Toyo Gakuen University Travel English 2009 Semester 2 - Lesson 7: Asking for directions

Today we are going to learn how to ask for directions.
Let's watch a video first.


Now let's learn some vocabulary.
Click this link: http://mrstoutsblog.blogspot.com/2008/10/toyo-gakuen-university-interest-based_24.html

The midterm exam is next week. Please do some practice tests.
See you next week!

Toyo Gakuen University FE2-Reading Unit 8 Dilemmas Part 2

Today we are going to finish Unit 8. Open the lecture folder. Save the document called "FE2U8-2IndepStudy". Read the instructions. Do the tasks.

The image below is an example of an e-mail to an online advice column called School of Life. Click the image for a larger view (画像をクリックして拡大イメージを見る).

Click the link below. Read the blog post. Do the online vocabulary study exercises.
Mr. Stout's Blog-For students and teachers: Toyo Gakuen University Freshman English 2 - Reading Unit 8: Dilemmas

Finally, please read pp.70,71 in your textbook in order to prepare for next lesson (次の授業の準備のために教科書の70,71ペジを読んで下さい)
See ya next week!

Toyo Gakuen University Introduction to Business English 1B: Case Study - Conflict Resolution

Today we are going to look at a case study involving an office conflict.
First let's watch a funny video called "The Great Office War". Watch the video and answer the questions below:
1. Why did the conflict start?
2. Which departments were involved in the conflict?
3. How could the war have been prevented?

Finally, after the case study please post a comment below.

Toyo Gakuen University Homestay Class 2009 Semester 2 Lesson 7

1. Image0002 by Katsuhito, 2. P2009_0909_204200 by Mr. Suzuki, 3. Hamburger and peperontino by Sohei, 4. Cake By Rena, 5. JANANESE SUSHI by Hideaki, 6. A lunch set from the Togaku Cafeteria

Today will continue studying about food and table manners. Above you can see some pictures of food. Students in this class took the pictures. Choose a picture you like, click the link. Write a comment and ask a question.

Now let's learn about meals and manners in America, Britain and Canada. Click this link:http://mrstoutsblog.blogspot.com/2008/10/toyo-gakuen-university-homestay-english.html

Finally, exciting news! Sasa has replied to your comments about the videos her students made. Click here to read her reply: What makes Slovenia unique?

Toyo Gakuen University Special Events: Halloween

We celebrated Halloween at Toyo Gakuen University!
Students and teachers had a party in the English Lounge. We carved pumpkins, played games and ate snacks.







The K9 Freshman English Reading class had a special lesson about Frankenstein.

Mr. Stout's Blog-For students and teachers: Toyo Gakuen University FE-2 Special Halloween Lesson: Frankenstein

Finally, I found this cool website by a woman in Hawaii who made Halloween bentos. Check it out!


http://www.aibento.net/2009/10/23/frankenstein-bento-403/

Toyo Gakuen University Interest-based English - Travel: Unit 4 review and extension

Today we are going to review Unit 4. In Unit 4 we learned useful English for making a hotel reservation. After we review Unit 4, we will visit a hotel reservation website. Click the link below.
Mr. Stout's Blog-For students and teachers: Toyo Gakuen University Interest-based English - Travel: Lesson 4

Now let's watch a cool video made by students in Slovenia! Click this link:
http://rostilj.blogspot.com/2009/10/what-makes-slovenia-unique.html

Please post a comment. Tell Sasa's students how much you liked their video.

Toyo Gakuen University FE-2 Special Halloween Lesson: Frankenstein

Frankenstein: a comic adaptation by Classical Comics

Happy Halloween! Today we are going to have a special lesson.
Click the link to learn about Halloween: http://www.grammarmancomic.com/factshalloween.html

Next, we are going to read a comic adaptation (改作) of Frankenstein.

Who was Frankenstein? (a) a monster (b) an alien (c) a scientist

Let's find out! Open the lecture folder. Click "FE2SpecialFrankensteinIndepStudyTasks.doc". Save the document and do the tasks.

