'WELCOME (BACK) TO CURRENT EVENTS IN ENGLISH II! (2020 FALL semester 3rd period Monday)'

For 12/14 class Domestic 2020 news? International 2020 news?

15. 1/20 Pick your story: https://breakingnewsenglish.com/multi-speed-listening.html

 2. Listen to two news stories from breakingnewsenglish.com

 6. 

14. 1/6 Welcome back! https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/610651/therapy-dog-steals-toys-from-charity-bin-video

 1. Check the top ten news
 2. Listen to the news stories for Dec 18 and 25 2019 at  English Club Listening 
 3. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ  * Note, from today, the quiz and password link will be on MANABA 
 4. Get your passwords and enter a chat room!
 5. Discuss face-to-face in English. 

 6. For 1/20: Pick your story: https://breakingnewsenglish.com/multi-speed-listening.html

14. 1/6 Welcome back! https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/610651/therapy-dog-steals-toys-from-charity-bin-video

14. 1/6 Welcome back!

 1. Check the top ten news
 2. Listen to the news stories for Dec 18 and 25 2019 at  English Club Listening 
 3. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ  * Note, from today, the quiz and password link will be on MANABA 
 4. Get your passwords and enter a chat room!
 5. Discuss face-to-face in English. 
 6. For 1/20: Pick your story: https://mainichi.jp/english/

Do THE FOLLOWING by Jan 5, 2020 to get chat credit.

 2. Read AND COMMENT on ALL of the other news stories in the class. (Click on 状態：　提出済み 個別指導／相互閲覧画面へ to do this)
 3. Do the quiz for Dec. 25. (Find the most interesting stories)

 4. ONE person write the quiz for each group. 

13. 12/25 Your own news articles

 1. Write your own news article and post it on Manaba https://lms.kumagaku.ac.jp/ct/course_182940_report_217059
 2. Print it out and share it with other people in the class. (5 min/pair)
 3. Take notes on other's stories.
 4. Do the quiz for Dec. 25.  (Find the most interesting stories)

NOTE: 12/25 is a SPECIAL CLASS! There are NO chats for this class. Do THE FOLLOWING by Jan 6, 2020 to get chat credit.

 1. Write your own news article and post it on Manaba https://lms.kumagaku.ac.jp/ct/course_182940_report_217059
 2. Read AND COMMENT on all of the other news stories in the class.
 3. Do the quiz for Dec. 25.   (Find the most interesting stories)

 1. Make a group of 3-4 people.
 2. Write your guesses for the top 10 domestic and international news on the paper. Speak English only!
 3. Discuss your personal best and worst stories.  Decide on which one is the best/worst of your group.
 4. One person write the quiz for each group.

NOTE: 12/23 is a SPECIAL CLASS! There are NO chats for this class. Do THE QUIZ by Dec 31, 2020 to get chat credit. DO NOT LOOK AT THE YOMIURI NEWS TOP 10 WEBSITE (you will not get credit if you have the same answers)

13. 12/25 Write your own news article and post it on Manaba https://lms.kumagaku.ac.jp/ct/course_182940_report_217059 NOTE: 12/23 and 12/25 ARE SPECIAL CLASSES! There are NO chats for these classes. Do THE QUIZZES for each day by JAN 5, 2020 to get credit for the classes if you were absent.

12. 12/23 Guess the top 10 news for 2019! NOTE: 12/23 and 12/25 ARE SPECIAL CLASSES! There are NO chats for these classes. Do THE QUIZZES for each day by JAN 5, 2020 to get credit for the classes if you were absent.

 5. For next week: 12/23   Guess the top 10 news for 2019!   12/25  Write your own news article and post it on Manaba https://lms.kumagaku.ac.jp/ct/course_182940_report_217059

 5. For next week: 12/23   Guess the top 10 news for 2019!   12/25  Write your own news article and post it on Manaba

 1. Listen to the news story for Dec 11 2019 at  English Club Listening 

11. 12/16 Dr. Nakamura murdered in Afghanistan https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2019/12/07/national/family-japanese-doctor-tetsu-nakamura-bring-body-home-afghanistan/#.Xe20WOgzY2w

 5. For next week: Guess the top 10 news for 2019!

10. 12/9 Osaka girl found! https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2019/11/25/national/crime-legal/suspect-kidnapping-12-year-old-osaka-girl/#.XeSMjVz7SUk

 1. Listen to the news story for Dec 04 2019 at  English Club Listening 
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ  
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English. 

10. 12/9 Osaka girl found! https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2019/11/25/national/crime-legal/suspect-kidnapping-12-year-old-osaka-girl/#.XeSMjVz7SUk

 1. Listen to the news story for Dec 04 2019 at  English Club Listening 

 5. For next week: Dr. Nakamura murdered in Afghanistan https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2019/12/07/national/family-japanese-doctor-tetsu-nakamura-bring-body-home-afghanistan/#.Xe20WOgzY2w

9. 12/2 Frozen again! https://www.marketwatch.com/story/disney-strikes-gold-again-as-frozen-2-opens-to-record-127-million-2019-11-24

 1. Listen to the news story for Nov 20 2019 at  English Club Listening 
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ  
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English. 

8. 11/25 Drugs in Japan https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20191120/p2a/00m/0na/024000c

 1. Listen to the news story for Nov 20 2019 at  English Club Listening 

10.9. 12/2 Frozen again! https://www.marketwatch.com/story/disney-strikes-gold-again-as-frozen-2-opens-to-record-127-million-2019-11-24

10. 12/8 Osaka girl found! https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2019/11/25/national/crime-legal/suspect-kidnapping-12-year-old-osaka-girl/#.XeSMjVz7SUk

 1. Listen to the news story for Dec 04 2019 at  English Club Listening 

 5. For next week: Dr. Nakamura murdered in Afghanistan https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2019/12/07/national/family-japanese-doctor-tetsu-nakamura-bring-body-home-afghanistan/#.Xe20WOgzY2w

8. 11/25 Drugs in Japan https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20191120/p2a/00m/0na/024000c

 1. Listen to the news story for Nov 20 2019 at  English Club Listening 
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ  
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English. 

 5. For next week: Osaka girl found!  https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2019/11/25/national/crime-legal/suspect-kidnapping-12-year-old-osaka-girl/#.XeSMjVz7SUk

 Plastic fantastic: can we reduce our dependency? https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/backstories/734/

9. 12/2 Frozen again! https://www.marketwatch.com/story/disney-strikes-gold-again-as-frozen-2-opens-to-record-127-million-2019-11-24

 5. For next week: Plastic fantastic: can we reduce our dependency? https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/backstories/734/

8. 11/25 Drugs in Japan https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20191120/p2a/00m/0na/024000c

 1. Listen to the news story for Nov 20 2019 at  English Club Listening 
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ  
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English. 

 1. Listen to the news story for Nov 20 2019 at  English Club Listening 

 1. Listen to the news story for Nov 13 2019 at  English Club Listening 

8. 11/25 Drugs in Japan https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20191120/p2a/00m/0na/024000c

 5. For next week: https://www.marketwatch.com/story/disney-strikes-gold-again-as-frozen-2-opens-to-record-127-million-2019-11-24

7. 11/18 Flood disasters in Japan https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2019/10/27/national/japan-discuss-new-flood-prevention-steps-wake-disasters/#.XbZm3Fz7SUk

 1. Listen to the news story for Nov 30 2019 at  English Club Listening 

 4. Discuss face-to-face in English. 
 5. For next week: https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20191120/p2g/00m/0et/058000c

6. 11/11 Shuri Castle burned!! https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2019/11/01/national/japan-sites-on-alert-after-okinawa-fire/#.XciV1VczY2w

 1. Listen to the news story for Oct 30 2019 at  English Club Listening 
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ  
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!

6. 11/11 Shuri Castle burned!! https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2019/11/01/national/japan-sites-on-alert-after-okinawa-fire/#.XciV1VczY2w

7. 11/18 Flood disasters in Japan https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2019/10/27/national/japan-discuss-new-flood-prevention-steps-wake-disasters/#.XbZm3Fz7SUk

 1. Listen to the news story for Nov 30 2019 at  English Club Listening 

 4. Discuss face-to-face in English. 

11/11 Shuri Castle burned!! https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2019/11/01/national/japan-sites-on-alert-after-okinawa-fire/#.XciV1VczY2w

 1. Listen to the news story for Oct 30 2019 at  English Club Listening 
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ  
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!

 1. Listen to the news story for Oct 30 2019 at  English Club Listening 

 1. Listen to the news story for Oct 23 2019 at  English Club Listening 

 1. Listen to the news story for Oct 16 2019 at  English Club Listening 

6. 11/11 Shuri Castle burned!! https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2019/11/01/national/japan-sites-on-alert-after-okinawa-fire/#.XciV1VczY2w

 5. For next week: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2019/10/27/national/japan-discuss-new-flood-prevention-steps-wake-disasters/#.XbZm3Fz7SUk 

5. 10/28 The Imperial family and the enthronement ceremony https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20191021_08/

 5. For two weeks from now: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2019/10/27/national/japan-discuss-new-flood-prevention-steps-wake-disasters/#.XbZm3Fz7SUk  (or .....?)

4. 10/21 In the Middle East https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2019/10/11/who-are-kurds-why-is-turkey-attacking-them/

 5. For next week: The Imperial family and the enthronement ceremony https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20191021_08/

3. 10/14 Rugby world cup 2019: Go Japan! https://edition.cnn.com/2019/10/05/sport/rugby-world-cup-japan-england-australia-spt-intl/index.html

 1. Listen to the news story for Oct 9 2019 at  English Club Listening 
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ  
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English

 5. For two weeks from now: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2019/10/27/national/japan-discuss-new-flood-prevention-steps-wake-disasters/#.XbZm3Fz7SUk  (or .....?)

5. 10/28 The Imperial family and the enthronement ceremony https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20191021_08/

 5. For two weeks from now: 

4. 10/21 In the Middle East https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2019/10/11/who-are-kurds-why-is-turkey-attacking-them/

 5. For next week: The Imperial family and the enthronement ceremony https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20191021_08/

3. 10/14 Rugby world cup 2019: Go Japan! https://edition.cnn.com/2019/10/05/sport/rugby-world-cup-japan-england-australia-spt-intl/index.html

 1. Listen to the news story for Oct 9 2019 at  English Club Listening 
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ  
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English

4. 10/21 In the Middle East https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2019/10/11/who-are-kurds-why-is-turkey-attacking-them/

4. 10/21 Rugby world cup 2019: In the Middle East https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2019/10/11/who-are-kurds-why-is-turkey-attacking-them/

 5. For next week: The Imperial family and the enthronement ceremony https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20191021_08/

3. 10/14 Rugby world cup 2019: Go Japan! https://edition.cnn.com/2019/10/05/sport/rugby-world-cup-japan-england-australia-spt-intl/index.html

 1. Listen to the news story for Oct 9 2019 at  English Club Listening 
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ  
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English

3. 10/14 Rugby world cup 2019: Go Japan! https://edition.cnn.com/2019/10/05/sport/rugby-world-cup-japan-england-australia-spt-intl/index.html

 1. Listen to the news story for Oct 9 2019 at  English Club Listening 

 5. For next week: In the Middle East https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2019/10/11/who-are-kurds-why-is-turkey-attacking-them/

2. 10/7 Consumption tax raised to 10% https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20191001_02/

 1. Listen to the news story for Oct 2 2019 at  English Club Listening 
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ  
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English

2. 10/7 Consumption tax raised to 10% https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20191001_02/

 5. For next week: Rugby world cup 2019: Go Japan! https://edition.cnn.com/2019/10/05/sport/rugby-world-cup-japan-england-australia-spt-intl/index.html

2. 10/7 Consumption tax raised to 10%

 1. Listen to the news story for Oct 2 2019 at  English Club Listening 

 5. For next week: Rugby world cup 2019: Go Japan!

1. 9/30 Welcome back!!

 1. Listen to the 5 news stories for Sept 2019 at  English Club Listening 
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ  
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English

 Go to http://Pollev.com/judyyoneoka275

 5. For next week: Consumption tax raised to 10%

 5. For next week: Go to http://Pollev.com/judyyoneoka275

 5. For next week: Go to http://Pollev.com/ and type in judyyoneoka275

'WELCOME (BACK) TO CURRENT EVENTS IN ENGLISH II! (2019 FALL semester 3rd period Monday)'

1. 9/30 Welcome back!!

 1. Listen to the 5 news stories for Sept 2019 at  English Club Listening 

 5. For next week: Go to http://Pollev.com/judyyoneoka275

1. 9/30 Welcome back!! Read

 1. Listen to the news story for  2019 at  English Club Listening 

 5. For next week:

FALL 2019

15. 7/29 last class!! Read Kumamon, Japan’s billion-dollar bear, ventures abroad

 1. Listen to the news story for 24 July 2019 at  English Club Listening 
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ  
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English

 1. Listen to the news story for 24 July 2019 at  English Club Listening 

15. 7/29 last class!! Read Kumamon, Japan’s billion-dollar bear, ventures abroad

 1. Listen to the news story for July 2019 at  English Club Listening 
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ  
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English
 5. For next week: NOTHING! HAVE A GOOD SUMMER VACATION AND KEEP UP YOUR INTEREST IN THE NEWS!

14. 7/22　EXTRA!! SPECIAL DAY TODAY!! We will NOT do the LISTENING today

 INSTEAD we will chat about four news topics in Japan! 
 1 the general election 
 2 the Kyoto Animation fire 
 3 the Yoshimoto Kogyo scandal 
 4 the flooding in Kyushu 
 On the quiz, please answer each question using NUMBERS 1, 2, 3, 4 OR yes/no only!

  Read https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2019/07/36e7893ede00-focus-parties-engaging-apathetic-youth-in-hopes-of-increasing-support-base.html
 1. Listen to the news story for  July 2019 at  English Club Listening 

 5. For next week: Read Kumamon, Japan’s billion-dollar bear, ventures abroad

14. 7/22　Read Kumamon, Japan’s billion-dollar bear, ventures abroad

 5. For next week: Read https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2019/07/36e7893ede00-focus-parties-engaging-apathetic-youth-in-hopes-of-increasing-support-base.html

13. 7/15　Read https://www.japantimes.co.jp/opinion/2019/07/05/editorials/get-japan-south-korea-diplomacy-back-track/

 5. For next week: Read Kumamon, Japan’s billion-dollar bear, ventures abroad

12. 7/8　Read Trump and Kim's Historic Meeting

 1. Listen to the news story for 3 July 2019 at  English Club Listening 
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ  
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English

12. 7/8　Read https://www.japantimes.co.jp/opinion/2019/07/05/editorials/get-japan-south-korea-diplomacy-back-track/

 5. For next week: Read Kumamon, Japan’s billion-dollar bear, ventures abroad

12. 7/8　Read Trump and Kim's Historic Meeting

 1. Listen to the news story for 3 July 2019 at  English Club Listening 
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ  
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English

 5. For next week: Read https://www.japantimes.co.jp/opinion/2019/07/05/editorials/get-japan-south-korea-diplomacy-back-track/

12. 7/8　Read Trump and Kim's Historic Meeting

 1. Listen to the news story for 3 July 2019 at  English Club Listening 

11. 7/1　Read Rui Hachimura Is Ready to Make History for Japan in the N.B.A.

 1. Listen to the news story for 26 June 2019 and the June quiz at  English Club Listening 

 5. For next week: Read Trump and Kim's Historic Meeting

10. 6/24　Read Hong Kong protests

 1. Listen to the news storyfor 19 June 2019 at  English Club Listening 
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ  
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English

 5. For next week: Read Trump and Kim's Historic Meeting

11. 7/1　Read Rui Hachimura Is Ready to Make History for Japan in the N.B.A.

