Cross Cultural Awareness and English Spring 2014 Week 7: Love and Marriage in Japan

Hello everyone.

Well this is the last class before the final test. You can download your study guide by clicking the link.  

Today we are going to talk about love and marriage in Japan. The material for today's lesson was written by two University of Tsukuba students. Click the link to download the handout.

Now let's study some vocabulary. Please click the link: Cross Cultural Awareness and English 1 Vocabulary.    

Next, let's start the project. Your project is due on 30 June. Please submit your project by e-mail.

Enjoy!

                    

CE-II Autumn 2013 Week 14: Online Grocery Shopping and Final Test Review

Hello everyone,
Today we are going to talk about customer service and online grocery shopping. Japanese shops are famous for good customer service. In Japan people say, "お客様は神様です (okyaku-sama wa kami-sama desu)", which means, "The customer is a god", right? In English we say. "The customer is always right!" Today we'll read an article about how customer service is changing in the United States. After that we'll read about online grocery shopping. I have never done any online grocery shopping, but I'm thinking of ordering some meat and cheese from The Meat Guy. It's difficult to find some meat in Tokyo, lamb for example. It's also difficult to find nice cheese. I love good cheese such as Cheddar. The Meat Guy is a company based in Nagoya that imports meat and cheese. Click the link above. Do you see any meat and cheese you are interested in trying? Would you ever order groceries online? 

Before we start, let's study some vocabulary. Please click the link: Cross Cultural Awareness and English 2 Vocabulary.

Finally, the test is next week Monday the 27th of January at 12:15 sharp. You can download your study guide by clicking the link. 

Have fun studying and good luck next week!

Integrated English 2 Autumn 2013 Weeks 13 & 14: Sherlock Holmes in the 22nd Century

Hello everyone, Happy New Year!
Today we are going to watch a modern retelling of The Sign of Four. This version of The Sign of Four is an episode in an animated television series called Sherlock Holmes in the Twenty Second Century. In this series, Sherlock Holmes is brought back to life 300 years after his death. The reborn Sherlock Holmes solves cases with his partner Watson, who is a robot. Before we watch the video, let's study some vocabulary. Please click the link: Sherlock Holmes - The Sign of Four Vocabulary.

OK, now let's watch the video and do the quiz. Please click the link: Sherlock Holmes in the 22nd Century - The Sign of Four.

If you enjoyed that video, perhaps you'll enjoy this one too - Sherlock Holmes in the 22nd Century - The Hounds of the Baskervilles.

Here are the dates for the final test:
Monday 4th period - 27 January
Tuesday 3rd period - 28 January
Wednesday 1st & 2nd periods - 5 February

Finally, here is your study guide for the final test:
There will be 50 multiple choice questions on the test. There will be vocabulary questions, and questions about the setting, characters, plot, and dialogue.
Study hard!

Cross Cultural Awareness and English 2013 Semester 1 Week 7: Final Exam Study Guide

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Hello everyone,
Well we've come to the end of the Spring Semester. Wow! That was fast!! The next time we meet it will be time for the final test. The final test will be:
Monday the 17th of June.
Please click the link to download your study guide.

Let's study some vocabulary. Please click the link: Cross Cultural Awareness and English Vocabulary. 
Next, let's review all blog posts from this semester. Please click the link:
Cross Cultural Awareness & English Spring 2013

By the way, I found something very interesting, a Konkatsu app! It's called Shall we date? "KONKATSU" for marriage. You can see a screen shot of the app in the image on the left. It's available in the American Apple App Store. Interestingly, I couldn't find this app in the Japanese App store.





Study hard! See you next week.

The University of Tsukuba IE Phys. Ed B3 Trimester 3 Wk 9

Hello everyone,
Today will be a review of this term. Please click the link to download your study guide.
Your final test will be next Monday 4 March at 3:15 pm sharp, so don't be late.

You can study the for the vocabulary section of the test by studying our Quizlet flashcards. Please click the link: IE-PhysEd B3 Vocabulary.


Good luck. See you next week.

