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'WELCOME (BACK) TO CURRENT EVENTS IN ENGLISH II! (2019 FALL semester 3rd period Monday)'
'WELCOME (BACK) TO CURRENT EVENTS IN ENGLISH II! (2020 FALL semester 3rd period Monday)'
For 12/14 class Domestic 2020 news? International 2020 news?
14. 1/6 Welcome back! https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/610651/therapy-dog-steals-toys-from-charity-bin-video
15. 1/20 Pick your story: https://breakingnewsenglish.com/multi-speed-listening.html
2. Listen to the news stories for Dec 18 and 25 2019 at English Club Listening
2. Listen to two news stories from breakingnewsenglish.com
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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://mainichi.jp/english/
6. For 1/20: Pick your story: https://breakingnewsenglish.com/multi-speed-listening.html
14. 1/6 Welcome back!
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 6, 2020 to get chat credit.
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. 3. Do the quiz for Dec. 25. (Find the most interesting stories)
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.
4. ONE person write the quiz for each group.
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.
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)
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.
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
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: Guess the top 10 news for 2019!
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 04 2019 at English Club Listening
1. Listen to the news story for Dec 11 2019 at English Club Listening
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
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.
10.9. 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
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.
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
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
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.
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
10.9. 12/2 Frozen again! https://www.marketwatch.com/story/disney-strikes-gold-again-as-frozen-2-opens-to-record-127-million-2019-11-24
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
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: Plastic fantastic: can we reduce our dependency? https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/backstories/734/
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/
8. 11/25 Drugs in Japan https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20191120/p2a/00m/0na/024000c
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 30 2019 at English Club Listening
1. Listen to the news story for Nov 20 2019 at English Club Listening
1. Listen to the news story for Nov 30 2019 at English Club Listening
1. Listen to the news story for Nov 13 2019 at English Club Listening
2019 archives | World news digest World Newspaper links | CHATROOM-DISCUSSION QUESTIONS? |
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2019 archives | World news digest | CHATROOM-DISCUSSION QUESTIONS? |
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
8. 11/25 Drugs in Japan https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20191120/p2a/00m/0na/024000c
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
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!
11/11 Shuri Castle burned!! https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2019/11/01/national/japan-sites-on-alert-after-okinawa-fire/#.XciV1VczY2w
6. 11/11 Shuri Castle burned!! https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2019/11/01/national/japan-sites-on-alert-after-okinawa-fire/#.XciV1VczY2w
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
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 9 2019 at English Club Listening
1. Listen to the news story for Oct 30 2019 at English Club Listening
1. Listen to the news story for Oct 9 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 9 2019 at English Club Listening
1. Listen to the news story for Oct 16 2019 at English Club Listening
5. 10/28 The Imperial family and the enthronement ceremony https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20191021_08/
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 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: 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 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
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:
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. 10/28 The Imperial family and the enthronement ceremony https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20191021_08/
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
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 Rugby world cup 2019: In the Middle East https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2019/10/11/who-are-kurds-why-is-turkey-attacking-them/
4. 10/21 In the Middle East https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2019/10/11/who-are-kurds-why-is-turkey-attacking-them/
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
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
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
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%
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!
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
1. 9/30 Welcome back!!
1. Listen to the 5 news stories for Sept 2019 at English Club Listening
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
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'WELCOME (BACK) TO CURRENT EVENTS IN ENGLISH I! (2019 spring semester 3rd period Monday)'
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1. Listen to the news story for 2019 at English Club Listening
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1. Listen to the 5 news stories for Sept 2019 at English Club Listening
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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
1. 9/30 Welcome back!! Read
1. Listen to the news story for 2019 at English Club Listening
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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 July 2019 at English Club Listening
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 Read Kumamon, Japan’s billion-dollar bear, ventures abroad
1. Listen to the news story for 3 July 2019 at English Club Listening
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 https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2019/07/36e7893ede00-focus-parties-engaging-apathetic-youth-in-hopes-of-increasing-support-base.html
5. For next week: Read Kumamon, Japan’s billion-dollar bear, ventures abroad
12. 7/8 Read https://www.japantimes.co.jp/opinion/2019/07/05/editorials/get-japan-south-korea-diplomacy-back-track/
14. 7/22 Read Kumamon, Japan’s billion-dollar bear, ventures abroad
5. For next week: Read Kumamon, Japan’s billion-dollar bear, ventures abroad
12. 7/8 Read Trump and Kim's Historic Meeting
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 Trump and Kim's Historic Meeting
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 Trump and Kim's Historic Meeting
5. For next week: Read https://www.japantimes.co.jp/opinion/2019/07/05/editorials/get-japan-south-korea-diplomacy-back-track/
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
12. 7/8 Read Trump and Kim's Historic Meeting
1. Listen to the news story for 3 July 2019 at English Club Listening
10. 6/24 Read Hong Kong protests
1. Listen to the news storyfor 19 June 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
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
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
9. 6/17 Read G20 talks trade, finance as Japan readies for Osaka summit
1. Listen to the news stories for 5/20 and 5/27 at English Club Listening
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 Hong Kong protests
8. 6/10 Read Two killed, including schoolgirl, in Japan stabbing spree
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
8. 6/10 Read Two killed, including schoolgirl, in Japan stabbing spree
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 stories for 5/20 and 5/27 at English Club Listening
1. Listen to the news story for 5 June at English Club Listening
5. 5/13 6. 5/20 7. 6/3 8. 6/10
5. For next week: Read
5. For next week: Read G20 talks trade, finance as Japan readies for Osaka summit
7. 6/3 Read A quick guide to the US-China trade war
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 story English Club Listening
1. Listen to the news stories for 5/20 and 5/27 at English Club Listening
5. 5/20 Read Iran nuclear deal: Key details
7. 6/3 Read A quick guide to the US-China trade war
5. For next week: Read https://www.bbc.com/news/business-45899310
5. 5/13 Read Why are Japanese teens so glum?
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
5. For next week: Read https://www.bbc.com/news/business-45899310
5. 5/13 Read Why are Japanese teens so glum?
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
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
5. 5/13 Read Why are Japanese teens so glum?
1. Listen to the news story English Club Listening
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 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 [
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 Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp suffer outages
5. For next week: Read Why are Japanese teens so glum?
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. 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 Why are Japanese teens so glum?
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 Opinion: Japanese Emperor Akihito's commendable silence
5. For next week: Read Why are Japanese teens so glum?
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1. Listen to the news story 17 April 2019: English Club Listening
1. Listen to the news story 17 April 2019: English Club Listening
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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 10 April 2019: English Club Listening
1. Listen to the news story 17 April 2019: English Club Listening
5. For next week: Read
5. For next week: Read Notre Dame fire started at the center of the cathedral's roof, says police source
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6. 5/6
3. 4/22 4. 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
https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-47927714
5. For next week: Read Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp suffer outages
2. 4/15
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 about at English Club Listening
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yq84vGjJzhM
2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ
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
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
1. Listen to the news stories from 09 January 2019: Female UFC Fighter Beats Up Robber English Club Listening 2. Do THIS WEEK'S QUIZ
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. ALL FINISHED! BUT PLEASE drop by this page and join in chats whenever you like!
5. For next week: Read
'WELCOME (BACK) TO CURRENT EVENTS IN ENGLISH II! (2018 fall semester)'
'WELCOME (BACK) TO CURRENT EVENTS IN ENGLISH I! (2019 spring semester 3rd period Monday)'
15. 1/22 OUR LAST CLASS The Korea-Japan Radar problem Japan and Korea
1. 4/8 Our first class
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!
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 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 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 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 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 5. For next week: Nissan Scandal http://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/AJ201811200008.html
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 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://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 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
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 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 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
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 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 https://news.sky.com/story/just-11-years-to-contain-global-warming-report-11521038
1. Listen to the news stories from Jan English Club Listening
1. Listen to the news stories from 09 January 2019: Female UFC Fighter Beats Up Robber English Club Listening
For review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mqj1C9G3GBw Trever Noah, Fox News, the caravan and the midterm elections imin, nanmin, zainichi and dekasegi Japan 4th in the world? https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/middleeast/12111108/Mapped-Which-country-has-the-most-immigrants.html
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 07 November 2018: Mexico City Offers Resting Point for Caravan English Club Listening
1. Listen to the news story from 13 November 2018: Comic Legend Stan Lee dies at 95 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/
5. For next week: Nissan Scandal http://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/AJ201811200008.html
8. 11/13 http://www.tellerreport.com/news/--40-months-of-confinement-in-syria-day-journalist-%22that-was-hell%22-.HyvpBiAi7.html
9. 11/20 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
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
1. Listen to the news story from 31 October 2018 India Unveils World’s Largest Statue English Club Listening
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 Read Student granted UK visa after media uproar
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 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 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 24 October 2018 Explosive Devices Mailed to Obama, Clinton, and Others English Club Listening
1. Listen to the news story from 31 October 2018 India Unveils World’s Largest Statue English Club Listening
6. 10/30 Read Student granted UK visa after media uproar
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:
5. For next week: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2018/10/27/national/media-national/proposed-reform-japans-immigration-law-causes-concern/#.W9fm1FrFKUk
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 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ
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
5. For next week: Read Student granted UK visa after media uproar
4. 10/16 Global warming
1. Listen to the news story from 10 October 2018: Bansky Art Self Destructs at English Club Listening
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
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
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
5. For next week: Read https://news.sky.com/story/just-11-years-to-contain-global-warming-report-11521038
5. For next week: Read
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 dateline: 19 September 2018: Canadians May Be Denied US Entry for Legal Pot Use at English Club Listening
1. Listen to the news story from 03 October 2018: France’s Famous Fugitive Captured Again at English Club Listening
2. 10/2 US China trade war
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 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 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. 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. 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 US China trade war
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 story about "coca cola and alchohol in Japan" (March 7, 2018) at English Club Listening
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
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 TO CURRENT EVENTS IN ENGLISH I! (2018 spring semester)'
'WELCOME (BACK) TO CURRENT EVENTS IN ENGLISH II! (2018 fall semester)'
- 5. 5 minutes introdution of next week's topic.
- 5. 5 minutes introduction of next week's topic.
15. 7/24 LAST CLASS Aum
1. Listen to the news story (18 July 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: NOTHING!!! HAVE A GOOD SUMMER, and hope to see you again in Current Events II!
14. 7/10 Workaholics in South Korea
1. Listen to the news story (4 July 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: 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
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
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
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 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 5. For next week: Volcano eruptions
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 5. For next week: Incident in Kumamoto
7. 5/22 Murder in Japan
1. Listen to the news story (16 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: 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
FOR CLASS CHAT: http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-23272491
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!
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 5. For next week: the baby factory
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 5. For next week: N/S Korea summit
2. 4/17 The next Babe Ruth is in Tempe, Arizona
1. Listen to the 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 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 5. For next week: Read The next Babe Ruth is in Tempe, Arizona
1. Listen to the news story (27 June 2018) at English Club Listening
1. Listen to the news story (18 July 2018) at English Club Listening
1. Listen to the news story (27 June 2018) at English Club Listening
1. Listen to the news story (4 July 2018) at English Club Listening
NO CLASS NEXT WEEK!!
14. 7/10 Workaholics in South Korea
15. 7/24 LAST CLASS Aum
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
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 [https://edition.cnn.com/2018/07/02/health/south-korea-work-hours/index.html|Workaholics in South Korea]]
14. 7/10 Workaholics in South Korea
12. 7/3 Okinawa 73rd anniversary of WWII battle
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:
5. For next week: Workaholics in South Korea
1. Listen to the news story (20 June 2018) at English Club Listening
1. Listen to the news story (27 June 2018) at English Club Listening
12. 6/26 Migrant family separation at US-Mexico border https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RID6QtJdDcA
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: Your choice....you tell me!
5. For next week: Okinawa 73rd anniversary of WWII battle
5. For next week:
5. For next week: Your choice....you tell me!
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
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
5. For next week: Migrant family separation at US-Mexico border https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RID6QtJdDcA
Breaking News English]6/12 ] || [[http://www.japantimes.co.jp/|Japan Times Mainichi Yomiuri | OPINIONS CHAT |
Breaking News English | Japan Times Mainichi Yomiuri | OPINIONS CHAT |
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
11. 6/19 BIG NEWS-- the US-North Korea summit http://www.kcna.co.jp/index-e.htm (go to past news-->June 13)
10. 6/12 Volcano eruptions
1. Listen to the news story (6 June 2018) at English Club Listening
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 (31 May 2018) at English Club Listening
1. Listen to the news story (6 June 2018) at English Club Listening
5. For next week: BIG NEWS-- the US-North Korea summit
5. For next week: BIG NEWS-- the US-North Korea summit
Breaking News English | Japan Times Mainichi Yomiuri | OPINIONS CHAT |
Breaking News English]6/12 ] || [[http://www.japantimes.co.jp/|Japan Times Mainichi Yomiuri | OPINIONS CHAT |
9. 6/5 Incident in Kumamoto and other Japan news stories: Nichidai American football scandal and the death of Don Juan of Kishu
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
2018 archives | World news digest World Newspaper links | CHATROOM-DISCUSSION QUESTIONS? |
2018 archives | World news digest World Newspaper links | CHATROOM-DISCUSSION QUESTIONS? | dcnew |
9. 6/5 Incident in Kumamoto
1. Listen to the news story about Iran nuclear deal YOUTUBE video
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:
5. For next week: Volcano eruptions
8. 5/29 gatebox
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
1. Listen to the news story about Iran nuclear deal YOUTUBE video
8. 5/29 Murder in Japan
8. 5/29 gatebox
5. For next week: Incident in Kumamoto
5. For next week: Incident in Kumamoto
5. For next week: Incident in Kumamoto
5. For next week: gatebox
5. For next week: Gatebox
5. For next week: Incident in Kumamoto
5. For next week: Gatebox
5. For next week: Incident in Kumamoto
7. 5/22 Murder in Japan
1. Listen to the news story (16 May 2018) at English Club Listening
8. 5/29 Murder in Japan
1. Listen to the news story about Iran nuclear deal
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
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
5. For next week: Murder in Japan
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
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
5. 5/15 Royal birth, royal wedding, royal succession: news about the British royal family NO READING: PLEASE RESEARCH ON YOUR OWN!
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 (03 May 2018) at English Club Listening
1. Listen to the news story (09 May 2018) at English Club Listening
5. 5/8 the baby factory
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
5. For next week: Royal birth, royal wedding, royal succession: news about the British royal family NO READING: PLEASE RESEARCH ON YOUR OWN!
4. 5/1 N/S Korea summit
1. Listen to the news story (18 April 2018) at English Club Listening
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 THURSDAY NIGHT BEFORE THE NEXT CLASS TO RECEIVE CREDIT!!
CHATS MUST BE FINISHED BY THE MONDAY NIGHT BEFORE THE NEXT CLASS TO RECEIVE CREDIT!!
4. 4/245/1 N/S Korea summit
4. 5/1 N/S Korea summit
5. For next week:
5. For next week: the baby factory
1. Listen to the news story (11 April 2018) at English Club Listening
1. Listen to the news story (18 April 2018) at English Club Listening
2. 4/24 Introduction to newsinlevels
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
1. Listen to the most news story (11 April 2018) at English Club Listening
1. Listen to the news story (11 April 2018) at English Club Listening
1. Listen to the most recent news story (04 April 2018) at English Club Listening
1. Listen to the news story (04 April 2018) at English Club Listening
2. 4/17 Introduction to Current events
1. Listen to the most recent news story 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
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yq84vGjJzhM
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
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 chat room!
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
https://breakingnewsenglish.com/? | Japan Times Mainichi Yomiuri | OPINIONS CHAT |
Breaking News English | Japan Times Mainichi Yomiuri | OPINIONS CHAT |
2018 archives | Japan Times Mainichi Yomiuri | OPINIONS CHAT |
https://breakingnewsenglish.com/ | World news digest World Newspaper links | CHATROOM-DISCUSSION QUESTIONS? |
https://breakingnewsenglish.com/? | Japan Times Mainichi Yomiuri | OPINIONS CHAT |
2018 archives | World news digest World Newspaper links | CHATROOM-DISCUSSION QUESTIONS? |
STUDENT NEWS ROOMS | WORLD NEWS ROOMS | COMMUNICATION ROOM |
Popup Japanese | CNN News (US) BBC News (Britain) | THIS WEEK’S QUIZ |
English Club Listening | Japan Times Mainichi Yomiuri | OPINIONS CHAT |
2017 archives | World news digest World Newspaper links | CHATROOM-DISCUSSION QUESTIONS? |
STUDENT NEWS ROOMS | WORLD NEWS ROOMS | COMMUNICATION ROOMS |
English Club Listening | CNN News (US) BBC News (Britain) | THIS WEEK’S QUIZ |
2018 archives | Japan Times Mainichi Yomiuri | OPINIONS CHAT |
https://breakingnewsenglish.com/ | World news digest World Newspaper links | CHATROOM-DISCUSSION QUESTIONS? |
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yq84vGjJzhM
5. For next week: Read
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" at English Club Listening
1. Listen to the news story about "coca cola and alchohol in Japan" (March 7, 2018) at English Club Listening
1. Listen to the latest news story 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 II! (2017 fall semester)'
PLEASE DO THIS QUESTIONNAIRE https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdfcSddRwpSnllAnq44RTM9DQjIz_ze2RD6WUQQ0_dtwDWI3g/viewform?fbzx=8600503742064655000
'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!
This will be a special class! Make a group of 3-4 people and: 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. 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!
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: 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
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: 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 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 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/
1. Listen to latest news at English Club Listening https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBs-zDZkScU 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.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/
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: 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
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: 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. 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 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: 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 5. For next week: Japan election!
1. 9/21 Welcome (back!) to Current events II
1. Listen to
(1) dateline: 23 August 2017: Turkey Dropping Evolution From Curriculum (in class) AND (2a) dateline: 20 September 2017: Cyclist Makes it Around the World in 78 Days OR (2b) dateline: 13 September 2017: Hurricane Irma Batters Caribbean Islands 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: Kim says 'deranged' Trump shows need for nuclear programme
2016 archives | World news digest World Newspaper links | CHATROOM-DISCUSSION QUESTIONS? |
2017 archives | World news digest World Newspaper links | CHATROOM-DISCUSSION QUESTIONS? |
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!
13. 12/22 TOP TEN NEWS FOR WORLD AND JAPAN!
14. 1/5 WELCOME BACK!
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
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. 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: 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: 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: 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/
5. For next week: TOP TEN NEWS FOR WORLD AND JAPAN!
11. 12/8 Sumo scandal http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-42178483
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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: After the Las Vegas shooting
2. 9/28 Kim says 'deranged' Trump shows need for nuclear programme
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
12. 12/8 Trump, Jerusalem and the Middle East http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-42274946
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
11. 12/8 Sumo scandal http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-42178483
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
10. 12/1 Women and work http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/11/24/japanese-politician-barred-bringing-baby-council-session/
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
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/
10. 12/1 Women and work http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/11/24/japanese-politician-barred-bringing-baby-council-session/
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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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
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
7. 11/10 Helping to Commit Suicide https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20171110_18/
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: 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: 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: 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: 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
7. 11/10 Helping to Commit Suicide https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20171110_18/
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: 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
5. 10/20 https://www.japantimes.co.jp/opinion/2017/10/11/editorials/ican-says-world-can/#.WeBI0I-Cx0w
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
3. 10/13 After the Las Vegas shooting
https://www.theguardian.com/books/2017/oct/05/kazuo-ishiguro-wins-the-nobel-prize-in-literature
5. 10/20 https://www.japantimes.co.jp/opinion/2017/10/11/editorials/ican-says-world-can/#.WeBI0I-Cx0w
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: 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: After the Las Vegas shooting
2. 9/28 Kim says 'deranged' Trump shows need for nuclear programme
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.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!
