This blog serves several purposes: Communicating with my students outside of the classroom, publishing my students' work, and it serves as a resource for both students and teachers.
Read the instructions. Read about the key vocabulary.
Watch the video and do the tasks in the assignment sheet that was e-mailed to you.
Submit your completed assignment by Sunday 16 December 2007 11:59 pm.
Enjoy!!
Monday, November 12, 2007
Toyo Gakuen University FE-3 Listening Semester 2 Assignment 3
In Unit 9 of our textbook, American Headway 2, we have been listening to people talk about the future. For your third assignment you will watch and listen to a video about a trip to Mars. This video was made by my friend Paul Carr and it is available from his website ESLpodTV. It is an animated video that Paul made by himself. perhaps in the future all teachers will be animators too.
Here's how Paul introduces the video:
Topic: Astronauts start journey to Mars (火星までの新しい冒険) Level: upper intermediate (中上級) Language: listening (聞く)
This is an upper intermediate lesson introducing a new series about a group of astronauts on a two year mission to Mars. このビデオは中上級生徒の為のレッスンです。火星まで使命を受けてて派遣されている宇宙飛行士についての新しいシリズーです。
There are some useful words and expressions to learn below.
More are in the text. mission - a task or job specialist - somebody who is very good at one job on board - to be on a ship, airplane or spacecraft countdown - to count backwards - 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 habitation - a place to live For Japanese and Spanish translations please go to transcript. ( せりふの訳はこのページです)
Watch the video and complete the task sheet that was e-mailed to you. Submit your assignment by e-mail. The due date is Monday 18 November 2007. If you would like to see further episodes of Mars 1, please visit ESLpodTV.
Enjoy!
Monday, October 15, 2007
Famous People: Utada Hikaru Toyo Gakuen University FE3-Listening Homework Assignment 2
In American Headway 2 Unit 7 we have been listening to people talk about fame and famous people. Here's a homework assignment to practice the listening skills we have been learning in class.
After you watch the video please post a comment. Please tell me:
if you liked the video.
why you liked the video or why you didn’t like the video.
which listening strategies you used before you watched the video, and which listening strategies you used while watching the video.
If you liked this homework assignment.
Enjoy!
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
A Comparison of Canada and Wales
Toyo Gakuen University FE3-Listening Semester 2 Homework Assignment 1
In Unit 6 of American Headway 2 we have been practicing listening to comparisons. There are two videos below. The first is about Canada, Mr. Stout's native country. The second is about Wales, Ms. Birchley's native country. Watch and listen to the videos. Answer the questions that follow the videos.
Some facts about Canada
The image of the Canadian dollar in this video was created by ManHole.ca The audio comes from ESLPodcards.com
This week the music played in class has been related to Acid Jazz, Trip-Hop, Free Jazz, Nu Jazz and Fusion. Two of the artists have a connection to Japan, Kyoto Jazz Massive and Monday Michiru. Monday Michiru is the daughter of Jazz orchestra leader and award winning composer Toshiko Akiyoshi. I was able to attend a Toshiko Akiyoshi concert at the Tokyo Blue Note. It was fantastic.
Watch what happens when Ben and Yuki hear a strange noise in the middle of the night. Who’s there? A burglar or somebody else? Our brave couple go downstairs to find out. You can see the transcript by clicking here. ( せりふの訳はそのページのURLをRikai.comへ)
There are some useful words and expressions to learn below.
Wasamatter? - What’s the matter?
downstairs - On the floor(s) below
torch - a light you carry in your hand
stairs - steps
scared - afraid
granny - grandmother
gramps - granddad
dangerous - not safe
locked - closed or shut so it cannot be opened without a key
burglar - someone who steals from houses
freckles - brown spots on the face
bald - to have no hair on the head
scars - an old cut that leaves a mark on the skin
wrinkles - age lines on the face
Enjoy!
Monday, May 14, 2007
Toyo Gakuen University FE3-Listening
This is another video from MadridTeacher.com. It's called, "A Typical Day in The Life of Victoria Fontana". This video relates to Unit 2. Watch, listen and learn about daily life for a teacher in Madrid. Enjoy
Thursday, May 03, 2007
Speaking: Self Introduction
This is a self-introduction by Jim Smiley. Smiley is a perfect name for Jim. He has a lovely wide grin and he is always very fun to have around. Jim is very busy as a university teacher and a member of JALT but he still finds time for hobbies. Watch the video and listen to Jim. What do you think? Leave a comment.
Recently I have been using music in my classes again. I have used music in my classes at Toyo Gakuen University. I have used music in lessons to help create a relaxing atmosphere and to set timings for the various tasks we do during lessons. I thought you might be interested in knowing what songs were played. Last Week's playlist
Soft Machine: She's Gone Boards of Canada: In a Beautiful Place Out in the Country Parliament Funkadelic: Tear the Roof Off The Meters: Just Kissed my Baby Six of the songs were performed by Americans. Three of the songs were performed by English musicians. The rest of the songs were performed by Canadians, Scots, Belgians, and Mexicans. Can you guess where the musicians in this playlist are from? Leave a comment and tell me your guesses.
If you want to hear more music by these musical artists or any other musical artists, type a name into the search engine of the Finetune Player on the right side of this blog.
1.What is the woman's name?
2. Where is the woman from originally?
3. About how old was the man when he returned to the United States?
4. What is the man studying?
5. What is the woman's job?
Write your answers on A4 paper and submit them next class.
Enjoy!
Sunday, April 15, 2007
Toyo Gakuen University FE3-Listening Week 2
This week the lesson is about introductions.
Your homework is to watch William's Personal Information Video. The video comes from MadridTeacher.com. MadridTeacher.com is a website for freelance teachers in Madrid Spain. Watch the video and listen to the instructions. Follow the instructions.
Write your homework assignment on a piece of A4 paper. You must submit your homework in class on Monday the twenty third of April.
This is my first blog entry for my Toyo Gakuen University students. Today I will introduce you to a great website. The website is called English Language Listening Laboratory on-line (ELLLO). ELLLO has hundreds of conversations that you can listen to. It has quizzes too.
Your homework is to listen to a conversation between Mr. Stout and a Canadian man called Simon. The topic is music. Listen to the conversation and answer these questions:
What group from Vancouver do both Mr. Stout and Simon like?
What group does Simon hate?
What group does Mr. Stout hate?
Write your answers on a piece of A4 paper. You must submit your answers in class next Monday, the sixteenth of April.
You can listen to the conversation by clicking here. After that click "PLAY AUDIO". You can read the script by clicking here.
Enjoy!