 1. Listen to the news story for 19 June 2019 at  English Club Listening 

 5. For next week: Read Trump and Kim's Historic Meeting

10. 6/24　Read Hong Kong protests

 1. Listen to the news storyfor 19 June 2019 at  English Club Listening 
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ  
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English

10. 6/24　Read Hong Kong protests

 1. Listen to the news storyfor 19 June 2019 at  English Club Listening 

 5. For next week: Read Rui Hachimura Is Ready to Make History for Japan in the N.B.A.

9. 6/17　Read G20 talks trade, finance as Japan readies for Osaka summit

 5. For next week: Read Hong Kong protests

8. 6/10　Read Two killed, including schoolgirl, in Japan stabbing spree

 1. Listen to the news stories for 5/20 and 5/27 at  English Club Listening 
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ  
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English

9. 6/17　Read G20 talks trade, finance as Japan readies for Osaka summit

 5. For next week: Read Hong Kong protests

8. 6/10　Read Two killed, including schoolgirl, in Japan stabbing spree

 1. Listen to the news stories for 5/20 and 5/27 at  English Club Listening 
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ  
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English

 1. Listen to the news story for 5 June at  English Club Listening 

 5. For next week: Read G20 talks trade, finance as Japan readies for Osaka summit

8. 6/10　Read Two killed, including schoolgirl, in Japan stabbing spree

 5. For next week: Read 

7. 6/3　Read A quick guide to the US-China trade war

 1. Listen to the news stories for 5/20 and 5/27 at  English Club Listening 
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ  
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English

 1. Listen to the news stories for 5/20 and 5/27 at  English Club Listening 

7. 6/3　Read A quick guide to the US-China trade war

 5. For next week: Read Two killed, including schoolgirl, in Japan stabbing spree

6. 5/20　Read Iran nuclear deal: Key details

 5. For next week: Read https://www.bbc.com/news/business-45899310

5. 5/13　Read Why are Japanese teens so glum?

 1. Listen to the news story  English Club Listening 
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ  
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English

 5. For next week: Read https://www.bbc.com/news/business-45899310

5. 5/20　Read Iran nuclear deal: Key details

 5. For next week: Read 

5. 5/13　Read Why are Japanese teens so glum?

 1. Listen to the news story  English Club Listening 
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ  
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English

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 5. For next week: Read Iran nuclear deal: Key details

5. 5/13　Read Why are Japanese teens so glum?

 1. Listen to the news story  English Club Listening 

 5. For next week: Read [

4. 5/6 Notre Dame fire started at the center of the cathedral's roof, says police source

 1. Listen to the news story  01 May 2019 Canada Adopts Ugly Packaging for Cigarettes English Club Listening 

 5. For next week: Read Why are Japanese teens so glum?

2. 4/15 Japan assures world that Reiwa is all about 'beautiful harmony' and has nothing to do with 'command'

 1. Listen to the news story 10 April 2019: English Club Listening 

 5. For next week: Read Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp suffer outages

1. 4/8 Our first class: Introduction to Current events

 1. Listen to the news story 03 April 2019: The Boy with a Fake Smile Finds Fame in China at English Club Listening 
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ  
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English
 5. For next week: Read Japan assures world that Reiwa is all about 'beautiful harmony' and has nothing to do with 'command'

 5. For next week: Read Why are Japanese teens so glum?

2018 archives

 1. Listen to the news story 17 April 2019: English Club Listening 

6. 5/6 Notre Dame fire started at the center of the cathedral's roof, says police source

 1. Listen to the news story  01 May 2019 Canada Adopts Ugly Packaging for Cigarettes English Club Listening 
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ  
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English
 5. For next week: Read Opinion: Japanese Emperor Akihito's commendable silence

1. Listen to the news story 17 April 2019: English Club Listening

 5. For next week: Read Notre Dame fire started at the center of the cathedral's roof, says police source

6. 5/6

3. 4/22　Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp suffer outages 1. Listen to the news story 10 April 2019: English Club Listening

 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ  
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English
 5. For next week: Read 

. 5/6

 5. For next week: Read Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp suffer outages

2. 4/15 Japan assures world that Reiwa is all about 'beautiful harmony' and has nothing to do with 'command'

 1. Listen to the news story 10 April 2019: English Club Listening 
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ  
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English
 5. For next week: Read 

https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-47927714

 1. Listen to the news story 03 April 2019: The Boy with a Fake Smile Finds Fame in China at English Club Listening 
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ  

 5. For next week: Read Japan assures world that Reiwa is all about 'beautiful harmony' and has nothing to do with 'command'

2. 4/15 3. 4/22 4. 5/6 5. 5/13 6. 5/20 7. 6/3 8. 6/10 9. 6/17 10. 6/24 11. 7/1 12. 7/8 13. 7/15 14. 7/22 15. 7/29

Fall 1. 9/30 2. 10/7 3. 10/14 4. 10/21 5. 10/28 6. 11/11 7. 11/18 8. 11/25 9. 12/2 10. 12/9 11. 12/16 12. 12/23 13. 12/25 14. 1/6 15. 1/20

1. 4/8 Our first class: Introduction to Current events

 1. Listen to the news story about  at English Club Listening 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yq84vGjJzhM

 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ  

 5. For next week: Read

'WELCOME (BACK) TO CURRENT EVENTS IN ENGLISH I! (2019 spring semester 3rd period Monday)'

1. 4/8 Our first class

 1. Listen to the news stories from 09 January 2019: Female UFC Fighter Beats Up Robber English Club Listening 

15. 1/22 OUR LAST CLASS The Korea-Japan Radar problem Japan and Korea

 1. Listen to the news stories from Jan English Club Listening 

 5. ALL FINISHED!  BUT PLEASE drop by this page and join in chats whenever you like!

14. 1/8 Let's check the top 10 news! This will be our first assignment!

 1. Listen to the news stories from  December 13 2018 to January 2, 2019 English Club Listening 
 2. Do THIS WEEK'S QUIZ
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English

14. 1/8 Let's check the top 10 news! This will be our first assignment!

 1. Listen to the news stories from  December 13 2018 to January 2, 2019 English Club Listening 
 2. Do THIS WEEK'S QUIZ
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English
 5. For 1/22: LAST CLASS https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2019/01/07/national/japan-warns-relations-south-korea-severe-state/#.XDP221JG2Uk and http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2019/01/356_261605.html

13. 12/18 Last class of the year!!! Let's predict the top 10 news for 2018

 1. Do the review lesson for November  English Club Listening 
 2. Discuss face-to-face in English: What are the top ten news stories for 2018 (Japan and world) 
 3. Discuss face-to-face in English: What were the most important (best and worst) events for you in 2018?
 4. Do THIS WEEK'S QUIZ as a GROUP (or alone if you were absent)
 5. For next week: In January we will check your answers! Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and good luck!

Japan 4th in the world? https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/middleeast/12111108/Mapped-Which-country-has-the-most-immigrants.html

imin, nanmin, zainichi and dekasegi

For review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mqj1C9G3GBw Trever Noah, Fox News, the caravan and the midterm elections

12. 12/11 https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2018/12/03/national/sodane-japan-uses-top-buzzword-2018-end-year-high-note/

 1. Listen to the news story from 05 December 2018 Yellow-Vest Protests Continue in France  English Club Listening 

 5. For next week: Last class of the year!!! Let's predict the top 10 news for 2018

11. 12/4 https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2018/11/27/world/science-health-world/nasas-insight-spacecraft-lands-mars-six-month-journey-six-minute-white-knuckle-descent/

 1. Listen to the news story from  28 November 2018 Chinese Scientist Faces Backlash Over Gene-Editing  English Club Listening 
 2. Do THIS WEEK'S QUIZ
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English

11. 12/4 https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2018/11/27/world/science-health-world/nasas-insight-spacecraft-lands-mars-six-month-journey-six-minute-white-knuckle-descent/

 1. Listen to the news story from  28 November 2018 Chinese Scientist Faces Backlash Over Gene-Editing  English Club Listening 

 5. For next week: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2018/12/03/national/sodane-japan-uses-top-buzzword-2018-end-year-high-note/

10. 11/27 Nissan Scandal http://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/AJ201811200008.html

 1. Listen to the news story from  21 November 2018 US Doctors Slam Gun Lobby  English Club Listening 
 2. Do THIS WEEK'S QUIZ
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English

10. 11/27 Nissan Scandal http://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/AJ201811200008.html

 1. Listen to the news story from  21 November 2018 US Doctors Slam Gun Lobby  English Club Listening 

 5. For next week: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2018/11/27/world/science-health-world/nasas-insight-spacecraft-lands-mars-six-month-journey-six-minute-white-knuckle-descent/

9. 11/20 https://m.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/oct/30/court-orders-japan-company-to-pay-4-koreans-for-fo/

 1. Listen to the news story from  13 November 2018: Comic Legend Stan Lee dies at 95 English Club Listening 
 2. Do THIS WEEK'S QUIZ
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English

 1. Listen to the news story from  13 November 2018: Comic Legend Stan Lee dies at 95 English Club Listening 

 5. For next week: Nissan Scandal http://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/AJ201811200008.html

9. 11/20 https://m.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/oct/30/court-orders-japan-company-to-pay-4-koreans-for-fo/

8. 11/13 http://www.tellerreport.com/news/--40-months-of-confinement-in-syria-day-journalist-%22that-was-hell%22-.HyvpBiAi7.html

 1. Listen to the news story from  07 November 2018: Mexico City Offers Resting Point for Caravan English Club Listening 

 5. For next week: https://m.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/oct/30/court-orders-japan-company-to-pay-4-koreans-for-fo/

7. 11/6 https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2018/10/27/national/media-national/proposed-reform-japans-immigration-law-causes-concern/#.W9fm1FrFKUk

 1. Listen to the news story from  31 October 2018 India Unveils World’s Largest Statue English Club Listening 
 2. Do THIS WEEK'S QUIZ
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English

8. 11/13 http://www.tellerreport.com/news/--40-months-of-confinement-in-syria-day-journalist-%22that-was-hell%22-.HyvpBiAi7.html

 1. Listen to the news story from  07 November 2018: Mexico City Offers Resting Point for Caravan English Club Listening 

 5. For next week: https://m.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/oct/30/court-orders-japan-company-to-pay-4-koreans-for-fo/

7. 11/6 https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2018/10/27/national/media-national/proposed-reform-japans-immigration-law-causes-concern/#.W9fm1FrFKUk

 1. Listen to the news story from  31 October 2018 India Unveils World’s Largest Statue English Club Listening 
 2. Do THIS WEEK'S QUIZ
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English

7. 11/6 https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2018/10/27/national/media-national/proposed-reform-japans-immigration-law-causes-concern/#.W9fm1FrFKUk

6. 10/30 Read Student granted UK visa after media uproar

6. 10/30 https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2018/10/27/national/media-national/proposed-reform-japans-immigration-law-causes-concern/#.W9fm1FrFKUk

 1. Listen to the news story from  31 October 2018 India Unveils World’s Largest Statue English Club Listening 

7. 11/6 Read Student granted UK visa after media uproar

 5. For next week: http://www.tellerreport.com/news/--40-months-of-confinement-in-syria-day-journalist-%22that-was-hell%22-.HyvpBiAi7.html

6. 10/30 Read Student granted UK visa after media uproar

 1. Listen to the news story from  24 October 2018  Explosive Devices Mailed to Obama, Clinton, and Others English Club Listening 
 2. Do THIS WEEK'S QUIZ
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English

 5. For next week: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2018/10/27/national/media-national/proposed-reform-japans-immigration-law-causes-concern/#.W9fm1FrFKUk

6. 10/30 Read Student granted UK visa after media uproar

 1. Listen to the news story from  24 October 2018  Explosive Devices Mailed to Obama, Clinton, and Others English Club Listening 
 2. Do THIS WEEK'S QUIZ

 5. For next week: 

5. 10/23 Japan's army?

 1. Listen to the news story from 18 October 2018: China Plans Launch of Artificial Moon English Club Listening 
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ  
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English

 5. For next week: Read Student granted UK visa after media uproar

4. 10/16 Japan's army?

 1. Listen to the news story from 18 October 2018: China Plans Launch of Artificial Moon English Club Listening 

 5. For next week: Read 

4. 10/16 Global warming

 1. Listen to the news story from 10 October 2018: Bansky Art Self Destructs at English Club Listening 
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ  
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English

4. 10/16 Global warming

 1. Listen to the news story from 10 October 2018: Bansky Art Self Destructs at English Club Listening 

 5. For next week: Read https://edition.cnn.com/2018/10/15/asia/japan-military-visibility-intl/index.html

3. 10/9 Cough drops and Politics

 1. Listen to the news story from 03 October 2018: France’s Famous Fugitive Captured Again at English Club Listening 
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ  
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English

 5. For next week: Read https://news.sky.com/story/just-11-years-to-contain-global-warming-report-11521038

 5. For next week: Read https://news.sky.com/story/just-11-years-to-contain-global-warming-report-11521038

 1. Listen to the news story from 03 October 2018: France’s Famous Fugitive Captured Again at English Club Listening 

3. 10/9 Cough drops and Politics

 5. For next week: Read 

2. 10/2 US China trade war

 1. Listen to the news story from dateline: 19 September 2018: Canadians May Be Denied US Entry for Legal Pot Use at English Club Listening 
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ  
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English

2. 10/2 US China trade war

2. 10/2 https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/2165478/us-china-trade-war-ramps-tariffs-200-billion-chinese-imports|US China trade war?

2. 10/2 https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/2165478/us-china-trade-war-ramps-tariffs-200-billion-chinese-imports|US China trade war?

 1. Listen to the news story from dateline: 19 September 2018: Canadians May Be Denied US Entry for Legal Pot Use at English Club Listening 

 5. For next week: Read Cough drops and Politics

1. 9/25 Summer Current events

 1. Listen to the news stories from this summer, and do the monthly quizzes for July and August at English Club Listening 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yq84vGjJzhM

 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ  
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English
 5. For next week: Read 

 1. Listen to the news stories from this summer, and do the monthly quizzes for July and August at English Club Listening 

 5. For next week: Read US China trade war

1. 9/25 Summer Current events

 1. Listen to the news story about "coca cola and alchohol in Japan" (March 7, 2018) at English Club Listening 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yq84vGjJzhM

 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ  
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English
 5. For next week: Read 

'WELCOME (BACK) TO CURRENT EVENTS IN ENGLISH II! (2018 fall semester)'

• 5. 5 minutes introduction of next week's topic.

2018 topics

 1. Listen to the news story (18 July 2018) at English Club Listening 

 1. Listen to the news story (4 July 2018) at English Club Listening 

15. 7/24 LAST CLASS Aum

 5. For next week: NOTHING!!! HAVE A GOOD SUMMER, and hope to see you again in Current Events II!

14. 7/10 Workaholics in South Korea

 5. For next week: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2018/07/06/national/crime-legal/aum-shinrikyo-guru-shoko-asahara-hanged-mass-murder-reports/#.W0Qt7lrFKUk

13. 7/3 Okinawa 73rd anniversary of WWII battle

 1. Listen to the news story (27 June 2018) at English Club Listening 
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ  
 3. Get your password and enter a OPINIONS CHAT room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English

14. 7/10 Workaholics in South Korea

NO CLASS NEXT WEEK!!

14. 7/10 [https://edition.cnn.com/2018/07/02/health/south-korea-work-hours/index.html|Workaholics in South Korea]]

 5. For next week: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2018/07/06/national/crime-legal/aum-shinrikyo-guru-shoko-asahara-hanged-mass-murder-reports/#.W0Qt7lrFKUk

13. 7/3 Okinawa 73rd anniversary of WWII battle

 1. Listen to the news story (27 June 2018) at English Club Listening 
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ  
 3. Get your password and enter a OPINIONS CHAT room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English

 5. For next week: Workaholics in South Korea

 1. Listen to the news story (27 June 2018) at English Club Listening 

12. 7/3 Okinawa 73rd anniversary of WWII battle

 5. For next week: 

12. 6/26 Migrant family separation at US-Mexico border https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RID6QtJdDcA

 1. Listen to the news story (20 June 2018) at English Club Listening 
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ  
 3. Get your password and enter a OPINIONS CHAT room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English

 5. For next week: Okinawa 73rd anniversary of WWII battle

 5. For next week: Your choice....you tell me!

12. 6/26 Migrant family separation at US-Mexico border https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RID6QtJdDcA

 1. Listen to the news story (20 June 2018) at English Club Listening 

 5. For next week: 

11. 6/19 BIG NEWS-- the US-North Korea summit http://www.kcna.co.jp/index-e.htm (go to past news-->June 13)

 1. Listen to the news story (13 June 2018) at English Club Listening 
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ  
 3. Get your password and enter a OPINIONS CHAT room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English

 5. For next week: Migrant family separation at US-Mexico border https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RID6QtJdDcA

11. 6/19 BIG NEWS-- the US-North Korea summit http://www.kcna.co.jp/index-e.htm (go to past news-->June 13)

11. 6/19 BIG NEWS-- the US-North Korea summit http://www.kcna.co.jp/index-e.htm (go to past news-->June 13)

11. 6/19 BIG NEWS-- the US-North Korea summit

 1. Listen to the news story (13 June 2018) at English Club Listening 

 5. For next week: Migrant family separation at US-Mexico border

10. 6/12 Volcano eruptions

 1. Listen to the news story (6 June 2018) at English Club Listening 
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ  
 3. Get your password and enter a OPINIONS CHAT room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English

 1. Listen to the news story (6 June 2018) at English Club Listening 

 5. For next week: BIG NEWS-- the US-North Korea summit

10. 6/12 Volcano eruptions

 5. For next week: BIG NEWS-- the US-North Korea summit

9. 6/5 Incident in Kumamoto and other Japan news stories: Nichidai American football scandal and the death of Don Juan of Kishu

 1. Listen to the news story (31 May 2018) at English Club Listening 
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ  
 3. Get your password and enter a OPINIONS CHAT room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English

9. 6/5 Incident in Kumamoto and other Japan news stories: Nichidai American football scandal and the death of Don Juan of Kishu

 1. Listen to the news story (31 May 2018) at English Club Listening 

 5. For next week: Volcano eruptions

9. 6/5 Incident in Kumamoto

 5. For next week:

8. 5/29 gatebox

 1. Listen to the news story about Iran nuclear deal  YOUTUBE video
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ  
 3. Get your password and enter a OPINIONS CHAT room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English

 1. Listen to the news story about Iran nuclear deal  YOUTUBE video

8. 5/29 gatebox

 5. For next week: Incident in Kumamoto

 5. For next week: gatebox

 5. For next week: Incident in Kumamoto

 5. For next week: Incident in Kumamoto

8. 5/29 Murder in Japan

 1. Listen to the news story about Iran nuclear deal

7. 5/22 Murder in Japan

 1. Listen to the news story (16 May 2018) at English Club Listening 

 5. For next week: Gatebox

6. 5/15 Royal birth, royal wedding, royal succession: news about the British royal family NO READING: PLEASE RESEARCH ON YOUR OWN!

