Cherry blossoms

https://englishlessons140.wordpress.com/2016/02/19/photo-48/


People are watching cherry blossoms
There are a lot of flowers
They are making new good friends
There are a lot of people in the park and sometimes there are troubles

attract=cause to come to a place or participate in a venture by offering something of interest, favorable conditions, or opportunities.

I was attracted by the trees
a lot of drunkards
a tree has a lot of flowers
bouquet=an attractively arranged bunch of flowers
I like receiving a bouquet

"Who" questions

https://webliomaterials.files.wordpress.com/2015/12/lesson-8.pdf

I admire my electric organ teacher
neat
manly


Her life is very elegant or manly

sacrificed=sakrəˌfayst
=emphasize=emfeˌsīz/
==== point up
strength
of character

I wake up alone in the morning
I do the dishes at home
I always take care of my children
Sometimes my husband takes care of my children

Happy birthday

http://www.esl-lab.com/birthday/birthdaysc1.htm

 PRACTICE WORDS:

-Michael
-death
-tag
-chase


CORRECTED SENTENCES:

I like travel.  **I like traveling.

When foreigner ask me  **When foreigners ask me

+Conversant

music

https://englishlessons140.files.wordpress.com/2015/04/beginner-music.pdf

These seeds are small but when you put them in the water, they get bigger.
Where do you use the seed?
These seeds don't have a taste


How would you feel if there's no music?
B. Useful words and phrases

a person who writes songs
Lyrics - words of a song
 impressive

2. Her voice is very beautiful. She's really __________.
2. Her voice is very beautiful. She's really impressive.
musical instrument


 WORDS TO PRACTICE:

Ballad [bal-uh d]
Composer [kuh m-poh-zer]
Lives [lahyvz]
Lyrics [lir-iks]
Recommend [rek-uh-mend]
Tapioca  [tap-ee-oh-kuh]

Composer - a person who writes music
Lyrics – words of a song





CORRECTED SENTENCES:

These seeds are small but when you put them in the water, they get bigger.
**This seed is no smell. – These seeds are not tasty.
**man a shadow – It’s a shadow of a man.
**I’m relaxing. – I’m relaxed.
**He doesn’t come our house. – He doesn’t come to our house.

Infinitive （不定詞） Gerund （動名詞）

https://webliomaterials.files.wordpress.com/2016/01/gerundinfinitive1.pdf

I want to have a burger.
Okay, would you like
to have anything else?
Okay, I'll have that and a bottle of juice to go with it

write
would you give me something to write?

buy
I will go there to buy some clothes

speak
To speak English fluently is my dream

What do you think is the best way to stay healthy? From NO８

https://webliomaterials.files.wordpress.com/2015/12/lesson-7.pdf

I can speak to other people
I can easily understand English movies
When I lost my dog
human being= a person
I talk a lot with my parents
It warms my body

More Japanese become early-risers

https://englishlessons140.wordpress.com/2016/02/18/more-japanese-become-early-risers/


= increasingly
=adopted
=decades
= squeezed
=resulting
=periods

meanwhile
squist
indicate
It takes 1-2 hours commuting from home to workplace


1.What does a recent NHK survey show?
　　・NHK survey shows that more Japanese wake up and go to work
　　　earlier than before

2.How many people responded to this recent survey by NHK?
　　・Nearly 7,900 people responded

3.According to the survey,at what time do more people now go to bed on
   weekday night?
　　・more people go to bed by 10 PM on a weekday night.

4.According to the survey,at what time does half of the respondents get up
   on weekdays?
　　・about half the respondents said they get up by 6:15 AM on weekdays

5.According to Prof,Masakazo Yano,what causes shorter periods of sleep
   for the Japanese?
　　・people’s workload has been squeezed into weekdays


1-How important is sleep for you?
　　・I will not age early

4-Why do the Japanese still get less sleep than people in other countries?
　　・japanese are busy

Food

https://englishlessons140.files.wordpress.com/2015/04/beginner-food.pdf

My kitchen won't be dirty.
sweet tooth

WORDS TO PRACTICE:
Allergic [uh-lur-jik]
Cookie [koo k-ee]
Greasy [gree-see, ‐zee]

Sweet tooth - a strong liking for sweet foods

CORRECTED SENTENCES:
**I like go to movie theater. – I like to go to the movie theater
**A fried chicken taste good. – Fried chicken tastes good.
**My kitchen not dirty. – My kitchen won’t be dirty.

What do you think is the best way to stay healthy?

https://webliomaterials.files.wordpress.com/2015/12/lesson-7.pdf

pursue=per-soo
I eat bread or rice for breakfast
noodles are easy to prepare
in the future i like to see high places
in the future we need to speak english
I practice speaking
reading books
interaction or speaking with others

Pets

https://webliomaterials.files.wordpress.com/2015/11/unit-2.pdf

There will be heavy rains this afternoon

It doesn't have name tag
on its collar
lts owner could be looking for it
pet is very important in our life

Mary Brown has an interesting job.

https://englishlessons140.files.wordpress.com/2015/04/ftl-beginner-3.pdf

I'm planning to watch a movie this coming saturday

Today is sunny day
20 degrees centigrade
I'm going to drive
I read a book
I watch tv
I play piano
aquarium = əˈkwerēəm/
1.Mary works at Madame Van’s
She checks the models for dirty hair in the morning
3.Janet Clarke cleans the shark tank at the aquarium in her city.
4. The visitors at the aquarium watch her work.
Mary Brown has an interesting job. She’s a hairdresser-but a special one.

