1. You can dictate and shadow the conversations in each unit of the textbook.
2. Be able to learn and communicate the important expressions of each unit. You can also use it in your English composition.
3. Get used to classes taught in English, and acquire the skills to make guesses without relying on a dictionary even when you stumble.
Outline:
In Basic English Communication, the classes themselves are conducted in English. In the first semester, students will strengthen their listening skills in preparation for the all-English classes taught by native teachers in the second semester. Students will strengthen their foundation through bottom-up listening techniques such as dictation (listening and writing down) and shadowing (repetition), and will get used to top-down listening (listening to English while guessing) by conducting classes in English. Throughout the first and second semesters, students will learn English by covering a variety of topics such as sports, movies, and travel. In addition to learning new English expressions that are covered in textbooks, we will provide opportunities for students to actively use the English they have learned up to junior high school during the learning and activities process, and encourage active interaction with teachers and classmates.
Style:
Classes will proceed according to the lesson plan. A topic is set for each unit in the textbook, and students study that topic every week, and check their understanding in the workbook (second half of the textbook) for that unit the following week. Use the Self-Assessment page for every 3 units to review and ensure retention. Read the textbook every week before class. It will be easier to understand the lesson content if you prepare using ONLINE PRACTICE (you can study online by registering using the access code at the end of the textbook). Classes are conducted in English, and communication during classes is also conducted in English, but Japanese is not prohibited. Create an atmosphere where you can cooperate and deepen your understanding by checking in with your classmates, supporting those who are in trouble, etc. We will also upload reference materials and videos to manaba so that you can experience real-life English outside of class. If you are interested in something, try to actively create opportunities to learn English by using various media to gather information in English.
Notice:
1. You will be required to submit your textbook to check your writing in the workbook. 2. You will be given quizzes as appropriate. 3. You will be required to watch videos and submit reports on manaba.
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Goals |
| 1st Semester |
| 1st Quarter |
| 1st |
Guidance/Self-introduction/Unit 1 : Meeting People |
Carefully read the syllabus for the class in question and check how to use the textbook, how to proceed with the class, evaluation methods, etc. Study Unit 1 and introduce yourself.
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| 2nd |
Unit 1 Workbook |
You can work on a workbook as a preparatory study and introduce the characters.
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| 3rd |
Unit 2 : Countries and nationalities |
Learn expressions related to countries and nationalities, and be able to introduce friends and celebrities
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| 4th |
Unit 2 Workbook |
Students will be able to work on a workbook as part of their preliminary study and introduce tourist spots and cuisines from various countries.
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| 5th |
Unit3 : Family |
Learn expressions related to family and be able to talk about your own family and ask questions about other people's families.
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| 6th |
Quiz1・Unit 3 Workbook |
Students will work on a workbook as part of their preliminary study to learn manners for talking about their families.
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| 7th |
Self-Assesment Unit 1-3 |
Check your understanding of Units 1-3 and review parts you don't understand or have forgotten. Prepare for midterm exams.
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| 8th |
First semester midterm exam |
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| 2nd Quarter |
| 9th |
First semester midterm exam return・Unit 4：Describing people |
Learn expressions related to appearance, including height, hair, age, and fashion, which are necessary to describe people.
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| 10th |
Unit 4 Workbook・ワークブック提出 |
You can work on a workbook as a preliminary study and draw famous people. You can also ask questions about appearance.
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| 11th |
Unit 5：Food and drink |
You can learn expressions related to food, eating and drinking, and restaurants, and introduce your favorite foods and restaurants.
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| 12th |
Unit 5 Workbook |
Students will work on a workbook as part of their preliminary study, acquire knowledge about food culture from around the world, and write a food report (approximately 60 words).
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| 13th |
Quiz 2・Unit6 : Things we do |
Can talk about daily life using the present tense. Distinguish it from the present progressive tense.
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| 14th |
Unit 6 Workbook・ワークブック提出 |
Students will be able to work on the workbook as part of their preliminary study, convert the chart on p.32C into text (about 70 words), and describe their daily routine.
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| 15th |
Self-Assesment Unit 4-6 |
Check your understanding of Units 4-6 and review parts you don't understand or have forgotten. Prepare for the final exam.
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| 16th |
Final Exam Answer return |
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| 2nd Semester |
| 3rd Quarter |
| 1st |
Unit 8: Free Time Activities |
Can talk about daily life and weekend events using the present tense correctly. Can ask questions using time-related expressions such as "How often...?"
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| 2nd |
Unit 8: Reading and Writing |
Using tables and graphs, you can understand the author's aims and an overview of the content.
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| 3rd |
Workbook: Culture Talk (Too Much Screen Time) |
Work on the workbook as a preliminary study. Can hear a summary of announcements including statistics and numbers. You can conduct a survey in class.
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| 4th |
Unit 9: Popular Sports |
Can can be used to express ability. Able to correctly compose sentences (complex sentences) using "and" and "but".
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| 5th |
Workbook: Culture Talk (Women's Soccer) |
Work on the workbook as a preliminary study. You can compare the cultures of Japan and other countries. Able to write an essay of approximately 80 words using comparative expressions.
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| 6th |
Unit 9: Listening and Presenting |
Students can make presentations about club activities and daily exercise, and answer questions with their classmates.
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| 7th |
Quiz 3・Self-Assessment Units 8-9 Review |
Can talk about leisure time activities using frequency expressions correctly. Also, you can use wh-questions and answer them.
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| 8th |
2nd midterm exam |
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| 4th Quarter |
| 9th |
2nd midterm exam return / Unit 10: Big Events intro |
Students can talk about important events in their life. You can use expressions related to date and time.
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| 10th |
Unit 10: Big Events |
Can use the verb "be" and natural expressions such as "going to" and "gonna". Able to do active listening.
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| 11th |
Interview (Vacation Planning and pronunciation work) |
Students can ask their classmates questions starting with WH using expressions related to time series, and can communicate with each other using past tense.
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| 12th |
Unit 11: Making Plans |
Can predict the future by looking at pictures and describe it using correct future expressions. You can take notes in English while listening to the speaker's schedule during a conversation.
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| 13th |
Unit 11: Accepting or Declining an Invitation |
You can respond to invitations using various phrases. Also, be able to explain the reason using polite expressions.
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| 14th |
ワークブック提出・Unit 12: On Vacation |
Can talk about holidays using the past tense correctly. Learn questions and answer phrases that will expand the conversation, and use them in actual interactions.
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| 15th |
Self-Assessment Units 10-12 ReviewReview for final exam |
Using the grammar and vocabulary you have learned so far, you will be able to ask and answer questions with your classmates using past and present tense.
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| 16th |
Final exam Answer return |
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