The University of Tsukuba IE Engineering C1 - Trimester 3 Week 9

Hello everyone,
Today we are going to prepare for the final test. Please click the link to download your study guide.
Now let's do some practice vocabulary tests. Please click the link: Sherlock Holmes: The Hound of the Baskervilles Vocabulary.
Next let's review the quiz we did a couple of weeks ago. Some of the questions on the quiz will be on the final test. Please click the link: The Hound of the Baskervilles Review Quiz.
Look at the image below. The image below is a mind map of the characters in the Hound of the Baskervilles. There is a copy of this mind map in your study guide. Work with your partner to complete the mind map.


Create your own mind maps at MindMeister
Finally, let's make a timeline together. Your final test is on the 21st of February. Good luck!

The University of Tsukuba Cross Cultural Awareness and English Trimester 3 Week 9

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Hello everyone,
Well we've come to the end of this term. The next time we meet it will be time for the final test. The final test will be:
Tuesday the 19th of February.
Thursday the 28th of February.
Please click the link to download your study guide.

Today we are going to talk about marital bliss (幸せな結婚). Some people think that children are the key to a happy marriage, but a 2009 study found that having children can make couples less happy. Please click the link to download today's lesson: No kids the secret to a happier marriage.

Finally, what do you think? Do children make a marriage unhappy or happy? Please leave a comment.

The University of Tsukuba IE Engineering C1 - Week 9

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Hello everyone,
Today we are going to finish our fan fiction projects and review for the final exam. Your final exam is next Thursday, 15 November. Please click the link to download your study guide. Now let's study some vocabulary. Please click the link: Sherlock Holmes - The Sign of Four Vocabulary.

Next, I have error coded your fan fiction stories. Please click the link to download the Writing Errors Codes document. Use the Writing Error Codes document to help you edit and rewrite your story. Your final draught is due next Thursday.



Please send your final draught to me by e-mail and also please print a copy and bring it to class next week.


See you next week!

The University of Tsukuba IE Phys. Ed B3 Week 9

Sports People by Emerson Utracik

Hello everyone,

Today we are going to finish working on our projects and do some review for the final test.

First let's study some vocabulary. Please click the link: IE-PhysEd B3 Vocabulary.

Now, look at the picture. Can you guess which sports these people play?

Finally, click the link to download your second semester final exam study guide.

Your final exam will be next Monday. 

Good luck, and study hard!

The University of Tsukuba CE Humanities A Week 8

Hello everyone,
I hope you had a nice week-end. Today we are going to discuss politeness.
Look at the picture on the left. There have been some very interesting manner posters in Japan. Click the link to see some interesting manner posters. Which poster do you think is most effective (最も効果的な) ?

Let's study some vocabulary.


Everyone thinks that their culture is the most polite. Canadians are very proud of their reputation for politeness. Japanese also take pride in their reputation for politeness. However, politeness is a culturally defined phenomenon. Behaviour that is considered polite in one culture may be considered eccentric or even rude in another culture. This makes politeness very difficult in international situations. To make matters worse, manners change over time, even within the same culture. For example, people of my parents' generation always wore hats outdoors, but it was considered bad manners for men to wear hats indoors. Now people don't wear hats so much, but when they do, they wear them where ever they please. Also, when I was a boy, I always had to stand when a woman entered the room. I always had to hold doors open for people too, especially women, but now women prefer to open doors themselves.

Can you think of ways manners have changed in Japan? Please post a comment below.

One more thing, I have made a study guide for you. The Final Exam will be Monday 12 November. Click the link to download your second semester study guide.
See you next week.

The University of Tsukuba CE Science and Maths C1 - Week 7

Chilean fisherman catching Jack Mackerel

Good morning everyone,

Today we are going to continue talking about overfishing. Look at the picture on the left. The net has caught 400 tons (about 360,000 Kg) of Jack Mackerel. Jack Mackerel is a similar species to the Horse Mackerel.
Some countries, including Japan use factory ships that can catch, fillet, and freeze the fish before the ship returns to its home port!



OK, let's study some vocabulary. Please click the link: CE Science and Math C1 Vocabulary.

Tuna at the Tsukiji Market

As promised, I have made a study guide for you. Please click the link to download your semester 2 final test study guide.

The final test will be on the 13th of November.

Finally, don't forget. Assignment 1 is due next week.