Foods

https://englishlessons140.files.wordpress.com/2015/04/beginner-food.pdf

Allergic [uh-lur-jik]
Greasy [gree-see, ‐zee]
Yummy [yuhm-ee]
sesame [ses-uh-mee]
palm oil
canola [kan-l-uh]

WORDS TO PRACTICE:
Allergic [uh-lur-jik]
Asian [ey-zhuh n]
Avocado [av-uh-kah-doh, ah-vuh-]
Greasy [gree-see, ‐zee]
Sesame [ses-uh-mee]
Squeeze [skweez]
Squid [skwid]
Yummy [yuhm-ee]
Chewy - not easily chewed

CORRECTED SENTENCES:
**second time in a week – two times in a week
**I choice variety meat. – I choose from a variety of meat.
**I very busy time. – I have a busy time.
**I don’t image. – I can’t imagine.
**very lot of fish – a lot of fish

Do you think you are conscientious? （良心的）

https://webliomaterials.files.wordpress.com/2015/12/lesson-6.pdf

I don't easily gets angry
conscientious=ˌkän(t)SHēˈen(t)SHes/
prejudiced : having an unreasonable opinion
deliberately : done in a way that is intended or planned
slack off : make less of an effort than usual, or be lazy in your work
circumstances=situation or condition
lifestyle

conscientious  kän(t)SHēˈen(t)SHəs

I think i'm happy
I don't worry with my life
I have two children,a husband and a grand child
I like making posters
diligent=hard working

Shopping No.E～

https://englishlessons140.files.wordpress.com/2015/04/beginner-shopping.pdf

wet market - vegetables , meat
dry market - clothes , canned goods

I usually go shopping at my favorite store/s in the shopping malls.
convenient
products are cheap
accessible

 WORDS TO PRACTICE:
Department [dih-pahrt-muh nt]
Sweater [swet-er]
Dry market – sell durable goods such as cloth and electronics.
Wet market - a market selling fresh meat and produce

CORRECTED SENTENCES:
**I volunteer work is meeting elderly.
　　　 – My volunteer work is to meet elders.
**My town do it long time. – My town does it for a long time.
**I usually go shopping my favorite store/s at shopping malls.
　　　 - I usually go shopping at my favorite store/s in the shopping malls.
**Customers doesn’t – Customers don’t

“ Do you like" Questions

https://webliomaterials.files.wordpress.com/2015/12/lesson-5.pdf

I like watching tv
It teaches me new informations or news and I enjoy watching sports and dramas
I like eating local foods
My favorite food is sushi
I don't dislike any food
I don't have chance to swim
If i gamble  i will loss some money

The Zika virus

http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/1602/160202-zika-virus-l.html

warned=advised
global=worldwide
advancing=moving forward
mild=slight
threat=danger
linked=connected
normal=usual
difficult=hard
tested=tried out
ethical=moral
pandemic=worldwide

Present Perfect Tense

https://webliomaterials.files.wordpress.com/2016/01/present-perfect.pdf

done・・・ダーン

gone・・・ガーン

swum・・・スオム

driven・・・ドリブン　dri-ven

gotten・・・ガトン

participle 　par-ti-si=ple

I have seen this movi

I have seen this picture at the museum

I have washed my car this morning

He has played tennis with her friends

They have bought these books in the bookstore

He has met his girlfriend's parents before marriage

Vocabulary Quiz

withdraw=take away or leave
prefer=like
serious=very important
available=open or empty
disease=illness
participant=someone who does an activity


http://www.headsupenglish.com/index.php/lower-intermediate-students/lower-intermediate-news-lessons/lower-intermediate-science-and-technology-lessons/526-compulsive-internet-disorder

I use internet for half an hour
per day
I play internet games but for a short time
Some people feel good in using computer for long time
You will get eye strain
Shoulder pain
They don't sleep because they play at night time
I like surfing the internet
I like reading blogs
My son sometimes plays nintendo
I will advice him to stop playing games for too long

agree/disagree why?
a. I use the Internet at least two hours per day.  (two hours is too much time)
b. I have stayed up all night (or almost all night) to surf the Net or play an online game.
c. The Internet is a dangerous invention.
d. I couldn't live for even one week without access to the Internet!
e. Some people are addicted to the Internet and their computers.

Yesterday Continued

Might

present possibilities　(現在の可能性）
     (My family might be eating dinner right now.)

future possibilities　(今後の可能性）
     (He might give us a discount.)


