to break in his house and called the police. She now thinks it’s nice to have someone watching the neighborhood.

2. His next door neighbor, Nancy, used to watch his children and he counted on her. But last summer, when he asked her to pick his children from day care, she forgot it. Now he can’t trust her.

3. Dr. Woo didn’t seem to be interested in getting to know his neighbors so she thought he was kind of arrogant. However, she later found that he spends all of his free time volunteering at a free clinic downtown. She now knows that the man doesn’t have time to come to neighborhood events.

4. He used to get along with his neighbor Gary who was friendly but minded his business. But he started repairing old motorcycles and making noise early on weekend mornings. He complained but the guy won’t listen. 

Review Practice-Jr.3-Apr.6th

1-1. 私たちはDougと素晴らしい時を過ごしました よね。

2-1. 基礎英語4月号のテキストを買いましたか？

　　　いいえ、私はまだそれを買っていません。(one)

2-2. 宿題について聞いた？

　　　いいえ、私はまだそれついて聞いていません。(it)

Review Practice-Jr.3E-Apr.6th

1-1. 私たちはDougと素晴らしい時を過ごしました よね。

2-1. 基礎英語4月号のテキストを買いましたか？

　　　いいえ、私はまだそれを買っていません。(one)

2-2. 宿題について聞いた？

　　　いいえ、私はまだそれついて聞いていません。(it)

Model Writing-Sr.2-Apr.5th

Dear Sam,

1^st Paragraph: Introduction in two or three sentences. State the main point clearly.

I’m glad to hear that you’re enjoying your life here in Japan and want to spend some more years. So, I’d like to give you a piece of advice that may make your staying even more exciting and memorable. I recommend you to travel to Hokkaido.

2^nd Paragraph: Write your advice in three to five sentences. Write another for an additional idea if any.

As you know, Hokkaido is the northernmost island. It is a big island in our scale but there aren’t so many people or businesses in most part of the island. Therefore, the nature is well preserved, such as mountains, lakes, forests, sea shores and wild animals. <= In winter, it is cold and icy but you can enjoy skiing in the world class ski resorts. In summer, you can travel anywhere by train, bus, bike or even hitch-hiking. There are a lot to see in any part of the island.

3^rd Paragraph: Write your advice in three to five sentences. Write another for an additional idea if any.

Also, they offer excellent local tastes such as ramen noodles and seafood. <= Ramen noodles in Sapporo, the capital of the prefecture, are so popular that almost all the visitors there try it. Its unique miso-based soup is usually thick and rich. There is a popular place called Ramen Yokocho where numbers of ramen restaurants offer different types and tastes of ramen noodles. Also, you can easily imagine how fresh the seafood there is. The most popular seafood there is salmon. There are several kinds of salmon dishes and they are all good. But I would suggest you should try Ishikari-nabe. It’s a hotpot dish made with salmon and vegetables in miso based soup. It’s not only tasty but also keeps you warm even in the severe winter there.

Last Paragraph: Conclude your email to encourage and cheer him up in two or three sentences.

Sam, I believe Hokkaido offers most memorable experiences for you. It may even remind you the sceneries and nature of your country. I hope a trip to Hokkaido will make your life in Japan even more enjoyable.

Best regards,

TK

☆tell sb sth, talk about, explain ~/sth to sb/about

☆recommend ~/sb to do, give advice on ~, a piece of advice

Email to Sam-Sr.2-Apr.5th

Read “Living in Tokyo” by Sam Johnson.

     My name is Sam Johnson. I'm a citizen of New Zealand, but I live in Tokyo. I came here two years ago from Auckland. In Japan, there were many opportunities for New Zealanders to teach English and business. I have a business degree from the University of Auckland. I teach English for international business at a large Japanese university in Tokyo. I really like my job. My students work hard. I usually teach 20 hours a week. I also plan lessons and grade tests. I don't work during the summer. I usually go back to New Zealand to visit my family in Auckland. I also like to travel in Asia. I went to Thailand last year.