英語総合1A Global Issues Spring 2012 Final Exam Study Guide

The semester is almost over! The final exam  is 17 July 2012 (1st period).
Please study Units 6 - 12. Please study carefully pp. 22, 25, 26, 29, 30, 33, 34, 37, 38, 41, 42, 45, 46, and 49.
The final exam with have short answer type questions, and long answer type questions. You will have to show that you remember the content of the textbook, and that you understand the content of the textbook.
I recommend that you do the Wrap Up activities for units 6 - 12 on pp. 72. I also recommend you study the vocabulary using Quizlet. Please click here: 英語総合1A Vocabulary.
Good Luck!

Introduction to Business English 1A 2012 Final Exam Study Guide

Hello everyone,
I hope you enjoyed the week-end.

Next week is the final exam. Here is your study guide.

The exam covers units 4-6 (pp. 34-61)

The Exam has 3 sections: (1) Listening, (2) Vocabulary and Grammar, (3) Reading

The question types are sorting (並べ替え), multiple choice (多項選択式の問題), true/false (○×式［真偽を問う］問題), and fill in the blanks (穴埋め問題).

In order to prepare for the exam please study the Introduction to Business English 1A flashcards on Quizlet. Also, please study the Vocabulary File on pp. 153-156 in your textbook. 

You can also read some interesting articles in the Financial Times online.

You should also do units 4-6 on the CD ROM again. 

Study hard!

応用英語I-2A Reading 2012 Final Exam Study Guide

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Hello everyone, Well the semester is almost over. The final exam is next week. Here 's your study guide:

The final exam has two parts: Vocabulary and Comprehension.

Vocabulary - 10 points
Please review the vocabulary flashcards on Quizlet: Inverted Eagle Vocabulary.
Also, please review the vocabulary sections of the quizzes, and the puzzles in your textbook on pp. 16,17; 28,29; 40,41; 50,51; 63,64; 75,76. Please be sure that you have written every word in your detective's notebook including each word's part of speech (POS 品詞), an English definition (定義), and an example sentence (例文). You should use an example sentence from the story.




Comprehension - 30 points
The comprehension section includes questions from Quizzes 1-6. It also includes questions from the chapter puzzles. The question types include multiple choice (多項選択式の問題), true/false, fill in the blanks (空欄にご記入), and short answer questions. You will also have to fill in a timeline of the crime, and write a short summary.
Don't forget to review all the mind maps posted on this blog too.
Good luck!

英語総合1A Global Issues Unit 6: Individualism and Midterm Exam Study Guide

Hello everyone! Today we are going to talk about Individualism. Next week is the Mid-term Exam. Please look at your study guide below.
The test covers units 1-5 pp. 2-21. The test has 3 sections.

Section 1: Vocabulary (10 points). Study the vocabulary in your study guides

· 6 matching questions J-E

· 4 fill-in the blank questions

Section 2: Remembering information from the textbook (12 points).

· 5 short answer questions (write 2 or 3 words)

· 1 chose the true statement question.

Important points to remember:

• Visible cultural differences
• Hidden cultural differences
• Values
• Keys to overcoming culture shock
• Things that increase culture shock
• Words and phrases that express Japanese culture
• Things needed for an international career.

Section 3: Demonstrating an understanding of the information in the textbook (8 points)

· 2 long answer questions (4 or 5 sentences) In this section you will have to express your feelings about one of the topics in units 1-5. Remember that your reason is most important.

Now let's study some vocabulary on Quizlet. Please click this link: 英語総合1A

Study hard! and Good luck!!

英語総合1A Global Issues 2012 Unit 3: Culture Shock

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Hello everyone! I hope you enjoyed the long week-end. Today we are going to start our next unit - Culture Shock. Let's start with some vocabulary study. Please click here: 英語総合1A Vocabulary flash cards.
What is culture shock? Here are some sentences about culture shock from space alc:

Culture shock affects people in different ways; physical and mental tiredness, depression, homesickness, irritability, becoming critical of the new culture.

カルチャーショックは、人によって異なる悪影響を及ぼします。肉体的・精神的疲労、抑鬱症、ホームシック、イライラ、新しい文化に批判的になるなどです。◆【出典】Hiragana Times, 1998年11月号（株式会社ヤック企画）

Culture shock usually takes places about 3 months after arriving in a foreign country and is a negative reaction towards the new country, as a result of culture fatigue, from trying to adapt and communicate in an unfamiliar environment.