Finally, please leave a comment. Did you like this comic? Do you think Frankenstein was a good man? Why do you think he regretted making the creature?

You can read more great comics on this website: http://www.grammarmancomic.com/
You can read comics made by students too: http://www.grammarmancomic.com/sscom2.html

Toyo Gakuen University Homestay English 2009 2nd Semester Lesson 6

1. Kentaro's photo, 2. Sohei's photo, 3. Rena's photo, 4. Yuta's photo, 5. Ryota's photo, 6. Kenshiro's photo, 7. Kengo's photo, 8. Japanese JINJYA by Hideaki, 9. Mt.Fuji by Yuuma, 10. Sarusima by Minami, 11. A tower in Osaka by Minami, 12. River, 13. Disposal center, 14. Dog, 15. 090309_1126~01, 16. 090902_1624~01, 17. Katsuhiro's room, 18. Kengo's room, 19. KC3D0245, 20. 091027_0946~010001

Hello again everyone!
Look at the mozaic above. Our flickr photostream is getting better and better! Click on one of the links and make a comment on the picture, and ask a question.

Now let's review some vocabulary. After that I have more exciting news! Click this link:TYG 応用英語 English Vocabulary List Please do an iKnow, a dictation, and a Brainspeed lesson.

OK, now the exciting news! People from Japan, Ireland, and Brazil have watched your videos!! Please read the comments made by your classmates and others. Please write a reply.

Homestay Class Videos 1
Homestay Class Videos 2
Now, for homework please take some photos of your favourite food. Upload them to our flickr photostream.

英語総合1B - Michael Pritchard's Water Filter

Last lesson we learned that we can make water safer by using a water filter. Next lesson we are going to read about reclaimed water. Watch this video about an amazing invention. You can watch the video with Japanese subtitles. Click "View subtitles" next to the play button on the video player. After you watch the video, answer the questions. Bring your answers to class next Tuesday. If you can't understand, send me an e-mail (もうし分からなくたらメールして下さい)

1. Why did Pritchard invent the Lifesaver bottle?
2. Why is the filter in the lifesaver bottle so good?
3. What is the benefit of processing water at the source?
4. How much money is needed to make water safe for everyone in the world?
   

Videos made by the Toyo Gakuen University Fall 2009 Homestay Class

Last week we learned how to make videos on Animoto. Here are the videos.



Takamasa made his own Animoto account. Here is his video.



Next, please post a comment. Ask a question about one of the videos. The video below will help you learn how to post a comment.

Toyo Gakuen University Festival 2009

Toyo Gakuen University's annual festival was held last Saturday and Sunday. I went to the festival on Saturday. I enjoyed it very much. I enjoyed the dance performances. I enjoyed the gospel groups's singing. I enjoyed the food. I especially enjoyed seeing third year and fourth year students. I don't see third year and fourth year students often because they take their classes at the Hongo campus.



Everyone worked hard to make the festival great. Everyone was smiling and enjoying the festival. It was great!
What was your favourite thing at the festival. Please leave a comment.

Toyo Gakuen University Homestay English Fall 2009 Videos

Here are videos I made using your words and your photos. Enjoy!

Toyo Gakuen University Homestay English Fall 2009 Lesson 4

Today we are going to do these things:

1. Review vocabulary and add new words to our TYG 応用英語 English Vocabulary List
2. Look at our new flickr photstream
3. Learn how to make an animoto video
4. Start Unit 3 in our textbook.

The picture below is a mozaic. I made it with some of your pictures.




Please write a comment about today's class.

英語総合1B Lesson 4 Blackboard Notes

Here are the blackboard notes for our lesson on the thirteenth of October.
To see the notes more clearly, double click the picture. After that, click "all sizes".

Eigo Sogo Blackboard Notes 13/10/09 - 1, originally uploaded by mick62.