3. 10/13 After the Las Vegas shooting
5. For next week: After the Las Vegas shooting
2. 9/28 Kim says 'deranged' Trump shows need for nuclear programme
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
2. 9/28 Kim says 'deranged' Trump shows need for nuclear programme
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: Trump, Xi dine together while Syria strike underway
5. For next week: Kim says 'deranged' Trump shows need for nuclear programme
dateline: 23 August 2017: Turkey Dropping Evolution From Curriculum (in class)
(1) dateline: 23 August 2017: Turkey Dropping Evolution From Curriculum (in class)
dateline: 20 September 2017: Cyclist Makes it Around the World in 78 Days
(2a) dateline: 20 September 2017: Cyclist Makes it Around the World in 78 Days
dateline: 13 September 2017: Hurricane Irma Batters Caribbean Islands
(2b) dateline: 13 September 2017: Hurricane Irma Batters Caribbean Islands
1. Listen to dateline: 23 August 2017:
Turkey Dropping Evolution From Curriculum AND
1. Listen to
dateline: 23 August 2017: Turkey Dropping Evolution From Curriculum (in class)
1. Listen to the news story at English Club Listening
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 I! (2017 spring semester)'
'WELCOME TO CURRENT EVENTS IN ENGLISH II! (2017 fall semester)'
7/21 NO CLASS!!!!
14. 7/28 airbnb racism https://www.theregister.co.uk/2017/07/13/racist_airbnb_host_punishment/
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. All done! Have a great summer!!
14. 7/14 China's take on the Japanese political scene http://www.globaltimes.cn/content/1055258.shtml
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/
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 7/14 China's take on the Japanese political scene http://www.globaltimes.cn/content/1055258.shtml
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
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
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 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
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYxFiSP5rrQ#t=158.846573
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 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 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 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 "Great White Shark Jumps Onto Fishing Boat" (31 May 2017) 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 6/9: London Bridge Attack http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/06/07/three-men-arrested-late-night-london-bridge-attack-terror-swoop/
7. 5/26 Could Trump be impeached?
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 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
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?
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. For 5/19: South Korea's new government
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
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: 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 5. For next week: Trump, Xi dine together while Syria strike underway
11. 6/23
12. 6/30
13. 7/7
14. 7/14
15. 7/28 (someone's birthday!)
14. 7/14 China's take on the Japanese political scene http://www.globaltimes.cn/content/1055258.shtml
14. 7/28 airbnb racism https://www.theregister.co.uk/2017/07/13/racist_airbnb_host_punishment/
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
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
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
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
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 NEWS : YOUR CHOICE Do you want to talk about local news? national news? international news?
13. 7/7 LOTS OF RAIN : http://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/raging-waters-kill-3-leave-20-missing
5. For 7/14
5. For 7/14 China's take on the Japanese political scene http://www.globaltimes.cn/content/1055258.shtml
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
13. 7/7 LOTS OF NEWS : YOUR CHOICE Do you want to talk about local news? national news? international news?
5. For 7/7
11. 6/23 Japan's new Anti-conspiracy law http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-40283730
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
11. 6/23 Japan's new Anti-conspiracy law http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-40283730
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
10. 6/16: Qatar Crisis http://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/features/2017/06/qatar-gulf-crisis-questions-answered-170606103033599.html
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
6. 5/19
7. 5/26
8. 6/2
9. 6/9
10. 6/16
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
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 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
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 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/06/07/three-men-arrested-late-night-london-bridge-attack-terror-swoop/
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: 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/
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?
1. Listen to the news story at English Club Listening
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 6/9 (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
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 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 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 5/19: South Korea's new government
4. 4/28 Ongoing elections in France Terrorist attack and elections in France
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 5/12: First foreign housekeepers in Japan
3. 4/21 Goodbye Mao Skate queen Asada brings end to sterling career
1. Listen to the news story at English Club Listening
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 next week: Terrorist attack and elections in France
2. 4/14 Trump, Xi dine together while Syria strike underway
5. For 5/19: South Korea's new government
4. 4/28 Ongoing elections in France Terrorist attack and elections in France
5. For next week: Skate queen Asada brings end to sterling career
1. 4/7 Introduction to Current events
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
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
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: Congratulations Mako-sama!
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
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
1. 4/7 Introduction to Current events
1. Listen to the news story at English Club Listening
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 next week: Trump, Xi dine together while Syria strike underway
2. 4/14 Trump, Xi dine together while Syria strike underway
5. For 5/19: South Korea's new government
4. 4/28 Ongoing elections in France Terrorist attack and elections in France
5. For next week: Skate queen Asada brings end to sterling career
5. For 5/12: First foreign housekeepers in Japan
4. 4/28 Ongoing elections in France Terrorist attack and elections in France
2. 4/14 Trump, Xi dine together while Syria strike underway
5. For 5/12: First foreign housekeepers in Japan
5. 5/12
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
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:
5. For next week: Terrorist attack and elections in France
3. 4/21
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
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!)
*15 discussions x 4 (regular) or 3 (*reduced) classpoints 0-60 classpoints
*15 discussions x 4 classpoints 0-60 classpoints
- 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!
- 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,
This class will be in ENGLISH (mostly!). We will be listening to news, reading news,
You will get *classpoints* as follows:
You will get *classpoints* as follows:
= 210 classpoints/2 = 105
- reduced classpoints = if you are LATE for class or if you speak JAPANESE during the chats,
you will get 3 classpoints instead of 4
- Remember, your classpoints be divided by 2 for your final grade!
= 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 = C *140 = B *160 = A *180 = S
For STUDENTS WHO HAVE 就職 or other official absences:
*120 classpoints (=60 points) = C *140 classpoints (=70 points) = B *160 classpoints (=80 points) = A *180 classpoints (=90 points) = S
IF YOU ARE ABSENT
The format will be the same as for Current events II, but we will have some special events at the end of the year.
*If you are absent, quizzes and chats (=150 points) SHOULD BE DONE OUTSIDE OF CLASS
CHATS MUST BE FINISHED BY THE THURSDAY NIGHT BEFORE THE NEXT CLASS!!
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 :
For STUDENTS WHO HAVE 就職 or other official absences:
'WELCOME TO CURRENT EVENTS IN ENGLISH II! (fall semester, Friday 2 period YAWN!)'
'WELCOME TO CURRENT EVENTS IN ENGLISH I! (2017 spring semester)'
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.
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
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. 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!
- 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 14 Jan 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 13 Dec 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 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ For next week: HAVE A HAPPY NEW YEAR!! CHECKING THE TOP TEN NEWS
CLASS 12 Dec 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 3. Get your password and enter a chat room! 4. Discuss face-to-face in English 5. For next week: TOP TEN NEWS STORIES!
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
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://news.sky.com/story/social-media-to-blame-for-14-rise-in-self-harm-hospital-admissions-10688539
CLASS 10 Dec 2, 2016! http://www.natureworldnews.com/articles/32741/20161124/trump-changes-mind-saying-climate-change-hoax.htm
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/2016/11/17/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/
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.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! 4. Discuss face-to-face in English 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
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 6 Oct 28, 2016 ! http://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Trends/Japan-s-overbuilt-solar-market-waiting-for-new-dawn
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: 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://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
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://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Trends/Japan-s-overbuilt-solar-market-waiting-for-new-dawn
CLASS 3 Oct 7, 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 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 5. For next week: http://edition.cnn.com/2016/09/21/asia/japan-north-korea-shinzo-abe/index.html
- 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
CLASS 15 Jan 20, 2016! LAST CLASS! LET'S PREDICT THE FUTURE https://www.japantoday.com/category/kuchikomi/view/predictions-for-2017
CLASS 14Jan 6, 2016! Check your top ten! How many did you get right?
CLASS 14 Jan 6, 2016! Check your top ten! How many did you get right?
CLASS 13Dec 23, 2016! YEAR END SPECIAL: TOP TEN NEWS STORIES!
CLASS 13 Dec 23, 2016! YEAR END SPECIAL: TOP TEN NEWS STORIES!
CLASS 12Dec 16, 2016! http://news.sky.com/story/social-media-to-blame-for-14-rise-in-self-harm-hospital-admissions-10688539
CLASS 12 Dec 16, 2016! 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
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 10Dec 2, 2016! http://www.natureworldnews.com/articles/32741/20161124/trump-changes-mind-saying-climate-change-hoax.htm
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 14Jan 6, 2016! Check your top ten! How many did you get right?
- 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. For next week: LAST CLASS!
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 14Jan 6, 2016! Check your top ten! How many did you get right?
1. Listen to the news story at English Club Listening
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: 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: 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://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.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
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 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
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: 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: 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: 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: 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://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://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.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
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 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
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 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
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: 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: 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://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://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.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
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:
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
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://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:
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.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
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:
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 8 Nov 25, 2016! http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/11/02/south-korea-names-new-pm-following-scandal/
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.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
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:
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 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 7 Nov 11, 2016 ! Presidents day! https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/oct/26/philippine-president-calls-for-removal-of-all-us-troops
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.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: 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: 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
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:
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
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: 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
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 5 Oct 21, 2016 ! http://the-japan-news.com/news/article/0003295641
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 4 Oct 14, 2016 ! http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/04/science/yoshinori-ohsumi-nobel-prize-medicine.html
CLASS 5 Oct 21, 2016 ! http://the-japan-news.com/news/article/0003295641
5. For next week:
CLASS 5 Oct 21, 2016 ! http://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Trends/Japan-s-overbuilt-solar-market-waiting-for-new-dawn
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
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://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://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 !
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 3 Oct 7, 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: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/04/science/yoshinori-ohsumi-nobel-prize-medicine.html
CLASS 2 Sept 30, 2016 !
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://edition.cnn.com/2016/09/28/politics/us-aleppo-russia-syria-options/index.html
CLASS 1 Sept 23, 2016 !
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 3 Oct 7, 2016 !
CLASS 4 Oct 14, 2016 ! http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/04/science/yoshinori-ohsumi-nobel-prize-medicine.html
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:
CLASS 3 Oct 7, 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 !
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:
5. For next week: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/04/science/yoshinori-ohsumi-nobel-prize-medicine.html
CLASS 2 Sept 30, 2016 !
CLASS 3 Oct 7, 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 !
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 1 Sept 23, 2016 !
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 April 8, 2016 Terrorism in Belgium!
CLASS 1 Sept 23, 2016 !
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/2016/09/21/asia/japan-north-korea-shinzo-abe/index.html
'WELCOME TO CURRENT EVENTS IN ENGLISH I! (spring semester, Friday 2 period YAWN!)'
'WELCOME TO CURRENT EVENTS IN ENGLISH II! (fall semester, Friday 2 period YAWN!)'
writing about news, and talking about news!
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.
CLASS 15 Aug 12, 2016 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 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 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 6. For next week: Olympics! http://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-36950412
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/
1. Listen to the MOST RECENT news story at English Club Listening 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 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
1. Listen to the MOST RECENT news story at English Club Listening 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 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
1. Listen to the MOST RECENT news story at English Club Listening 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 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
1. Listen to the MOST RECENT news story at English Club Listening 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 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
1. Listen to the MOST RECENT news story at English Club Listening 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 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: 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
1. Listen to the MOST RECENT news story at English Club Listening Referendum in Great Britain http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-eu-referendum-36612368 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:
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
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
CLASS 5 June 3, 2016 Hanako the Loneliest Elephant https://www.thedodo.com/hanako-loneliest-elephant-died-1822133727.html
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 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: 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 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/ 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: 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 6. For next week: http://edition.cnn.com/2016/03/31/politics/trump-view-from-south-korea-japan/
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
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 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
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:
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
1. Listen to the MOST RECENT news story at English Club Listening https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LeLAidJl5aw
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/
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: 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:
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: 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: 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: 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
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: 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
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 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 above
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
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
Referendum in Great Britain http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-eu-referendum-36612368 2. Read THIS WEEK'S story
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:
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
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
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: 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: 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: 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
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: 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
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 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 above
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
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
Referendum in Great Britain http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-eu-referendum-36612368 2. Read THIS WEEK'S story
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:
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
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 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
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: 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
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: 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
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 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 above
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
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
Referendum in Great Britain http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-eu-referendum-36612368 2. Read THIS WEEK'S story
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:
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
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:
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
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: 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
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 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 above
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
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
Referendum in Great Britain http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-eu-referendum-36612368 2. Read THIS WEEK'S story
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:
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
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 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 above
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!
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: 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
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
Referendum in Great Britain http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-eu-referendum-36612368 2. Read THIS WEEK'S story
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:
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
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 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
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!
Referendum in Great Britain http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-eu-referendum-36612368 2. Read THIS WEEK'S story
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:
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
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: Referendum in Great Britain http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-eu-referendum-36612368
6. For next week:
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
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:
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 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
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:
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 for 25 May 2016: Cuba To Legalize Small and Medium Businesses
1. Listen to the news story at English Club Listening
CLASS 5 June 3, 2016 Hanako the Loneliest Elephant https://www.thedodo.com/hanako-loneliest-elephant-died-1822133727.html
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: 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
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 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
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
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 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
CLASS 5 June 3, 2016 Hanako the Loneliest Elephant https://www.thedodo.com/hanako-loneliest-elephant-died-1822133727.html
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
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 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
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 a chat room!
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 1 period YAWN!)'
'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 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/
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:
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!
- Remember, your classpoints be divided by 2 for your final grade!
*If you are absent, the chats and quizzes (=150 points) SHOULD BE DONE OUTSIDE OF CLASS
*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!
- 3. 30-40 minutes In-class chat. Try to make 10 comments!
English Club Listening | Japan Times Mainichi Yomiuri | OPINIONS CHAT |
English Club Listening | Japan Times Mainichi Yomiuri | OPINIONS CHAT |
English Club Listening | Japan Times Mainichi Yomiuri | OPINIONS CHAT |
English Club Listening | Japan Times Mainichi Yomiuri | OPINIONS CHAT |
2015 archives | World news digest World Newspaper links | CHATROOM-DISCUSSION QUESTIONS? |
2016 archives | World news digest World Newspaper links | CHATROOM-DISCUSSION QUESTIONS? |
- 1. 15 minutes introduction, listening lesson.
- 2. 5-10 minutes answer quizzes.
- 3. 30-40 minutes in-class chat.
- 4. 15-20 minutes CHATROOM-DISCUSSION QUESTIONS?. CHATROOM QUESTIONS II
- 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 15 Jan 8, 2016 FINAL CLASS
1. CHECK YOUR 2015 TOP TEN NEWS STORIES 2. Do final quiz for 2015
CLASS 14 Dec. 18, 2015 YEAR END SPECIAL 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
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
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: 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
1. Listen to the news story at English Club Listening about Paris Terrorism 2. Review the news story you read about the Russian airplane in Turkey 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: 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
1. Listen to the news story at English Club Listening about Paris Terrorism 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: 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 5. For next week: Japan's new security!
CLASS 1 Sept. 18, 2015 Refugees from Syria
1. Listen to the news story at English Club Listening for Sept. 8, 2015 (about Syrian refugees)
Read one of these 4 stories with a partner.
a. America and the refugees http://fivethirtyeight.com/datalab/some-context-for-americas-pledge-to-take-in-10000-syrian-refugees/ b. Japan/South Ko
5. For next week:
you will get 3 classpoints instead of 5
you will get 3 classpoints instead of 4
*If you are absent, the chats and quizzes (=140 points) SHOULD BE DONE OUTSIDE OF CLASS
*If you are absent, the chats and quizzes (=150 points) SHOULD BE DONE OUTSIDE OF CLASS
'WELCOME TO CURRENT EVENTS IN ENGLISH II! (fall semester, Friday )'
'WELCOME TO CURRENT EVENTS IN ENGLISH I! (spring semester, Friday 1 period YAWN!)'
CHECK YOUR 2015 TOP TEN NEWS STORIES Do final quiz for 2015
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
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
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FOR アルバイト 5th period
LINK FOR DATA
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 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 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: MASSIVE EARTHQUAKE IN CHILE!
2008 new archives 2008 archives 2010 archives 2010 topics 2011 archives 2011 topics 2012 archives 2012 topics 2013 archives 2013 topics 2014 news answers 2014 archives 2014 topics 2015 topics link
b. Japan/South Ko
CLASS 13 Dec. 11, 2015
CLASS 12 Dec. 4, 2015 Turkey and the Russian Airplane https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fR3vMTrvANM
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
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: 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: 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 election in Myanmar before you do this Weeks quiz
2. Review the news story you read about the Russian airplane in Turkey before you do this Weeks quiz
5. For next week: Turkey and the Russian Airplane
CLASS 10 Nov. 20, 2015 Election in Myanmar and Paris Terrorism
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. Review the news story you read about the election in Myanmar before you do this Weeks quiz
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 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
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: Turkey and the Russian Airplane
CLASS 10 Nov. 20, 2015 Election in Myanmar and Paris Terrorism
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 10 Nov. 20, 2015 Election in Myanmar and Paris Terrorism
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 9 Nov. 13, 2015 Election in Myanmar and Paris Terrorism
CLASS 10 Nov. 20, 2015 Election in Myanmar and Paris Terrorism
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
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 8 Nov. 6, 2015 Situation in the South China Sea http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-34671504
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 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
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 banana fungus
1. Listen to the news story at English Club Listening about carcinogenic meat
http://article.wn.com/view/2015/10/15/Govt_launches_office_for_social_revitalization/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtMFnLbVONk
CLASS 5 Oct. 16, 2015 Japan Politics: Okinawa, consumption tax and the "office for social revitalization"
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 Japanese Nobel Prize Winners
1. Listen to the news story at English Club Listening about Sweden's 6-hour work day
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 Macdonalds
1. Listen to the news story at English Club Listening about Sweden's 6-hour work day
CLASS 4 Oct. 9, 2015 Russian bombing of ISIS *Syria http://www.newsinlevels.com/products/russia-in-syria/
CLASS 5 Oct. 16, 2015 Japanese Nobel Prize Winners
2. Review the news story you read about the security bill in Japan before you do this Weeks quiz
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
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 for Sept. 29, 2015 (about Volkswagen)
1. Listen to the news story at English Club Listening about Macdonalds
CLASS 3 Sept. 25, 2015 Japan's new security!
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 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
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:
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:
http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2015/09/millions-syrians-head-europe-refugee-150911094403968.html
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
1. Listen to the news story at English Club Listening for Sept. 8, 2015 (about Syrian refugees)
'WELCOME TO CURRENT EVENTS IN ENGLISH I! (spring semester, Friday )'
'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 SUNDAY NIGHT BEFORE THE NEXT CLASS!!
CHATS MUST BE FINISHED BY THE THURSDAY NIGHT BEFORE THE NEXT CLASS!!
Class 14 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 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: 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 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 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 5. For next week: Read this article about the next US election
omake: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-AvthzNY5k
Class 11 June 19, 2015 RAIN!
1. Listen to the LATEST english news at Englishclub.com
omake: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLWfLeHSZ-8&feature=iv&src_vid=CgtLm1Huj3U&annotation_id=annotation_2200102231
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 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 5. For next week: Read this article about RAIN!
Class 9 June 5, 2015 Disappointing NPT conference
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 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 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 5. For next week: Read this article about Sun halo over Mexico sparks doomsday fears
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
Class 5 May 8, 2015 Abe on message, but regional tensions remain For reference Full text of speech
1. Listen to the news about Charlotte at http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/1505/150507-princess-charlotte-a.html Answer the comprehension questions 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 Meiji industrial sites endorsed for World Heritage listing
http://www.jrc.or.jp/contribute/help/2015_1/
Class 4 April 30, 2015 Japan's maglev train sets world record: 603 kph
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 Abe on message, but regional tensions remain
For reference Full text of speech
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 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 5. For next week: Read this article about the Emperor's visit to Palau
July 10, 2015 The World Heritage Sites and Korea/japan relations
1. Listen to the english news at Englishclub.com
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 Nadeshiko
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 13 June 26, 2015 the next US election
1. Listen to the english news from March (about the Sound of Music) at Englishclub.com
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 12 June 26, 2015 Voting Age in Japan
1. Listen to the LATEST english news at Englishclub.com
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:
omake: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-AvthzNY5k
omake: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLWfLeHSZ-8&feature=iv&src_vid=CgtLm1Huj3U&annotation_id=annotation_2200102231
omake:
Class 11 June 19, 2015 RAIN!