Will

instant decisions　(即決）
     (The sky is getting darker so I will bring my umbrella.)

promises　（約束）
     (I will buy you ice cream.)

certain guesses　(特定の推測）
     (I will get an award this month.)


Must

necessities/obligations　(必需品・義務）
      (We must say goodbye now.)


Would

asking for permission/request　（許可・要求を求める）
     (Would you mind if I brought food to your house?)

requesting　（要求）
     (Would you mind waiting for a while?)

invitations　(招待状）
     (Would you like to play basketball with me?)

preferences　（嗜好・好み）
     (Would you like tea or coffee?)



You might be changing work space
I will go shopping this afternoon
You must take off your shoes before going inside the room
I can play the piano
Could you open the window?
May i bring another foods?
You should see a doctor

Basic Modals

https://englishlessons140.files.wordpress.com/2015/04/topic-8.pdf

Modals are used to moderate the main verb.
Some common modals: can, could, may, should

Can / Can't

showing ability/inability or possibility/impossibility　
　　　　　（能力/不能または可能性/不可能性を示します）
  (I can pay my taxes.; She can't dance.)


Could

requesting　（要求）
   (Could you pass the sauce please?)

giving suggestions　(提案を与える）
   (We could try doing the homework like this.)

future possibilities　(今後の可能性）
   (I think I could go to the concert next week.)

past abilities　(過去の能力）
(She gave up her job so she could take care of her children.)


May

asking for permission　(許可を求める）
  (May I have another cup of coffee?)

future possibilities　（今後の可能性）
  (You may apply for this school.)


Should

saying what's right or correct / recommending action　（すべき・推奨）
　(We should solve this as soon as possible.)

uncertain guess　（不確かな推測）
　　(Business should be good this year.)

Junior high students good at writing in English

https://englishlessons140.wordpress.com/2016/02/02/junior-high-students-good-at-writing-in-english/

acceptable・・・許容可能な　　アクセタブル
desirable・・・望ましい　　ディザイラブル

I usually take my lunch at 11am
I have prepared an omelet rice today

They study English for a long time
Japanese students have very poor education in English language
Speaking in English is very important
It was improved
How important is English language
Students are working after graduation
Companies require them to speak in English

1.A survey shows that about 30 to 40 percent of junior high school students in Japan can write and speak English at levels set by the education ministry.

2.The ministry surveyed about 15,000 third-year junior and senior high students last year

3.writing

4.Writing and speaking are said to be difficult for Japanese in general

5. foreign language activities in elementary school make children eager to use English

Unit 3

https://englishlessons140.files.wordpress.com/2015/04/beginner-shopping.pdf

Advertisement [ad-ver-tahyz-muh nt, ad-vur-tis-muh nt, -tiz-]
Consignment [kuh n-sahyn-muh nt]
Impulse [im-puhls]

WORDS TO PRACTICE:
Consignment [kuh n-sahyn-muh nt]
Impulse [im-puhls]
Register [rej-uh-ster]

Advertisement [ad-ver-tahyz-muh nt, ad-vur-tis-muh nt, -tiz-] - a paid notice that tells people about a product or service
Guarantee [gar-uh n-tee] - a promise that something will be done or will happen

CORRECTED SENTENCES:
**It get sunny. – It became sunny.
**We don’t decided. – We haven’t decided yet.
**There are a lot of shopping bag. – There are a lot of shopping bags.
**I don’t buy a magazines. – I don’t buy magazines.
**I never shopping for games. – I never shopped for games.

New Clothing

http://www.esl-lab.com/eslbasic/newclothing-sc1.htm

A man want to buy a present for his girlfriend
He wanted a blue sweater but blue was not available
Her size is small
Finally he bought red small size sweater for his girlfriend
That cost $16
It was on sale

Komodo Island

1.My friend is a descendant of a brave warrior.
　　私のの友人は勇敢な戦士の子孫です。

2. My neighbor's dogs are so big they all look fearsome.
　　隣人の犬はとても大きく怖そうに見える。

3. The convict has excaped from prison and went straight to the island to hide.
　　その囚人は刑務所から脱獄し島の向こう（陰）にまっすぐに行った。

4. The beautiful birds in the island really draw a lot of tourists
                       draw=attract
　　その島の美しい鳥はたくさんの旅行者を魅了した。

5. This island is the habitat of the smallest lizard in the world!
　　その島は世界最小のトカゲの生息地です。

there are 17,508 islands
Komodo dragon, the largest lizard on Earth

Today's lesson

I'm going to visit my friend's house.

dark places
chatterbox - a person who talks a lot

proper  [prop-er] プロパー　　適切な
response  [ri-spons]　リスポンス　　応答
statement  [steyt-muh nt]　ステーツマンス　　文・声明

She is always worried.

WORDS TO PRACTICE:
Thirtieth [thur-tee-ith]
Chatterbox - an excessively talkative person
　　おしゃべりな人・・過度におしゃべり

CORRECTED SENTENCES:
**I very tired. – I was very tired.
**I going to go and visit my friend house.
　　　　　　　- I'm going to visit my friend's house.
**I haven’t a big family. – I don’t have a big family.