Monday, May 31, 2010

Toyo Gakuen University Introduction to Business English 1A Lesson 7: Unit 3 Case Study

Hello everyone!
Today we are going to do the case study at the end of Unit 3. Unit 3 is about problems. Click this link: Mr. Bean's Holiday. Watch the video. What problems did Mr. Bean have on holiday? Now click here http://class.englishcentral.com/stout to join my class on English Central.
Next, let's review some vocabulary. Click this link: TYG Introduction to Business English A Vocabulary.

Flickr photo uploaded by Jeff Henshaw 29/12/06

Stating the problem, making a complaint, and finding solutions are all important skills in business. Today you will practice these skills by doing the case study on pages 28,29 of your textbook.

After you finish post a comment. Have you ever had trouble on a holiday? Have you ever had a problem with a product you bought? Tell us about it.

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Toyo Gakuen University 応用英語1-3A Writing Lesson 6 - My Special Place



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Today we are going to start our second writing task, "My Special Place".
Look at the photo. This is my special place. Why do you think it is special? Now click the link below the photo. Please write a comment.

Next, let's study some vocabulary. Please click this link:基礎英語 ステップ2 Do the iKnow lesson.

Now, let's practice typing. Click this link: Qwerty Warriors

Last year some Toyo Gakuen University students wrote about their special places. Click this link to read about their special places: http://writingright.edublogs.org/place/

Finally, go to our Toyo Gakuen Flickr photostream. Upload your pictures. Then look at your class mates photos and comment.

Monday, May 24, 2010

Introduction to Business English 1A Lesson 6

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Hi, today we are going to start Unit 3: Problems. In this unit we will learn how to report a business problem, how to complain, and how to solve a business problem.

Let' s start with a video. Please click this link: http://mrstoutsblog.blogspot.com/2009/05/learn-english-22-complaining.html.

Now let's study some vocabulary. Please click this link: TYG Introduction to Business English A Vocabulary

OK, now please post a comment below. Tell me a problem that you have in this class..

Friday, May 21, 2010

応用英語1-2A Lesson 6

Illustration by Yuji Tachikawa. CC V1.0 Some rights reserved

Hi everyone!
Today we are going to finish discussing Chapter 3.

First, let's review some vocabulary. Click this link: Inverted Eagle Chapter 3 Vocabulary.
Next, click this link:応用英語1-2 Reading Vocabulary.

Now let's read a great summary of Chapter 3 by Martina R., a student in Stuttgart, Germany:
Chapter 3 – The Hospital


The first lie: Judith told Ellie that she lied concerning the combination of the wall safe, she gave the numbers to Kevin. Because of her age, Judith forgot, that she also gave the combination to Miguel. After this, Ellie wanted to hear the whole story. Judith started to tell the story which had begun a month ago with the purchase of a beautiful stamp.

At the end of the conversation between Ellie and Judith Reed, Yokota, a colleague of Ellie, and Kevin entered the room. Ellie saw Kevin and she accused him of lying to her.

The next steps: Elle checked the stories of the involved people and wanted to search the house from the top to bottom.

After that, Ellie drove to the hospital where Evan and Nancy Reed were staying. Nancy was sleeping  and Even was telephoning someone with his cell phone. Ellie stopped in front of the door and tried to understand the call between Evan and the other person. The words (which) she heard were “Brian … investors …. excited about the project – to get money together”. Some / a few seconds after the  call, Ellie went into the room and introduced herself to the Reeds. Then she told the Reeds a part of her investigation. It was surprising, that Evan accused his son of committing the robbery, because the Reeds wanted that Kevin tried to find a job and they had informed him that they were stopping his monthly allowance. Later, Ellie asked the Reeds to describe the occurrences which happened last night separately?

At the end of the Chapter, Yokota called Ellie and told her that there might be a new motive ….

You can read Martina's entire review of  The Inverted Eagle on Karenne Sylvester's great blog Kalinago English.

Finally, please post a comment. Who do you think  dunit?

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Toyo Gakuen University 応用英語 1-3A Writing Lesson 5

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Hey there!

Today we are going to finish Writing Task 1: My letter of Introduction. Then we are going to start on Task 2: My Special Place.

First, let's study some vocabulary. Please click this link:基礎英語 ステップ2 Do the iKnow lesson.

Now, let's practice typing. Click this link: Qwerty Warriors

Now let's read some paragraphs about special places written by Shibaura Institute of Technology students. Click this link: Shibaura Institute of Technology Writing 1A: Students write about their special places Part 2.

Write a comment. What did you think of the Shibaura Institute of Technology students' writing?

Monday, May 17, 2010

Toyo Gakuen University Introduction to Business English 1A Lesson 5: Unit 2 Case Study

Hi, today we are going to do the case study on p.21 of our textbook. In the case study you will learn how to do problem solving.

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First, let's review some vocabulary. Click this link: TYG Introduction to Business English Vocabulary.
Finally, post your writing assignment as a comment below.
Enjoy!

Friday, May 14, 2010

応用英語1-2A Reading Lesson 5

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Hello again!
Today we're going to do the Chapter 2 Quiz. After that we're going to talk about Chapter 3.

First, let's review some vocabulary, Click this link: 応用英語1-2A Reading. Now click this link: Chapter 2 Review Vocabulary List.

Ok, after the quiz, let's talk about Chapter 3. Enjoy!

Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Toyo Gakuen University 応用英語1-3A: Writing Lesson 4

Hi everyone!
I hope you had a great golden week. Today we are going to continue working on our first writing task: My letter of Introduction. Click the picture below.



In the picture you can see an example of a good e-mail, but there is one mistake. Can you find it?

Ok, before we continue, let's practice some vocabulary. Please click this link: 基礎英語 ステップ2 Do the iKnow lesson.
Now, let's practice typing. Click this link: Qwerty Warriors
If you have time, you can have a chat with Chomsky.
Your second draft is due next Tuesday.
Enjoy!

Monday, May 10, 2010

Toyo Gakuen University Introduction to Business English 1A Lesson 4



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Hello! Welcome back! I hope you enjoyed Golden Week.
Today we are going to start Unit 2. First, look at the photo. Do you know this man? With a partner answer these questions:
  1. What is this man's name?
  2. What is his job?
  3. Where is he from?
  4. Where is his office?
  5. How's business at his company?

To find the answers to questions 1-4 turn to page 16. To find the answer to question 5 click this link:

Auto sales remain revved up in 2010, with Nissan leading the gains


Now let's learn some vocabulary. Click this link: TYG Introduction to Business English Vocabulary List 1
Now let's do the tasks in Unit 2 of our textbook.
Finally, click comment below. Write a paragraph about yourself. Describe your daily routine. You can see some examples here:
http://mrstoutsblog.blogspot.com/2009/05/toyo-gakuen-university-introduction-to.html

Homework

* Read p.21. Prepare for the case study
* Do Unit 2 on your self-study CD ROM.

Friday, May 07, 2010

応用英語1−2A Reading Lesson 4: Chapter 1 Review

Hi! Welcome back. I hope you enjoyed Golden Week.
Today we are going to review Chapter 1. After that we'll take our first quiz. The we'll start Chapter 2.
Let's look at the mind map below. Click the mind map to make it bigger.
Click this link: https://www.mindmeister.com/maps/show/48283143
Please read the notes I have added. BIG HINT: the notes are important for the quiz
Now let's review some vocabulary. Please click this link: 応用英語1−2アA Reading Chapter 1 Vocabulary List.
OK, now review your notes with the members of your group.
Now, let's do the quiz. Good luck!
After the quiz, please post a comment. What did you think of the quiz? Why?