Class 12 June 26, 2015 Voting Age in Japan
5. For next week: Read this article about Voting Age in Japan
Class 10 June 12, 2015 Mers in South Korea
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 http://www.todayonline.com/world/asia/ageing-japan-lowers-voting-age-18-years?singlepage=true?
5. For next week: Read this article about Voting Age in Japan
Class 10 June 12, 2015 Mers in South Korea
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 9 June 5, 2015 Disappointing NPT conference
Class 10 June 12, 2015 Mers in South Korea
5. For next week: Read this article aboutMers in South Korea
Class 8 May 29, 2015 Sun halo over Mexico sparks doomsday fears
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
June 5, 2015 Disappointing NPT conference
Class 8 May 22, 2015 Sun halo over Mexico sparks doomsday fears
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 May 22, 2015 Turning point for Japan’s defense policy
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
May 22, 2015 Turning point for Japan’s defense policy
5. For next week: Read this article about
5. For next week: Read this article about Sun halo over Mexico sparks doomsday fears
Class 6 May 15, 2015 Meiji industrial sites endorsed for World Heritage listing
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 4 April 30, 2015 Japan's maglev train sets world record: 603 kph
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 Abe on message, but regional tensions remain
Class 5 May 8, 2015 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
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 Japan's maglev train sets world record: 603 kph
Class 2 April 17, 2015 the Emperor's visit to Palau
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 Australian model died fighting for ISIS
Class 1 April 10, 2015 Welcome to current events!
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 3
Class 4
For reference Full text of speech
April 24, 2015 Australian model died fighting for ISIS
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
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Class 1 April 10, 2015 Welcome to current events!
Class 3 April 24, 2015 Australian model died fighting for ISIS
5. For next week: Read this article about the Emperor's visit to Palau
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
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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 newest english news at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
1. Listen to the LATEST english news at Englishclub.com
http://www.economist.com/news/asia/21644496-japan-considers-welcoming-more-foreign-workers-its-shores-bestselling-author-calls-their
5. For next week: Read this article about
5. For next week: Read this article about the Emperor's visit to Palau
5. For next week: Read this article about Haruko Obokata and her stem cell research http://www.medicaldaily.com/haruko-obokata-japanese-researcher-accused-falsifying-stem-cell-research-stands-her-discovery-275562
5. For next week: Read this article about
'WELCOME TO CURRENT EVENTS IN ENGLISH I! (spring semester)'
'WELCOME TO CURRENT EVENTS IN ENGLISH I! (spring semester, Friday )'
Class 15 Jan 26, 2015 Last class! Big news story about Japanese hostages in IS
1. Listen to actual English video by Kenji Gotoh 2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ
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
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"
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 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
1. Listen to Lesson at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/ 2. Listen to one of the new lessons (12/9, 12/11, 12/13) 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: 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
1. Listen to Lesson at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/ 2. Listen to one of the new lessons (12/3, 12/5, 12/7) 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: 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
1. Listen to Lesson at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/ 2. Listen to one of the new lessons (11/25, 11/27, 11/29) 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: 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 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 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 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 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
1. Listen to Lesson at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/ (in class) 2. Listen to one of the new lessons (10/14, 10/18, 10/20) 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 4 Oct 20, 2014 Study about EBOLA http://mainichi.jp/english/english/perspectives/news/20141004p2a00m0na011000c.html
1. Listen to Lesson at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/ (in class) 2. Listen to one of the new lessons (10/14, 10/18, 10/20) 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: 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: Study about EBOLA http://mainichi.jp/english/english/perspectives/news/20141004p2a00m0na011000c.html
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/
Class 1 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/ 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: 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.
- 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/
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: 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 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 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 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 5. Next week: Read North Korea threatens war on US over Kim Jong-un movie http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-28014069
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 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 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
Class 7 June 2, 2014 AKB 48 and drone pizza delivery
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 coup in Thailand http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-27654428
Class 6 May 26, 2014 Dinosaurs, Abenomics and the working poor http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2014/05/18/national/social-issues/japans-working-poor-left-behind-abenomics/
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 AKB 48
Class 5 May 19, 2014 Michael Sam and the Ukraine election
1. Listen to the newest english news at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/ 2. Watch the video dictation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmFmZqICh0c and 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 Abenomics and the working poor http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2014/05/18/national/social-issues/japans-working-poor-left-behind-abenomics/#.U3lokNJ_t6l
Class 4 May 12, 2014 The May TPP Talks and Afghanistan Landslide
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 is a holiday!: Read about the election in the Ukraine http://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/english/news/20140512_13.html
Class 3 April 28, 2014 The Korea Ferry Tragedy and Obama Asia Tour
1. Listen to the newest english news at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/ 2. Watch this video about Obama's Asia tour and do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ transcript 3. Get your password and enter a chat room! 4. Discuss face-to-face in English 5. Next week is a holiday!: Read about the May TPP talks http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/04/27/us-japan-usa-trade-idUSBREA3P02J20140427
Class 2 April 21, 2014 Obokata and STAP cells
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. For next week: Read this article about the ferry sinking in Korea http://edition.cnn.com/2014/04/21/world/asia/south-korea-ship-sinking/index.html?hpt=hp_t1
Class 1 April 14, 2014 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 3. Get your password and enter a chat room! 4. Discuss face-to-face in English
'WELCOME TO CURRENT EVENTS IN ENGLISH II! (fall semester)'
'WELCOME TO CURRENT EVENTS IN ENGLISH I! (spring semester)'
2014 news answers don't click yet!!
http://www.economist.com/news/asia/21644496-japan-considers-welcoming-more-foreign-workers-its-shores-bestselling-author-calls-their
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)
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 at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/ 2. Listen to one of the new lessons at http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/ (by yourself)
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)
an 5, 2015 Happy New Year! Let's check the top 10 2014 stories
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
2013 news answers don't click yet!!
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 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
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 (12/3, 12/5, 12/7) at http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/ (by yourself)
2. Listen to one of the new lessons (12/9, 12/11, 12/13) 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
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 (11/25, 11/27, 11/29) at http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/ (by yourself)
2. Listen to one of the new lessons (12/3, 12/5, 12/7) 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
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 (11/17, 11/19, 11/21) at http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/ (by yourself)
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 (12/1, 12/3, 12/5) at http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/ (by yourself)
2. Listen to one of the new lessons (12/3, 12/5, 12/7) at http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/ (by yourself)
5. Next week:
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
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 (11/25, 11/27, 11/29) at http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/ (by yourself)
2. Listen to one of the new lessons (12/1, 12/3, 12/5) 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
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 (11/17, 11/19, 11/21) at http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/ (by yourself)
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 8 Nov 24, 2014 G20 in Brisbane http://edition.cnn.com/2014/11/14/world/asia/g20-brisbane-welcome/index.html
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 (11/17, 11/19, 11/21) at http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/ (by yourself)
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
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/
1. Listen to Lesson at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2773440/Make-OWN-invisibility-cloak-University-reveals-simple-trick-cloak-objects-using-glass-lenses.html
5. Next week:
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 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
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 (11/11, 11/13, 11/15) at http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/ (by yourself)
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 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)
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 (10/14, 10/18, 10/20) at http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/ (by yourself)
2. Listen to one of the new lessons (11/9, 11/7, 11/3) at http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/ (by yourself)
Class 5 Oct 27, 2014 Typhoons and Fukushima http://au.ibtimes.com/articles/569914/20141017/japan-typhoons-fukushima-reactors-radiation.htm#.VERb-meSzy4
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: 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
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: 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
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 (9/30, 10/2, 10/4, 10/6) at http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/ (by yourself)
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:
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 6, 2014 Study about EBOLA http://mainichi.jp/english/english/perspectives/news/20141004p2a00m0na011000c.html
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: 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
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 (9/30, 10/2, 10/4, 10/6) at http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/ (by yourself)
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 (9/30, 10/2, 10/4, 10/6) at http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/ (by yourself)
2. Listen to one of the new lessons (10/14, 10/18, 10/20) at http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/ (by yourself)
5. Next week:
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
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 lessons at http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/ and http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
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://mainichi.jp/english/english/newsselect/news/20141004p2g00m0in025000c.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 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/
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/
Popup Japanese | CNN News (US) BBC News (Britain) | THIS WEEK’S QUIZ |
Popup Japanese | CNN News (US) BBC News (Britain) | THIS WEEK’S QUIZ |
2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ
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?.
- 4. 15-20 minutes CHATROOM-DISCUSSION QUESTIONS?. CHATROOM QUESTIONS II
Popup Japanese | CNN News (US) BBC News (Britain) | THIS WEEK’S QUIZ |
Popup Japanese | CNN News (US) BBC News (Britain) | THIS WEEK’S QUIZ |
2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ
2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ
Sept. 22, 2014 Welcome to English Current events II! New material: http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/ 1. Listen to the newest english news at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
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!
Sept. 22, 2014 Welcome to English Current events II! New material: http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/
'WELCOME TO CURRENT EVENTS IN ENGLISH I!'
'WELCOME TO CURRENT EVENTS IN ENGLISH II! (fall semester)'
Class 15 July 28, 2014 Malaysian plane shooting http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-28363394
Class 1 Sept. 22, 2014 Welcome to English 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/
- 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
*14 chats x 0-10 classpoints = 0-140 classpoints *14 discussions x 5 (regular) or 3 (*reduced) classpoints 0-70 classpoints
*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/
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 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/
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 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
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 12 July 7, 2014 North Korea threatens war on US over Kim Jong-un movie http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-28014069
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 11 June 30, 2014 the Middle East http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-27966774 and Katy and Hillary
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
June 30, 2014 the Middle East http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-27966774 and Katy and Hillary
5. Next week: Read about
5. Next week: Read North Korea threatens war on US over Kim Jong-un movie http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-28014069
Class 10 June 23, 2014 World Cup and world cup!
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 9 June 16, 2014 Pandas and Korea Foundation
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
5. Next week: Read about the soccer world cup http://ajw.asahi.com/article/behind_news/sports/AJ201406150016
Class 8 June 9, 2014 Thailand http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-27654428 and Google
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
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
Class 7 June 2, 2014 AKB 48 and drone pizza delivery
Class 8 June 9, 2014 Thailand http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-27654428 and Google
5. Next week: Read about
Class 7 June 2, 2014 AKB 48 and drone pizza delivery
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 2, 2014 AKB 48 and drone pizza delivery
June 2, 2014 AKB 48 and drone pizza delivery
Class 6 May 26, 2014 Dinosaurs, Abenomics and the working poor http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2014/05/18/national/social-issues/japans-working-poor-left-behind-abenomics/
Class 7 June 2, 2014 AKB 48 and drone pizza delivery
5. Next week: Read about AKB48
Class 5 May 19, 2014 Michael Sam and the Ukraine election
5. Next week: Read about the coup in Thailand http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-27654428
Class 6 May 26, 2014 Dinosaurs, Abenomics and the working poor http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2014/05/18/national/social-issues/japans-working-poor-left-behind-abenomics/
2. Watch the video dictation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmFmZqICh0c and Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ
2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ
5. Next week: Read about AKB 48
Class 5 May 19, 2014 Michael Sam and the Ukraine election
1. Listen to the newest english news at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/ 2. Watch the video dictation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmFmZqICh0c and Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ 3. Get your password and enter a chat room! 4. Discuss face-to-face in English
Class 5 May 19, 2014 Michael Sam and the Ukraine election
Class 6 May 26, 2014 Dinosaurs, Abenomics and the working poor http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2014/05/18/national/social-issues/japans-working-poor-left-behind-abenomics/
2. Watch the video dictation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmFmZqICh0c and Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ
2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ
5. Next week: Read about AKB48
Class 5 May 19, 2014 Michael Sam and the Ukraine election
1. Listen to the newest english news at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/ 2. Watch the video dictation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmFmZqICh0c and Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ 3. Get your password and enter a chat room! 4. Discuss face-to-face in English
2. Watch the video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmFmZqICh0c and Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ
2. Watch the video dictation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmFmZqICh0c and Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ
2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ
2. Watch the video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmFmZqICh0c and Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ
Class 4 May 12, 2014 The May TPP Talks and Afghanistan Landslide
Class 5 May 19, 2014 Michael Sam and the Ukraine election
5. Next week: Read about Abenomics and the working poor http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2014/05/18/national/social-issues/japans-working-poor-left-behind-abenomics/#.U3lokNJ_t6l
Class 4 May 12, 2014 The May TPP Talks and Afghanistan Landslide
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
April 28, 2014 The May TPP Talks and
May 12, 2014 The May TPP Talks and Afghanistan Landslide
5. Next week is a holiday!: Read about
5. Next week is a holiday!: Read about the election in the Ukraine http://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/english/news/20140512_13.html
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Class 3 April 28, 2014 The Korea Ferry Tragedy and Obama Asia Tour
Class 4 April 28, 2014 The May TPP Talks and
2. Watch this video about Obama's Asia tour and do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ transcript
2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ
5. Next week is a holiday!: Read about the May TPP talks http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/04/27/us-japan-usa-trade-idUSBREA3P02J20140427
Class 2 April 21, 2014 Obokata and STAP cells
5. Next week is a holiday!: Read about
Class 3 April 28, 2014 The Korea Ferry Tragedy and Obama Asia Tour
2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ
2. Watch this video about Obama's Asia tour and do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ transcript
5. Next week is a holiday!: Read about the May TPP talks http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/04/27/us-japan-usa-trade-idUSBREA3P02J20140427
Class 2 April 21, 2014 Obokata and STAP cells
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
2013 news answers don't click yet!
2013 news answers don't click yet!!
5. Next week is a holiday!: Read about the May TPP talks http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/04/27/us-japan-usa-trade-idUSBREA3P02J20140427 and http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asiapacific/obama-heads-to/1085620.html
5. Next week is a holiday!: Read about the May TPP talks http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/04/27/us-japan-usa-trade-idUSBREA3P02J20140427
2. Read this article about Obama's Asia tour for class in two weeks
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asiapacific/obama-heads-to/1085620.html and do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ
2. Watch this video about Obama's Asia tour and do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ transcript
5. Next week is a holiday!: Read about the May TPP talks http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/04/27/us-japan-usa-trade-idUSBREA3P02J20140427
5. Next week is a holiday!: Read about the May TPP talks http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/04/27/us-japan-usa-trade-idUSBREA3P02J20140427 and http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asiapacific/obama-heads-to/1085620.html
Class 1 April 14, 2014 Welcome to current events!
Class 3 April 28, 2014 The Korea Ferry Tragedy and Obama Asia Tour
2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ
2. Read this article about Obama's Asia tour for class in two weeks
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asiapacific/obama-heads-to/1085620.html and do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ
5. For next week: Read this article about Haruko Obokata and her stem cell research http://www.medicaldaily.com/haruko-obokata-japanese-researcher-accused-falsifying-stem-cell-research-stands-her-discovery-275562
5. Next week is a holiday!: Read about the May TPP talks http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/04/27/us-japan-usa-trade-idUSBREA3P02J20140427
April 21, 2014 Welcome to current events!
April 21, 2014 Obokata and STAP cells
Class 1 April 14, 2014 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 3. Get your password and enter a chat room! 4. Discuss face-to-face in English 5. For next week: Read this article about Haruko Obokata and her stem cell research http://www.medicaldaily.com/haruko-obokata-japanese-researcher-accused-falsifying-stem-cell-research-stands-her-discovery-275562
Class 2 April 21, 2014 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 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 ferry sinking in Korea http://edition.cnn.com/2014/04/21/world/asia/south-korea-ship-sinking/index.html?hpt=hp_t1
2013 archives | World news digest World Newspaper links | CHATROOM-DISCUSSION QUESTIONS? |
2014 archives | World news digest World Newspaper links | CHATROOM-DISCUSSION QUESTIONS? |
LESSON 1 April 14, 2014
Obokata http://www.medicaldaily.com/haruko-obokata-japanese-researcher-accused-falsifying-stem-cell-research-stands-her-discovery-275562
Class 1 April 14, 2014 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 3. Get your password and enter a chat room! 4. Discuss face-to-face in English 5. For next week: Read this article about Haruko Obokata and her stem cell research http://www.medicaldaily.com/haruko-obokata-japanese-researcher-accused-falsifying-stem-cell-research-stands-her-discovery-275562
LESSON 1 April 14, 2014
Obokata http://www.medicaldaily.com/haruko-obokata-japanese-researcher-accused-falsifying-stem-cell-research-stands-her-discovery-275562
*14 chats x 0-10 points = 0-140 points *14 discussions x 5 (regular) or 3 (*reduced) points 0-70 points = 210 points/2 = 105
- remember, your final points will be divided by 2
- reduced points = if you are LATE for class or if you speak JAPANESE during the chats, you will get 3 points instead of 5
*14 chats x 0-10 classpoints = 0-140 classpoints *14 discussions x 5 (regular) or 3 (*reduced) classpoints 0-70 classpoints = 210 classpoints/2 = 105
- reduced classpoints = if you are LATE for class or if you speak JAPANESE during the chats,
you will get 3 classpoints instead of 5
- remember, your classpoints be divided by 2 for your final grade!
WHAT'S NEW
1. New rules: 2 chat rooms every class, at least 5 comments in EACH room 2. A new tool: Answer questions here! http://q.naiku.net/
CHATS MUST BE FINISHED BY THE MONDAY NIGHT BEFORE THE NEXT CLASS!!
CHATS MUST BE FINISHED BY THE SUNDAY NIGHT BEFORE THE NEXT CLASS!!
'Class 15
JAN 21, 2014 FINAL CLASS!!
(1) KGU-IUWH Translation project PART 2 (2) NO QUIZ!! enter a final chat room!
THE passwords are feedbak1 feedbak2 feedbak3 feedbak4 feedbak5 feedbak6
THE topic is: What do you think of this class? Did you learn a lot of news? How will you continue to study news in the future? etc. etc.
'Class 14
JAN 7, 2014 HAPPY NEW YEAR SPECIAL!!
(1) KGU-IUWH Translation project (if you have not done it yet) (2) make a list of top 10 WORLD and DOMESTIC news for 2013! (3) Listen to the newest english news at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/ (4) Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ (5) Get your password and enter a chat room!
Link to domestic news article
Link to world news article
'Class 13
Dec. 24, 2013 CHRISTMAS EVE SPECIAL!!
(1) KGU-IUWH Translation project (if you have not done it yet) (2) make a list of top 10 WORLD and DOMESTIC news for 2013! (3) Write your list in the CHAT ROOM for today!
'Class 12
Dec. 17, 2013 the political unrest in Thailand
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. For next week: (1) KGU-IUWH Translation project (if you have not done it yet) (2) make a list of top 10 WORLD and DOMESTIC news for 2013!
'Class 11
Dec. 10, 2013 An Opinion about Ukraine
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. For next week: Read about the political unrest in Thailand
PREVIEW!! On Dec. 24, we will do two things:
(1) KGU-IUWH Translation project (if you have not done it yet) (2) make a list of top 10 WORLD and DOMESTIC news for 2013!
'Class 10
Dec. 3, 2013 the island dispute http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-25050493
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. For next week: Read about An Opinion about Ukraine
Class 9
Nov. 26, 2013 Ips cells in the news http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/11/19/national/yamanaka-team-finds-genes-to-identify-defective-ips-cells/
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. For next week: Read about the island dispute http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-25050493
Class 8
Nov. 19, 2013 http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/11/11/national/fewer-japanese-more-chinese-studying-in-u-s/#.UoHRwx2Ex8E
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. For next week: Read about http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/11/19/national/yamanaka-team-finds-genes-to-identify-defective-ips-cells/
Class 7
Nov. 12, 2013 the shooting at LAX
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. For next week: Read about http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/11/11/national/fewer-japanese-more-chinese-studying-in-u-s/#.UoHRwx2Ex8E
Class 6
Nov. 5, 2013 Lots of local news Hanshin, Mino Monta' son and Yakkun
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. For next week: Read about the shooting at LAX
Class 5
Oct 29, 2013 The Emperor in Kumamoto! Did you see him?
