Ticket to Ride

The picture above was taken at Kameoka station. I really like riding on trains, it is my favorite way to travel, do you enjoy travelling by train?  Take a look at the advertisement below for Virgin trains in Britain and answer the questions.

1. What is your impression of Virgin trains?
2. Did you enjoy the advertisement?
3. What do you know about British trains?
4. Would you like to travel on British trains?
5. Do you think two hours from London to Manchester is fast?

Before class think of a journey you have made in the past, it could be by train, plane or any other kind of transportation. Prepare to tell the class about it.

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British Homes

Please watch the video before class and answer the questions.

1. What was most surprising for you?
2. What  was most interesting for you?
3. Do you think this house would be comfortable to live in?
4. What would you change in this house?
5. Think of three questions to ask about British houses.

Before class write a description of your house. Write about: it's style or design; any traditional features; any unusual features and why you like it.

私の生徒さんのためにそのブログを作りました。いろいろな場所でグループディスカッションの英語のレッスンを教えています。もし京都で新しいグループを作りたかったら、連絡してください。John Rowan 

Ten Places to Visit in Birmingham

Take a look at this video of places to visit in Birmingham

1. Choose two places you would like to visit from the video?
2. Why did you choose these two?
3. Think of three questions to ask about your first choice.
4. Think of three questions to ask about your second choice.

Before class think of a Japanese city （not Kyoto) and think of five good places to visit in that city. Be prepared to tell the class about these places and answer other student's questions.

私の生徒さんのためにそのブログを作りました。いろいろな場所でグループディスカッションの英語のレッスンを教えています。もし京都で新しいグループを作りたかったら、連絡してください。John Rowan 

Video Yourself

Please watch the video and answer the questions.

1. How did you feel about the video?
2. Did you agree with Yuka about the five things you should not do in a Japanese restaurant?
3. What other advice would you give?
4. Was her English perfect and is that important?
5. Have you ever videoed yourself or recorded yourself in English?

Before class think of something you would like to tell overseas visitors about Japanese customs or society. Prepare a short talk to give to the other students.

私の生徒さんのためにそのブログを作りました。いろいろな場所でグループディスカッションの英語のレッスンを教えています。もし京都で新しいグループを作りたかったら、連絡してください。John Rowan

Golden Week

1. What are your plans for Golden Week?
2. Is early May a good time for a holiday?
3. If Golden Week was in a different month, which month would you choose?
4. What is a good activity in Golden Week?
5. Does Golden Week have any disadvantages?

Imagine you can spend Golden week anywhere in the world. Before class think about where you would go, what you would do, what would you eat and who would you go with. Prepare to tell the class about it. Also think of some questions to ask your classmates about where they want to go.


私の生徒さんのためにそのブログを作りました。いろいろな場所でグループディスカッションの英語のレッスンを教えています。もし京都で新しいグループを作りたかったら、連絡してください。John Rowan 

Can you cook?

 Gordon Ramsay, a famous British chef, teaches five basic cooking skills.

1. How many of these skills do you have and which ones?
2. How did you feel about the way he cooked the rice?
3. Did anything surprise you?
4. Did the video make want to cook something?
5. What is a basic skill in Japanese cooking?

Before class think of something you can cook or make and write a plan to teach it to the class. Everyone will take turns teaching the class how to cook or make something.  It is a good idea to bring pictures or diagrams to help you teach.

 

私の生徒さんのためにそのブログを作りました。いろいろな場所でグループディスカッションの英語のレッスンを教えています。もし京都で新しいグループを作りたかったら、連絡してください。John Rowan  

Two Girls in Bali

The Cherry blossom is truly beautiful in Kyoto. It attracts people for all over Japan and all over the world. In late March and early April  the city is full of people enjoying this great city. Economically it is great for the city, but are there any environmental problems? Think about this before class.

One of the most beautiful places I have visited in the world is Bali. But Bali has an environmental problem. Follow the link below to see how two young girls are trying to fight the problem.

 



Two girls from Bali    日本語の字幕（Subtitles)があります。

1. Did you enjoy this video?  Why or why not?
2. What did you think of the two girls?
3. Why were they successful?
4. Why do you think they were so motivated?
5. How much help do you think they got?

Before class think of an environmental or social issue in Japan and prepare to tell the class about it.

私の生徒さんのためにそのブログを作りました。いろいろな場所でグループディスカッションの英語のレッスンを教えています。もし京都で新しいグループを作りたかったら、連絡してください。John Rowan