Beautiful Architecture

Please watch the video and answer the questions.

1. Which piece of architecture looked best at night?  Why do you think so?
2. Which one looked best in the the day?  Why do you think so?
3. Have you ever seen any of these structures?

Kyoto station is a little controversial, many people love it, but others think it does not suit the city. I think it is an amazing building and I love visiting it. It is vast and its modern design is a good contrast to the traditional buildings within the city. The height and shape of the roof make me feel that it is a cross between an old style British station and a European cathedral. For me it is fantastic. 

Before class think of a piece of architecture you really like. Prepare to tell the class about it. If possible bring a picture.

Piccadilly Circus

Please watch the video and answer the questions.

1. What is your impression of Ripley's?
2. Would you like to visit the Rain Forest Cafe?
3. How do you feel about Hamleys?

In the video the presenter made an itinerary 旅程 for a trip to Piccadilly Circus in London. Before class make a short  itinerary for a place you like and know well.  Choose between three and five places to visit in that area. Prepare to tell the class about your itinerary.

The Magic of Three

The magic of three is a great way to improve, broaden and refine your English. Please watch the video, take the test and write five true example sentences about you. Bring them to class, read them out and answer questions from the other students.

Are you interested?

In this weeks lesson we are going to practice a little grammar that often Japanese people get wrong.  Above is one of the videos I make for Aset英会話.  Please watch the video and make the preparations for the class below.

1. Prepare to talk about something that you are interested in. You should talk about it and why you are interested in it.
2. Prepare to talk about something interesting. You only have to talk about it, not about you.
3. Prepare to talk about something that you are excited by. You should talk about it and why you are excited by it.
4. Prepare to talk about something exciting. You only have to talk about it, not about you.
5. Prepare to talk about something that you are fascinated by. You should talk about it and why you are fascinated by it.
6. Prepare to talk about something fascinating . You only have to talk about it, not about you.
7. Prepare to talk about something you are worried about. You should talk about it and why you are worried about it.
8. Prepare to talk about something that is worrying. You only have to talk about it, not about you.

Stratford upon Avon

Please watch the video and answer the questions.

1. Who was born in Stratford upon Avon?
2. When was he born?
3. What was his father's job?
4. What is the population of Stratford?
5. How many vistors go there a year?
6. Where was he baptised and buried?
7. What is your impression of Stratford?
8. Would you like to visit? Why or why not?
9. Do you have any questions about Stratford?

Before class prepare to tell the class about a famous historical Japanese person and his or her birth place.

British Expats in Europe

Please watch the above video, it was filmed before Britain voted to leave the European Union.

1. How do these British expats feel about Britain leaving the European Union?
2. How will it change their lives?
3. Why do you think so many British people live in Spain?
4. How do you feel about the British community in Spain?
5. Did anything surprise you in the video?
6. Except for me, do you know any British expats in Kyoto?
7. There are many English teachers from around the world in Kyoto. How do you feel about the expat community in Kyoto?

Before class think about a country that you would like to live in. Prepare to tell the class: which country; why it would be good for you; how long you would stay and what problems you think that you might have.

Iron Bridge

Please watch the above English lesson about Iron Bridge, a place that was very important at the beginning of the industrial revolution. When I was in secondary school in Birmingham, my class went on an educational trip to Iron Bridge, it is a wonderful place.

Did you enjoy the video? Why or why not?
Was it easy to understand?
What did you learn from the video?
What surprised you in the video?
What new words or expressions did you learn from the video?

Iron Bridge is a small place, but very important in British history.  Please think of a small, but historically important place in Japan and prepare to tell the class about it.

もし英語のくれる、貰うとあげるを勉強したかったら、http://nihongodeeigonobunnpounosetsumei.blogspot.jp/2016/06/blog-post_18.html