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. For next week: TRIPLE header: Read about three scandals in Japan: Hanshin, Mino Monta' son and Yakkun
Class 4
Oct 22, 2013 The latest US budget crisis ENDS! the US budget crisis http://www.nytimes.com/2013/10/17/us/congress-budget-debate.html?_r=0
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. For next week: Read about The Emperor in Kumamoto!
Class 3
Oct 8, 2013 consumption tax rise
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. For next week: Read about the US budget crisis
Class 2
Oct 1, 2013 Caroline Kennedy as ambassador
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. For next week: Read about consumption tax rise
Class 1
Sept 24, 2013 Summer News: What do you think?
0. Pick 5 topics you think are in the English news listening site (ONLY 2 are about Japan) 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. For next week: Read about Caroline Kennedy as ambassador
CURRENT EVENTS IN ENGLISH II
Class 15
July 23, 2013 FINAL DAY!! Get your grades and discuss!
1. Listen to the newest english news at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/ 2. Discuss face-to-face in English CHATROOM-DISCUSSION QUESTIONS? 3. For next week: HAVE A GREAT SUMMER!
Class 14
July 9, 2013 Snowden and Wikileaks
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. For next week: Read about train derailment
Class 13
July 2, 2013 air pollution in Singapore http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-22998592
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. For next week: Read about Snowden and Wikileaks
Class 12
June 25, 2013 2020 Olympics Race
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. For next week: Read about the air pollution in Singapore
Class 11
June 18, 2013 007 island!
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. For next week: Read about the Olympics Race
Class 10
June 11, 2013 Graying Japan annoyed by Children's Noise
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. For next week: Read about the 007 island!
Class 9 IMPORTANT NOTICE Some files for this week had problems and are lost (forever!) THEREFORE CHATS FOR THIS WEEK DO NOT COUNT EXCEPT FOR ABSENTEES
June 4, 2013 Cannes Film Festival
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. For next week: Read about Japan's 007 island still carries scars of wartime past
Class 8
May 28, 2013 the twister!
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. For next week: Read about Cannes Film Festival
Class 7
May 21, 2013 Hashimoto's controversial comment
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. For next week: Read about the twister!
Class 6
May 14, 2013 the weather during golden week!
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. For next week: Hashimoto's controversial comment
Class 5
May 7, 2013 Okinawa vs. Japan
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. For next week: Read about the weather during golden week!
Class 4
April 30, 2013 China: bird flu China earthquake
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. For next week: Read about Okinawa vs. Japan
Class 3
April 23, 2013 The Boston Marathon terrorist attack
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. For next week: Read about China: China: bird flu and
China earthquake
Class 2
April 16, 2013 North Korean situation
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. For next week: Read about The Boston Marathon terrorist attack
CHATROOM-DISCUSSION QUESTIONS?
Class 1
April 9, 2013 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 3. Get your password and enter a chat room! 4. Discuss face-to-face in English 5. For next week: Read about North Korean situation
'WELCOME (BACK!) TO CURRENT EVENTS IN ENGLISH II!'
'WELCOME TO CURRENT EVENTS IN ENGLISH I!'
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THE passwords are feedbak1 feedbak2 feedbak3 feedbak4 feedbak5 feedbak6
THE topic is: What do you think of this class? Did you learn a lot of news? How will you continue to study news in the future? etc. etc.
'Class 14
'Class 15
JAN 21, 2014 FINAL CLASS!!
(1) KGU-IUWH Translation project PART 2 (2) NO QUIZ!! enter a final chat room!
'Class 14
'Class 13
'Class 14
Dec. 24, 2013 CHRISTMAS EVE SPECIAL!!
JAN 7, 2014 HAPPY NEW YEAR SPECIAL!!
(2) make a list of top 10 WORLD and DOMESTIC news for 2013! (3) Write your list in the CHAT ROOM for today!
'Class 12
Dec. 17, 2013 the political unrest in Thailand
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. For next week: (1) KGU-IUWH Translation project (if you have not done it yet)
'Class 11
(3) Listen to the newest english news at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/ (4) Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ (5) Get your password and enter a chat room!
Link to domestic news article
Link to world news article
'Class 13
Dec. 10, 2013 An Opinion about Ukraine
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. For next week: Read about the political unrest in Thailand
PREVIEW!! On Dec. 24, we will do two things:
Dec. 24, 2013 CHRISTMAS EVE SPECIAL!!
'Class 10
(3) Write your list in the CHAT ROOM for today!
'Class 12
Dec. 3, 2013 the island dispute http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-25050493
Dec. 17, 2013 the political unrest in Thailand
5. For next week: Read about An Opinion about Ukraine
Class 9
5. For next week: (1) KGU-IUWH Translation project (if you have not done it yet) (2) make a list of top 10 WORLD and DOMESTIC news for 2013!
'Class 11
Nov. 26, 2013 Ips cells in the news http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/11/19/national/yamanaka-team-finds-genes-to-identify-defective-ips-cells/
Dec. 10, 2013 An Opinion about Ukraine
5. For next week: Read about the island dispute http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-25050493
5. For next week: Read about the political unrest in Thailand
PREVIEW!! On Dec. 24, we will do two things:
(1) KGU-IUWH Translation project (if you have not done it yet) (2) make a list of top 10 WORLD and DOMESTIC news for 2013!
'Class 10
Class 8
Nov. 19, 2013 http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/11/11/national/fewer-japanese-more-chinese-studying-in-u-s/#.UoHRwx2Ex8E
Dec. 3, 2013 the island dispute http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-25050493
5. For next week: Read about http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/11/19/national/yamanaka-team-finds-genes-to-identify-defective-ips-cells/
5. For next week: Read about An Opinion about Ukraine
Class 9
Class 7
Nov. 12, 2013 the shooting at LAX
Nov. 26, 2013 Ips cells in the news http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/11/19/national/yamanaka-team-finds-genes-to-identify-defective-ips-cells/
5. For next week: Read about http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/11/11/national/fewer-japanese-more-chinese-studying-in-u-s/#.UoHRwx2Ex8E
5. For next week: Read about the island dispute http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-25050493
Class 6
Class 8
Nov. 5, 2013 Lots of local news Hanshin, Mino Monta' son and Yakkun
Nov. 19, 2013 http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/11/11/national/fewer-japanese-more-chinese-studying-in-u-s/#.UoHRwx2Ex8E
5. For next week: Read about the shooting at LAX
Class 5
5. For next week: Read about http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/11/19/national/yamanaka-team-finds-genes-to-identify-defective-ips-cells/
Oct 29, 2013 The Emperor in Kumamoto! Did you see him?
Class 7
Nov. 12, 2013 the shooting at LAX
5. For next week: TRIPLE header: Read about three scandals in Japan: Hanshin, Mino Monta' son and Yakkun
Class 4
Oct 22, 2013 The latest US budget crisis ENDS! the US budget crisis http://www.nytimes.com/2013/10/17/us/congress-budget-debate.html?_r=0
5. For next week: Read about http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/11/11/national/fewer-japanese-more-chinese-studying-in-u-s/#.UoHRwx2Ex8E
Class 6
Nov. 5, 2013 Lots of local news Hanshin, Mino Monta' son and Yakkun
5. For next week: Read about The Emperor in Kumamoto!
Class 3
5. For next week: Read about the shooting at LAX
Class 5
Oct 8, 2013 consumption tax rise
Oct 29, 2013 The Emperor in Kumamoto! Did you see him?
5. For next week: Read about the US budget crisis
Class 2
Oct 1, 2013 Caroline Kennedy as ambassador
5. For next week: TRIPLE header: Read about three scandals in Japan: Hanshin, Mino Monta' son and Yakkun
Class 4
Oct 22, 2013 The latest US budget crisis ENDS! the US budget crisis http://www.nytimes.com/2013/10/17/us/congress-budget-debate.html?_r=0
5. For next week: Read about consumption tax rise
Class 1
5. For next week: Read about The Emperor in Kumamoto!
Class 3
Sept 24, 2013 Summer News: What do you think?
0. Pick 5 topics you think are in the English news listening site (ONLY 2 are about Japan)
Oct 8, 2013 consumption tax rise
5. For next week: Read about Caroline Kennedy as ambassador
CURRENT EVENTS IN ENGLISH II
Class 15
5. For next week: Read about the US budget crisis
Class 2
July 23, 2013 FINAL DAY!! Get your grades and discuss!
Oct 1, 2013 Caroline Kennedy as ambassador
2. Discuss face-to-face in English CHATROOM-DISCUSSION QUESTIONS? 3. For next week: HAVE A GREAT SUMMER!
Class 14
July 9, 2013 Snowden and Wikileaks
1. Listen to the newest english news at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
5. For next week: Read about train derailment
Class 13
5. For next week: Read about consumption tax rise
Class 1
July 2, 2013 air pollution in Singapore http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-22998592
Sept 24, 2013 Summer News: What do you think?
0. Pick 5 topics you think are in the English news listening site (ONLY 2 are about Japan)
4. Discuss face-to-face in English 5. For next week: Read about Snowden and Wikileaks
Class 12
4. Discuss face-to-face in English 5. For next week: Read about Caroline Kennedy as ambassador
CURRENT EVENTS IN ENGLISH II
Class 15
June 25, 2013 2020 Olympics Race
July 23, 2013 FINAL DAY!! Get your grades and discuss!
2. Discuss face-to-face in English CHATROOM-DISCUSSION QUESTIONS? 3. For next week: HAVE A GREAT SUMMER!
Class 14
July 9, 2013 Snowden and Wikileaks
1. Listen to the newest english news at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
4. Discuss face-to-face in English 5. For next week: Read about the air pollution in Singapore
Class 11
4. Discuss face-to-face in English 5. For next week: Read about train derailment
Class 13
June 18, 2013 007 island!
July 2, 2013 air pollution in Singapore http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-22998592
5. For next week: Read about the Olympics Race
Class 10
5. For next week: Read about Snowden and Wikileaks
Class 12
June 11, 2013 Graying Japan annoyed by Children's Noise
June 25, 2013 2020 Olympics Race
5. For next week: Read about the 007 island!
Class 9 IMPORTANT NOTICE Some files for this week had problems and are lost (forever!) THEREFORE CHATS FOR THIS WEEK DO NOT COUNT EXCEPT FOR ABSENTEES
5. For next week: Read about the air pollution in Singapore
Class 11
June 4, 2013 Cannes Film Festival
June 18, 2013 007 island!
5. For next week: Read about Japan's 007 island still carries scars of wartime past
Class 8
5. For next week: Read about the Olympics Race
Class 10
May 28, 2013 the twister!
June 11, 2013 Graying Japan annoyed by Children's Noise
5. For next week: Read about Cannes Film Festival
Class 7
5. For next week: Read about the 007 island!
Class 9 IMPORTANT NOTICE Some files for this week had problems and are lost (forever!) THEREFORE CHATS FOR THIS WEEK DO NOT COUNT EXCEPT FOR ABSENTEES
May 21, 2013 Hashimoto's controversial comment
June 4, 2013 Cannes Film Festival
5. For next week: Read about the twister!
Class 6
5. For next week: Read about Japan's 007 island still carries scars of wartime past
Class 8
May 14, 2013 the weather during golden week!
May 28, 2013 the twister!
5. For next week: Hashimoto's controversial comment
Class 5
5. For next week: Read about Cannes Film Festival
Class 7
May 7, 2013 Okinawa vs. Japan
May 21, 2013 Hashimoto's controversial comment
5. For next week: Read about the weather during golden week!
Class 4
5. For next week: Read about the twister!
Class 6
April 30, 2013 China: bird flu China earthquake
May 14, 2013 the weather during golden week!
5. For next week: Read about Okinawa vs. Japan
Class 3
5. For next week: Hashimoto's controversial comment
Class 5
April 23, 2013 The Boston Marathon terrorist attack
May 7, 2013 Okinawa vs. Japan
5. For next week: Read about China: China: bird flu and
5. For next week: Read about the weather during golden week!
Class 4
April 30, 2013 China: bird flu
Class 2
April 16, 2013 North Korean situation
5. For next week: Read about The Boston Marathon terrorist attack
CHATROOM-DISCUSSION QUESTIONS?
Class 1
5. For next week: Read about Okinawa vs. Japan
Class 3
April 9, 2013 Welcome to current events!
April 23, 2013 The Boston Marathon terrorist attack
5. For next week: Read about China: China: bird flu and
China earthquake
Class 2
April 16, 2013 North Korean situation
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. For next week: Read about The Boston Marathon terrorist attack
CHATROOM-DISCUSSION QUESTIONS?
Class 1
April 9, 2013 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 3. Get your password and enter a chat room! 4. Discuss face-to-face in English
Three more questionnaires to answer HERE!! (Thank you thank you!!)
2013 news answers don't click yet!
(2) make a list of top 10 WORLD and DOMESTIC news for 2013!
(2) make a list of top 10 WORLD and DOMESTIC news for 2013!
'Class 12
'Class 13
Dec. 24, 2013 CHRISTMAS EVE SPECIAL!!
(1) KGU-IUWH Translation project (if you have not done it yet) (2) make a list of top 10 WORLD and DOMESTIC news for 2013! (3) Write your list in the CHAT ROOM for today!
'Class 12
'Class 11
'Class 12
Dec. 10, 2013 An Opinion about Ukraine
Dec. 17, 2013 the political unrest in Thailand
5. For next week: Read about the political unrest in Thailand
PREVIEW!! On Dec. 24, we will do two things:
5. For next week:
'Class 10
'Class 11
Dec. 3, 2013 the island dispute http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-25050493
Dec. 10, 2013 An Opinion about Ukraine
5. For next week: Read about An Opinion about Ukraine
Class 9
5. For next week: Read about the political unrest in Thailand
PREVIEW!! On Dec. 24, we will do two things:
(1) KGU-IUWH Translation project (if you have not done it yet) (2) make a list of top 10 WORLD and DOMESTIC news for 2013!
'Class 10
Nov. 26, 2013 Ips cells in the news http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/11/19/national/yamanaka-team-finds-genes-to-identify-defective-ips-cells/
Dec. 3, 2013 the island dispute http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-25050493
5. For next week: Read about the island dispute http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-25050493
5. For next week: Read about An Opinion about Ukraine
Class 9
Class 8
Nov. 19, 2013 http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/11/11/national/fewer-japanese-more-chinese-studying-in-u-s/#.UoHRwx2Ex8E
Nov. 26, 2013 Ips cells in the news http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/11/19/national/yamanaka-team-finds-genes-to-identify-defective-ips-cells/
5. For next week: Read about http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/11/19/national/yamanaka-team-finds-genes-to-identify-defective-ips-cells/
5. For next week: Read about the island dispute http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-25050493
Class 7
Class 8
Nov. 12, 2013 the shooting at LAX
Nov. 19, 2013 http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/11/11/national/fewer-japanese-more-chinese-studying-in-u-s/#.UoHRwx2Ex8E
5. For next week: Read about http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/11/11/national/fewer-japanese-more-chinese-studying-in-u-s/#.UoHRwx2Ex8E
5. For next week: Read about http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/11/19/national/yamanaka-team-finds-genes-to-identify-defective-ips-cells/
Class 6
Class 7
Nov. 5, 2013 Lots of local news Hanshin, Mino Monta' son and Yakkun
Nov. 12, 2013 the shooting at LAX
5. For next week: Read about the shooting at LAX
Class 5
5. For next week: Read about http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/11/11/national/fewer-japanese-more-chinese-studying-in-u-s/#.UoHRwx2Ex8E
Oct 29, 2013 The Emperor in Kumamoto! Did you see him?
Class 6
Nov. 5, 2013 Lots of local news Hanshin, Mino Monta' son and Yakkun
5. For next week: Read about the shooting at LAX
Class 5
Oct 29, 2013 The Emperor in Kumamoto! Did you see him?
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
'Class 11
Dec. 3, 2013 the island dispute http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-25050493
Dec. 10, 2013 An Opinion about Ukraine
5. For next week: Read about An Opinion about Ukraine
Class 9
5. For next week: Read about the political unrest in Thailand
PREVIEW!! On Dec. 24, we will do two things:
(1) KGU-IUWH Translation project (if you have not done it yet) (2) make a list of top 10 WORLD and DOMESTIC news for 2013!
'Class 10
Nov. 26, 2013 Ips cells in the news http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/11/19/national/yamanaka-team-finds-genes-to-identify-defective-ips-cells/
Dec. 3, 2013 the island dispute http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-25050493
5. For next week: Read about the island dispute http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-25050493
5. For next week: Read about An Opinion about Ukraine
Class 9
Class 8
Nov. 19, 2013 http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/11/11/national/fewer-japanese-more-chinese-studying-in-u-s/#.UoHRwx2Ex8E
Nov. 26, 2013 Ips cells in the news http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/11/19/national/yamanaka-team-finds-genes-to-identify-defective-ips-cells/
5. For next week: Read about http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/11/19/national/yamanaka-team-finds-genes-to-identify-defective-ips-cells/
5. For next week: Read about the island dispute http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-25050493
Class 7
Class 8
Nov. 12, 2013 the shooting at LAX
Nov. 19, 2013 http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/11/11/national/fewer-japanese-more-chinese-studying-in-u-s/#.UoHRwx2Ex8E
5. For next week: Read about http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/11/11/national/fewer-japanese-more-chinese-studying-in-u-s/#.UoHRwx2Ex8E
5. For next week: Read about http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/11/19/national/yamanaka-team-finds-genes-to-identify-defective-ips-cells/
Class 6
Class 7
Nov. 5, 2013 Lots of local news Hanshin, Mino Monta' son and Yakkun
Nov. 12, 2013 the shooting at LAX
5. For next week: Read about the shooting at LAX
Class 5
5. For next week: Read about http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/11/11/national/fewer-japanese-more-chinese-studying-in-u-s/#.UoHRwx2Ex8E
Oct 29, 2013 The Emperor in Kumamoto! Did you see him?
Class 6
Nov. 5, 2013 Lots of local news Hanshin, Mino Monta' son and Yakkun
5. For next week: Read about the shooting at LAX
Class 5
Oct 29, 2013 The Emperor in Kumamoto! Did you see him?
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. For next week: Read about
5. For next week: Read about An Opinion about Ukraine
Class 9
'Class 10
Nov. 26, 2013 Ips cells in the news http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/11/19/national/yamanaka-team-finds-genes-to-identify-defective-ips-cells/
Dec. 3, 2013 the island dispute http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-25050493
5. For next week: Read about the island dispute http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-25050493
5. For next week: Read about
Class 9
Class 8
Nov. 19, 2013 http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/11/11/national/fewer-japanese-more-chinese-studying-in-u-s/#.UoHRwx2Ex8E
Nov. 26, 2013 Ips cells in the news http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/11/19/national/yamanaka-team-finds-genes-to-identify-defective-ips-cells/
5. For next week: Read about http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/11/19/national/yamanaka-team-finds-genes-to-identify-defective-ips-cells/
5. For next week: Read about the island dispute http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-25050493
Class 7
Class 8
Nov. 12, 2013 the shooting at LAX
Nov. 19, 2013 http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/11/11/national/fewer-japanese-more-chinese-studying-in-u-s/#.UoHRwx2Ex8E
5. For next week: Read about http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/11/11/national/fewer-japanese-more-chinese-studying-in-u-s/#.UoHRwx2Ex8E
5. For next week: Read about http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/11/19/national/yamanaka-team-finds-genes-to-identify-defective-ips-cells/
Class 6
Class 7
Nov. 5, 2013 Lots of local news Hanshin, Mino Monta' son and Yakkun
Nov. 12, 2013 the shooting at LAX
5. For next week: Read about the shooting at LAX
Class 5
5. For next week: Read about http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/11/11/national/fewer-japanese-more-chinese-studying-in-u-s/#.UoHRwx2Ex8E
Oct 29, 2013 The Emperor in Kumamoto! Did you see him?