 1. Listen to the news story (09 May 2018) at English Club Listening 
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ  
 3. Get your password and enter a OPINIONS CHAT room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English

 5. For next week: Murder in Japan 

7. 5/22 Murder in Japan

 1. Listen to the news story (16 May 2018) at English Club Listening 

 5. For next week: Gatebox

6. 5/15 Royal birth, royal wedding, royal succession: news about the British royal family NO READING: PLEASE RESEARCH ON YOUR OWN!

 1. Listen to the news story (09 May 2018) at English Club Listening 
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ  
 3. Get your password and enter a OPINIONS CHAT room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English

FOR CLASS CHAT: http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-23272491

6. 5/15 Royal birth, royal wedding, royal succession: news about the British royal family NO READING: PLEASE RESEARCH ON YOUR OWN!

 1. Listen to the news story (09 May 2018) at English Club Listening 

5. 5/15 Royal birth, royal wedding, royal succession: news about the British royal family NO READING: PLEASE RESEARCH ON YOUR OWN!

 5. For next week: Murder in Japan

5. 5/8 the baby factory

 1. Listen to the news story (03 May 2018) at English Club Listening 
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ  
 3. Get your password and enter a OPINIONS CHAT room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English

 5. For next week: Royal birth, royal wedding, royal succession: news about the British royal family NO READING: PLEASE RESEARCH ON YOUR OWN!

5. 5/8 the baby factory

 1. Listen to the news story (03 May 2018) at English Club Listening 

 5. For next week: Royal birth, royal wedding, royal succession: news about the British royal family 

4. 5/1 N/S Korea summit

 1. Listen to the news story (18 April 2018) at English Club Listening 
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ  
 3. Get your password and enter a OPINIONS CHAT room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English

CHATS MUST BE FINISHED BY THE MONDAY NIGHT BEFORE THE NEXT CLASS TO RECEIVE CREDIT!!

4. 5/1 N/S Korea summit

 5. For next week: the baby factory

 1. Listen to the news story (18 April 2018) at English Club Listening 

4. 4/245/1 N/S Korea summit

 5. For next week: 

3. 4/24 Introduction to newsinlevels

 1. Listen to the news story (11 April 2018) at English Club Listening 
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ  
 3. Get your password and enter a OPINIONS CHAT room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English

2018 feedback

10?

 1. Listen to the news story (11 April 2018) at English Club Listening 

 1. Listen to the news story (04 April 2018) at English Club Listening 

2. 4/24 Introduction to newsinlevels

 1. Listen to the most news story (11 April 2018) at English Club Listening 

 5. For next week: N/S Korea summit

2. 4/17 The next Babe Ruth is in Tempe, Arizona

 1. Listen to the most recent news story (04 April 2018) at English Club Listening 
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ  
 3. Get your password and enter a OPINIONS CHAT room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English

2. 4/17 Introduction to Current events

 1. Listen to the most recent news story at English Club Listening 

 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ  
 3. Get your password and enter a OPINIONS CHAT room!

 5. For next week: Read https://www.newsinlevels.com/products/conflict-in-syria-level-3/   (Introduction to newsinlevels)

1. 4/10 Introduction to Current events

 1. Listen to the news story about "coca cola and alchohol in Japan" (March 7, 2018) at English Club Listening 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yq84vGjJzhM

 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ  
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English

2017 archives

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yq84vGjJzhM

 5. For next week: Read The next Babe Ruth is in Tempe, Arizona

 1. Listen to the news story about "coca cola and alchohol in Japan" (March 7, 2018) at English Club Listening 

 1. Listen to the news story about "coca cola and alchohol in Japan" at English Club Listening 

1. 4/10 Introduction to Current events

 1. Listen to the latest news story at English Club Listening 
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ  
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English
 5. For next week: Read 

'WELCOME TO CURRENT EVENTS IN ENGLISH I! (2018 spring semester)'

15. FINAL CLASS!

 1.  Listen to latest news at English Club Listening 
 2.  Check the top ten news for 2017
 3.  Enter a chat room! For people who were absent, the passwords are alert4 and top104
 4.  Do the final quiz!   And please continue to study English news!

14. 1/5 WELCOME BACK!

 5. Fill in the quiz for this week:  FINAL CLASS Let's check the top ten news 

13. 12/22 TOP TEN NEWS FOR WORLD AND JAPAN!

 5. For next week: FINAL CLASS Let's check the top ten news 

12. 12/15 Trump, Jerusalem and the Middle East http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-42274946

 5. For next week: TOP TEN NEWS FOR WORLD AND JAPAN!

11. 12/8 Sumo scandal http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-42178483

 5. For next week: Trump, Jerusalem and the Middle East http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-42274946

10. 12/1 Women and work http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/11/24/japanese-politician-barred-bringing-baby-council-session/

 5. For next week: Sumo scandal http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-42178483

9. 11/24 We will have a special class on English in Hong Kong by Professor David C.S. Li.

Here is your reading article: http://www.scmp.com/comment/letters/article/2105454/time-change-hong-kongs-language-policy-so-city-can-succeed

8. 11/17 Man on the Moon? https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20171110_14/

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBs-zDZkScU

 5. For next week: http://www.scmp.com/comment/letters/article/2105454/time-change-hong-kongs-language-policy-so-city-can-succeed

7. 11/10 Helping to Commit Suicide https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20171110_18/

 5. For next week: Man on the Moon? https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20171110_14/

6. 10/27 https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Companies/Honda-repatriating-popular-motorbike-production-from-China

 5. For next week:  NO lesson--have a good school festival and keep posted for 11/10

5. 10/20 https://www.japantimes.co.jp/opinion/2017/10/11/editorials/ican-says-world-can/#.WeBI0I-Cx0w

 5. For next week: https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Companies/Honda-repatriating-popular-motorbike-production-from-China

4. 10/13 After the Las Vegas shooting

 https://www.theguardian.com/books/2017/oct/05/kazuo-ishiguro-wins-the-nobel-prize-in-literature

 5. For next week: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/opinion/2017/10/11/editorials/ican-says-world-can/#.WeBI0I-Cx0w

3. 10/6 Japan election!

 1. Listen to latest news at English Club Listening 
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ  
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English
 5. For next week: After the Las Vegas shooting

2. 9/28 Kim says 'deranged' Trump shows need for nuclear programme

 1. Listen to latest news at English Club Listening 
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ  
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English

13. 12/22 TOP TEN NEWS FOR WORLD AND JAPAN!

 This will be a special class! Make a group of 3-4 people and:
 1.  Brainstorm: Think of 10 news events that happened in Japan this year (domestic)
 2. Order: Order those events from 1-10.
 3. Brainstorm: Think of 10 news events that happened in the world this year (international)
 4. Order: Order those events from 1-10.
 5. Fill in the quiz for this week:  

12. 12/15 Trump, Jerusalem and the Middle East http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-42274946

12. 12/8 Trump, Jerusalem and the Middle East http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-42274946

 5. For next week: TOP TEN NEWS FOR WORLD AND JAPAN!

11. 12/8 Sumo scandal http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-42178483

 1. Listen to latest news at English Club Listening 
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ  
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English

11. 12/8 Sumo scandal http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-42178483

 5. For next week: Trump, Jerusalem and the Middle East http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-42274946

10. 12/1 Women and work http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/11/24/japanese-politician-barred-bringing-baby-council-session/

 1. Listen to latest news at English Club Listening 
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ  
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English

PLEASE DO THIS QUESTIONNAIRE https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdfcSddRwpSnllAnq44RTM9DQjIz_ze2RD6WUQQ0_dtwDWI3g/viewform?fbzx=8600503742064655000

10. 12/1 Women and work http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/11/24/japanese-politician-barred-bringing-baby-council-session/

 5. For next week: Sumo scandal http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-42178483

9. 11/24 We will have a special class on English in Hong Kong by Professor David C.S. Li.

Here is your reading article: http://www.scmp.com/comment/letters/article/2105454/time-change-hong-kongs-language-policy-so-city-can-succeed

8. 11/17 Man on the Moon? https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20171110_14/

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBs-zDZkScU

 5. For next week: http://www.scmp.com/comment/letters/article/2105454/time-change-hong-kongs-language-policy-so-city-can-succeed

7. 11/10 Helping to Commit Suicide https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20171110_18/

 5. For next week: Man on the Moon? https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20171110_14/

6. 10/27 https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Companies/Honda-repatriating-popular-motorbike-production-from-China

 5. For next week:  NO lesson--have a good school festival and keep posted for 11/10

5. 10/20 https://www.japantimes.co.jp/opinion/2017/10/11/editorials/ican-says-world-can/#.WeBI0I-Cx0w

 1. Listen to latest news at English Club Listening 
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ  
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBs-zDZkScU

9. 11/24 We will have a special class on English in Hong Kong by Professor David C.S. Li.

Here is your reading article: http://www.scmp.com/comment/letters/article/2105454/time-change-hong-kongs-language-policy-so-city-can-succeed

8. 11/17 Man on the Moon? https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20171110_14/

 5. For next week: http://www.scmp.com/comment/letters/article/2105454/time-change-hong-kongs-language-policy-so-city-can-succeed

7. 11/10 Helping to Commit Suicide https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20171110_18/

 5. For next week: Man on the Moon? https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20171110_14/

6. 10/27 https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Companies/Honda-repatriating-popular-motorbike-production-from-China

 5. For next week:  NO lesson--have a good school festival and keep posted for 11/10

5. 10/20 https://www.japantimes.co.jp/opinion/2017/10/11/editorials/ican-says-world-can/#.WeBI0I-Cx0w

 1. Listen to latest news at English Club Listening 
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ  
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English

7. 11/10 Helping to Commit Suicide https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20171110_18/

 5. For next week: Man on the Moon? https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20171110_14/

6. 10/27 https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Companies/Honda-repatriating-popular-motorbike-production-from-China

 5. For next week:  NO lesson--have a good school festival and keep posted for 11/10

5. 10/20 https://www.japantimes.co.jp/opinion/2017/10/11/editorials/ican-says-world-can/#.WeBI0I-Cx0w

 1. Listen to latest news at English Club Listening 
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ  
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English

6. 10/27 https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Companies/Honda-repatriating-popular-motorbike-production-from-China

 5. For next week:  NO lesson--have a good school festival and keep posted for 11/10

5. 10/20 https://www.japantimes.co.jp/opinion/2017/10/11/editorials/ican-says-world-can/#.WeBI0I-Cx0w

 1. Listen to latest news at English Club Listening 
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ  
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English

5. 10/20 https://www.japantimes.co.jp/opinion/2017/10/11/editorials/ican-says-world-can/#.WeBI0I-Cx0w

 5. For next week: https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Companies/Honda-repatriating-popular-motorbike-production-from-China

4. 10/13 After the Las Vegas shooting

 https://www.theguardian.com/books/2017/oct/05/kazuo-ishiguro-wins-the-nobel-prize-in-literature

 5. For next week: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/opinion/2017/10/11/editorials/ican-says-world-can/#.WeBI0I-Cx0w

3. 10/6 Japan election!

 5. For next week: After the Las Vegas shooting

2. 9/28 Kim says 'deranged' Trump shows need for nuclear programme

 1. Listen to latest news at English Club Listening 
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ  
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English

 https://www.theguardian.com/books/2017/oct/05/kazuo-ishiguro-wins-the-nobel-prize-in-literature

 5. For next week: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/opinion/2017/10/11/editorials/ican-says-world-can/#.WeBI0I-Cx0w

3. 10/13 After the Las Vegas shooting

 5. For next week: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2017/oct/05/kazuo-ishiguro-wins-the-nobel-prize-in-literature

3. 10/6 Japan election!

 5. For next week: After the Las Vegas shooting

2. 9/28 Kim says 'deranged' Trump shows need for nuclear programme

 1. Listen to latest news at English Club Listening 
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ  
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English

3. 10/6 Japan election!

 5. For next week: After the Las Vegas shooting

2. 9/28 Kim says 'deranged' Trump shows need for nuclear programme

 1. Listen to latest news at English Club Listening 
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ  
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English

NOTICE!!! ON 11/24 We will have a special class on English in Hong Kong by Professor David C.S. Li. Here is your reading article: http://www.scmp.com/comment/letters/article/2105454/time-change-hong-kongs-language-policy-so-city-can-succeed

2. 9/28 Kim says 'deranged' Trump shows need for nuclear programme

 1. Listen to latest news at English Club Listening 
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ  
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English
 5. For next week: Japan election!

 5. For next week: Kim says 'deranged' Trump shows need for nuclear programme

(1) dateline: 23 August 2017: Turkey Dropping Evolution From Curriculum (in class)

(2a) dateline: 20 September 2017: Cyclist Makes it Around the World in 78 Days

(2b) dateline: 13 September 2017: Hurricane Irma Batters Caribbean Islands

 1. Listen to  

dateline: 23 August 2017: Turkey Dropping Evolution From Curriculum (in class)

 1. Listen to  dateline: 23 August 2017:

Turkey Dropping Evolution From Curriculum AND AND dateline: 20 September 2017: Cyclist Makes it Around the World in 78 Days OR dateline: 13 September 2017: Hurricane Irma Batters Caribbean Islands at English Club Listening

1. 9/21 Welcome (back!) to Current events II

 1. Listen to the news story at English Club Listening 
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ  
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English
 5. For next week: Trump, Xi dine together while Syria strike underway

'WELCOME TO CURRENT EVENTS IN ENGLISH II! (2017 fall semester)'

SPRING?

2017 topics

14. 7/28 airbnb racism https://www.theregister.co.uk/2017/07/13/racist_airbnb_host_punishment/

 5. All done! Have a great summer!! 

14. 7/14 China's take on the Japanese political scene http://www.globaltimes.cn/content/1055258.shtml

 5. For 7/28 https://www.theregister.co.uk/2017/07/13/racist_airbnb_host_punishment/

13. 7/7 LOTS OF RAIN : http://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/raging-waters-kill-3-leave-20-missing

 1. Listen to the news story at English Club Listening  
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ  
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English

 5. For 7/28 https://www.theregister.co.uk/2017/07/13/racist_airbnb_host_punishment/

7/21 NO CLASS!!!!

14. 7/14 China's take on the Japanese political scene http://www.globaltimes.cn/content/1055258.shtml

 5. For 7/28

13. 7/7 LOTS OF RAIN : http://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/raging-waters-kill-3-leave-20-missing

 1. Listen to the news story at English Club Listening  
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ  
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English

 5. For 7/7 LOTS OF RAIN : http://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/raging-waters-kill-3-leave-20-missing 

13. 7/7 LOTS OF RAIN : http://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/raging-waters-kill-3-leave-20-missing

 5. For 7/14 China's take on the Japanese political scene http://www.globaltimes.cn/content/1055258.shtml

13. 7/7 LOTS OF NEWS : YOUR CHOICE Do you want to talk about local news? national news? international news?

