今週に入って、天気がすぐれない日が続きますね、、、
生徒の皆さんがレッスン前に「今日はめっちゃrainyだった～！」と、よく教えてくれています☂
しかし、英語学習においては、"sunny"だけでなく、"cloudy"や"rainy"を使える機会が沢山あるのは良いことなので、
ぜひご自宅でも、英語を使って、天気の確認をしてみてください！
川口
Hello,
Some more on parent observation and why it's necessary.
By quietly observing their English lessons, parents gain invaluable insights:
They their struggles firsthand: Are they confused by a particular grammar point? Do they hesitate with certain vocabulary? Their observation helps them identify areas where they need extra support.
They notice their breakthroughs: Witnessing that "aha!" moment when they grasp a new concept is not only heartwarming but also shows you what learning methods click for them.
They can reinforce at home: Knowing what was covered in class allows them to create a supportive English-speaking environment at home, using new words and phrases in daily conversation.
They become an active partner: Observation empowers them to have more informed conversations with their teacher and work together effectively to support their child's progress.
- Michael
Hello,
Recently we are preparing for parents observation lessons.
This gives the chance for the parents to see exactly what goes on in the classsroom and how the language is taught.
Of course, the "observer effect" means that the chgildren may act differently because their mother or father is in the same room.
Nevertheless, oit is an opportunity for the parent to witness the how the teaching theory is helping their child develop all areas of English skill.
I hope they enjoy the classes.
- Michael.
Following up from the previous post, here are some more memory techniques that may be useful;
Connect with Stories: Make up short, silly stories using new words.
Group Words: Learn words that are similar or opposite together.
Label Things: Put English word stickers on items at home.
Talk to Yourself: Describe your day in English using new words.
Watch and Listen: Enjoy English movies, shows, and music.
Write Them Down: Keep a list of new words and look at it sometimes.
When I'm trying to remember new Japanese phrases I often go for long walks, repeating the pharses over and over again.
It's very effective but people might think you are mad.
Best wishes,
Michael.
Recently some students were talking about how difficult it is to remember new words.
These were some of the activities I suggested to help remember.
Connect It: Link the new word to a picture in your mind, a feeling, or something you already know.
Say and Write: Speak the word aloud and write it down. This uses more of your brain.
See it Used: Read and listen to English to see how words are used in real situations.
Make it Fun: Use flashcards, play word games, or use apps to learn in an enjoyable way.
Review Often: Look at the words you've learned regularly so you don't forget them.
Use the Words: Try to speak and write using the new words.
Best wishes,
Michael.
皆さんこんにちは！
今週は約１か月間勉強してきたものの復習をしました！
皆さん、今まで勉強してきたことをしっかり覚えてくださっているので、この調子で、今後も頑張っていきましょう！
特にフォニックス（発音）の確認をしたときに、私が言わなくても、完璧に言えていたので、ご自宅のほうでも復習よろしくお願いいたします(^▽^)
High School English: Historical Figures part 2
In the previous post we talked about a high school discussion class. But this theme is not limited to just discussion.
Here are some other effective language activities;
Simple Stories: Read easy stories about famous people.
Guess Who: Give clues about a historical figure and have students guess.
Pretend Play: Let students act like famous people.
Short Talks: Have students learn about one person and tell the class.
Find What's the Same and Different: Talk about how people from different times or places are alike and different.
Visual aids: Use pictures and videos to help students see the past.
Learning English can be more exciting by talking about interesting people from history. It helps students learn new words, understand stories, think for themselves, learn about the world, and feel inspired.
Best wishes,
Michael.
High School English: Historical Figures part 1
Recently a high school class had a discussion task in their textbook focused on historical figures.
The language advantages of this theme are;
(1) Interesting Words: History has lots of new and exciting words. When we talk about people like famous scientists or brave leaders, students learn these words in a way that makes sense.
(2) Great Stories History is full of amazing stories! These stories help students practice listening, reading, and telling things in English.
(3) Think and Talk: When students learn about what people did in the past, it makes them think. Students can share their ideas and practice speaking English.
(4) Learn About the World and Japan: History shows us different cultures and how people lived in different times. This helps students understand their world better.
Best wishes,
Michael.
皆さんこんにちは！
本日は木曜日のレッスンでの1コマをご紹介いたします(^▽^)
本日ご紹介するのは６人の低学年クラス。いつもとても賑やかです。
今週のレッスンでは、レッスン前に「日本語を話している子がいたら"English please"と言ってあげてね！」と伝えていたので、事あるごとに"English please!"と注意してくれました！
そのほかにも、立っている子がいたら"Sit down, please!"と言ってくれたり、とてもたくましい姿が見られました！
この調子で、どんどん自然に英語が話せるように頑張っていきましょう！
Japanese young learners often struggle with Eiken 3 writing ideas due to a learning focus on memorization over creative generation. Early English education might lack open-ended writing practice. Cultural tendencies towards indirectness can also make expressing personal opinions challenging in a foreign language. Limited vocabulary and grammatical structures can further hinder the articulation of ideas. Finally, unfamiliarity with specific prompt types can leave students feeling stuck. Shifting the focus towards brainstorming and encouraging creative expression is key to unlocking their writing potential.
One way around this is by mind mapping / brainstorming in Japanese before writing in English. This helps because it unlocks their inherent creativity and - once the writing task has a basic map - makes the grammatical task less daunting.
Best wishes,
Michael.