Class 6
Nov. 5, 2013 Lots of local news Hanshin, Mino Monta' son and Yakkun
5. For next week: Read about the shooting at LAX
Class 5
Oct 29, 2013 The Emperor in Kumamoto! Did you see him?
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. For next week: Read about
5. For next week: Read about the island dispute http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-25050493
Class 8
Class 9
Nov. 19, 2013 http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/11/11/national/fewer-japanese-more-chinese-studying-in-u-s/#.UoHRwx2Ex8E
Nov. 26, 2013 Ips cells in the news http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/11/19/national/yamanaka-team-finds-genes-to-identify-defective-ips-cells/
5. For next week: Read about http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/11/19/national/yamanaka-team-finds-genes-to-identify-defective-ips-cells/
5. For next week: Read about
Class 7
Class 8
Nov. 12, 2013 the shooting at LAX
Nov. 19, 2013 http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/11/11/national/fewer-japanese-more-chinese-studying-in-u-s/#.UoHRwx2Ex8E
5. For next week: Read about http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/11/11/national/fewer-japanese-more-chinese-studying-in-u-s/#.UoHRwx2Ex8E
5. For next week: Read about http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/11/19/national/yamanaka-team-finds-genes-to-identify-defective-ips-cells/
Class 6
Class 7
Nov. 5, 2013 Lots of local news Hanshin, Mino Monta' son and Yakkun
Nov. 12, 2013 the shooting at LAX
5. For next week: Read about the shooting at LAX
Class 5
5. For next week: Read about http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/11/11/national/fewer-japanese-more-chinese-studying-in-u-s/#.UoHRwx2Ex8E
Oct 29, 2013 The Emperor in Kumamoto! Did you see him?
Class 6
Nov. 5, 2013 Lots of local news Hanshin, Mino Monta' son and Yakkun
5. For next week: Read about the shooting at LAX
Class 5
Oct 29, 2013 The Emperor in Kumamoto! Did you see him?
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. For next week: Read about
5. For next week: Read about http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/11/19/national/yamanaka-team-finds-genes-to-identify-defective-ips-cells/
Class 7
Class 8
Nov. 12, 2013 the shooting at LAX
Nov. 19, 2013 http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/11/11/national/fewer-japanese-more-chinese-studying-in-u-s/#.UoHRwx2Ex8E
5. For next week: Read about http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/11/11/national/fewer-japanese-more-chinese-studying-in-u-s/#.UoHRwx2Ex8E
5. For next week: Read about
Class 6
Class 7
Nov. 5, 2013 Lots of local news Hanshin, Mino Monta' son and Yakkun
Nov. 12, 2013 the shooting at LAX
5. For next week: Read about the shooting at LAX
Class 5
5. For next week: Read about http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/11/11/national/fewer-japanese-more-chinese-studying-in-u-s/#.UoHRwx2Ex8E
Oct 29, 2013 The Emperor in Kumamoto! Did you see him?
Class 6
Nov. 5, 2013 Lots of local news Hanshin, Mino Monta' son and Yakkun
5. For next week: Read about the shooting at LAX
Class 5
Oct 29, 2013 The Emperor in Kumamoto! Did you see him?
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. For next week: Read about
5. For next week: Read about http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/11/11/national/fewer-japanese-more-chinese-studying-in-u-s/#.UoHRwx2Ex8E
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/10/28/national/hankyu-hanshin-hotels-chief-to-quit-over-menu-scandal/#.Um8OvayCjrc
Class 7
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/10/28/national/hankyu-hanshin-hotels-chief-to-quit-over-menu-scandal/#.Um8OvayCjrc
Class 6
Nov. 5, 2013 Lots of local news Hanshin, Mino Monta' son and Yakkun
Nov. 12, 2013 the shooting at LAX
5. For next week: Read about the shooting at LAX
Class 5
5. For next week: Read about
Oct 29, 2013 The Emperor in Kumamoto! Did you see him?
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/10/28/national/hankyu-hanshin-hotels-chief-to-quit-over-menu-scandal/#.Um8OvayCjrc
Class 6
Nov. 5, 2013 Lots of local news Hanshin, Mino Monta' son and Yakkun
5. For next week: Read about the shooting at LAX
Class 5
Oct 29, 2013 The Emperor in Kumamoto! Did you see him?
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
Three more questionnaires to answer HERE!! (Thank you thank you!!)
Three more questionnaires to answer HERE!! (Thank you thank you!!)
Class 5
Class 6
Oct 8, 2013 The Emperor in Kumamoto! Did you see him?
Nov. 5, 2013 Lots of local news Hanshin, Mino Monta' son and Yakkun
5. For next week: Read about the shooting at LAX
Class 5
Oct 29, 2013 The Emperor in Kumamoto! Did you see him?
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
PLEASE ANSWER THESE questionnaires! Thank you!
Oct 22, 2013 The latest US budget crisis ENDS! the US budget crisis http://www.nytimes.com/2013/10/17/us/congress-budget-debate.html?_r=0
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/10/28/national/hankyu-hanshin-hotels-chief-to-quit-over-menu-scandal/#.Um8OvayCjrc
Class 5
Oct 8, 2013 The Emperor in Kumamoto! Did you see him?
5. For next week: TRIPLE header: Read about three scandals in Japan: Hanshin, Mino Monta' son and Yakkun
Class 4
Oct 22, 2013 The latest US budget crisis ENDS! the US budget crisis http://www.nytimes.com/2013/10/17/us/congress-budget-debate.html?_r=0
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 3
Oct 8, 2013 consumption tax rise
Oct 22, 2013 The latest US budget crisis ENDS! the US budget crisis http://www.nytimes.com/2013/10/17/us/congress-budget-debate.html?_r=0
5. For next week: Read about the US budget crisis
Class 2
5. For next week: Read about The Emperor in Kumamoto!
Class 3
Oct 1, 2013 Caroline Kennedy as ambassador
Oct 8, 2013 consumption tax rise
5. For next week: Read about consumption tax rise
Class 1
5. For next week: Read about the US budget crisis
Class 2
Sept 24, 2013 Summer News: What do you think?
0. Pick 5 topics you think are in the English news listening site (ONLY 2 are about Japan)
Oct 1, 2013 Caroline Kennedy as ambassador
5. For next week: Read about consumption tax rise
Class 1
Sept 24, 2013 Summer News: What do you think?
0. Pick 5 topics you think are in the English news listening site (ONLY 2 are about Japan) 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
3. Find the passwords here
Class 2
Class 3
Sept 24, 2013 Caroline Kennedy as ambassador
Oct 8, 2013 consumption tax rise
5. For next week: Read about consumption tax rise
Class 1
5. For next week: Read about the US budget crisis
Class 2
Sept 24, 2013 Summer News: What do you think?
0. Pick 5 topics you think are in the English news listening site (ONLY 2 are about Japan)
Oct 1, 2013 Caroline Kennedy as ambassador
5. For next week: Read about consumption tax rise
Class 1
Sept 24, 2013 Summer News: What do you think?
0. Pick 5 topics you think are in the English news listening site (ONLY 2 are about Japan) 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
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Colors Colors
5. For next week: Read about
5. For next week: Read about consumption tax rise
3. Find the passwords here
3. Find the passwords here
3. Find the passwords here
Class 1
Class 2
Sept 24, 2013 Summer News: What do you think?
0. Pick 5 topics you think are in the English news listening site (ONLY 2 are about Japan)
Sept 24, 2013 Caroline Kennedy as ambassador
5. For next week: Read about
Class 1
Sept 24, 2013 Summer News: What do you think?
0. Pick 5 topics you think are in the English news listening site (ONLY 2 are about Japan) 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. For next week: Read about
5. For next week: Read about Caroline Kennedy as ambassador
Answer questions here! http://q.naiku.net/
1. New rules: 2 chat rooms every class, at least 5 comments in EACH room 2. A new tool: Answer questions here! http://q.naiku.net/
0. Pick 5 topics you think are in the English news listening site (ONLY 2 are about Japan)
'WELCOME TO CURRENT EVENTS IN ENGLISH I!'
'WELCOME (BACK!) TO CURRENT EVENTS IN ENGLISH II!'
WHAT'S NEW
Class 15
Class 1
July 23, 2013 FINAL DAY!! Get your grades and discuss!
Sept 24, 2013 Summer News: What do you think?
2. Discuss face-to-face in English CHATROOM-DISCUSSION QUESTIONS? 3. For next week: HAVE A GREAT SUMMER!
Class 14
July 9, 2013 Snowden and Wikileaks
1. Listen to the newest english news at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
5. For next week: Read about train derailment
Class 13
5. For next week: Read about
CURRENT EVENTS IN ENGLISH II
Class 15
July 2, 2013 air pollution in Singapore http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-22998592
July 23, 2013 FINAL DAY!! Get your grades and discuss!
2. Discuss face-to-face in English CHATROOM-DISCUSSION QUESTIONS? 3. For next week: HAVE A GREAT SUMMER!
Class 14
July 9, 2013 Snowden and Wikileaks
1. Listen to the newest english news at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
4. Discuss face-to-face in English 5. For next week: Read about Snowden and Wikileaks
Class 12
4. Discuss face-to-face in English 5. For next week: Read about train derailment
Class 13
June 25, 2013 2020 Olympics Race
July 2, 2013 air pollution in Singapore http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-22998592
5. For next week: Read about the air pollution in Singapore
Class 11
5. For next week: Read about Snowden and Wikileaks
Class 12
June 18, 2013 007 island!
June 25, 2013 2020 Olympics Race
5. For next week: Read about the Olympics Race
Class 10
5. For next week: Read about the air pollution in Singapore
Class 11
June 11, 2013 Graying Japan annoyed by Children's Noise
June 18, 2013 007 island!
5. For next week: Read about the 007 island!
Class 9 IMPORTANT NOTICE Some files for this week had problems and are lost (forever!) THEREFORE CHATS FOR THIS WEEK DO NOT COUNT EXCEPT FOR ABSENTEES
5. For next week: Read about the Olympics Race
Class 10
June 4, 2013 Cannes Film Festival
June 11, 2013 Graying Japan annoyed by Children's Noise
5. For next week: Read about Japan's 007 island still carries scars of wartime past
Class 8
5. For next week: Read about the 007 island!
Class 9 IMPORTANT NOTICE Some files for this week had problems and are lost (forever!) THEREFORE CHATS FOR THIS WEEK DO NOT COUNT EXCEPT FOR ABSENTEES
May 28, 2013 the twister!
June 4, 2013 Cannes Film Festival
5. For next week: Read about Cannes Film Festival
Class 7
5. For next week: Read about Japan's 007 island still carries scars of wartime past
Class 8
May 21, 2013 Hashimoto's controversial comment
May 28, 2013 the twister!
5. For next week: Read about the twister!
Class 6
5. For next week: Read about Cannes Film Festival
Class 7
May 14, 2013 the weather during golden week!
May 21, 2013 Hashimoto's controversial comment
5. For next week: Hashimoto's controversial comment
Class 5
5. For next week: Read about the twister!
Class 6
May 7, 2013 Okinawa vs. Japan
May 14, 2013 the weather during golden week!
5. For next week: Read about the weather during golden week!
Class 4
5. For next week: Hashimoto's controversial comment
Class 5
April 30, 2013 China: bird flu China earthquake
May 7, 2013 Okinawa vs. Japan
5. For next week: Read about Okinawa vs. Japan
Class 3
5. For next week: Read about the weather during golden week!
Class 4
April 23, 2013 The Boston Marathon terrorist attack
April 30, 2013 China: bird flu China earthquake
5. For next week: Read about China: China: bird flu and
China earthquake
Class 2
5. For next week: Read about Okinawa vs. Japan
Class 3
April 16, 2013 North Korean situation
April 23, 2013 The Boston Marathon terrorist attack
5. For next week: Read about China: China: bird flu and
China earthquake
Class 2
April 16, 2013 North Korean situation
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
July 9, 2013 Snowden and Wikileaks
http://www.dailypress.com/news/breaking/sns-rt-us-usa-security-snowden-putin-20130701,0,3291807.story
July 9, 2013 Snowden and Wikileaks
5. For next week: Read about
http://nihongo.wunderground.com/news/oil-train-derails-1-dead-quebec-town-20130706
5. For next week: Read about train derailment
5. For next week: Read about
http://www.dailypress.com/news/breaking/sns-rt-us-usa-security-snowden-putin-20130701,0,3291807.story
5. For next week: Read about Snowden and Wikileaks
5. For next week: Read about the air pollution in Singapore http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-22998592
5. For next week: Read about the air pollution in Singapore
June 18, 2013 007 island! http://edition.cnn.com/2013/06/11/world/asia/japan-hashima-island-magnay/index.html?hpt=hp_c4
June 18, 2013 007 island!
5. For next week: Read about the 2020 Olympics
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/06/18/national/tokyo-leading-race-for-2020-olympics- ioc-sources-say-2/#at_pco=cfd-1.0
5. For next week: Read about the Olympics Race
June 11, 2013 Graying Japan annoyed by Children's Noise http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/06/04/national/hey-kids-keep-it-down-graying-japan-annoyed-by-childrens-noise/#.Ua1ogS6HUzk.twitter
June 11, 2013 Graying Japan annoyed by Children's Noise
5. For next week: Read about the 007 island! http://edition.cnn.com/2013/06/11/world/asia/japan-hashima-island-magnay/index.html?hpt=hp_c4
5. For next week: Read about the 007 island!
May 28, 2013 the twister! http://article.wn.com/view/2013/05/20/Tornado_demolition_tour_Everything_is_gone/#/related_news
May 28, 2013 the twister!
May 21, 2013 Hashimoto's controversial comment http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/05/14/national/bigtime-backfire-hashimoto-justifies-sex-slave-use-prostitutes-for-u-s-forces/#.UZHVBx2Ex8E
May 21, 2013 Hashimoto's controversial comment
5. For next week: Read about the twister! http://article.wn.com/view/2013/05/20/Tornado_demolition_tour_Everything_is_gone/#/related_news
5. For next week: Read about the twister!
May 14, 2013 the weather during golden week! http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/05/07/national/snow-falls-in-hokkaido-while-mercury-rises-in-southwestern-japan/
May 14, 2013 the weather during golden week!
5. For next week: Read about Hashimoto's controversial comment http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/05/14/national/bigtime-backfire-hashimoto-justifies-sex-slave-use-prostitutes-for-u-s-forces/#.UZHVBx2Ex8E
5. For next week: Hashimoto's controversial comment
May 7, 2013 Okinawa vs. Japan http://mainichi.jp/english/english/perspectives/news/20130429p2a00m0na001000c.html
May 7, 2013 Okinawa vs. Japan
5. For next week: Read about the weather during golden week! http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/05/07/national/snow-falls-in-hokkaido-while-mercury-rises-in-southwestern-japan/
5. For next week: Read about the weather during golden week!
April 30, 2013 China: bird flu http://news.msn.com/world/chinas-death-toll-rises-to-20-from-new-bird-flu-virus and the earthquake http://zeenews.india.com/news/world/china-quake-leaves-188-dead-25-missing_843970.html
April 30, 2013 China: bird flu China earthquake
5. For next week: Read about Okinawa vs. Japan http://mainichi.jp/english/english/perspectives/news/20130429p2a00m0na001000c.html
5. For next week: Read about Okinawa vs. Japan
April 23, 2013 The Boston Marathon terrorist attack: http://mainichi.jp/english/english/newsselect/news/20130416p2g00m0in001000c.html
April 23, 2013 The Boston Marathon terrorist attack
5. For next week: Read about China: bird flu (http://news.msn.com/world/chinas-death-toll-rises-to-20-from-new-bird-flu-virus) and the earthquake (http://zeenews.india.com/news/world/china-quake-leaves-188-dead-25-missing_843970.html)
5. For next week: Read about China: China: bird flu and
China earthquake
April 16, 2013 The North Korean Situation
April 16, 2013 North Korean situation
5. For next week: Read about the Boston Marathon terrorist attack: http://mainichi.jp/english/english/newsselect/news/20130416p2g00m0in001000c.html
5. For next week: Read about The Boston Marathon terrorist attack
5. For next week: Read about the North Korean situation: http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/japan-deploys-pac-3s-amid-nkorean-launch-fears-18910621#.UWOL9qKeNe8
5. For next week: Read about North Korean situation
Translation websites Translation
Colors Colors
Translation websitesTranslation
Colors Colors
June 25, 2013 2020 [[http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/06/18/national/tokyo-leading-race-for-2020-olympics-ioc-sources-say- 2/#at_pco=cfd-1.0|Olympics Race]]
June 25, 2013 2020 Olympics Race
This class will be in ENGLISH (mostly!). We will be listening to news, reading news, writing about news, and talking about news!
This class will be in ENGLISH (mostly!). We will be listening to news, reading news, writing about news, and talking about news!
- reduced points = if you are LATE for class or if you speak JAPANESE during the chats, you will get 3 points instead of 5
- reduced points = if you are LATE for class or if you speak JAPANESE during the chats, you will get 3 points instead of 5
July 9, 2013 Snowden and Wikileaks http://www.dailypress.com/news/breaking/sns-rt-us-usa-security-snowden-putin-20130701,0,3291807.story
July 9, 2013 Snowden and Wikileaks
http://www.dailypress.com/news/breaking/sns-rt-us-usa-security-snowden-putin-20130701,0,3291807.story
5. For next week: Read about http://nihongo.wunderground.com/news/oil-train-derails-1-dead-quebec-town-20130706
5. For next week: Read about
http://nihongo.wunderground.com/news/oil-train-derails-1-dead-quebec-town-20130706
June 25, 2013 2020 Olympics http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/06/18/national/tokyo-leading-race-for-2020-olympics-ioc-sources-say- 2/#at_pco=cfd-1.0
June 25, 2013 2020 [[http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/06/18/national/tokyo-leading-race-for-2020-olympics-ioc-sources-say- 2/#at_pco=cfd-1.0|Olympics Race]]
5. For next week: Read about http://www.dailypress.com/news/breaking/sns-rt-us-usa-security-snowden-putin-20130701,0,3291807.story
5. For next week: Read about
http://www.dailypress.com/news/breaking/sns-rt-us-usa-security-snowden-putin-20130701,0,3291807.story
June 25, 2013 2020 Olympics http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/06/18/national/tokyo-leading-race-for-2020-olympics-ioc-sources-say-2/#at_pco=cfd-1.0
June 25, 2013 2020 Olympics http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/06/18/national/tokyo-leading-race-for-2020-olympics-ioc-sources-say- 2/#at_pco=cfd-1.0
5. For next week: Read about the 2020 Olympics http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/06/18/national/tokyo-leading-race-for-2020-olympics-ioc-sources-say-2/#at_pco=cfd-1.0
5. For next week: Read about the 2020 Olympics
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/06/18/national/tokyo-leading-race-for-2020-olympics- ioc-sources-say-2/#at_pco=cfd-1.0
June 11, 2013 Graying Japan annoyed by Children's Noise http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/06/04/national/hey-kids-keep-it-down-graying-japan-annoyed-by-childrens-noise/#.Ua1ogS6HUzk.twitter
June 11, 2013 Graying Japan annoyed by Children's Noise http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/06/04/national/hey-kids-keep-it-down-graying-japan-annoyed-by-childrens-noise/#.Ua1ogS6HUzk.twitter
May 21, 2013 Hashimoto's controversial comment http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/05/14/national/bigtime-backfire-hashimoto-justifies-sex-slave-use-prostitutes-for-u-s-forces/#.UZHVBx2Ex8E
May 21, 2013 Hashimoto's controversial comment http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/05/14/national/bigtime-backfire-hashimoto-justifies-sex-slave-use-prostitutes-for-u-s-forces/#.UZHVBx2Ex8E
May 14, 2013 the weather during golden week! http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/05/07/national/snow-falls-in-hokkaido-while-mercury-rises-in-southwestern-japan/
May 14, 2013 the weather during golden week! http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/05/07/national/snow-falls-in-hokkaido-while-mercury-rises-in-southwestern-japan/
May 7, 2013 Okinawa vs. Japan http://mainichi.jp/english/english/perspectives/news/20130429p2a00m0na001000c.html
May 7, 2013 Okinawa vs. Japan http://mainichi.jp/english/english/perspectives/news/20130429p2a00m0na001000c.html
April 30, 2013 China: bird flu (http://news.msn.com/world/chinas-death-toll-rises-to-20-from-new-bird-flu-virus) and the earthquake (http://zeenews.india.com/news/world/china-quake-leaves-188-dead-25-missing_843970.html)
April 30, 2013 China: bird flu http://news.msn.com/world/chinas-death-toll-rises-to-20-from-new-bird-flu-virus and the earthquake http://zeenews.india.com/news/world/china-quake-leaves-188-dead-25-missing_843970.html
5. For next week: Read about China: bird flu (http://news.msn.com/world/chinas-death-toll-rises-to-20-from-new-bird-flu-virus) and the earthquake (http://zeenews.india.com/news/world/china-quake-leaves-188-dead-25-missing_843970.html)
5. For next week: Read about China: bird flu (http://news.msn.com/world/chinas-death-toll-rises-to-20-from-new-bird-flu-virus) and the earthquake (http://zeenews.india.com/news/world/china-quake-leaves-188-dead-25-missing_843970.html)
This class will be in ENGLISH (mostly!). We will be listening to news, reading news, writing about news, and talking about news!