 5. For 7/14 

12. 6/30 MOBIKE: What do you think? http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2017/06/22/business/chinese-bicycle-sharing-startup-expand-japan-year/#.WUygEZKGN0w https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYxFiSP5rrQ#t=158.84657

 5. For 7/7 

11. 6/23 Japan's new Anti-conspiracy law http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-40283730

 1. Listen to the news story at English Club Listening  
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ  
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English

12. 6/30MOBIKE: What do you think? http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2017/06/22/business/chinese-bicycle-sharing-startup-expand-japan-year/#.WUygEZKGN0w https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYxFiSP5rrQ#t=158.84657

 5. For 7/7 

11. 6/23 Japan's new Anti-conspiracy law http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-40283730

 1. Listen to the news story at English Club Listening  
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ  
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYxFiSP5rrQ#t=158.846573

11. 6/23 Japan's new Anti-conspiracy law http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-40283730

 5. For 6/30 MOBIKE: What do you think? http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2017/06/22/business/chinese-bicycle-sharing-startup-expand-japan-year/#.WUygEZKGN0w

10. 6/16: Qatar Crisis http://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/features/2017/06/qatar-gulf-crisis-questions-answered-170606103033599.html

 1. Listen to the news story at English Club Listening  
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ  
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English

10. 6/16: Qatar Crisis http://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/features/2017/06/qatar-gulf-crisis-questions-answered-170606103033599.html

 1. Listen to the news story at English Club Listening  

 5. For 6/23 Japan's new Anti-conspiracy law http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-40283730

9．6/9 London Bridge Attack http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/06/07/three-men-arrested-late-night-london-bridge-attack-terror-swoop/

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKzEzn0jtd4
 1. Listen to the news story Trump Pulls Out of Paris Agreement at English Club Listening  
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ  
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English

9．6/9 London Bridge Attack http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/06/07/three-men-arrested-late-night-london-bridge-attack-terror-swoop/

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKzEzn0jtd4

 0. READ the news story Chinese exam authorities use facial recognition, drones to catch cheats http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2017/06/08/asia-pacific/chinese-exam-authorities-use-facial-recognition-drones-catch-cheats/#.WToowZKGN0w

 5. For 6/9: London Bridge Attack http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/06/07/three-men-arrested-late-night-london-bridge-attack-terror-swoop/

9．6/9 Chinese exam authorities use facial recognition, drones to catch cheats http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2017/06/08/asia-pacific/chinese-exam-authorities-use-facial-recognition-drones-catch-cheats/#.WToowZKGN0w

 1. Listen to the news story Trump Pulls Out of Paris Agreement at English Club Listening  

 5. For 6/16: Qatar Crisis http://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/features/2017/06/qatar-gulf-crisis-questions-answered-170606103033599.html

8. 6/2 MAKE UP classwork for those WHO DID NOT ATTEND THE KGU-SZU 30th Anniversary International Conference 2017

 0. READ the news story http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/06/07/three-men-arrested-late-night-london-bridge-attack-terror-swoop/
 1. Listen to the news story "Great White Shark Jumps Onto Fishing Boat" (31 May 2017) at English Club Listening 

 5. For 6/9: Chinese exam authorities use facial recognition, drones to catch cheats http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2017/06/08/asia-pacific/chinese-exam-authorities-use-facial-recognition-drones-catch-cheats/#.WToowZKGN0w

7. 5/26 Could Trump be impeached?

 1. Listen to the news story at English Club Listening 

 5. For 6/2: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/06/07/three-men-arrested-late-night-london-bridge-attack-terror-swoop/

6. 5/19 South Korea's new government

 5. For 5/26: Could Trump be impeached?

5. 5/12 First foreign housekeepers in Japan

 1. Listen to the news story FOR MAY 3 (TURKEY BLOCKS WIKIPEDIA) at English Club Listening 

 5. For 5/19: South Korea's new government

4. 4/28 Ongoing elections in France Terrorist attack and elections in France

 5. For 5/12: First foreign housekeepers in Japan

3. 4/21 Goodbye Mao Skate queen Asada brings end to sterling career

 5. For next week: Terrorist attack and elections in France

2. 4/14 Trump, Xi dine together while Syria strike underway

 1. Listen to the news story at English Club Listening 
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ  
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English
 5. For next week: Skate queen Asada brings end to sterling career

1. 4/7 Introduction to Current events

 1. Listen to the news story at English Club Listening 
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ  
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English

8. 6/2 ＊＊＊＊＊ IMPORTANT NOTE: THERE WILL BE NO CLASS ON 6/2!! 補講について： MAKE UP SESSION WILL BE TO ATTEND THE

KGU-SZU 30th Anniversary International Conference 2017 Japan, China and Korea

from 10:30-12:30 OR 2:00-4:00 (either time is ok!) Date: 6/3, Room 1421

IF you CANNOT attend, there will be chat homework assigned next week. ＊＊＊＊＊

7. 5/26 Could Trump be impeached?

 5. For 6/9 (see note above on 6/2): TO BE DECIDED LATER. PLEASE CHECK IN AGAIN!

6. 5/19 South Korea's new government

 1. Listen to the news story at English Club Listening 
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ  
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English

 5. For 5/26: Could Trump be impeached?

NOTE: NO CLASS ON 6/2!! 補講について：MAKE UP SESSION WILL BE ON 6/3 from 10:30-12:30 OR 2:00-4:00

6. 5/19 South Korea's new government

 1. Listen to the news story at English Club Listening 

 5. For 5/26: Congratulations Mako-sama!

5. 5/12 First foreign housekeepers in Japan

 1. Listen to the news story FOR MAY 3 (TURKEY BLOCKS WIKIPEDIA) at English Club Listening 
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ  
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English

5. 5/12 First foreign housekeepers in Japan

 1. Listen to the news story FOR MAY 3 (TURKEY BLOCKS WIKIPEDIA) at English Club Listening 

 5. For 5/19: South Korea's new government

4. 4/28 Ongoing elections in France Terrorist attack and elections in France

 5. For 5/12: First foreign housekeepers in Japan

2. 4/14 Trump, Xi dine together while Syria strike underway

 5. For next week: Skate queen Asada brings end to sterling career

1. 4/7 Introduction to Current events

 1. Listen to the news story at English Club Listening 
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ  
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English
 5. For next week: Trump, Xi dine together while Syria strike underway

4. 4/28 Ongoing elections in France Terrorist attack and elections in France

 1. Listen to the news story at English Club Listening 
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ  
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English
 5. For 5/12: First foreign housekeepers in Japan

 5. For next week: Terrorist attack and elections in France

3. 4/21 Goodbye Mao Skate queen Asada brings end to sterling career

 1. Listen to the news story at English Club Listening 
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ  
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English
 5. For next week: 

2. 4/14 Trump, Xi dine together while Syria strike underway

 1. Listen to the news story at English Club Listening 
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ  
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English
 5. For next week: Skate queen Asada brings end to sterling career

 1. Listen to the news story at English Club Listening 
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ  
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English
 5. For next week: Trump, Xi dine together while Syria strike underway

1. 4/7 Introduction to Current events

2. 4/14

3. 4/21

4. 4/28

5. 5/12

6. 5/19

7. 5/26

8. 6/2

9. 6/9

10. 6/16

11. 6/23

12. 6/30

13. 7/7

14. 7/14

15. 7/28 (someone's birthday!)

2016 topics

 *15 discussions x 4 classpoints                             0-60 classpoints

• reduced classpoints = if you are LATE or if you speak JAPANESE during the chats, you will get -1 classpoint
  • Your classpoints be divided by 2 for your final grade!

This class will be in ENGLISH (mostly!). We will be listening to news, reading news,

You will get *classpoints* as follows:

                                                            = 210 classpoints /2 = 105 points

• reduced classpoints = if you are LATE for class or if you speak JAPANESE during the chats, you will get 3 classpoints instead of 4
  • Your classpoints be divided by 2 for your final grade!

 *120 classpoints (=60 points) = C
 *140 classpoints (=70 points) = B
 *160 classpoints (=80 points) = A
 *180 classpoints (=90 points) = S

IF YOU ARE ABSENT

1. Please turn in an absence report by the NEXT class after your absence.　 欠席理由を具体的に書いてください。たとえば、「就活のため」だけではなく、具体的にどこで、何時にどんな活動をしたかを書くこと。署名書類を添えてください。

2. Quizzes and chats (=150 points) SHOULD BE DONE OUTSIDE OF CLASS CHATS MUST BE FINISHED BY THE THURSDAY NIGHT BEFORE THE NEXT CLASS TO RECEIVE CREDIT!!

For STUDENTS WHO HAVE 就職 or other official absences:

'WELCOME TO CURRENT EVENTS IN ENGLISH I! (2017 spring semester)'

• 2016 topics

writing about news, and talking about news!

The format will be the same as for Current events II, but we will have some special events at the end of the year.

• NOTE FOR STUDENTS WHO WERE ABSENT ON JAN. 6: THERE WAS NO QUIZ FOR JAN 6, so if you were absent, please do the quiz for Jan 20 and there will be a make-up chat room for you to join. You have until Jan 27 to finish the chats.

CLASS 15 Jan 20, 2016!　LAST CLASS! LET'S PREDICT THE FUTURE https://www.japantoday.com/category/kuchikomi/view/predictions-for-2017

CLASS 14 Jan 6, 2016! Check your top ten! How many did you get right?

CLASS 13 Dec 23, 2016! YEAR END SPECIAL: TOP TEN NEWS STORIES!

CLASS 12 Dec 16, 2016! http://news.sky.com/story/social-media-to-blame-for-14-rise-in-self-harm-hospital-admissions-10688539

CLASS 11 Dec 9, 2016! http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2016/11/17/national/japans-top-buzzword-candidates-for-2016-range-from-pikotaro-to-the-trump-phenomenon/#.WEC0NdJ9748

CLASS 10 Dec 2, 2016! http://www.natureworldnews.com/articles/32741/20161124/trump-changes-mind-saying-climate-change-hoax.htm

• NOTE FOR STUDENTS WHO WERE ABSENT ON JAN. 6: THERE WAS NO QUIZ FOR JAN 6, so if you were absent, please do the quiz for Jan 20 and there will be a make-up chat room for you to join. You have until Jan 27 to finish the chats.

• NOTE FOR STUDENTS WHO WERE ABSENT ON JAN. 6: THERE WAS NO QUIZ FOR JAN 6, so if you were absent, please do the quiz for Jan 20 and there will be a make-up chat room for you to join. You have until Jan 27 to finish the chats.*******

CLASS 15Jan 20, 2016!　LAST CLASS! LET'S PREDICT THE FUTURE https://www.japantoday.com/category/kuchikomi/view/predictions-for-2017

 5. That's all folks! Good luck with your tests and job-hunting (if you are 3rd year) and see you next year or at graduation!

CLASS 14Jan 6, 2016! Check your top ten! How many did you get right?

 1. Listen to the news story at English Club Listening  
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ  
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English 
 5. For next week:　LAST CLASS! LET'S PREDICT THE FUTURE

CLASS 14Jan 6, 2016! Check your top ten! How many did you get right?

 1. Listen to the news story at English Club Listening  
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ  
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English 
 5. For next week:　LAST CLASS!

CLASS 12Dec 16, 2016! http://news.sky.com/story/social-media-to-blame-for-14-rise-in-self-harm-hospital-admissions-10688539

 1. Listen to the news story at English Club Listening  for

 5. For next week:　TOP TEN NEWS STORIES!

CLASS 11Dec 9, 2016! http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2016/11/17/national/japans-top-buzzword-candidates-for-2016-range-from-pikotaro-to-the-trump-phenomenon/#.WEC0NdJ9748

 5. For next week:　http://news.sky.com/story/social-media-to-blame-for-14-rise-in-self-harm-hospital-admissions-10688539

CLASS 10Dec 2, 2016! http://www.natureworldnews.com/articles/32741/20161124/trump-changes-mind-saying-climate-change-hoax.htm

 5. For next week:　http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2016/11/17/national/japans-top-buzzword-candidates-for-2016-range-from-pikotaro-to-the-trump-phenomenon/#.WEC0NdJ9748

CLASS 9 Nov 25, 2016! http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/11/02/south-korea-names-new-pm-following-scandal/

 5. For next week:　http://www.natureworldnews.com/articles/32741/20161124/trump-changes-mind-saying-climate-change-hoax.htm

CLASS 8 Nov 18, 2016 ! http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2016/11/11/world/social-issues-world/california-teen-devotes-life-finding-interviewing-filming-wwii-vets-die-off/#.WCT-hdJ9748

CLASS 14Jan 6, 2016! Check your top ten! How many did you get right?

 1. Listen to the news story at English Club Listening  

 5. For next week:　LAST CLASS!

CLASS 12Dec 16, 2016! http://news.sky.com/story/social-media-to-blame-for-14-rise-in-self-harm-hospital-admissions-10688539

 5. For next week:　TOP TEN NEWS STORIES!

CLASS 11Dec 9, 2016! http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2016/11/17/national/japans-top-buzzword-candidates-for-2016-range-from-pikotaro-to-the-trump-phenomenon/#.WEC0NdJ9748

 5. For next week:　http://news.sky.com/story/social-media-to-blame-for-14-rise-in-self-harm-hospital-admissions-10688539

CLASS 10Dec 2, 2016! http://www.natureworldnews.com/articles/32741/20161124/trump-changes-mind-saying-climate-change-hoax.htm

 5. For next week:　http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2016/11/17/national/japans-top-buzzword-candidates-for-2016-range-from-pikotaro-to-the-trump-phenomenon/#.WEC0NdJ9748

CLASS 9 Nov 25, 2016! http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/11/02/south-korea-names-new-pm-following-scandal/

 4. Discuss face-to-face in English 
 5. For next week:　http://www.natureworldnews.com/articles/32741/20161124/trump-changes-mind-saying-climate-change-hoax.htm

CLASS 8 Nov 18, 2016 ! http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2016/11/11/world/social-issues-world/california-teen-devotes-life-finding-interviewing-filming-wwii-vets-die-off/#.WCT-hdJ9748

 1. Listen to the news story at English Club Listening  for
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ  
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!

CLASS 13Dec 23, 2016! YEAR END SPECIAL: TOP TEN NEWS STORIES!

 1. Discuss face-to-face in English 
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ ONLY one person in the group!


 1. NOTE* IF YOU WERE ABSENT, PLEASE DO THE FOLLOWING

 For next week:　HAVE A HAPPY NEW YEAR!! CHECKING THE TOP TEN NEWS

CLASS 12Dec 16, 2016! http://news.sky.com/story/social-media-to-blame-for-14-rise-in-self-harm-hospital-admissions-10688539

 1. Listen to the news story at English Club Listening  for
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ  

CLASS 12Dec 16, 2016! http://news.sky.com/story/social-media-to-blame-for-14-rise-in-self-harm-hospital-admissions-10688539

 5. For next week:　TOP TEN NEWS STORIES!

CLASS 11Dec 9, 2016! http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2016/11/17/national/japans-top-buzzword-candidates-for-2016-range-from-pikotaro-to-the-trump-phenomenon/#.WEC0NdJ9748

 5. For next week:　http://news.sky.com/story/social-media-to-blame-for-14-rise-in-self-harm-hospital-admissions-10688539

CLASS 10Dec 2, 2016! http://www.natureworldnews.com/articles/32741/20161124/trump-changes-mind-saying-climate-change-hoax.htm

 5. For next week:　http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2016/11/17/national/japans-top-buzzword-candidates-for-2016-range-from-pikotaro-to-the-trump-phenomenon/#.WEC0NdJ9748

CLASS 9 Nov 25, 2016! http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/11/02/south-korea-names-new-pm-following-scandal/

 4. Discuss face-to-face in English 
 5. For next week:　http://www.natureworldnews.com/articles/32741/20161124/trump-changes-mind-saying-climate-change-hoax.htm

CLASS 8 Nov 18, 2016 ! http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2016/11/11/world/social-issues-world/california-teen-devotes-life-finding-interviewing-filming-wwii-vets-die-off/#.WCT-hdJ9748

 1. Listen to the news story at English Club Listening  for
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ  
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!

