Overlapping and Shadowing
In all levels of language teaching, two techniques - overlapping and shadowing - are extremely effective. They work by combining listening and either reading or speaking.
Overlapping means listening to someone speak the language while you read the words at the same time. This helps connect the sounds you hear with the written words, making it easier to remember vocabulary and grammar. Seeing the words as you hear helps a student learn how to spell, pronounce, and understand them better.
Shadowing is all about repeating what you hear. A student listens to a native speaker and tries to say the same words at the same time, like an echo. This is great for improving pronunciation and how smoothly you speak. It trains your mouth and ears to understand the little details of the language.
Another advantage is that because this is a form of repetitive practice, the learner remembers new vocabulary.
Best wishes,
Michael.
長いゴールデンウィークが終わりましたが、皆さんのゴールデンウィークはいかがでしたでしょうか？
私が担当しているレッスンでは、生徒の皆さんにゴールデンウィークに何をしたかを聞いているのですが、
動物園に行った子、大阪に行った子、長崎のハウステンボスに行った子など、色々な所へ旅行した生徒さんが多かったです。
過去形を使いながら英語で説明できる生徒さんが増えているので、私も聞いていて楽しいだけでなく、いつも感動しております！
この調子で一緒に頑張っていきましょう！
川口
A clean learning environment is crucial.
Teachers aren't just instructors; they're caretakers of the space where students learn and grow.
A tidy classroom boosts focus, reduces the spread of germs, and fosters a sense of community.
When everyone contributes, it shows students that we all share responsibility for our school and instills pride and respect for the shared space, creating a better learning environment for everyone.
Best wishes,
Michael.
As I mentioned in the last post, the effect of having a classmate is increasing the desire for my daughter to try using English in most situations at home.
At first she will say the English word quietly - almost as though she doesn't want anyone to hear it = but will then say it repetitively with far more confidence.
As a present to encourage her even more, we bought her an Anpanman Electronic Dictionary - she presses a letter of the alphabet and one of the many Anpanman characters will say the English word for her to repeat.
Hopefully the upcoming staff changes won't effect any of this.
Best wishes,
Michael.
ゴールデンウイークも中盤に差し掛かりました！皆様どのように過ごされていますでしょうか？
先週のレッスンで沢山の生徒様が「来週～に行くんだよ！」と話してくれました！
小学校高学年以上は過去形も習うので、次回のレッスンでは過去形を使いながら、ゴールデンウィーク中にどこに行ったか、ぜひ教えてください！
それではまた来週皆さんの元気な顔が見られることを楽しみにしています！(^▽^)/
川口
My first Golden Week at Kure!
Golden week is really special to me and perhaps
to you, too!
Spring is a good chance to enjoy the flowers blooming
here in Kure City. It is my first time having the Golden Week
vacation here and I am excited to explore the city and meet a lot
of new friends. If we happen to bump on each other, please don't
be shy to say "Hi!".
Let's Speak English Together!
Learning English is fun in amity!
Fiona Sensei
Kure amity
Hello everyone!
My name is Fiona Sensei and I am the new Foreign teacher
here in Kure, amity!
I am so delighted to meet all the students and parents on
my first week! This is good opportunity to learn more
about the student and communicate with them in English!
I love Kure amity, the students and parents as well.
Let's have our lessons here at Kure amity!
See you soon!
In classes, we unlock English fluency through the magic of repetition, chanting, and rhythm!
I've seen firsthand how engaging kids with catchy chants and rhythmic phrases helps them memorize vocabulary and grammar effortlessly. Think sing-song patterns and actions – it's all about making learning playful.
This approach boosts their confidence and builds a strong foundation for future English success.
Best wishes,
Michael.
Wishing all students and staff a very refreshing Golden Week.
I'm not sure what my plans are but I hope to take my daughter out to Asa Zoo and Miyajima and as many parks as possible - basically giving my wife as much of a break from parenting as possible.
Let's all have a good time and come back feeling refreshed.
Best wishes,
Michael.
４月から新しいクラスになり、初めて一緒に勉強する子たちと仲良くなることを目標に、４月はレッスンをしてまいりました。
計４回のレッスンを終えて、初めは皆さん緊張されていたようでしたが、大分皆さん、新しいクラスに慣れてきたように感じます。
今週は一か月間習ってきた内容の復習だったので、皆さん内容をよく覚えてくださっており、沢山発話もしてくださいました。
ゴールデンウィーク明けからは、また違った内容のレッスンをしていきますので、また一緒に、楽しんでレッスンをしていきましょう！