This class will be in ENGLISH (mostly!). We will be listening to news, reading news, writing about news, and talking about news!
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Some files for this week had problems and are lost (forever!) THEREFORE CHATS FOR THIS WEEK DO NOT COUNT EXCEPT FOR ABSENTEES
IMPORTANT NOTICE Some files for this week had problems and are lost (forever!) THEREFORE CHATS FOR THIS WEEK DO NOT COUNT EXCEPT FOR ABSENTEES
Answer questions here! http://q.naiku.net/
Three more questionnaires to answer HERE!! (Thank you thank you!!)
Cats cats
Translation websites Translation
Colors Colors
Three more questionnaires to answer HERE!! (Thank you thank you!!)
Cats cats
Translation websites Translation
Colors Colors
Two more questionnaires to answer HERE!! (Thank you thank you!!)
Three more questionnaires to answer HERE!! (Thank you thank you!!)
Colors Colors
2. Discuss face-to-face in English CHATROOM-DISCUSSION QUESTIONS? 3. For next week: HAVE A GREAT SUMMER!
Class 14
July 9, 2013 Snowden and Wikileaks http://www.dailypress.com/news/breaking/sns-rt-us-usa-security-snowden-putin-20130701,0,3291807.story
1. Listen to the newest english news at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
4. Discuss face-to-face in English
4. Discuss face-to-face in English
Class 14
Class 13
July 9, 2013 Snowden and Wikileaks http://www.dailypress.com/news/breaking/sns-rt-us-usa-security-snowden-putin-20130701,0,3291807.story
July 2, 2013 air pollution in Singapore http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-22998592
5. For next week: Read about http://nihongo.wunderground.com/news/oil-train-derails-1-dead-quebec-town-20130706
Class 13
5. For next week: Read about http://www.dailypress.com/news/breaking/sns-rt-us-usa-security-snowden-putin-20130701,0,3291807.story
Class 12
July 2, 2013 air pollution in Singapore http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-22998592
June 25, 2013 2020 Olympics http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/06/18/national/tokyo-leading-race-for-2020-olympics-ioc-sources-say-2/#at_pco=cfd-1.0
5. For next week: Read about http://www.dailypress.com/news/breaking/sns-rt-us-usa-security-snowden-putin-20130701,0,3291807.story
Class 12
5. For next week: Read about the air pollution in Singapore http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-22998592
Class 11
June 25, 2013 2020 Olympics http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/06/18/national/tokyo-leading-race-for-2020-olympics-ioc-sources-say-2/#at_pco=cfd-1.0
June 18, 2013 007 island! http://edition.cnn.com/2013/06/11/world/asia/japan-hashima-island-magnay/index.html?hpt=hp_c4
5. For next week: Read about the air pollution in Singapore http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-22998592
Class 11
5. For next week: Read about the 2020 Olympics http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/06/18/national/tokyo-leading-race-for-2020-olympics-ioc-sources-say-2/#at_pco=cfd-1.0
Class 10
June 18, 2013 007 island! http://edition.cnn.com/2013/06/11/world/asia/japan-hashima-island-magnay/index.html?hpt=hp_c4
June 11, 2013 Graying Japan annoyed by Children's Noise http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/06/04/national/hey-kids-keep-it-down-graying-japan-annoyed-by-childrens-noise/#.Ua1ogS6HUzk.twitter
5. For next week: Read about the 2020 Olympics http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/06/18/national/tokyo-leading-race-for-2020-olympics-ioc-sources-say-2/#at_pco=cfd-1.0
Class 10
5. For next week: Read about the 007 island! http://edition.cnn.com/2013/06/11/world/asia/japan-hashima-island-magnay/index.html?hpt=hp_c4
Class 9
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Some files for this week had problems and are lost (forever!) THEREFORE CHATS FOR THIS WEEK DO NOT COUNT EXCEPT FOR ABSENTEES
June 11, 2013 Graying Japan annoyed by Children's Noise http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/06/04/national/hey-kids-keep-it-down-graying-japan-annoyed-by-childrens-noise/#.Ua1ogS6HUzk.twitter
June 4, 2013 Cannes Film Festival
5. For next week: Read about the 007 island! http://edition.cnn.com/2013/06/11/world/asia/japan-hashima-island-magnay/index.html?hpt=hp_c4
Class 9
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Some files for this week had problems and are lost (forever!) THEREFORE CHATS FOR THIS WEEK DO NOT COUNT EXCEPT FOR ABSENTEES
5. For next week: Read about Japan's 007 island still carries scars of wartime past
Class 8
June 4, 2013 Cannes Film Festival
May 28, 2013 the twister! http://article.wn.com/view/2013/05/20/Tornado_demolition_tour_Everything_is_gone/#/related_news
5. For next week: Read about Japan's 007 island still carries scars of wartime past
Class 8
5. For next week: Read about Cannes Film Festival
Class 7
May 28, 2013 the twister! http://article.wn.com/view/2013/05/20/Tornado_demolition_tour_Everything_is_gone/#/related_news
May 21, 2013 Hashimoto's controversial comment http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/05/14/national/bigtime-backfire-hashimoto-justifies-sex-slave-use-prostitutes-for-u-s-forces/#.UZHVBx2Ex8E
5. For next week: Read about Cannes Film Festival
Class 7
5. For next week: Read about the twister! http://article.wn.com/view/2013/05/20/Tornado_demolition_tour_Everything_is_gone/#/related_news
Class 6
May 21, 2013 Hashimoto's controversial comment http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/05/14/national/bigtime-backfire-hashimoto-justifies-sex-slave-use-prostitutes-for-u-s-forces/#.UZHVBx2Ex8E
May 14, 2013 the weather during golden week! http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/05/07/national/snow-falls-in-hokkaido-while-mercury-rises-in-southwestern-japan/
5. For next week: Read about the twister! http://article.wn.com/view/2013/05/20/Tornado_demolition_tour_Everything_is_gone/#/related_news
Class 6
5. For next week: Read about Hashimoto's controversial comment http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/05/14/national/bigtime-backfire-hashimoto-justifies-sex-slave-use-prostitutes-for-u-s-forces/#.UZHVBx2Ex8E
Class 5
May 14, 2013 the weather during golden week! http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/05/07/national/snow-falls-in-hokkaido-while-mercury-rises-in-southwestern-japan/
May 7, 2013 Okinawa vs. Japan http://mainichi.jp/english/english/perspectives/news/20130429p2a00m0na001000c.html
5. For next week: Read about Hashimoto's controversial comment http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/05/14/national/bigtime-backfire-hashimoto-justifies-sex-slave-use-prostitutes-for-u-s-forces/#.UZHVBx2Ex8E
Class 5
5. For next week: Read about the weather during golden week! http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/05/07/national/snow-falls-in-hokkaido-while-mercury-rises-in-southwestern-japan/
Class 4
May 7, 2013 Okinawa vs. Japan http://mainichi.jp/english/english/perspectives/news/20130429p2a00m0na001000c.html
April 30, 2013 China: bird flu (http://news.msn.com/world/chinas-death-toll-rises-to-20-from-new-bird-flu-virus) and the earthquake (http://zeenews.india.com/news/world/china-quake-leaves-188-dead-25-missing_843970.html)
5. For next week: Read about the weather during golden week! http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/05/07/national/snow-falls-in-hokkaido-while-mercury-rises-in-southwestern-japan/
Class 4
5. For next week: Read about Okinawa vs. Japan http://mainichi.jp/english/english/perspectives/news/20130429p2a00m0na001000c.html
Class 3
April 30, 2013 China: bird flu (http://news.msn.com/world/chinas-death-toll-rises-to-20-from-new-bird-flu-virus) and the earthquake (http://zeenews.india.com/news/world/china-quake-leaves-188-dead-25-missing_843970.html)
April 23, 2013 The Boston Marathon terrorist attack: http://mainichi.jp/english/english/newsselect/news/20130416p2g00m0in001000c.html
5. For next week: Read about Okinawa vs. Japan http://mainichi.jp/english/english/perspectives/news/20130429p2a00m0na001000c.html
Class 3
5. For next week: Read about China: bird flu (http://news.msn.com/world/chinas-death-toll-rises-to-20-from-new-bird-flu-virus) and the earthquake (http://zeenews.india.com/news/world/china-quake-leaves-188-dead-25-missing_843970.html)
Class 2
April 23, 2013 The Boston Marathon terrorist attack: http://mainichi.jp/english/english/newsselect/news/20130416p2g00m0in001000c.html
April 16, 2013 The North Korean Situation
5. For next week: Read about China: bird flu (http://news.msn.com/world/chinas-death-toll-rises-to-20-from-new-bird-flu-virus) and the earthquake (http://zeenews.india.com/news/world/china-quake-leaves-188-dead-25-missing_843970.html)
Class 2
April 16, 2013 The North Korean Situation
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
Class 15
July 9, 2013 Snowden and Wikileaks http://www.dailypress.com/news/breaking/sns-rt-us-usa-security-snowden-putin-20130701,0,3291807.story
July 23, 2013 FINAL DAY!! Get your grades and discuss!
Class 13
Class 14
July 2, 2013 air pollution in Singapore http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-22998592
July 9, 2013 Snowden and Wikileaks http://www.dailypress.com/news/breaking/sns-rt-us-usa-security-snowden-putin-20130701,0,3291807.story
5. For next week: Read about http://www.dailypress.com/news/breaking/sns-rt-us-usa-security-snowden-putin-20130701,0,3291807.story
Class 12
5. For next week: Read about http://nihongo.wunderground.com/news/oil-train-derails-1-dead-quebec-town-20130706
Class 13
June 25, 2013 2020 Olympics http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/06/18/national/tokyo-leading-race-for-2020-olympics-ioc-sources-say-2/#at_pco=cfd-1.0
July 2, 2013 air pollution in Singapore http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-22998592
5. For next week: Read about the air pollution in Singapore http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-22998592
Class 11
5. For next week: Read about http://www.dailypress.com/news/breaking/sns-rt-us-usa-security-snowden-putin-20130701,0,3291807.story
Class 12
June 18, 2013 007 island! http://edition.cnn.com/2013/06/11/world/asia/japan-hashima-island-magnay/index.html?hpt=hp_c4
June 25, 2013 2020 Olympics http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/06/18/national/tokyo-leading-race-for-2020-olympics-ioc-sources-say-2/#at_pco=cfd-1.0
5. For next week: Read about the 2020 Olympics http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/06/18/national/tokyo-leading-race-for-2020-olympics-ioc-sources-say-2/#at_pco=cfd-1.0
Class 10
5. For next week: Read about the air pollution in Singapore http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-22998592
Class 11
June 11, 2013 Graying Japan annoyed by Children's Noise http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/06/04/national/hey-kids-keep-it-down-graying-japan-annoyed-by-childrens-noise/#.Ua1ogS6HUzk.twitter
June 18, 2013 007 island! http://edition.cnn.com/2013/06/11/world/asia/japan-hashima-island-magnay/index.html?hpt=hp_c4
5. For next week: Read about the 007 island! http://edition.cnn.com/2013/06/11/world/asia/japan-hashima-island-magnay/index.html?hpt=hp_c4
Class 9
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Some files for this week had problems and are lost (forever!) THEREFORE CHATS FOR THIS WEEK DO NOT COUNT EXCEPT FOR ABSENTEES
5. For next week: Read about the 2020 Olympics http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/06/18/national/tokyo-leading-race-for-2020-olympics-ioc-sources-say-2/#at_pco=cfd-1.0
Class 10
June 4, 2013 Cannes Film Festival
June 11, 2013 Graying Japan annoyed by Children's Noise http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/06/04/national/hey-kids-keep-it-down-graying-japan-annoyed-by-childrens-noise/#.Ua1ogS6HUzk.twitter
5. For next week: Read about Japan's 007 island still carries scars of wartime past
Class 8
5. For next week: Read about the 007 island! http://edition.cnn.com/2013/06/11/world/asia/japan-hashima-island-magnay/index.html?hpt=hp_c4
Class 9
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Some files for this week had problems and are lost (forever!) THEREFORE CHATS FOR THIS WEEK DO NOT COUNT EXCEPT FOR ABSENTEES
May 28, 2013 the twister! http://article.wn.com/view/2013/05/20/Tornado_demolition_tour_Everything_is_gone/#/related_news
June 4, 2013 Cannes Film Festival
5. For next week: Read about Cannes Film Festival
Class 7
5. For next week: Read about Japan's 007 island still carries scars of wartime past
Class 8
May 21, 2013 Hashimoto's controversial comment http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/05/14/national/bigtime-backfire-hashimoto-justifies-sex-slave-use-prostitutes-for-u-s-forces/#.UZHVBx2Ex8E
May 28, 2013 the twister! http://article.wn.com/view/2013/05/20/Tornado_demolition_tour_Everything_is_gone/#/related_news
5. For next week: Read about the twister! http://article.wn.com/view/2013/05/20/Tornado_demolition_tour_Everything_is_gone/#/related_news
Class 6
5. For next week: Read about Cannes Film Festival
Class 7
May 14, 2013 the weather during golden week! http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/05/07/national/snow-falls-in-hokkaido-while-mercury-rises-in-southwestern-japan/
May 21, 2013 Hashimoto's controversial comment http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/05/14/national/bigtime-backfire-hashimoto-justifies-sex-slave-use-prostitutes-for-u-s-forces/#.UZHVBx2Ex8E
5. For next week: Read about Hashimoto's controversial comment http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/05/14/national/bigtime-backfire-hashimoto-justifies-sex-slave-use-prostitutes-for-u-s-forces/#.UZHVBx2Ex8E
Class 5
5. For next week: Read about the twister! http://article.wn.com/view/2013/05/20/Tornado_demolition_tour_Everything_is_gone/#/related_news
Class 6
May 7, 2013 Okinawa vs. Japan http://mainichi.jp/english/english/perspectives/news/20130429p2a00m0na001000c.html
May 14, 2013 the weather during golden week! http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/05/07/national/snow-falls-in-hokkaido-while-mercury-rises-in-southwestern-japan/
5. For next week: Read about the weather during golden week! http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/05/07/national/snow-falls-in-hokkaido-while-mercury-rises-in-southwestern-japan/
Class 4
5. For next week: Read about Hashimoto's controversial comment http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/05/14/national/bigtime-backfire-hashimoto-justifies-sex-slave-use-prostitutes-for-u-s-forces/#.UZHVBx2Ex8E
Class 5
April 30, 2013 China: bird flu (http://news.msn.com/world/chinas-death-toll-rises-to-20-from-new-bird-flu-virus) and the earthquake (http://zeenews.india.com/news/world/china-quake-leaves-188-dead-25-missing_843970.html)
May 7, 2013 Okinawa vs. Japan http://mainichi.jp/english/english/perspectives/news/20130429p2a00m0na001000c.html
5. For next week: Read about Okinawa vs. Japan http://mainichi.jp/english/english/perspectives/news/20130429p2a00m0na001000c.html
Class 3
5. For next week: Read about the weather during golden week! http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/05/07/national/snow-falls-in-hokkaido-while-mercury-rises-in-southwestern-japan/
Class 4
April 23, 2013 The Boston Marathon terrorist attack: http://mainichi.jp/english/english/newsselect/news/20130416p2g00m0in001000c.html
April 30, 2013 China: bird flu (http://news.msn.com/world/chinas-death-toll-rises-to-20-from-new-bird-flu-virus) and the earthquake (http://zeenews.india.com/news/world/china-quake-leaves-188-dead-25-missing_843970.html)
5. For next week: Read about China: bird flu (http://news.msn.com/world/chinas-death-toll-rises-to-20-from-new-bird-flu-virus) and the earthquake (http://zeenews.india.com/news/world/china-quake-leaves-188-dead-25-missing_843970.html)
Class 2
5. For next week: Read about Okinawa vs. Japan http://mainichi.jp/english/english/perspectives/news/20130429p2a00m0na001000c.html
Class 3
April 16, 2013 The North Korean Situation
April 23, 2013 The Boston Marathon terrorist attack: http://mainichi.jp/english/english/newsselect/news/20130416p2g00m0in001000c.html
5. For next week: Read about China: bird flu (http://news.msn.com/world/chinas-death-toll-rises-to-20-from-new-bird-flu-virus) and the earthquake (http://zeenews.india.com/news/world/china-quake-leaves-188-dead-25-missing_843970.html)
Class 2
April 16, 2013 The North Korean Situation
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. For next week: Read about
5. For next week: Read about http://nihongo.wunderground.com/news/oil-train-derails-1-dead-quebec-town-20130706
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Last week these files had problems and are lost (forever!)
turkey1 2013/6/5 17:45 turkey5 2013/6/4 20:29 cannes1 2013/6/5 17:47 cannes4 2013/6/4 19:44 cannes5 2013/6/5 19:10 brave1 2013/6/5 17:27
judy@kumagaku.ac.jp thank you and sorry!