 5. For next week:　http://news.sky.com/story/social-media-to-blame-for-14-rise-in-self-harm-hospital-admissions-10688539

CLASS 11Dec 9, 2016! http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2016/11/17/national/japans-top-buzzword-candidates-for-2016-range-from-pikotaro-to-the-trump-phenomenon/#.WEC0NdJ9748

 5. For next week:　

CLASS 10Dec 2, 2016! http://www.natureworldnews.com/articles/32741/20161124/trump-changes-mind-saying-climate-change-hoax.htm

 5. For next week:　http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2016/11/17/national/japans-top-buzzword-candidates-for-2016-range-from-pikotaro-to-the-trump-phenomenon/#.WEC0NdJ9748

CLASS 9 Nov 25, 2016! http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/11/02/south-korea-names-new-pm-following-scandal/

 4. Discuss face-to-face in English 
 5. For next week:　http://www.natureworldnews.com/articles/32741/20161124/trump-changes-mind-saying-climate-change-hoax.htm

CLASS 8 Nov 18, 2016 ! http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2016/11/11/world/social-issues-world/california-teen-devotes-life-finding-interviewing-filming-wwii-vets-die-off/#.WCT-hdJ9748

 1. Listen to the news story at English Club Listening  for
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ  
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!

 5. For next week:　http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2016/11/17/national/japans-top-buzzword-candidates-for-2016-range-from-pikotaro-to-the-trump-phenomenon/#.WEC0NdJ9748

CLASS 10Dec 2, 2016! http://www.natureworldnews.com/articles/32741/20161124/trump-changes-mind-saying-climate-change-hoax.htm

 5. For next week:　

CLASS 9 Nov 25, 2016! http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/11/02/south-korea-names-new-pm-following-scandal/

 4. Discuss face-to-face in English 
 5. For next week:　http://www.natureworldnews.com/articles/32741/20161124/trump-changes-mind-saying-climate-change-hoax.htm

CLASS 8 Nov 18, 2016 ! http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2016/11/11/world/social-issues-world/california-teen-devotes-life-finding-interviewing-filming-wwii-vets-die-off/#.WCT-hdJ9748

 1. Listen to the news story at English Club Listening  for
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ  
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!

 5. For next week:　http://www.natureworldnews.com/articles/32741/20161124/trump-changes-mind-saying-climate-change-hoax.htm

CLASS 8 Nov 25, 2016! http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/11/02/south-korea-names-new-pm-following-scandal/

 4. Discuss face-to-face in English 
 5. For next week:　

CLASS 8 Nov 18, 2016 ! http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2016/11/11/world/social-issues-world/california-teen-devotes-life-finding-interviewing-filming-wwii-vets-die-off/#.WCT-hdJ9748

 1. Listen to the news story at English Club Listening  for
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ  
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!

CLASS 8 Nov 18, 2016 ! http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2016/11/11/world/social-issues-world/california-teen-devotes-life-finding-interviewing-filming-wwii-vets-die-off/#.WCT-hdJ9748

 5. For next week:　http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/11/02/south-korea-names-new-pm-following-scandal/

CLASS 7 Nov 11, 2016 ! Presidents day! https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/oct/26/philippine-president-calls-for-removal-of-all-us-troops

 5. For next week: http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2016/11/11/world/social-issues-world/california-teen-devotes-life-finding-interviewing-filming-wwii-vets-die-off/#.WCT-hdJ9748

CLASS 6 Oct 28, 2016 ! http://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Trends/Japan-s-overbuilt-solar-market-waiting-for-new-dawn

 5. For next week: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/oct/26/philippine-president-calls-for-removal-of-all-us-troops

CLASS 5 Oct 21, 2016 ! http://the-japan-news.com/news/article/0003295641

 1. Listen to the news story at English Club Listening  for
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ  
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English

 5. For next week: http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2016/11/11/world/social-issues-world/california-teen-devotes-life-finding-interviewing-filming-wwii-vets-die-off/#.WCT-hdJ9748

CLASS 7 Nov 11, 2016 ! Presidents day! https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/oct/26/philippine-president-calls-for-removal-of-all-us-troops

 5. For next week: 

CLASS 6 Oct 28, 2016 ! http://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Trends/Japan-s-overbuilt-solar-market-waiting-for-new-dawn

 5. For next week: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/oct/26/philippine-president-calls-for-removal-of-all-us-troops

CLASS 5 Oct 21, 2016 ! http://the-japan-news.com/news/article/0003295641

 1. Listen to the news story at English Club Listening  for
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ  
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English

CLASS 6 Oct 28, 2016 ! http://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Trends/Japan-s-overbuilt-solar-market-waiting-for-new-dawn

 5. For next week: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/oct/26/philippine-president-calls-for-removal-of-all-us-troops

CLASS 5 Oct 21, 2016 ! http://the-japan-news.com/news/article/0003295641

 1. Listen to the news story at English Club Listening  for
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ  
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English

CLASS 5 Oct 21, 2016 ! http://the-japan-news.com/news/article/0003295641

 5. For next week: http://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Trends/Japan-s-overbuilt-solar-market-waiting-for-new-dawn

CLASS 4 Oct 14, 2016 ! http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/04/science/yoshinori-ohsumi-nobel-prize-medicine.html

http://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Trends/Japan-s-overbuilt-solar-market-waiting-for-new-dawn

CLASS 3 Oct 7, 2016 !

 5. For next week: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/04/science/yoshinori-ohsumi-nobel-prize-medicine.html

CLASS 2 Sept 30, 2016 !

 5. For next week: http://edition.cnn.com/2016/09/28/politics/us-aleppo-russia-syria-options/index.html

CLASS 1 Sept 23, 2016 !

CLASS 5 Oct 21, 2016 ! http://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Trends/Japan-s-overbuilt-solar-market-waiting-for-new-dawn

 5. For next week: 

CLASS 4 Oct 14, 2016 ! http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/04/science/yoshinori-ohsumi-nobel-prize-medicine.html

 5. For next week: 

http://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Trends/Japan-s-overbuilt-solar-market-waiting-for-new-dawn

CLASS 3 Oct 7, 2016 !

 5. For next week: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/04/science/yoshinori-ohsumi-nobel-prize-medicine.html

CLASS 2 Sept 30, 2016 !

 1. Listen to the news story at English Club Listening  for
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ  
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English
 5. For next week: http://edition.cnn.com/2016/09/28/politics/us-aleppo-russia-syria-options/index.html

CLASS 1 Sept 23, 2016 !

 1. Listen to the news story at English Club Listening  for
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ  
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English

CLASS 4 Oct 14, 2016 ! http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/04/science/yoshinori-ohsumi-nobel-prize-medicine.html

 5. For next week: 

CLASS 3 Oct 7, 2016 !

 5. For next week: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/04/science/yoshinori-ohsumi-nobel-prize-medicine.html

CLASS 2 Sept 30, 2016 !

 5. For next week: http://edition.cnn.com/2016/09/28/politics/us-aleppo-russia-syria-options/index.html

CLASS 1 Sept 23, 2016 !

 1. Listen to the news story at English Club Listening  for
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ  
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English

 5. For next week: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/04/science/yoshinori-ohsumi-nobel-prize-medicine.html

CLASS 3 Oct 7, 2016 !

 5. For next week: 

CLASS 2 Sept 30, 2016 !

 5. For next week: http://edition.cnn.com/2016/09/28/politics/us-aleppo-russia-syria-options/index.html

CLASS 1 Sept 23, 2016 !

 1. Listen to the news story at English Club Listening  for
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ  
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English

CLASS 2 Sept 30, 2016 !

 5. For next week: http://edition.cnn.com/2016/09/28/politics/us-aleppo-russia-syria-options/index.html

CLASS 1 Sept 23, 2016 !

 1. Listen to the news story at English Club Listening  for
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ  
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English

CLASS 1 Sept 23, 2016 !

 5. For next week: http://edition.cnn.com/2016/09/21/asia/japan-north-korea-shinzo-abe/index.html

'WELCOME TO CURRENT EVENTS IN ENGLISH II! (fall semester, Friday 2 period YAWN!)'

writing about news, and talking about news! The format will be the same as Current events I, but we will have some special events at the end of the year.

2015 topics 2016 topics

CLASS 15 Aug 12, 2016 Olympics! http://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-36950412

 6. For next week: NOTHING!!!! HAVE A NICE SUMMER!

CLASS 14 Aug 5, 2016 Sagamihara knife attack http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2016/07/28/national/crime-legal/chaos-sagamihara-care-facility-leaves-residents-limbo/#.V5q0LtKLSUk

 1. Listen to the MOST RECENT news story at English Club Listening https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LeLAidJl5aw
 2. Read THIS WEEK'S story above
 3. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ  
 4. Get your password and enter two chat rooms! Make at least 5 comments in each room.
 5. Discuss face-to-face in English

CLASS 14 July 29, 2016 Sagamihara knife attack http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2016/07/28/national/crime-legal/chaos-sagamihara-care-facility-leaves-residents-limbo/#.V5q0LtKLSUk

 6. For next week: Olympics! http://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-36950412

 1. Listen to the MOST RECENT news story at English Club Listening https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LeLAidJl5aw

CLASS 13 July 29, 2016 Sagamihara knife attack http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2016/07/28/national/crime-legal/chaos-sagamihara-care-facility-leaves-residents-limbo/#.V5q0LtKLSUk

 6. For next week: 

CLASS 13 July 29, 2016 Summer and gas prices http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2016/07/21/summer-heats-up-gas-prices-stay-cool/87388482/

 6. For next week: Sagamihara knife attack http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2016/07/28/national/crime-legal/chaos-sagamihara-care-facility-leaves-residents-limbo/#.V5q0LtKLSUk

CLASS 12 July 22, 2016 Can the Emperor quit his job? http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2016/07/15/national/politics-diplomacy/tokyo-eyes-imperial-law-revision-emperor-abdication-next-years-diet-session/#.V4hJZdIS-Uk

 6. For next week: Summer and gas prices http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2016/07/21/summer-heats-up-gas-prices-stay-cool/87388482/

CLASS 11 July 15, 2016 HILLARY'S EMAILS AGAIN http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/hillary-clinton-emails-state-department-reopens-investigation-a7126266.html

 6. For next week: http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2016/07/15/national/politics-diplomacy/tokyo-eyes-imperial-law-revision-emperor-abdication-next-years-diet-session/#.V4hJZdIS-Uk

CLASS 10 July 8, 2016 Soccer Shocker: Lionel Messi Says He's Retiring From Argentina's National Team http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2016/06/27/483698441/soccer-shocker-lionel-messi-says-hes-retiring-from-argentinas-national-team

 2. Read THIS WEEK'S story above

 6. For next week: HILLARY'S EMAILS AGAIN http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/hillary-clinton-emails-state-department-reopens-investigation-a7126266.html

CLASS 9 June 30, 2016 With Tokyo Olympics on the way, passive smoking must be stamped out http://the-japan-news.com/news/article/0003045558

 2. Read THIS WEEK'S story With Tokyo Olympics on the way, passive smoking must be stamped out http://the-japan-news.com/news/article/0003045558

 6. For next week: Soccer Shocker: Lionel Messi Says He's Retiring From Argentina's National Team http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2016/06/27/483698441/soccer-shocker-lionel-messi-says-hes-retiring-from-argentinas-national-team

CLASS 8 June 24, 2016 Masuzoe to get ¥22 million retirement allowance after quitting Tokyo governorship http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2016/06/16/national/politics-diplomacy/masuzoe-get-%C2%A522-million-retirement-allowance-quitting-tokyo-governorship/#.V2NSWtJ97rc

 Referendum in Great Britain http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-eu-referendum-36612368 

 6. For next week: 

NEXT WEEK YOU WILL HAVE A TEACHERLESS CLASS. PLEASE WORK ON THE LISTENING AND THE CHATS AS USUAL, AND I WILL TRY TO JOIN YOU FROM CHINA!

CLASS 7 June 17, 2016 ‘Nihonium’ name chosen to thank Japanese public for support http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2016/06/09/national/science-health/name-nihonium-chosen-thank-japanese-public-support-physicist-says/#.V1onotKLSUk

 1. Listen to the MOST RECENT news story at English Club Listening
 2. Read THIS WEEK'S story 
 3. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ  
 4. Get your password and enter two chat rooms! Make at least 5 comments in each room.
 5. Discuss face-to-face in English

CLASS 13 July 29, 2016 Summer and gas prices http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2016/07/21/summer-heats-up-gas-prices-stay-cool/87388482/

 6. For next week: Sagamihara knife attack http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2016/07/28/national/crime-legal/chaos-sagamihara-care-facility-leaves-residents-limbo/#.V5q0LtKLSUk

CLASS 12 July 22, 2016 Can the Emperor quit his job? http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2016/07/15/national/politics-diplomacy/tokyo-eyes-imperial-law-revision-emperor-abdication-next-years-diet-session/#.V4hJZdIS-Uk

 6. For next week: Summer and gas prices http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2016/07/21/summer-heats-up-gas-prices-stay-cool/87388482/

CLASS 11 July 15, 2016 HILLARY'S EMAILS AGAIN http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/hillary-clinton-emails-state-department-reopens-investigation-a7126266.html

 6. For next week: http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2016/07/15/national/politics-diplomacy/tokyo-eyes-imperial-law-revision-emperor-abdication-next-years-diet-session/#.V4hJZdIS-Uk

CLASS 10 July 8, 2016 Soccer Shocker: Lionel Messi Says He's Retiring From Argentina's National Team http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2016/06/27/483698441/soccer-shocker-lionel-messi-says-hes-retiring-from-argentinas-national-team

 2. Read THIS WEEK'S story above

 6. For next week: HILLARY'S EMAILS AGAIN http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/hillary-clinton-emails-state-department-reopens-investigation-a7126266.html

CLASS 9 June 30, 2016 With Tokyo Olympics on the way, passive smoking must be stamped out http://the-japan-news.com/news/article/0003045558

 2. Read THIS WEEK'S story With Tokyo Olympics on the way, passive smoking must be stamped out http://the-japan-news.com/news/article/0003045558

 6. For next week: Soccer Shocker: Lionel Messi Says He's Retiring From Argentina's National Team http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2016/06/27/483698441/soccer-shocker-lionel-messi-says-hes-retiring-from-argentinas-national-team

CLASS 8 June 24, 2016 Masuzoe to get ¥22 million retirement allowance after quitting Tokyo governorship http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2016/06/16/national/politics-diplomacy/masuzoe-get-%C2%A522-million-retirement-allowance-quitting-tokyo-governorship/#.V2NSWtJ97rc

 Referendum in Great Britain http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-eu-referendum-36612368 

 6. For next week: 

NEXT WEEK YOU WILL HAVE A TEACHERLESS CLASS. PLEASE WORK ON THE LISTENING AND THE CHATS AS USUAL, AND I WILL TRY TO JOIN YOU FROM CHINA!

CLASS 7 June 17, 2016 ‘Nihonium’ name chosen to thank Japanese public for support http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2016/06/09/national/science-health/name-nihonium-chosen-thank-japanese-public-support-physicist-says/#.V1onotKLSUk

 1. Listen to the MOST RECENT news story at English Club Listening
 2. Read THIS WEEK'S story 
 3. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ  
 4. Get your password and enter two chat rooms! Make at least 5 comments in each room.
 5. Discuss face-to-face in English

CLASS 12 July 22, 2016 Can the Emperor quit his job? http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2016/07/15/national/politics-diplomacy/tokyo-eyes-imperial-law-revision-emperor-abdication-next-years-diet-session/#.V4hJZdIS-Uk

 6. For next week: Summer and gas prices http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2016/07/21/summer-heats-up-gas-prices-stay-cool/87388482/

CLASS 11 July 15, 2016 HILLARY'S EMAILS AGAIN http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/hillary-clinton-emails-state-department-reopens-investigation-a7126266.html

 6. For next week: http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2016/07/15/national/politics-diplomacy/tokyo-eyes-imperial-law-revision-emperor-abdication-next-years-diet-session/#.V4hJZdIS-Uk

CLASS 10 July 8, 2016 Soccer Shocker: Lionel Messi Says He's Retiring From Argentina's National Team http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2016/06/27/483698441/soccer-shocker-lionel-messi-says-hes-retiring-from-argentinas-national-team

 2. Read THIS WEEK'S story above

 6. For next week: HILLARY'S EMAILS AGAIN http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/hillary-clinton-emails-state-department-reopens-investigation-a7126266.html

CLASS 9 June 30, 2016 With Tokyo Olympics on the way, passive smoking must be stamped out http://the-japan-news.com/news/article/0003045558

 2. Read THIS WEEK'S story With Tokyo Olympics on the way, passive smoking must be stamped out http://the-japan-news.com/news/article/0003045558

 6. For next week: Soccer Shocker: Lionel Messi Says He's Retiring From Argentina's National Team http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2016/06/27/483698441/soccer-shocker-lionel-messi-says-hes-retiring-from-argentinas-national-team

CLASS 8 June 24, 2016 Masuzoe to get ¥22 million retirement allowance after quitting Tokyo governorship http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2016/06/16/national/politics-diplomacy/masuzoe-get-%C2%A522-million-retirement-allowance-quitting-tokyo-governorship/#.V2NSWtJ97rc

 Referendum in Great Britain http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-eu-referendum-36612368 

 6. For next week: 

NEXT WEEK YOU WILL HAVE A TEACHERLESS CLASS. PLEASE WORK ON THE LISTENING AND THE CHATS AS USUAL, AND I WILL TRY TO JOIN YOU FROM CHINA!