カルチャーショックは通常、外国に到着してから約3カ月が過ぎた頃に起こり、それは、新しい国に対する否定的な反応として現われます。不慣れな環境に順応し、気持ちを伝えようと努力することで、文化的に疲労した結果なのです。◆【出典】Hiragana Times, 1998年11月号（株式会社ヤック企画）◆URLhttp://www.hiraganatimes.com/

Now click the for the Unit 3: Culture Shock Study Guide.

Have you ever experienced culture shock? Please tell us about your experience of culture shock. Leave a comment below.

英語総合1A Global Issues 2012 Unit 2: Values

Hello everyone!
Today we are going to start the second unit of our textbook. The topic of Unit 2 is values. Look at the image above. Which of these values are important to you. Choose three. 
Now look at the study guide below. Study the key vocabulary. Let's learn the vocabulary using Quizlet. Please click the link: 英語総合1A Vocabulary. Now scan Unit 2 in your textbook and add words that you do not know to the flashcard set.

Values

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Now let's do the tasks in the textbook. Your first assignment is in the document above. It's due next week.
See you!

英語総合1A Global Issues 2012 Unit 1: Identity

Hello everyone!
Today we are going to start our first unit - Identity
First, let's learn some vocabulary. Please click the link: 英語総合1A Unit 1 Identity Vocabulary. Now scan Unit 1 in your textbook and add words that you do not know to the flashcard set.

Now look at the image below. What is it?

What information is printed on the image?


Now look at the study guide

英語総合1A Unit 1: Identity Study Guide

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Now let's do the other tasks in your textbook.

Finally, let's watch a video. This is a video conversation between Sarah of the Daily English Show and a man called Achille. Achille was born in Quebec. Therefore, his mother tongue was French. He moved to the United States. Achille's experience was very interesting.
Watch the video. What do you think of Achille's experience? How do you think you would feel if your second language became your main language and you were unable to express yourself easily in your mother tongue? Post your answer as a comment below.

Click this link to watch the video: http://youtu.be/ateaGrz-yXQ

Please review this lesson at home and study the vocabulary using Quizlet.

Have a great week. See you next Tuesday!

Toyo Gakuen University Introduction to Business English 1B Final Exam Study Guide

Hello everyone!


Today we are going to learn how to write a curriculum vitae (C.V.) or resume, and we are going to prepare for the final exam.


The Final Exam is on Monday the 16th of  January 2012. The exam will be 1 hour long. The exam covers units 9, 10, 11 and 12 (pp. 78-117). The exam includes vocabulary, grammar, reading, and writing. The study guide is below.

• Part 1: Vocabulary - Fill in the blanks in a paragraph by selecting words from a box.  Please study our Introduction to Business English B Vocabulary List on Quizlet.
• Part 2:Grammar - Complete sentences by inserting the correct simple present,or present continuous form of the verb. Reviewing the CD Rom activities for Units 9-12 would be a great way to study for this section.
• Part 3:  Skills - Starting a presentation. Complete the introduction to a presentation by choosing the correct words and filling in the blanks.
• Part 4: Reading: Read a Financial Times article and answer comprehension questions using full sentences.
• Part 5: Writing - write a 70-100 word e-mail to a colleague requesting information about a presentation.

Now, let's learn how to write a resume, and also learn about a great man called An Wang. Click the link to see An Wang's resume. Write 5 questions about An Wang's resume and then ask your partner to answer the questions.

Next, click the link to download a template for your own resume, then fill in the template. When you've finished you'll have a resume!

Have a great holiday. See you next year!

応用英語1-2B Review

Well we've finished reading Death on U Street. I think the story was great. Today we are going to review the story. First, let's review the vocabulary. Click this link: 応用英語1-2B Reading Vocabulary Review all six lists.

Now click this link to review the events in the story: Death on U Street Timeline 1. Copy the timeline onto a piece of loose leaf paper. Next, review the story and add in any more important events. Include events from the timeline on p.111. Also scan pp. 121, 124, 125, 132, 148. Look at pp. 111 and 148. What time was Terry Sweet murdered?

After that write a summary of the story on p.14 in your Detective's notebook.
Finally, write a review of the story. Maybe Adam and Marcos will read your reviews and write a reply. Post your review as a comment below.