Class 13
Class 14
July 2, 2013 air pollution in Singapore http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-22998592
July 9, 2013 Snowden and Wikileaks http://www.dailypress.com/news/breaking/sns-rt-us-usa-security-snowden-putin-20130701,0,3291807.story
5. For next week: Read about http://www.dailypress.com/news/breaking/sns-rt-us-usa-security-snowden-putin-20130701,0,3291807.story
Class 12
5. For next week: Read about
Class 13
June 25, 2013 2020 Olympics http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/06/18/national/tokyo-leading-race-for-2020-olympics-ioc-sources-say-2/#at_pco=cfd-1.0
July 2, 2013 air pollution in Singapore http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-22998592
5. For next week: Read about the air pollution in Singapore http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-22998592
Class 11
5. For next week: Read about http://www.dailypress.com/news/breaking/sns-rt-us-usa-security-snowden-putin-20130701,0,3291807.story
Class 12
June 18, 2013 007 island! http://edition.cnn.com/2013/06/11/world/asia/japan-hashima-island-magnay/index.html?hpt=hp_c4
June 25, 2013 2020 Olympics http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/06/18/national/tokyo-leading-race-for-2020-olympics-ioc-sources-say-2/#at_pco=cfd-1.0
5. For next week: Read about the 2020 Olympics http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/06/18/national/tokyo-leading-race-for-2020-olympics-ioc-sources-say-2/#at_pco=cfd-1.0
Class 10
5. For next week: Read about the air pollution in Singapore http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-22998592
Class 11
June 11, 2013 Graying Japan annoyed by Children's Noise http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/06/04/national/hey-kids-keep-it-down-graying-japan-annoyed-by-childrens-noise/#.Ua1ogS6HUzk.twitter
June 18, 2013 007 island! http://edition.cnn.com/2013/06/11/world/asia/japan-hashima-island-magnay/index.html?hpt=hp_c4
5. For next week: Read about the 007 island! http://edition.cnn.com/2013/06/11/world/asia/japan-hashima-island-magnay/index.html?hpt=hp_c4
Class 9 NOTE CHATS FOR THIS WEEK DO NOT COUNT EXCEPT FOR ABSENTEES
5. For next week: Read about the 2020 Olympics http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/06/18/national/tokyo-leading-race-for-2020-olympics-ioc-sources-say-2/#at_pco=cfd-1.0
Class 10
June 4, 2013 Cannes Film Festival
June 11, 2013 Graying Japan annoyed by Children's Noise http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/06/04/national/hey-kids-keep-it-down-graying-japan-annoyed-by-childrens-noise/#.Ua1ogS6HUzk.twitter
5. For next week: Read about Japan's 007 island still carries scars of wartime past
Class 8
5. For next week: Read about the 007 island! http://edition.cnn.com/2013/06/11/world/asia/japan-hashima-island-magnay/index.html?hpt=hp_c4
Class 9
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Some files for this week had problems and are lost (forever!) THEREFORE CHATS FOR THIS WEEK DO NOT COUNT EXCEPT FOR ABSENTEES
May 28, 2013 the twister! http://article.wn.com/view/2013/05/20/Tornado_demolition_tour_Everything_is_gone/#/related_news
June 4, 2013 Cannes Film Festival
5. For next week: Read about Cannes Film Festival
Class 7
5. For next week: Read about Japan's 007 island still carries scars of wartime past
Class 8
May 21, 2013 Hashimoto's controversial comment http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/05/14/national/bigtime-backfire-hashimoto-justifies-sex-slave-use-prostitutes-for-u-s-forces/#.UZHVBx2Ex8E
May 28, 2013 the twister! http://article.wn.com/view/2013/05/20/Tornado_demolition_tour_Everything_is_gone/#/related_news
5. For next week: Read about the twister! http://article.wn.com/view/2013/05/20/Tornado_demolition_tour_Everything_is_gone/#/related_news
Class 6
5. For next week: Read about Cannes Film Festival
Class 7
May 14, 2013 the weather during golden week! http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/05/07/national/snow-falls-in-hokkaido-while-mercury-rises-in-southwestern-japan/
May 21, 2013 Hashimoto's controversial comment http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/05/14/national/bigtime-backfire-hashimoto-justifies-sex-slave-use-prostitutes-for-u-s-forces/#.UZHVBx2Ex8E
5. For next week: Read about Hashimoto's controversial comment http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/05/14/national/bigtime-backfire-hashimoto-justifies-sex-slave-use-prostitutes-for-u-s-forces/#.UZHVBx2Ex8E
Class 5
5. For next week: Read about the twister! http://article.wn.com/view/2013/05/20/Tornado_demolition_tour_Everything_is_gone/#/related_news
Class 6
May 7, 2013 Okinawa vs. Japan http://mainichi.jp/english/english/perspectives/news/20130429p2a00m0na001000c.html
May 14, 2013 the weather during golden week! http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/05/07/national/snow-falls-in-hokkaido-while-mercury-rises-in-southwestern-japan/
5. For next week: Read about the weather during golden week! http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/05/07/national/snow-falls-in-hokkaido-while-mercury-rises-in-southwestern-japan/
Class 4
5. For next week: Read about Hashimoto's controversial comment http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/05/14/national/bigtime-backfire-hashimoto-justifies-sex-slave-use-prostitutes-for-u-s-forces/#.UZHVBx2Ex8E
Class 5
April 30, 2013 China: bird flu (http://news.msn.com/world/chinas-death-toll-rises-to-20-from-new-bird-flu-virus) and the earthquake (http://zeenews.india.com/news/world/china-quake-leaves-188-dead-25-missing_843970.html)
May 7, 2013 Okinawa vs. Japan http://mainichi.jp/english/english/perspectives/news/20130429p2a00m0na001000c.html
5. For next week: Read about Okinawa vs. Japan http://mainichi.jp/english/english/perspectives/news/20130429p2a00m0na001000c.html
Class 3
5. For next week: Read about the weather during golden week! http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/05/07/national/snow-falls-in-hokkaido-while-mercury-rises-in-southwestern-japan/
Class 4
April 23, 2013 The Boston Marathon terrorist attack: http://mainichi.jp/english/english/newsselect/news/20130416p2g00m0in001000c.html
April 30, 2013 China: bird flu (http://news.msn.com/world/chinas-death-toll-rises-to-20-from-new-bird-flu-virus) and the earthquake (http://zeenews.india.com/news/world/china-quake-leaves-188-dead-25-missing_843970.html)
5. For next week: Read about China: bird flu (http://news.msn.com/world/chinas-death-toll-rises-to-20-from-new-bird-flu-virus) and the earthquake (http://zeenews.india.com/news/world/china-quake-leaves-188-dead-25-missing_843970.html)
Class 2
5. For next week: Read about Okinawa vs. Japan http://mainichi.jp/english/english/perspectives/news/20130429p2a00m0na001000c.html
Class 3
April 16, 2013 The North Korean Situation
April 23, 2013 The Boston Marathon terrorist attack: http://mainichi.jp/english/english/newsselect/news/20130416p2g00m0in001000c.html
5. For next week: Read about China: bird flu (http://news.msn.com/world/chinas-death-toll-rises-to-20-from-new-bird-flu-virus) and the earthquake (http://zeenews.india.com/news/world/china-quake-leaves-188-dead-25-missing_843970.html)
Class 2
April 16, 2013 The North Korean Situation
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
Two more questionnaires to answer HERE!!
Two more questionnaires to answer HERE!! (Thank you thank you!!)
Translation websites Translation
PLEASE ANSWER THE LAST THREE HERE!!
Lunch lunches Downtown areas downtown Dinner dinner
Two more questionnaires to answer HERE!!
Cats cats
5. For next week: Read about
5. For next week: Read about http://www.dailypress.com/news/breaking/sns-rt-us-usa-security-snowden-putin-20130701,0,3291807.story
12. | Lunch | lunches | |||||
11. | Downtown areas | downtown | |||||
16. | Dinner | dinner |
Lunch lunches Downtown areas downtown Dinner dinner
PLEASE ANSWER THE LAST THREE HERE!! http://www2.kumagaku.ac.jp/teacher/~judy/cgi/pmwiki/pmwiki.php?n=Main.KaigaikenReport
PLEASE ANSWER THE LAST THREE HERE!!
12. | Lunch | lunches | |||||
11. | Downtown areas | downtown | |||||
16. | Dinner | dinner |
PLEASE ANSWER THE LAST THREE HERE!! http://www2.kumagaku.ac.jp/teacher/~judy/cgi/pmwiki/pmwiki.php?n=Main.KaigaikenReport
Class 12
Class 13
June 25, 2013 2020 Olympics http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/06/18/national/tokyo-leading-race-for-2020-olympics-ioc-sources-say-2/#at_pco=cfd-1.0
July 2, 2013 air pollution in Singapore http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-22998592
5. For next week: Read about the air pollution in Singapore http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-22998592
Class 11
5. For next week: Read about
Class 12
June 18, 2013 007 island! http://edition.cnn.com/2013/06/11/world/asia/japan-hashima-island-magnay/index.html?hpt=hp_c4
June 25, 2013 2020 Olympics http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/06/18/national/tokyo-leading-race-for-2020-olympics-ioc-sources-say-2/#at_pco=cfd-1.0
5. For next week: Read about the 2020 Olympics http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/06/18/national/tokyo-leading-race-for-2020-olympics-ioc-sources-say-2/#at_pco=cfd-1.0
Class 10
5. For next week: Read about the air pollution in Singapore http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-22998592
Class 11
June 11, 2013 Graying Japan annoyed by Children's Noise http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/06/04/national/hey-kids-keep-it-down-graying-japan-annoyed-by-childrens-noise/#.Ua1ogS6HUzk.twitter
June 18, 2013 007 island! http://edition.cnn.com/2013/06/11/world/asia/japan-hashima-island-magnay/index.html?hpt=hp_c4
5. For next week: Read about the 007 island! http://edition.cnn.com/2013/06/11/world/asia/japan-hashima-island-magnay/index.html?hpt=hp_c4
Class 9 NOTE CHATS FOR THIS WEEK DO NOT COUNT EXCEPT FOR ABSENTEES
5. For next week: Read about the 2020 Olympics http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/06/18/national/tokyo-leading-race-for-2020-olympics-ioc-sources-say-2/#at_pco=cfd-1.0
Class 10
June 4, 2013 Cannes Film Festival
June 11, 2013 Graying Japan annoyed by Children's Noise http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/06/04/national/hey-kids-keep-it-down-graying-japan-annoyed-by-childrens-noise/#.Ua1ogS6HUzk.twitter
5. For next week: Read about Japan's 007 island still carries scars of wartime past
Class 8
5. For next week: Read about the 007 island! http://edition.cnn.com/2013/06/11/world/asia/japan-hashima-island-magnay/index.html?hpt=hp_c4
Class 9 NOTE CHATS FOR THIS WEEK DO NOT COUNT EXCEPT FOR ABSENTEES
May 28, 2013 the twister! http://article.wn.com/view/2013/05/20/Tornado_demolition_tour_Everything_is_gone/#/related_news
June 4, 2013 Cannes Film Festival
5. For next week: Read about Cannes Film Festival
Class 7
5. For next week: Read about Japan's 007 island still carries scars of wartime past
Class 8
May 21, 2013 Hashimoto's controversial comment http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/05/14/national/bigtime-backfire-hashimoto-justifies-sex-slave-use-prostitutes-for-u-s-forces/#.UZHVBx2Ex8E
May 28, 2013 the twister! http://article.wn.com/view/2013/05/20/Tornado_demolition_tour_Everything_is_gone/#/related_news
5. For next week: Read about the twister! http://article.wn.com/view/2013/05/20/Tornado_demolition_tour_Everything_is_gone/#/related_news
Class 6
5. For next week: Read about Cannes Film Festival
Class 7
May 14, 2013 the weather during golden week! http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/05/07/national/snow-falls-in-hokkaido-while-mercury-rises-in-southwestern-japan/
May 21, 2013 Hashimoto's controversial comment http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/05/14/national/bigtime-backfire-hashimoto-justifies-sex-slave-use-prostitutes-for-u-s-forces/#.UZHVBx2Ex8E
5. For next week: Read about Hashimoto's controversial comment http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/05/14/national/bigtime-backfire-hashimoto-justifies-sex-slave-use-prostitutes-for-u-s-forces/#.UZHVBx2Ex8E
Class 5
5. For next week: Read about the twister! http://article.wn.com/view/2013/05/20/Tornado_demolition_tour_Everything_is_gone/#/related_news
Class 6
May 7, 2013 Okinawa vs. Japan http://mainichi.jp/english/english/perspectives/news/20130429p2a00m0na001000c.html
May 14, 2013 the weather during golden week! http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/05/07/national/snow-falls-in-hokkaido-while-mercury-rises-in-southwestern-japan/
5. For next week: Read about the weather during golden week! http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/05/07/national/snow-falls-in-hokkaido-while-mercury-rises-in-southwestern-japan/
Class 4
5. For next week: Read about Hashimoto's controversial comment http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/05/14/national/bigtime-backfire-hashimoto-justifies-sex-slave-use-prostitutes-for-u-s-forces/#.UZHVBx2Ex8E
Class 5
April 30, 2013 China: bird flu (http://news.msn.com/world/chinas-death-toll-rises-to-20-from-new-bird-flu-virus) and the earthquake (http://zeenews.india.com/news/world/china-quake-leaves-188-dead-25-missing_843970.html)
May 7, 2013 Okinawa vs. Japan http://mainichi.jp/english/english/perspectives/news/20130429p2a00m0na001000c.html
5. For next week: Read about Okinawa vs. Japan http://mainichi.jp/english/english/perspectives/news/20130429p2a00m0na001000c.html
Class 3
5. For next week: Read about the weather during golden week! http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/05/07/national/snow-falls-in-hokkaido-while-mercury-rises-in-southwestern-japan/
Class 4
April 23, 2013 The Boston Marathon terrorist attack: http://mainichi.jp/english/english/newsselect/news/20130416p2g00m0in001000c.html
April 30, 2013 China: bird flu (http://news.msn.com/world/chinas-death-toll-rises-to-20-from-new-bird-flu-virus) and the earthquake (http://zeenews.india.com/news/world/china-quake-leaves-188-dead-25-missing_843970.html)
5. For next week: Read about China: bird flu (http://news.msn.com/world/chinas-death-toll-rises-to-20-from-new-bird-flu-virus) and the earthquake (http://zeenews.india.com/news/world/china-quake-leaves-188-dead-25-missing_843970.html)
Class 2
5. For next week: Read about Okinawa vs. Japan http://mainichi.jp/english/english/perspectives/news/20130429p2a00m0na001000c.html
Class 3
April 16, 2013 The North Korean Situation
April 23, 2013 The Boston Marathon terrorist attack: http://mainichi.jp/english/english/newsselect/news/20130416p2g00m0in001000c.html
5. For next week: Read about China: bird flu (http://news.msn.com/world/chinas-death-toll-rises-to-20-from-new-bird-flu-virus) and the earthquake (http://zeenews.india.com/news/world/china-quake-leaves-188-dead-25-missing_843970.html)
Class 2
April 16, 2013 The North Korean Situation
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 11
Class 12
June 18, 2013 2020 Olympics http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/06/18/national/tokyo-leading-race-for-2020-olympics-ioc-sources-say-2/#at_pco=cfd-1.0
June 25, 2013 2020 Olympics http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/06/18/national/tokyo-leading-race-for-2020-olympics-ioc-sources-say-2/#at_pco=cfd-1.0
June 18, 2013 007 island! http://edition.cnn.com/2013/06/11/world/asia/japan-hashima-island-magnay/index.html?hpt=hp_c4
June 18, 2013 2020 Olympics http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/06/18/national/tokyo-leading-race-for-2020-olympics-ioc-sources-say-2/#at_pco=cfd-1.0
5. For next week: Read about the 2020 Olympics http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/06/18/national/tokyo-leading-race-for-2020-olympics-ioc-sources-say-2/#at_pco=cfd-1.0
Class 10
5. For next week: Read about the air pollution in Singapore http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-22998592
Class 11
June 11, 2013 Graying Japan annoyed by Children's Noise http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/06/04/national/hey-kids-keep-it-down-graying-japan-annoyed-by-childrens-noise/#.Ua1ogS6HUzk.twitter
June 18, 2013 007 island! http://edition.cnn.com/2013/06/11/world/asia/japan-hashima-island-magnay/index.html?hpt=hp_c4
5. For next week: Read about the 007 island! http://edition.cnn.com/2013/06/11/world/asia/japan-hashima-island-magnay/index.html?hpt=hp_c4
Class 9 NOTE CHATS FOR THIS WEEK DO NOT COUNT EXCEPT FOR ABSENTEES
5. For next week: Read about the 2020 Olympics http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/06/18/national/tokyo-leading-race-for-2020-olympics-ioc-sources-say-2/#at_pco=cfd-1.0
Class 10
June 4, 2013 Cannes Film Festival
June 11, 2013 Graying Japan annoyed by Children's Noise http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/06/04/national/hey-kids-keep-it-down-graying-japan-annoyed-by-childrens-noise/#.Ua1ogS6HUzk.twitter
5. For next week: Read about Japan's 007 island still carries scars of wartime past
Class 8
5. For next week: Read about the 007 island! http://edition.cnn.com/2013/06/11/world/asia/japan-hashima-island-magnay/index.html?hpt=hp_c4
Class 9 NOTE CHATS FOR THIS WEEK DO NOT COUNT EXCEPT FOR ABSENTEES
May 28, 2013 the twister! http://article.wn.com/view/2013/05/20/Tornado_demolition_tour_Everything_is_gone/#/related_news
June 4, 2013 Cannes Film Festival
5. For next week: Read about Cannes Film Festival
Class 7
5. For next week: Read about Japan's 007 island still carries scars of wartime past
Class 8
May 21, 2013 Hashimoto's controversial comment http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/05/14/national/bigtime-backfire-hashimoto-justifies-sex-slave-use-prostitutes-for-u-s-forces/#.UZHVBx2Ex8E
May 28, 2013 the twister! http://article.wn.com/view/2013/05/20/Tornado_demolition_tour_Everything_is_gone/#/related_news
5. For next week: Read about the twister! http://article.wn.com/view/2013/05/20/Tornado_demolition_tour_Everything_is_gone/#/related_news
Class 6
5. For next week: Read about Cannes Film Festival
Class 7
May 14, 2013 the weather during golden week! http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/05/07/national/snow-falls-in-hokkaido-while-mercury-rises-in-southwestern-japan/
May 21, 2013 Hashimoto's controversial comment http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/05/14/national/bigtime-backfire-hashimoto-justifies-sex-slave-use-prostitutes-for-u-s-forces/#.UZHVBx2Ex8E
5. For next week: Read about Hashimoto's controversial comment http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/05/14/national/bigtime-backfire-hashimoto-justifies-sex-slave-use-prostitutes-for-u-s-forces/#.UZHVBx2Ex8E
Class 5
5. For next week: Read about the twister! http://article.wn.com/view/2013/05/20/Tornado_demolition_tour_Everything_is_gone/#/related_news
Class 6
May 7, 2013 Okinawa vs. Japan http://mainichi.jp/english/english/perspectives/news/20130429p2a00m0na001000c.html
May 14, 2013 the weather during golden week! http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/05/07/national/snow-falls-in-hokkaido-while-mercury-rises-in-southwestern-japan/
5. For next week: Read about the weather during golden week! http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/05/07/national/snow-falls-in-hokkaido-while-mercury-rises-in-southwestern-japan/
Class 4
5. For next week: Read about Hashimoto's controversial comment http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/05/14/national/bigtime-backfire-hashimoto-justifies-sex-slave-use-prostitutes-for-u-s-forces/#.UZHVBx2Ex8E
Class 5
April 30, 2013 China: bird flu (http://news.msn.com/world/chinas-death-toll-rises-to-20-from-new-bird-flu-virus) and the earthquake (http://zeenews.india.com/news/world/china-quake-leaves-188-dead-25-missing_843970.html)
May 7, 2013 Okinawa vs. Japan http://mainichi.jp/english/english/perspectives/news/20130429p2a00m0na001000c.html
5. For next week: Read about Okinawa vs. Japan http://mainichi.jp/english/english/perspectives/news/20130429p2a00m0na001000c.html
Class 3
5. For next week: Read about the weather during golden week! http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/05/07/national/snow-falls-in-hokkaido-while-mercury-rises-in-southwestern-japan/
Class 4
April 23, 2013 The Boston Marathon terrorist attack: http://mainichi.jp/english/english/newsselect/news/20130416p2g00m0in001000c.html