CLASS 7 June 17, 2016 ‘Nihonium’ name chosen to thank Japanese public for support http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2016/06/09/national/science-health/name-nihonium-chosen-thank-japanese-public-support-physicist-says/#.V1onotKLSUk

 1. Listen to the MOST RECENT news story at English Club Listening
 2. Read THIS WEEK'S story 
 3. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ  
 4. Get your password and enter two chat rooms! Make at least 5 comments in each room.
 5. Discuss face-to-face in English

 6. For next week: http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2016/07/15/national/politics-diplomacy/tokyo-eyes-imperial-law-revision-emperor-abdication-next-years-diet-session/#.V4hJZdIS-Uk

CLASS 11 July 15, 2016 HILLARY'S EMAILS AGAIN http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/hillary-clinton-emails-state-department-reopens-investigation-a7126266.html

 6. For next week: 

CLASS 10 July 8, 2016 Soccer Shocker: Lionel Messi Says He's Retiring From Argentina's National Team http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2016/06/27/483698441/soccer-shocker-lionel-messi-says-hes-retiring-from-argentinas-national-team

 2. Read THIS WEEK'S story above

 6. For next week: HILLARY'S EMAILS AGAIN http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/hillary-clinton-emails-state-department-reopens-investigation-a7126266.html

CLASS 9 June 30, 2016 With Tokyo Olympics on the way, passive smoking must be stamped out http://the-japan-news.com/news/article/0003045558

 2. Read THIS WEEK'S story With Tokyo Olympics on the way, passive smoking must be stamped out http://the-japan-news.com/news/article/0003045558

 6. For next week: Soccer Shocker: Lionel Messi Says He's Retiring From Argentina's National Team http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2016/06/27/483698441/soccer-shocker-lionel-messi-says-hes-retiring-from-argentinas-national-team

CLASS 8 June 24, 2016 Masuzoe to get ¥22 million retirement allowance after quitting Tokyo governorship http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2016/06/16/national/politics-diplomacy/masuzoe-get-%C2%A522-million-retirement-allowance-quitting-tokyo-governorship/#.V2NSWtJ97rc

 Referendum in Great Britain http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-eu-referendum-36612368 

 6. For next week: 

NEXT WEEK YOU WILL HAVE A TEACHERLESS CLASS. PLEASE WORK ON THE LISTENING AND THE CHATS AS USUAL, AND I WILL TRY TO JOIN YOU FROM CHINA!

CLASS 7 June 17, 2016 ‘Nihonium’ name chosen to thank Japanese public for support http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2016/06/09/national/science-health/name-nihonium-chosen-thank-japanese-public-support-physicist-says/#.V1onotKLSUk

 1. Listen to the MOST RECENT news story at English Club Listening
 2. Read THIS WEEK'S story 
 3. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ  
 4. Get your password and enter two chat rooms! Make at least 5 comments in each room.
 5. Discuss face-to-face in English

 2. Read THIS WEEK'S story above

CLASS 10 July 8, 2016 Soccer Shocker: Lionel Messi Says He's Retiring From Argentina's National Team http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2016/06/27/483698441/soccer-shocker-lionel-messi-says-hes-retiring-from-argentinas-national-team

 6. For next week: HILLARY'S EMAILS AGAIN http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/hillary-clinton-emails-state-department-reopens-investigation-a7126266.html

CLASS 9 June 30, 2016 With Tokyo Olympics on the way, passive smoking must be stamped out http://the-japan-news.com/news/article/0003045558

 2. Read THIS WEEK'S story With Tokyo Olympics on the way, passive smoking must be stamped out http://the-japan-news.com/news/article/0003045558

 6. For next week: Soccer Shocker: Lionel Messi Says He's Retiring From Argentina's National Team http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2016/06/27/483698441/soccer-shocker-lionel-messi-says-hes-retiring-from-argentinas-national-team

CLASS 8 June 24, 2016 Masuzoe to get ¥22 million retirement allowance after quitting Tokyo governorship http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2016/06/16/national/politics-diplomacy/masuzoe-get-%C2%A522-million-retirement-allowance-quitting-tokyo-governorship/#.V2NSWtJ97rc

 Referendum in Great Britain http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-eu-referendum-36612368 

 6. For next week: 

NEXT WEEK YOU WILL HAVE A TEACHERLESS CLASS. PLEASE WORK ON THE LISTENING AND THE CHATS AS USUAL, AND I WILL TRY TO JOIN YOU FROM CHINA!

CLASS 7 June 17, 2016 ‘Nihonium’ name chosen to thank Japanese public for support http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2016/06/09/national/science-health/name-nihonium-chosen-thank-japanese-public-support-physicist-says/#.V1onotKLSUk

 1. Listen to the MOST RECENT news story at English Club Listening
 2. Read THIS WEEK'S story 
 3. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ  
 4. Get your password and enter two chat rooms! Make at least 5 comments in each room.
 5. Discuss face-to-face in English

CLASS 9 June 30, 2016 With Tokyo Olympics on the way, passive smoking must be stamped out http://the-japan-news.com/news/article/0003045558

THIS WEEK YOU WILL HAVE A TEACHERLESS CLASS. PLEASE WORK ON THE LISTENING AND THE CHATS AS USUAL, AND I WILL TRY TO JOIN YOU FROM CHINA!

 2. Read THIS WEEK'S story With Tokyo Olympics on the way, passive smoking must be stamped out http://the-japan-news.com/news/article/0003045558

 6. For next week: Soccer Shocker: Lionel Messi Says He's Retiring From Argentina's National Team http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2016/06/27/483698441/soccer-shocker-lionel-messi-says-hes-retiring-from-argentinas-national-team

CLASS 8 June 24, 2016 Masuzoe to get ¥22 million retirement allowance after quitting Tokyo governorship http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2016/06/16/national/politics-diplomacy/masuzoe-get-%C2%A522-million-retirement-allowance-quitting-tokyo-governorship/#.V2NSWtJ97rc

 Referendum in Great Britain http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-eu-referendum-36612368 

 6. For next week: 

NEXT WEEK YOU WILL HAVE A TEACHERLESS CLASS. PLEASE WORK ON THE LISTENING AND THE CHATS AS USUAL, AND I WILL TRY TO JOIN YOU FROM CHINA!

CLASS 7 June 17, 2016 ‘Nihonium’ name chosen to thank Japanese public for support http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2016/06/09/national/science-health/name-nihonium-chosen-thank-japanese-public-support-physicist-says/#.V1onotKLSUk

 1. Listen to the MOST RECENT news story at English Club Listening
 2. Read THIS WEEK'S story 
 3. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ  
 4. Get your password and enter two chat rooms! Make at least 5 comments in each room.
 5. Discuss face-to-face in English

 Referendum in Great Britain http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-eu-referendum-36612368 

 6. For next week: 

CLASS 8 June 24, 2016 Masuzoe to get ¥22 million retirement allowance after quitting Tokyo governorship http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2016/06/16/national/politics-diplomacy/masuzoe-get-%C2%A522-million-retirement-allowance-quitting-tokyo-governorship/#.V2NSWtJ97rc

 6. For next week: Referendum in Great Britain http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-eu-referendum-36612368 

NEXT WEEK YOU WILL HAVE A TEACHERLESS CLASS. PLEASE WORK ON THE LISTENING AND THE CHATS AS USUAL, AND I WILL TRY TO JOIN YOU FROM CHINA!

CLASS 7 June 17, 2016 ‘Nihonium’ name chosen to thank Japanese public for support http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2016/06/09/national/science-health/name-nihonium-chosen-thank-japanese-public-support-physicist-says/#.V1onotKLSUk

 1. Listen to the MOST RECENT news story at English Club Listening
 2. Read THIS WEEK'S story 
 3. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ  
 4. Get your password and enter two chat rooms! Make at least 5 comments in each room.
 5. Discuss face-to-face in English

 6. For next week: Masuzoe to get ¥22 million retirement allowance after quitting Tokyo governorship http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2016/06/16/national/politics-diplomacy/masuzoe-get-%C2%A522-million-retirement-allowance-quitting-tokyo-governorship/#.V2NSWtJ97rc 

CLASS 7 June 17, 2016 ‘Nihonium’ name chosen to thank Japanese public for support http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2016/06/09/national/science-health/name-nihonium-chosen-thank-japanese-public-support-physicist-says/#.V1onotKLSUk

 1. Listen to the MOST RECENT news story at English Club Listening
 2. Read THIS WEEK'S story 

 6. For next week: 

NOTE* ON JAN 1 (in two weeks) YOU WILL HAVE A TEACHERLESS CLASS. PLEASE WORK ON THE LISTENING AND THE CHATS AS USUAL, AND I WILL TRY TO JOIN YOU FROM CHINA!

CLASS 6 June 10, 2016 Abe's Consumption Tax decision http://www.japantimes.co.jp/opinion/2016/06/02/editorials/abes-consumption-tax-decision/#.V1DdqDV97rc

 1. Listen to the news story at English Club Listening
 2. Read story about Hanako the Loneliest Elephant https://www.thedodo.com/hanako-loneliest-elephant-died-1822133727.html
 3. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ  
 4. Get your password and enter two chat rooms! Make at least 5 comments in each room.
 5. Discuss face-to-face in English

 6. For next week: ‘Nihonium’ name chosen to thank Japanese public for support http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2016/06/09/national/science-health/name-nihonium-chosen-thank-japanese-public-support-physicist-says/#.V1onotKLSUk

 1. Listen to the news story at English Club Listening

CLASS 6 June 10, 2016 Abe's Consumption Tax decision http://www.japantimes.co.jp/opinion/2016/06/02/editorials/abes-consumption-tax-decision/#.V1DdqDV97rc

 6. For next week: 

CLASS 5 June 3, 2016 Hanako the Loneliest Elephant https://www.thedodo.com/hanako-loneliest-elephant-died-1822133727.html

 2. Read story about Hanako the Loneliest Elephant https://www.thedodo.com/hanako-loneliest-elephant-died-1822133727.html

 6. For next week: Abe's Consumption Tax decision http://www.japantimes.co.jp/opinion/2016/06/02/editorials/abes-consumption-tax-decision/#.V1DdqDV97rc

CLASS 4 May 27, 2016 Obama in Hiroshima http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2016/05/19/national/politics-diplomacy/obama-note-u-s-moral-responsibility-nuclear-free-world-hiroshima-says-speechwriter/#.Vz5mAjV97rc

 1. Listen to the news story at English Club Listening for 25 May 2016: Cuba To Legalize Small and Medium Businesses
 2. Read story about  Obama in Hiroshima http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2016/05/19/national/politics-diplomacy/obama-note-u-s-moral-responsibility-nuclear-free-world-hiroshima-says-speechwriter/#.Vz5mAjV97rc
 3. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ  
 4. Get your password and enter two chat rooms! Make at least 5 comments in each room.
 5. Discuss face-to-face in English

 1. Listen to the news story at English Club Listening for 25 May 2016: Cuba To Legalize Small and Medium Businesses

 1. Listen to the news story at English Club Listening for 25 May 2016: Cuba To Legalize Small and Medium Businesses

CLASS 5 June 3, 2016 Hanako the Loneliest Elephant https://www.thedodo.com/hanako-loneliest-elephant-died-1822133727.html

 2. Read story about Hanako the Loneliest Elephant https://www.thedodo.com/hanako-loneliest-elephant-died-1822133727.html

 6. For next week: Abe's Consumption Tax decision http://www.japantimes.co.jp/opinion/2016/06/02/editorials/abes-consumption-tax-decision/#.V1DdqDV97rc

CLASS 4 May 27, 2016 Obama in Hiroshima http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2016/05/19/national/politics-diplomacy/obama-note-u-s-moral-responsibility-nuclear-free-world-hiroshima-says-speechwriter/#.Vz5mAjV97rc

 1. Listen to the news story at English Club Listening for 25 May 2016: Cuba To Legalize Small and Medium Businesses
 2. Read story about  Obama in Hiroshima http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2016/05/19/national/politics-diplomacy/obama-note-u-s-moral-responsibility-nuclear-free-world-hiroshima-says-speechwriter/#.Vz5mAjV97rc
 3. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ  
 4. Get your password and enter two chat rooms! Make at least 5 comments in each room.
 5. Discuss face-to-face in English

CLASS 4 May 27, 2016 Obama in Hiroshima http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2016/05/19/national/politics-diplomacy/obama-note-u-s-moral-responsibility-nuclear-free-world-hiroshima-says-speechwriter/#.Vz5mAjV97rc

 1. Listen to the news story at English Club Listening for 25 May 2016: Cuba To Legalize Small and Medium Businesses
 2. Read story about  Obama in Hiroshima http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2016/05/19/national/politics-diplomacy/obama-note-u-s-moral-responsibility-nuclear-free-world-hiroshima-says-speechwriter/#.Vz5mAjV97rc
 3. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ  
 4. Get your password and enter two chat rooms! Make at least 5 comments in each room.
 5. Discuss face-to-face in English
 6. For next week: Hanako the Loneliest Elephant https://www.thedodo.com/hanako-loneliest-elephant-died-1822133727.html

CLASS 3 May 20, 2016 Kumamoto's World News!

 1. Listen to the news story at English Club Listening  for 18 May 2016: Musicians Boycott North Carolina Over Bathroom Law
 2. Read story about Trump at http://edition.cnn.com/2016/03/31/politics/trump-view-from-south-korea-japan/

 4. Get your password and enter two chat rooms! Make at least 5 comments in each room.

 6. For next week: Obama in Hiroshima http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2016/05/19/national/politics-diplomacy/obama-note-u-s-moral-responsibility-nuclear-free-world-hiroshima-says-speechwriter/#.Vz5mAjV97rc

CLASS 2 May 13, 2016 Kumamoto's World News!

 1. Listen to the news story at English Club Listening  for April 28 (PRINCE had no will)
 2. Read story about our Earthquake at http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-36059487
 3. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ  
 4. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 5. Discuss face-to-face in English

'WELCOME TO CURRENT EVENTS IN ENGLISH I! (spring semester, Friday 2 period YAWN!)'

 1. Listen to the news story at English Club Listening  for April 28 (PRINCE had no will)
 2. Read story about our Earthquake at http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-36059487
 3. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ  
 4. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 5. Discuss face-to-face in English
 6. For next week: http://edition.cnn.com/2016/03/31/politics/trump-view-from-south-korea-japan/

CLASS 1 April 8, 2016 Terrorism in Belgium!

CLASS 2 May 13, 2016 Kumamoto's World News!

CLASS 1 April 8, 2016 Terrorism in Belgium!

 1. Listen to the news story at English Club Listening  for
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ  
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English
 5. For next week: http://edition.cnn.com/2016/03/31/politics/trump-view-from-south-korea-japan/

 5. For next week: http://edition.cnn.com/2016/03/31/politics/trump-view-from-south-korea-japan/

• Remember, your classpoints be divided by 2 for your final grade!

 *If you are absent, quizzes and chats (=150 points) SHOULD BE DONE OUTSIDE OF CLASS

• 3. 30-40 minutes In-class chat. Try to make 10 comments!

• 1. 15 minutes Introduction, listening lesson.
• 2. 5-10 minutes Answer quizzes.
• 3. 30-40 minutes In-class chat. Try to make 10 comments!
• 4. 15-20 minutes FACE TO FACE DISCUSSION CHATROOM-DISCUSSION QUESTIONS?

CLASS 1 April 8, 2016 Terrorism in Belgium!

 1. Listen to the news story at English Club Listening  for
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ  

 5. For next week: 

2015 topics

 you will get 3 classpoints instead of 4

 *If you are absent, the chats and quizzes (=150 points) SHOULD BE DONE OUTSIDE OF CLASS

'WELCOME TO CURRENT EVENTS IN ENGLISH I! (spring semester, Friday 1 period YAWN!)'