     There were many problems for me in Japan at first. I was always lonely because my family and friends were in New Zealand. The Japanese language was hard for me. The winters here are cold and cloudy. In my first year here, there was a lot of snow. In Auckland, the winters are cool, not cold. Also, Tokyo is always crowded. The population of Tokyo is about 13 million people. There are just too many people. I don't like to take the trains in Tokyo in the summer. They're very hot!

     After two years, I have several close Japanese friends. I also know many people in my neighborhood. The people in the local markets are very friendly. Now I feel welcome. I can speak Japanese fairly well, but my listening is still weak. I can read some signs in train stations and menus in restaurants. I still don't like Japanese winters and summers, but spring and fall are beautiful. I travel all over Japan. I often go to Kyoto, the old capital. I have one really close Japanese friend. His name is Aki. He is a lawyer for a big company. We go hiking in the mountains on weekends. He is helping me to read and understand Japanese. I feel much better about living in Japan now. I want to live here for a long time.

Plan an email to give him advice about life in Japan.

Use the following questions to help you with your planning.

1. What is special about your country?

2. What are some things the person can enjoy seeing or doing particularly in your country?

3. What should the person know about your culture?

              => Choose one or two ideas to write.

Write an email to give him advice about life in Japan.

 Study the model writing=> Blog

- 1^st Paragraph: Introduction in two or three sentences. State the main point clearly.

- 2^nd Paragraph: Write your advice in three to five sentences.

Write another paragraph for an additional idea if any.

- Last Paragraph: Conclude your email to encourage and cheer him up in two or three sentences.

☆ Try These!  Use there is/are, singular/plural and/but correctly

- suggest –ing: I suggest you (should) visit/see/try

- recommend ~ (to you), ~ is (highly) recommended                  

- explain ~ / about / sth to sb     - ~ is worth –ing             - try –ing              

- don’t forget to/remember to  - give advice on ~, a piece of advice

Review Practice-Jr.3-Apr.3rd

1-1. 雨が降り出してきた。

　　スキーには最悪の天気になりそうだ。

1-2. 晴れてきた。

　　釣りには最高の天気になりそうだ。

2-1. 最初は私はほとんど泳ぐことができなかった。

2-2. その頃は、私は一日おきに泳ぐ練習をした。

2-3. 私は日に日に泳ぐのがうまくなった。

2-4. 私はジムに時間通りに着いていなければならなかった。 

Review Practice-Jr.3E-Apr.3rd.

1-1. 雨が降り出してきた。

　　スキーには最悪の天気になりそうだ。

1-2. 晴れてきた。

　　釣りには最高の天気になりそうだ。

2-1. 最初は私はほとんど泳ぐことができなかった。

2-2. その頃は、私は一日おきに泳ぐ練習をした。

2-3. 私は日に日に泳ぐのがうまくなった。

2-4. 私はジムに時間通りに着いていなければならなかった。 

Tactics-Sr.2-Apr.1st

1. I hate using taxis here. The drivers drive too fast and really dangerously. And they’re often rude. The cars are mostly in pretty poor condition. But what I hate the most is that they aren’t air conditioned. It’s so hot here. They really need air-conditioned taxis. By the time I arrive somewhere, I feel really hot and uncomfortable.

2. I’ve taken quite a few taxi rides recently. I’ve never had any big problems using taxis here. They’re usually clean and the cars are pretty new. The prices are good, too. The thing I like most, though, is the drivers. They drive very carefully, and I think that’s very important.

3. I find that taxis here are okay. They’re pretty comfortable. Most of the cars they use are new and they keep them really clean. They’re a little expensive, though. I paid $50 to come from the airport. That is too expensive. I guess the thing I hate the most, though, is that the drivers don’t speak English very well. It’s very difficult to explain to them where you want to go.

4. The taxis here are okay, I guess. They’re very cheap, so that’s the thing I like most about them. It never costs more than a few dollars to go anywhere. But the taxis are all pretty old, so they’re not very comfortable. Half of them don’t have seat belts or air conditioning.