2015 topics

 1. CHECK YOUR 2015 TOP TEN NEWS STORIES 
 2. Do final quiz for 2015

Do final quiz for 2015

 3. Do quiz for Dec 18

CHECK YOUR 2015 TOP TEN NEWS STORIES

IF YOU WERE ABSENT

 1. Listen to the news story at English Club Listening  
 2. Make a list of the top ten news stories for 2015 in JAPAN and another list for the top ten news stories in 2015 in THE WORLD
 3. Do quiz for Dec 18
 4. Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
 5. For next week: TOP TEN NEWS OF 2015  New Years Special PART 2

FOR MEN: About 日本人は恥ずかしがり？　https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ZBzGWe5cGSI40ffHbSAZtttLXj92c9VKMlGPN5JVocs/viewform

About どんな英語がいい？　https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Qv34voBlGSkLQRA510YjIrRXDHgX1HocwfgFQy5ZZ5M/viewform?usp=send_form

FOR LADIES: About Chinese English

(1) http://accent.gmu.edu/browse_language.php?function=detail&speakerid=746

(2) http://accent.gmu.edu/browse_language.php?function=detail&speakerid=491

(3) http://accent.gmu.edu/browse_language.php?function=detail&speakerid=828

(4) http://accent.gmu.edu/browse_language.php?function=detail&speakerid=481

(5) http://accent.gmu.edu/browse_language.php?function=detail&speakerid=602

(6) http://accent.gmu.edu/browse_language.php?function=detail&speakerid=462

FOR アルバイト　5th period

LINK FOR HONYAKU TEST http://jdjuice.sakura.ne.jp/signage/test-page-for-form/ LINK FOR SIGNS http://www2.kumagaku.ac.jp/teacher/~judy/cgi/pmwiki/pmwiki.php?n=Main.Number LINK FOR DATA

  b. Japan/South Ko

CLASS 13 Dec. 11, 2015 My Number!

 1. Listen to the news story at English Club Listening  about Boy Fishes Money from the Danube River
 2. Review the news story you read about the My Number system before you do this Weeks quiz

 5. For next week: TOP TEN NEWS OF 2015  New Years Special

CLASS 12 Dec. 4, 2015 Turkey and the Russian Airplane https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fR3vMTrvANM

 2. Review the news story you read about the Russian airplane in Turkey before you do this Weeks quiz

 5. For next week: My Number!

CLASS 11 Nov. 27, 2015 New media day! Breaking up on Facebook http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-34875474 and emoji as word of the year

 2. do this Weeks quiz

 5. For next week: Turkey and the Russian Airplane

CLASS 10 Nov. 20, 2015 Election in Myanmar and Paris Terrorism

 1. Listen to the news story at English Club Listening  about Paris Terrorism
 2. Review the news story you read about the election in Myanmar before you do this Weeks quiz
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English

CLASS 15 Jan 8, 2016 FINAL CLASS

CLASS 14 Dec. 18, 2015 YEAR END SPECIAL

CLASS 13 Dec. 11, 2015

CLASS 12 Dec. 4, 2015 Turkey and the Russian Airplane https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fR3vMTrvANM

 5. For next week: My Number!

CLASS 11 Nov. 27, 2015 New media day! Breaking up on Facebook http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-34875474 and emoji as word of the year

 5. For next week: Turkey and the Russian Airplane

CLASS 10 Nov. 20, 2015 Election in Myanmar and Paris Terrorism

 1. Listen to the news story at English Club Listening  about Paris Terrorism
 2. Review the news story you read about the election in Myanmar before you do this Weeks quiz
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English

CLASS 11 Nov. 27, 2015 New media day! Breaking up on Facebook http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-34875474 and emoji as word of the year

 5. For next week: Turkey and the Russian Airplane

CLASS 10 Nov. 20, 2015 Election in Myanmar and Paris Terrorism

 1. Listen to the news story at English Club Listening  about Paris Terrorism
 2. Review the news story you read about the election in Myanmar before you do this Weeks quiz
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English

CLASS 10 Nov. 20, 2015 Election in Myanmar and Paris Terrorism

CLASS 9 Nov. 13, 2015 Election in Myanmar and Paris Terrorism

 1. Listen to the news story at English Club Listening  about Paris Terrorism
 2. Review the news story you read about the election in Myanmar before you do this Weeks quiz

 5. For next week: Breaking up on Facebook http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-34875474

CLASS 9 Nov. 13, 2015 China-Korea-Japan summit http://edition.cnn.com/2015/11/01/asia/china-korea-japan-talks/

 1. Listen to the news story at English Club Listening  about China's two child policy
 2. Review the news story you read about the South China Sea before you do this Weeks quiz
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English

CLASS 9 Nov. 13, 2015 China-Korea-Japan summit http://edition.cnn.com/2015/11/01/asia/china-korea-japan-talks/

 5. For next week: Election in Myanmar

CLASS 8 Nov. 6, 2015 Situation in the South China Sea http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-34671504

 1. Listen to the news story at English Club Listening  about China's two child policy
 2. Review the news story you read about the South China Sea before you do this Weeks quiz
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English

CLASS 8 Nov. 6, 2015 Situation in the South China Sea http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-34671504

 1. Listen to the news story at English Club Listening  about China's two child policy
 2. Review the news story you read about the South China Sea before you do this Weeks quiz

 5. For next week: China-Korea-Japan summit http://edition.cnn.com/2015/11/01/asia/china-korea-japan-talks/

CLASS 7 Oct. 30, 2015 The Leaning Building of Yokohama https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlJBZ-OC_SU

 1. Listen to the news story at English Club Listening  about carcinogenic meat
 2. Review the news story you read about the Nobel Prize Winners in Japan before you do this Weeks quiz
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English

 1. Listen to the news story at English Club Listening  about carcinogenic meat

CLASS 7 Oct. 30, 2015 The Leaning Building of Yokohama https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlJBZ-OC_SU

 5. For next week: Situation in the South China Sea http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-34671504

CLASS 6 Oct. 23, 2015 Japan Politics: Okinawa, consumption tax and the "office for social revitalization" http://article.wn.com/view/2015/10/15/Govt_launches_office_for_social_revitalization/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtMFnLbVONk

 1. Listen to the news story at English Club Listening  about banana fungus
 2. Review the news story you read about the Nobel Prize Winners in Japan before you do this Weeks quiz
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English

CLASS 5 Oct. 16, 2015 Japan Politics: Okinawa, consumption tax and the "office for social revitalization" http://article.wn.com/view/2015/10/15/Govt_launches_office_for_social_revitalization/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtMFnLbVONk

 1. Listen to the news story at English Club Listening  about banana fungus

 5. For next week: The Leaning Building of Yokohama https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlJBZ-OC_SU

CLASS 5 Oct. 16, 2015 Japanese Nobel Prize Winners

 1. Listen to the news story at English Club Listening  about Sweden's 6-hour work day
 2. Review the news story you read about the Nobel Prize Winners in Japan before you do this Weeks quiz
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English

 1. Listen to the news story at English Club Listening  about Sweden's 6-hour work day

CLASS 5 Oct. 16, 2015 Japanese Nobel Prize Winners

 2. Review the news story you read about the Nobel Prize Winners in Japan before you do this Weeks quiz

 5. For next week: Japan Politics: Okinawa, consumption tax and the "office for social revitalization"

CLASS 4 Oct. 9, 2015 Russian bombing of ISIS *Syria http://www.newsinlevels.com/products/russia-in-syria/

 1. Listen to the news story at English Club Listening  about Macdonalds
 2. Reviwew the news story you read about the security bill in Japan before you do this Weeks quiz
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English

CLASS 4 Oct. 9, 2015 Russian bombing of ISIS *Syria http://www.newsinlevels.com/products/russia-in-syria/

 1. Listen to the news story at English Club Listening  about Macdonalds

CLASS 4 Oct. 9, 2015 Russian bombing of ISIS *Syria

 5. For next week: Nobel Prize winners!

CLASS 3 Oct. 2, 2015 Japan's new security!

 1. Listen to the news story at English Club Listening  for Sept. 29, 2015 (about Volkswagen)
 2. Review the news story you read about the security bill in Japan before you do this Weeks quiz
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English

CLASS 3 Sept. 25, 2015 Japan's new security!

 1. Listen to the news story at English Club Listening  for Sept. 29, 2015 (about Volkswagen)
 2. Review the news story you read about the security bill in Japan before you do this Weeks quiz

 5. For next week: Russian bombing of ISIS

CLASS 2 Sept. 25, 2015 MASSIVE EARTHQUAKE IN CHILE!

 1. Listen to the news story at English Club Listening  for Sept. 15, 2015 (about dating in Java)
 2. Review the news story you read about Chile before you do this Weeks quiz
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English

CLASS 2 Sept. 25, 2015 MASSIVE EARTHQUAKE IN CHILE!

 1. Listen to the news story at English Club Listening  for Sept. 15, 2015 (about dating in Java)
 2. Review the news story you read about Chile before you do this Weeks quiz
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English
 5. For next week: Japan's new security!

 5. For next week: MASSIVE EARTHQUAKE IN CHILE!

 2. Do This Weeks quiz
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English
 5. For next week:

  a. America and the refugees http://fivethirtyeight.com/datalab/some-context-for-americas-pledge-to-take-in-10000-syrian-refugees/
  b. Japan/South Korea and the refugees http://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2015/09/10/japan-south-korea-shut-out-refugees-column/71644394/
  c. Japan and the refugees http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2015/03/09/national/crime-legal/four-syrian-asylum-seekers-sue-japan-refugee-status/#.VflZptKqooJ
  d. Europe and the refugees http://www.thestar.com/news/world/2015/09/14/germany-denmark-reintroduce-border-controls-on-refugee-influx.html

Read one of these 4 stories with a partner. http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2015/09/millions-syrians-head-europe-refugee-150911094403968.html

 1. Listen to the news story at English Club Listening  for Sept. 8, 2015 (about Syrian refugees)

'WELCOME TO CURRENT EVENTS IN ENGLISH II! (fall semester, Friday )'

CLASS 1 Sept. 18, 2015 Refugees from Syria

 1. Listen to the news story at 

CHATS MUST BE FINISHED BY THE THURSDAY NIGHT BEFORE THE NEXT CLASS!!

2015 topics

July 24, 2015 The World Heritage Sites and Korea/japan relations

 1. Listen to the english news for July 14 (Russia Opens New Military Theme Park) at Englishclub.com

July 10, 2015 The World Heritage Sites and Korea/japan relations

 5. For next week: HAVE A GREAT SUMMER AND SEE YOU IN CURRENT EVENTS II!!

Class 14 July 10, 2015 Nadeshiko

 1. Listen to the english news at Englishclub.com
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English

Class 14 July 10, 2015 Nadeshiko

 1. Listen to the english news at Englishclub.com

 5. For next week: Read this article about The World Heritage Sites and Korea/japan relations

Class 13 June 26, 2015 the next US election

 1. Listen to the english news from March  (about the Sound of Music) at Englishclub.com
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English

Class 13 June 26, 2015 the next US election

 1. Listen to the english news from March  (about the Sound of Music) at Englishclub.com

 5. For next week: Read this article about Nadeshiko

omake: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KuWsQSntFf0

Class 12 June 26, 2015 Voting Age in Japan

 1. Listen to the LATEST english news at Englishclub.com
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English

omake: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-AvthzNY5k

omake:

Class 12 June 26, 2015 Voting Age in Japan

 5. For next week: Read this article about the next US election

Class 11 June 19, 2015 RAIN!

omake: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLWfLeHSZ-8&feature=iv&src_vid=CgtLm1Huj3U&annotation_id=annotation_2200102231

 5. For next week: Read this article about Voting Age in Japan

Class 10 June 12, 2015 Mers in South Korea

 1. Listen to the LATEST english news at Englishclub.com
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English

omake: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLWfLeHSZ-8&feature=iv&src_vid=CgtLm1Huj3U&annotation_id=annotation_2200102231

 5. For next week: Read this article about Voting Age in Japan

Class 11 June 19, 2015 RAIN!

 5. For next week: Read this article about http://www.todayonline.com/world/asia/ageing-japan-lowers-voting-age-18-years?singlepage=true?

Class 10 June 12, 2015 Mers in South Korea

 1. Listen to the LATEST english news at Englishclub.com
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English

Class 10 June 12, 2015 Mers in South Korea

 5. For next week: Read this article about RAIN!

Class 9 June 5, 2015 Disappointing NPT conference

 5. For next week: Read this article about Mers in South Korea

Class 8 May 29, 2015 Sun halo over Mexico sparks doomsday fears

 1. Listen to the LATEST english news at Englishclub.com
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English

June 5, 2015 Disappointing NPT conference

Class 9 June 5, 2015

 5. For next week: Read this article aboutMers in South Korea

Class 8 May 29, 2015 Sun halo over Mexico sparks doomsday fears

 1. Listen to the LATEST english news at Englishclub.com
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English

Class 8 May 22, 2015 Sun halo over Mexico sparks doomsday fears

 5. For next week: Read this article about Disappointing NPT conference

Class 7 May 22, 2015 Turning point for Japan’s defense policy

 1. Listen to the LATEST english news at Englishclub.com
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English

May 22, 2015 Turning point for Japan’s defense policy

 5. For next week: Read this article about Sun halo over Mexico sparks doomsday fears

Class May 22, 2015

 5. For next week: Read this article about 

Class 6 May 15, 2015 Meiji industrial sites endorsed for World Heritage listing

 1. Listen to the LATEST english news at Englishclub.com
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English

Class 6 May 15, 2015 Meiji industrial sites endorsed for World Heritage listing

 1. Listen to the LATEST english news at Englishclub.com
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English
 5. For next week: Read this article about Turning point for Japan’s defense policy

http://www.jrc.or.jp/contribute/help/2015_1/

Class 5 May 8, 2015 Abe on message, but regional tensions remain

 1. Listen to the news about Charlotte at http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/1505/150507-princess-charlotte-a.html
  Answer the comprehension questions

 5. For next week: Read this article about Meiji industrial sites endorsed for World Heritage listing

Class 4 April 30, 2015 Japan's maglev train sets world record: 603 kph

 5. For next week: Read this article about Abe on message, but regional tensions remain

For reference Full text of speech

Class 3 April 24, 2015 Australian model died fighting for ISIS

 5. For next week: Read this article about Japan's maglev train sets world record: 603 kph

Class 2 April 17, 2015 the Emperor's visit to Palau

 1. Listen to the LATEST english news at Englishclub.com
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English
 5. For next week: Read this article about Australian model died fighting for ISIS

Class 1 April 10, 2015 Welcome to current events!

 1. Listen to the LATEST english news at Englishclub.com
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English

Class 4

For reference Full text of speech

April 30, 2015 Japan's maglev train sets world record: 603 kph

 5. For next week: Read this article about Abe on message, but regional tensions remain

Class 3 April 24, 2015 Australian model died fighting for ISIS

 1. Listen to the LATEST english news at Englishclub.com
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English

Class 3 April 24, 2015 Australian model died fighting for ISIS

 5. For next week: Read this article about Japan's maglev train sets world record: 603 kph

Class 1 April 10, 2015 Welcome to current events!

 1. Listen to the LATEST english news at Englishclub.com
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English
 5. For next week: Read this article about the Emperor's visit to Palau

link

Class 2 April 17, 2015 the Emperor's visit to Palau

 1. Listen to the LATEST english news at Englishclub.com
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English
 5. For next week: Read this article about Australian model died fighting for ISIS

 1. Listen to the LATEST english news at Englishclub.com

 5. For next week: Read this article about the Emperor's visit to Palau

 5. For next week: Read this article about 

'WELCOME TO CURRENT EVENTS IN ENGLISH I! (spring semester, Friday )'

Class 1 April 10, 2015 Welcome to current events!

 1. Listen to the newest english news at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ

2014 topics

'WELCOME TO CURRENT EVENTS IN ENGLISH I! (spring semester)'

2014 news answers 2014 archives

http://www.economist.com/news/asia/21644496-japan-considers-welcoming-more-foreign-workers-its-shores-bestselling-author-calls-their

Class 15 Jan 26, 2015 Last class! Big news story about Japanese hostages in IS

 1. Listen to actual English video by Kenji Gotoh 

Class 13 Jan 5, 2015 Happy New Year! Let's check the top 10 2014 stories AND compare with CNN http://edition.cnn.com/interactive/2014/12/specials/yir-top-stories-vote/ and The Guardian http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/dec/26/top-10-news-stories-2014-guardian

 1. Listen to Lesson on Cuba (Dec. 23) at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/ 
 2. Read mochi article at http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/jan/05/nine-people-choke-to-death-eating-rice-cakes-in-japan 
   (NO 2nd  LISTENING LESSON TODAY)
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English

Class 14 Jan 19, 2015

 1. Listen to Lesson on the Heart emoji (Jan. 6) and France (Jan. 13) at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/ 
 2. No reading lesson today!
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English
 5. For next week (last class) be prepared to discuss "foreign objects in food"

 1. Listen to Lesson on Cuba (Dec. 23) at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/ 
 2. Read mochi article at http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/jan/05/nine-people-choke-to-death-eating-rice-cakes-in-japan 
   (NO 2nd  LISTENING LESSON TODAY)

Jan 5, 2015 Happy New Year! Let's check the top 10 2014 stories AND compare with CNN http://edition.cnn.com/interactive/2014/12/specials/yir-top-stories-vote/ and The Guardian http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/dec/26/top-10-news-stories-2014-guardian

2014 news answers don't click yet!!

Class 13 an 5, 2015 Happy New Year! Let's check the top 10 2014 stories

 1. Listen to Lesson at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/ 
 2. Listen to one of the new lessons at http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/ (by yourself)
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English

Class 12 Dec 22, 2014 TOP TEN NEWS!! Put on your thinking caps..>>!

 1.  Discuss face-to-face in English  
 2.  Make a list of the top ten news stories for Japan and the world for 2014!
 3.  One person in your group, fill out the quiz!
 4.  Have a Merry Christmas and Happy NEW YEAR!   See you next year!

PS If you did not come to class, be sure to do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ before next year.

Class 11 Dec 15, 2014 Sony cyberattack http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2014/12/07/national/north-korea-denies-hack-attack-attributes-data-theft-supporters/#.VIVAZdKsXzM

 2. Listen to one of the new lessons (12/9, 12/11, 12/13) at http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/ (by yourself)

 5. Next week: TOP TEN NEWS!! Put on your thinking caps..>>!

Class 10 Dec 8, 2014 Aso Eruption http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/mount-aso-volcano-in-japan-causes-travel-chaos-in-first-eruption-in-22-years-9889198.html

 2. Listen to one of the new lessons (12/3, 12/5, 12/7) at http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/ (by yourself)

 5. Next week: Sony cyberattack http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2014/12/07/national/north-korea-denies-hack-attack-attributes-data-theft-supporters/#.VIVAZdKsXzM

Class 9 Dec 1, 2014 Japanese Black Widow http://edition.cnn.com/2014/11/21/world/asia/japan-black-widow-murder/index.html?hpt=ias_c2

 2. Listen to one of the new lessons (11/25, 11/27, 11/29) at http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/ (by yourself)

 5. Next week: Aso Eruption http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/mount-aso-volcano-in-japan-causes-travel-chaos-in-first-eruption-in-22-years-9889198.html

Class 8 Nov 24, 2014 G20 in Brisbane http://edition.cnn.com/2014/11/14/world/asia/g20-brisbane-welcome/index.html

 1. Listen to Lesson at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/ 
 2. Listen to one of the new lessons (11/17, 11/19, 11/21) at http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/ (by yourself)
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English

 2. Listen to one of the new lessons (12/3, 12/5, 12/7) at http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/ (by yourself)

 5. Next week: Sony cyberattack http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2014/12/07/national/north-korea-denies-hack-attack-attributes-data-theft-supporters/#.VIVAZdKsXzM

Class 10 Dec 1, 2014 Aso Eruption http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/mount-aso-volcano-in-japan-causes-travel-chaos-in-first-eruption-in-22-years-9889198.html

 2. Listen to one of the new lessons (12/1, 12/3, 12/5) at http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/ (by yourself)

 5. Next week: 

Class 9 Dec 1, 2014 Japanese Black Widow http://edition.cnn.com/2014/11/21/world/asia/japan-black-widow-murder/index.html?hpt=ias_c2

 2. Listen to one of the new lessons (11/25, 11/27, 11/29) at http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/ (by yourself)

 5. Next week: Aso Eruption http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/mount-aso-volcano-in-japan-causes-travel-chaos-in-first-eruption-in-22-years-9889198.html

Class 8 Nov 24, 2014 G20 in Brisbane http://edition.cnn.com/2014/11/14/world/asia/g20-brisbane-welcome/index.html

 1. Listen to Lesson at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/ 
 2. Listen to one of the new lessons (11/17, 11/19, 11/21) at http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/ (by yourself)
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English

Class 9 Dec 1, 2014 Japanese Black Widow http://edition.cnn.com/2014/11/21/world/asia/japan-black-widow-murder/index.html?hpt=ias_c2

 2. Listen to one of the new lessons (11/25, 11/27, 11/29) at http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/ (by yourself)

 5. Next week: Aso Eruption http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/mount-aso-volcano-in-japan-causes-travel-chaos-in-first-eruption-in-22-years-9889198.html

Class 8 Nov 24, 2014 G20 in Brisbane http://edition.cnn.com/2014/11/14/world/asia/g20-brisbane-welcome/index.html

 1. Listen to Lesson at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/ 
 2. Listen to one of the new lessons (11/17, 11/19, 11/21) at http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/ (by yourself)
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English

 1. Listen to Lesson at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/ 

 5. Next week: Japanese Black Widow http://edition.cnn.com/2014/11/21/world/asia/japan-black-widow-murder/index.html?hpt=ias_c2

Class 8 Nov 24, 2014 G20 in Brisbane http://edition.cnn.com/2014/11/14/world/asia/g20-brisbane-welcome/index.html

 2. Listen to one of the new lessons (11/17, 11/19, 11/21) at http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/ (by yourself)

 5. Next week: 

Class 7 Nov 17, 2014 US Election and after http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/us-politics/11212415/Can-Obama-and-Republicans-work-together-8-things-the-parties-can-and-cant-agree-upon.html

  also check out the US election banner for NHK http://en.rocketnews24.com/2014/11/09/nhks-us-election-banner-has-netizens-wondering-if-its-the-new-street-fighter/
 1. Listen to Lesson at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/ (in class) http://www.foxnews.com/world/2014/11/10/irish-teacher-reportedly-denied-job-in-south-korea-due-to-alcoholism-nature/
 2. Listen to one of the new lessons (11/11, 11/13, 11/15) at http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/ (by yourself)
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English

Class 7 Nov 17, 2014 US Election and after http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/us-politics/11212415/Can-Obama-and-Republicans-work-together-8-things-the-parties-can-and-cant-agree-upon.html

  also check out the US election banner for NHK http://en.rocketnews24.com/2014/11/09/nhks-us-election-banner-has-netizens-wondering-if-its-the-new-street-fighter/
 1. Listen to Lesson at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/ (in class) http://www.foxnews.com/world/2014/11/10/irish-teacher-reportedly-denied-job-in-south-korea-due-to-alcoholism-nature/
 2. Listen to one of the new lessons (11/11, 11/13, 11/15) at http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/ (by yourself)

 5. Next week: G20 in Brisbane http://edition.cnn.com/2014/11/14/world/asia/g20-brisbane-welcome/index.html

Class 6 Nov 10, 2014 North Korea Abduction talks http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2014/10/26/national/politics-diplomacy/government-mission-north-korea-week-scrutinize-abductees-probe/#.VE3waiKsVcg

 1. Listen to Lesson at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/ (in class)
 2. Listen to one of the new lessons (11/9, 11/7, 11/3) at http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/ (by yourself)
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English

 2. Listen to one of the new lessons (11/9, 11/7, 11/3) at http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/ (by yourself)

Class 6 Nov 10, 2014 North Korea Abduction talks http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2014/10/26/national/politics-diplomacy/government-mission-north-korea-week-scrutinize-abductees-probe/#.VE3waiKsVcg

 5. Next week: US Election and after http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/us-politics/11212415/Can-Obama-and-Republicans-work-together-8-things-the-parties-can-and-cant-agree-upon.html
  also check out the US election banner for NHK http://en.rocketnews24.com/2014/11/09/nhks-us-election-banner-has-netizens-wondering-if-its-the-new-street-fighter/

Class 5 Oct 27, 2014 Typhoons and Fukushima http://au.ibtimes.com/articles/569914/20141017/japan-typhoons-fukushima-reactors-radiation.htm#.VERb-meSzy4

 5. Next week: North Korea Abduction talks http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2014/10/26/national/politics-diplomacy/government-mission-north-korea-week-scrutinize-abductees-probe/#.VE3waiKsVcg

Class 4 Oct 20, 2014 Study about EBOLA http://mainichi.jp/english/english/perspectives/news/20141004p2a00m0na011000c.html

 2. Listen to one of the new lessons (10/14, 10/18, 10/20) at http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/ (by yourself)

 5. Next week: Typhoons and Fukushima http://au.ibtimes.com/articles/569914/20141017/japan-typhoons-fukushima-reactors-radiation.htm#.VERb-meSzy4

Class 3 Oct 6, 2014 Demos in Hong Kong http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/oct/03/hong-kong-violent-clashes-residents-storm-protest-site

 1. Listen to Lesson at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/ (in class)
 2. Listen to one of the new lessons (9/30, 10/2, 10/4, 10/6) at http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/ (by yourself)
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English

 5. Next week: North Korea Abduction talks http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2014/10/26/national/politics-diplomacy/government-mission-north-korea-week-scrutinize-abductees-probe/#.VE3waiKsVcg

Class 5 Oct 27, 2014 Typhoons and Fukushima http://au.ibtimes.com/articles/569914/20141017/japan-typhoons-fukushima-reactors-radiation.htm#.VERb-meSzy4

 5. Next week: 

Class 4 Oct 20, 2014 Study about EBOLA http://mainichi.jp/english/english/perspectives/news/20141004p2a00m0na011000c.html

 2. Listen to one of the new lessons (10/14, 10/18, 10/20) at http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/ (by yourself)

 5. Next week: Typhoons and Fukushima http://au.ibtimes.com/articles/569914/20141017/japan-typhoons-fukushima-reactors-radiation.htm#.VERb-meSzy4

Class 3 Oct 6, 2014 Demos in Hong Kong http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/oct/03/hong-kong-violent-clashes-residents-storm-protest-site

 1. Listen to Lesson at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/ (in class)
 2. Listen to one of the new lessons (9/30, 10/2, 10/4, 10/6) at http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/ (by yourself)
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English

 2. Listen to one of the new lessons (10/14, 10/18, 10/20) at http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/ (by yourself)

 5. Next week: Typhoons and Fukushima http://au.ibtimes.com/articles/569914/20141017/japan-typhoons-fukushima-reactors-radiation.htm#.VERb-meSzy4

Class 4 Oct 6, 2014 Study about EBOLA http://mainichi.jp/english/english/perspectives/news/20141004p2a00m0na011000c.html

 5. Next week: 

Class 3 Oct 6, 2014 Demos in Hong Kong http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/oct/03/hong-kong-violent-clashes-residents-storm-protest-site

 1. Listen to Lesson at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/ (in class)
 2. Listen to one of the new lessons (9/30, 10/2, 10/4, 10/6) at http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/ (by yourself)
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English

 5. Next week: Study about EBOLA http://mainichi.jp/english/english/perspectives/news/20141004p2a00m0na011000c.html

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2773440/Make-OWN-invisibility-cloak-University-reveals-simple-trick-cloak-objects-using-glass-lenses.html

Oct 6, 2014 Demos in Hong Kong http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/oct/03/hong-kong-violent-clashes-residents-storm-protest-site

Class 3 Oct 6, 2014 Demos in Hong Kong http://mainichi.jp/english/english/newsselect/news/20141004p2g00m0in025000c.html

 1. Listen to Lesson at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/ (in class)
 2. Listen to one of the new lessons (9/30, 10/2, 10/4, 10/6) at http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/ (by yourself)

Class 2 Sept 29, 2014 Eruption!!! http://edition.cnn.com/2014/09/28/world/asia/japan-volcano-ontake/index.html

 1. Listen to the lessons (Sept. 24, 26, 28) at http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/ 
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English
 5. Next week: Study lessons at  http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/ and http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/

 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ

Class 2 July 28, 2014 Eruption!!! http://edition.cnn.com/2014/09/28/world/asia/japan-volcano-ontake/index.html

 1. Listen to the lessons (Sept. 24, 26, 28) at http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/ 
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ 
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English
 5. Next week: Study lessons at  http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/ and http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/

• 4. 15-20 minutes CHATROOM-DISCUSSION QUESTIONS?. CHATROOM QUESTIONS II

 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ

Sept. 22, 2014 Welcome to English Current events II!

 1. Introduction to New material!!  http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/ Choose your favorite from 1 of 4: 1. Sept 22, 2. Sept. 20, 3. Sept. 18 4. Sept. 16
 2. Listen to the Sept. 16 and Sept. 9 english news at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/ 

Sept. 22, 2014 Welcome to English Current events II! New material: http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/

'WELCOME TO CURRENT EVENTS IN ENGLISH II! (fall semester)'

Class 1 Sept. 22, 2014 Welcome to English Current events II!

• FALL TERM*****

Class 15 July 28, 2014 Malaysian plane shooting http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-28363394 1. Listen to the newest english news at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/

 5. Next week: HAVE A GREAT SUMMER!!! Keep reading/watching the news, and I'll see you back in the fall for more discussion in Current Events II.

Class 14 July 21, 2014 Earthquake! Did you know? http://edition.cnn.com/2014/07/11/world/asia/japan-earthquake/index.html?hpt=ias_c2

 1. Listen to the newest english news at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ 
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English

 *15 chats x 0-10 classpoints =                             0-150 classpoints
 *15 discussions x 4 (regular) or 3 (*reduced) classpoints   0-60 classpoints

July 28, 2014 Malaysian plane shooting http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-28363394 1. Listen to the newest english news at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/

Class 15 July 28, 2014 Malaysian plane shooting http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-28363394 1. Listen to the newest english news at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/

 5. Next week: HAVE A GREAT SUMMER!!! Keep reading/watching the news, and I'll see you back in the fall for more discussion in Current Events II.

Class 14 July 21, 2014 Earthquake! Did you know? http://edition.cnn.com/2014/07/11/world/asia/japan-earthquake/index.html?hpt=ias_c2

 1. Listen to the newest english news at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ 
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English

Class 14 July 21, 2014 Earthquake! Did you know? http://edition.cnn.com/2014/07/11/world/asia/japan-earthquake/index.html?hpt=ias_c2

 5. Next week: Malaysian plane shooting http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-28363394

Class 13 July 14, 2014 Going abroad this summer? Read http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2014/07/07/world/carry-on-electronics-to-get-closer-airport-scrutiny/#.U7o9h5dZrzA

 1. Listen to the newest english news at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ 
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English

Class 13 July 14, 2014 Going abroad this summer? Read http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2014/07/07/world/carry-on-electronics-to-get-closer-airport-scrutiny/#.U7o9h5dZrzA

 5. Next week: Earthquake!  Did you know? http://edition.cnn.com/2014/07/11/world/asia/japan-earthquake/index.html?hpt=ias_c2

Class 12 July 7, 2014 North Korea threatens war on US over Kim Jong-un movie http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-28014069

 1. Listen to the newest english news at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ 
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English

Class 12 July 7, 2014 North Korea threatens war on US over Kim Jong-un movie http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-28014069

 5. Next week: Going abroad this summer? Read http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2014/07/07/world/carry-on-electronics-to-get-closer-airport-scrutiny/#.U7o9h5dZrzA

Class 11 June 30, 2014 the Middle East http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-27966774 and Katy and Hillary

 1. Listen to the newest english news at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ 
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English

June 30, 2014 the Middle East http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-27966774 and Katy and Hillary

 5. Next week: Read North Korea threatens war on US over Kim Jong-un movie http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-28014069

Class 11 June 30, 2014 the Middle East http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-27966774

 5. Next week: Read about 

Class 10 June 23, 2014 World Cup and world cup!

 1. Listen to the newest english news at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ 
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English

Class 10 June 23, 2014 World Cup and world cup!

 5. Next week: Read about the situation in the Middle East http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-27966774

Class 9 June 16, 2014 Pandas and Korea Foundation

 1. Listen to the newest english news at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ 
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English

 5. Next week: Read about the soccer world cup http://ajw.asahi.com/article/behind_news/sports/AJ201406150016 

Class 9 June 16, 2014 Pandas and Korea Foundation

 5. Next week: Read about 

Class 8 June 9, 2014 Thailand http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-27654428 and Google

 1. Listen to the newest english news at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ 
 3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
 4. Discuss face-to-face in English

 5. Next week: Read about the new S. Korean association http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2014/06/08/national/politics-diplomacy/new-s-korean-foundation-fight-laborers-forced-work-japanese-overlords/#.U5VqqHC-1cY