April 30, 2013 China: bird flu (http://news.msn.com/world/chinas-death-toll-rises-to-20-from-new-bird-flu-virus) and the earthquake (http://zeenews.india.com/news/world/china-quake-leaves-188-dead-25-missing_843970.html)
5. For next week: Read about China: bird flu (http://news.msn.com/world/chinas-death-toll-rises-to-20-from-new-bird-flu-virus) and the earthquake (http://zeenews.india.com/news/world/china-quake-leaves-188-dead-25-missing_843970.html)
Class 2
5. For next week: Read about Okinawa vs. Japan http://mainichi.jp/english/english/perspectives/news/20130429p2a00m0na001000c.html
Class 3
April 16, 2013 The North Korean Situation
April 23, 2013 The Boston Marathon terrorist attack: http://mainichi.jp/english/english/newsselect/news/20130416p2g00m0in001000c.html
5. For next week: Read about China: bird flu (http://news.msn.com/world/chinas-death-toll-rises-to-20-from-new-bird-flu-virus) and the earthquake (http://zeenews.india.com/news/world/china-quake-leaves-188-dead-25-missing_843970.html)
Class 2
April 16, 2013 The North Korean Situation
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. For next week: Read about the
5. For next week: Read about the 2020 Olympics http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/06/18/national/tokyo-leading-race-for-2020-olympics-ioc-sources-say-2/#at_pco=cfd-1.0
Class 10
Class 11
June 11, 2013 Graying Japan annoyed by Children's Noise http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/06/04/national/hey-kids-keep-it-down-graying-japan-annoyed-by-childrens-noise/#.Ua1ogS6HUzk.twitter
June 18, 2013 007 island! http://edition.cnn.com/2013/06/11/world/asia/japan-hashima-island-magnay/index.html?hpt=hp_c4
5. For next week: Read about the 007 island! http://edition.cnn.com/2013/06/11/world/asia/japan-hashima-island-magnay/index.html?hpt=hp_c4
Class 9 NOTE CHATS FOR THIS WEEK DO NOT COUNT EXCEPT FOR ABSENTEES
5. For next week: Read about the
Class 10
June 4, 2013 Cannes Film Festival
June 11, 2013 Graying Japan annoyed by Children's Noise http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/06/04/national/hey-kids-keep-it-down-graying-japan-annoyed-by-childrens-noise/#.Ua1ogS6HUzk.twitter
5. For next week: Read about Japan's 007 island still carries scars of wartime past
Class 8
5. For next week: Read about the 007 island! http://edition.cnn.com/2013/06/11/world/asia/japan-hashima-island-magnay/index.html?hpt=hp_c4
Class 9 NOTE CHATS FOR THIS WEEK DO NOT COUNT EXCEPT FOR ABSENTEES
May 28, 2013 the twister! http://article.wn.com/view/2013/05/20/Tornado_demolition_tour_Everything_is_gone/#/related_news
June 4, 2013 Cannes Film Festival
5. For next week: Read about Cannes Film Festival
Class 7
5. For next week: Read about Japan's 007 island still carries scars of wartime past
Class 8
May 21, 2013 Hashimoto's controversial comment http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/05/14/national/bigtime-backfire-hashimoto-justifies-sex-slave-use-prostitutes-for-u-s-forces/#.UZHVBx2Ex8E
May 28, 2013 the twister! http://article.wn.com/view/2013/05/20/Tornado_demolition_tour_Everything_is_gone/#/related_news
5. For next week: Read about the twister! http://article.wn.com/view/2013/05/20/Tornado_demolition_tour_Everything_is_gone/#/related_news
Class 6
5. For next week: Read about Cannes Film Festival
Class 7
May 14, 2013 the weather during golden week! http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/05/07/national/snow-falls-in-hokkaido-while-mercury-rises-in-southwestern-japan/
May 21, 2013 Hashimoto's controversial comment http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/05/14/national/bigtime-backfire-hashimoto-justifies-sex-slave-use-prostitutes-for-u-s-forces/#.UZHVBx2Ex8E
5. For next week: Read about Hashimoto's controversial comment http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/05/14/national/bigtime-backfire-hashimoto-justifies-sex-slave-use-prostitutes-for-u-s-forces/#.UZHVBx2Ex8E
Class 5
5. For next week: Read about the twister! http://article.wn.com/view/2013/05/20/Tornado_demolition_tour_Everything_is_gone/#/related_news
Class 6
May 7, 2013 Okinawa vs. Japan http://mainichi.jp/english/english/perspectives/news/20130429p2a00m0na001000c.html
May 14, 2013 the weather during golden week! http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/05/07/national/snow-falls-in-hokkaido-while-mercury-rises-in-southwestern-japan/
5. For next week: Read about the weather during golden week! http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/05/07/national/snow-falls-in-hokkaido-while-mercury-rises-in-southwestern-japan/
Class 4
5. For next week: Read about Hashimoto's controversial comment http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/05/14/national/bigtime-backfire-hashimoto-justifies-sex-slave-use-prostitutes-for-u-s-forces/#.UZHVBx2Ex8E
Class 5
April 30, 2013 China: bird flu (http://news.msn.com/world/chinas-death-toll-rises-to-20-from-new-bird-flu-virus) and the earthquake (http://zeenews.india.com/news/world/china-quake-leaves-188-dead-25-missing_843970.html)
May 7, 2013 Okinawa vs. Japan http://mainichi.jp/english/english/perspectives/news/20130429p2a00m0na001000c.html
5. For next week: Read about Okinawa vs. Japan http://mainichi.jp/english/english/perspectives/news/20130429p2a00m0na001000c.html
Class 3
5. For next week: Read about the weather during golden week! http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/05/07/national/snow-falls-in-hokkaido-while-mercury-rises-in-southwestern-japan/
Class 4
April 23, 2013 The Boston Marathon terrorist attack: http://mainichi.jp/english/english/newsselect/news/20130416p2g00m0in001000c.html
April 30, 2013 China: bird flu (http://news.msn.com/world/chinas-death-toll-rises-to-20-from-new-bird-flu-virus) and the earthquake (http://zeenews.india.com/news/world/china-quake-leaves-188-dead-25-missing_843970.html)
5. For next week: Read about China: bird flu (http://news.msn.com/world/chinas-death-toll-rises-to-20-from-new-bird-flu-virus) and the earthquake (http://zeenews.india.com/news/world/china-quake-leaves-188-dead-25-missing_843970.html)
Class 2
5. For next week: Read about Okinawa vs. Japan http://mainichi.jp/english/english/perspectives/news/20130429p2a00m0na001000c.html
Class 3
April 16, 2013 The North Korean Situation
April 23, 2013 The Boston Marathon terrorist attack: http://mainichi.jp/english/english/newsselect/news/20130416p2g00m0in001000c.html
5. For next week: Read about China: bird flu (http://news.msn.com/world/chinas-death-toll-rises-to-20-from-new-bird-flu-virus) and the earthquake (http://zeenews.india.com/news/world/china-quake-leaves-188-dead-25-missing_843970.html)
Class 2
April 16, 2013 The North Korean Situation
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. For next week: Read about
5. For next week: Read about the 007 island! http://edition.cnn.com/2013/06/11/world/asia/japan-hashima-island-magnay/index.html?hpt=hp_c4
5. For next week: Read about
5. For next week: Read about Japan's 007 island still carries scars of wartime past
June 11, 2013
June 11, 2013 Graying Japan annoyed by Children's Noise http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/06/04/national/hey-kids-keep-it-down-graying-japan-annoyed-by-childrens-noise/#.Ua1ogS6HUzk.twitter
Class 7
Class 10
May 21, 2013 Hashimoto's controversial comment http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/05/14/national/bigtime-backfire-hashimoto-justifies-sex-slave-use-prostitutes-for-u-s-forces/#.UZHVBx2Ex8E
June 11, 2013
5. For next week: Read about the twister! http://article.wn.com/view/2013/05/20/Tornado_demolition_tour_Everything_is_gone/#/related_news
Class 6
5. For next week: Read about
Class 9 NOTE CHATS FOR THIS WEEK DO NOT COUNT EXCEPT FOR ABSENTEES
May 14, 2013 the weather during golden week! http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/05/07/national/snow-falls-in-hokkaido-while-mercury-rises-in-southwestern-japan/
June 4, 2013 Cannes Film Festival
5. For next week: Read about Hashimoto's controversial comment http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/05/14/national/bigtime-backfire-hashimoto-justifies-sex-slave-use-prostitutes-for-u-s-forces/#.UZHVBx2Ex8E
Class 5
5. For next week: Read about
Class 8
May 7, 2013 Okinawa vs. Japan http://mainichi.jp/english/english/perspectives/news/20130429p2a00m0na001000c.html
May 28, 2013 the twister! http://article.wn.com/view/2013/05/20/Tornado_demolition_tour_Everything_is_gone/#/related_news
5. For next week: Read about the weather during golden week! http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/05/07/national/snow-falls-in-hokkaido-while-mercury-rises-in-southwestern-japan/
Class 4
5. For next week: Read about Cannes Film Festival
Class 7
April 30, 2013 China: bird flu (http://news.msn.com/world/chinas-death-toll-rises-to-20-from-new-bird-flu-virus) and the earthquake (http://zeenews.india.com/news/world/china-quake-leaves-188-dead-25-missing_843970.html)
May 21, 2013 Hashimoto's controversial comment http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/05/14/national/bigtime-backfire-hashimoto-justifies-sex-slave-use-prostitutes-for-u-s-forces/#.UZHVBx2Ex8E
5. For next week: Read about Okinawa vs. Japan http://mainichi.jp/english/english/perspectives/news/20130429p2a00m0na001000c.html
Class 3
5. For next week: Read about the twister! http://article.wn.com/view/2013/05/20/Tornado_demolition_tour_Everything_is_gone/#/related_news
Class 6
April 23, 2013 The Boston Marathon terrorist attack: http://mainichi.jp/english/english/newsselect/news/20130416p2g00m0in001000c.html
May 14, 2013 the weather during golden week! http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/05/07/national/snow-falls-in-hokkaido-while-mercury-rises-in-southwestern-japan/
5. For next week: Read about China: bird flu (http://news.msn.com/world/chinas-death-toll-rises-to-20-from-new-bird-flu-virus) and the earthquake (http://zeenews.india.com/news/world/china-quake-leaves-188-dead-25-missing_843970.html)
Class 2
5. For next week: Read about Hashimoto's controversial comment http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/05/14/national/bigtime-backfire-hashimoto-justifies-sex-slave-use-prostitutes-for-u-s-forces/#.UZHVBx2Ex8E
Class 5
April 16, 2013 The North Korean Situation
May 7, 2013 Okinawa vs. Japan http://mainichi.jp/english/english/perspectives/news/20130429p2a00m0na001000c.html
5. For next week: Read about the Boston Marathon terrorist attack: http://mainichi.jp/english/english/newsselect/news/20130416p2g00m0in001000c.html
CHATROOM-DISCUSSION QUESTIONS?
Class 1
5. For next week: Read about the weather during golden week! http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/05/07/national/snow-falls-in-hokkaido-while-mercury-rises-in-southwestern-japan/
Class 4
April 9, 2013 Welcome to current events!
April 30, 2013 China: bird flu (http://news.msn.com/world/chinas-death-toll-rises-to-20-from-new-bird-flu-virus) and the earthquake (http://zeenews.india.com/news/world/china-quake-leaves-188-dead-25-missing_843970.html)
5. For next week: Read about Okinawa vs. Japan http://mainichi.jp/english/english/perspectives/news/20130429p2a00m0na001000c.html
Class 3
April 23, 2013 The Boston Marathon terrorist attack: http://mainichi.jp/english/english/newsselect/news/20130416p2g00m0in001000c.html
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. For next week: Read about China: bird flu (http://news.msn.com/world/chinas-death-toll-rises-to-20-from-new-bird-flu-virus) and the earthquake (http://zeenews.india.com/news/world/china-quake-leaves-188-dead-25-missing_843970.html)
Class 2
April 16, 2013 The North Korean Situation
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. For next week: Read about the Boston Marathon terrorist attack: http://mainichi.jp/english/english/newsselect/news/20130416p2g00m0in001000c.html
CHATROOM-DISCUSSION QUESTIONS?
Class 1
April 9, 2013 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 3. Get your password and enter a chat room! 4. Discuss face-to-face in English
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WE ARE TRYING TO GET THINGS FIXED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
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IMPORTANT NOTICE THE COMPUTER LAB IS HAVING PROBLEMS THAT ARE AFFECTING THIS PROGRAM. WE ARE TRYING TO GET THINGS FIXED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE but if you have trouble plesae e-mail me! judy@kumgaku.ac.jp
IMPORTANT NOTICE THE COMPUTER LAB IS HAVING PROBLEMS THAT ARE AFFECTING THIS PROGRAM.
WE ARE TRYING TO GET THINGS FIXED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE but if you have trouble please e-mail me! judy@kumagaku.ac.jp
IMPORTANT NOTICE THE COMPUTER LAB IS HAVING PROBLEMS THAT ARE AFFECTING THIS PROGRAM. WE ARE TRYING TO GET THINGS FIXED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE but if you have trouble plesae e-mail me! judy@kumgaku.ac.jp
Class 6
Class 7
May 14, 2013 the weather during golden week! http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/05/07/national/snow-falls-in-hokkaido-while-mercury-rises-in-southwestern-japan/
May 21, 2013 Hashimoto's controversial comment http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/05/14/national/bigtime-backfire-hashimoto-justifies-sex-slave-use-prostitutes-for-u-s-forces/#.UZHVBx2Ex8E
5. For next week: Read about Hashimoto's controversial comment http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/05/14/national/bigtime-backfire-hashimoto-justifies-sex-slave-use-prostitutes-for-u-s-forces/#.UZHVBx2Ex8E
Class 5
5. For next week: Read about the twister! http://article.wn.com/view/2013/05/20/Tornado_demolition_tour_Everything_is_gone/#/related_news
Class 6
May 7, 2013 Okinawa vs. Japan http://mainichi.jp/english/english/perspectives/news/20130429p2a00m0na001000c.html
May 14, 2013 the weather during golden week! http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/05/07/national/snow-falls-in-hokkaido-while-mercury-rises-in-southwestern-japan/
5. For next week: Read about the weather during golden week! http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/05/07/national/snow-falls-in-hokkaido-while-mercury-rises-in-southwestern-japan/
Class 4
5. For next week: Read about Hashimoto's controversial comment http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/05/14/national/bigtime-backfire-hashimoto-justifies-sex-slave-use-prostitutes-for-u-s-forces/#.UZHVBx2Ex8E
Class 5
April 30, 2013 China: bird flu (http://news.msn.com/world/chinas-death-toll-rises-to-20-from-new-bird-flu-virus) and the earthquake (http://zeenews.india.com/news/world/china-quake-leaves-188-dead-25-missing_843970.html)
May 7, 2013 Okinawa vs. Japan http://mainichi.jp/english/english/perspectives/news/20130429p2a00m0na001000c.html
5. For next week: Read about Okinawa vs. Japan http://mainichi.jp/english/english/perspectives/news/20130429p2a00m0na001000c.html
Class 3
5. For next week: Read about the weather during golden week! http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/05/07/national/snow-falls-in-hokkaido-while-mercury-rises-in-southwestern-japan/
Class 4
April 23, 2013 The Boston Marathon terrorist attack: http://mainichi.jp/english/english/newsselect/news/20130416p2g00m0in001000c.html
April 30, 2013 China: bird flu (http://news.msn.com/world/chinas-death-toll-rises-to-20-from-new-bird-flu-virus) and the earthquake (http://zeenews.india.com/news/world/china-quake-leaves-188-dead-25-missing_843970.html)
5. For next week: Read about China: bird flu (http://news.msn.com/world/chinas-death-toll-rises-to-20-from-new-bird-flu-virus) and the earthquake (http://zeenews.india.com/news/world/china-quake-leaves-188-dead-25-missing_843970.html)
Class 2
5. For next week: Read about Okinawa vs. Japan http://mainichi.jp/english/english/perspectives/news/20130429p2a00m0na001000c.html
Class 3
April 16, 2013 The North Korean Situation
April 23, 2013 The Boston Marathon terrorist attack: http://mainichi.jp/english/english/newsselect/news/20130416p2g00m0in001000c.html
5. For next week: Read about China: bird flu (http://news.msn.com/world/chinas-death-toll-rises-to-20-from-new-bird-flu-virus) and the earthquake (http://zeenews.india.com/news/world/china-quake-leaves-188-dead-25-missing_843970.html)
Class 2
April 16, 2013 The North Korean Situation
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. For next week: Read about
5. For next week: Read about Hashimoto's controversial comment http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/05/14/national/bigtime-backfire-hashimoto-justifies-sex-slave-use-prostitutes-for-u-s-forces/#.UZHVBx2Ex8E
Class 5
Class 6
May 7, 2013 Okinawa vs. Japan http://mainichi.jp/english/english/perspectives/news/20130429p2a00m0na001000c.html
May 14, 2013 the weather during golden week! http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/05/07/national/snow-falls-in-hokkaido-while-mercury-rises-in-southwestern-japan/
5. For next week: Read about the weather during golden week! http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/05/07/national/snow-falls-in-hokkaido-while-mercury-rises-in-southwestern-japan/
Class 4
5. For next week: Read about
Class 5
April 30, 2013 China: bird flu (http://news.msn.com/world/chinas-death-toll-rises-to-20-from-new-bird-flu-virus) and the earthquake (http://zeenews.india.com/news/world/china-quake-leaves-188-dead-25-missing_843970.html)
May 7, 2013 Okinawa vs. Japan http://mainichi.jp/english/english/perspectives/news/20130429p2a00m0na001000c.html
5. For next week: Read about Okinawa vs. Japan http://mainichi.jp/english/english/perspectives/news/20130429p2a00m0na001000c.html
Class 3
5. For next week: Read about the weather during golden week! http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/05/07/national/snow-falls-in-hokkaido-while-mercury-rises-in-southwestern-japan/
Class 4
April 23, 2013 The Boston Marathon terrorist attack: http://mainichi.jp/english/english/newsselect/news/20130416p2g00m0in001000c.html
April 30, 2013 China: bird flu (http://news.msn.com/world/chinas-death-toll-rises-to-20-from-new-bird-flu-virus) and the earthquake (http://zeenews.india.com/news/world/china-quake-leaves-188-dead-25-missing_843970.html)
5. For next week: Read about China: bird flu (http://news.msn.com/world/chinas-death-toll-rises-to-20-from-new-bird-flu-virus) and the earthquake (http://zeenews.india.com/news/world/china-quake-leaves-188-dead-25-missing_843970.html)
Class 2
5. For next week: Read about Okinawa vs. Japan http://mainichi.jp/english/english/perspectives/news/20130429p2a00m0na001000c.html
Class 3
April 16, 2013 The North Korean Situation
April 23, 2013 The Boston Marathon terrorist attack: http://mainichi.jp/english/english/newsselect/news/20130416p2g00m0in001000c.html
5. For next week: Read about China: bird flu (http://news.msn.com/world/chinas-death-toll-rises-to-20-from-new-bird-flu-virus) and the earthquake (http://zeenews.india.com/news/world/china-quake-leaves-188-dead-25-missing_843970.html)
Class 2
April 16, 2013 The North Korean Situation
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 4
Class 5
5. For next week: Read about
5. For next week: Read about the weather during golden week! http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/05/07/national/snow-falls-in-hokkaido-while-mercury-rises-in-southwestern-japan/
April 30, 2013 China: bird flu (http://news.msn.com/world/chinas-death-toll-rises-to-20-from-new-bird-flu-virus) and the earthquake (http://zeenews.india.com/news/world/china-quake-leaves-188-dead-25-missing_843970.html)
May 7, 2013 Okinawa vs. Japan http://mainichi.jp/english/english/perspectives/news/20130429p2a00m0na001000c.html
5. For next week: Read about Okinawa vs. Japan http://mainichi.jp/english/english/perspectives/news/20130429p2a00m0na001000c.html
Class 3
5. For next week: Read about
Class 4
April 23, 2013 The Boston Marathon terrorist attack: http://mainichi.jp/english/english/newsselect/news/20130416p2g00m0in001000c.html
April 30, 2013 China: bird flu (http://news.msn.com/world/chinas-death-toll-rises-to-20-from-new-bird-flu-virus) and the earthquake (http://zeenews.india.com/news/world/china-quake-leaves-188-dead-25-missing_843970.html)
5. For next week: Read about China: bird flu (http://news.msn.com/world/chinas-death-toll-rises-to-20-from-new-bird-flu-virus) and the earthquake (http://zeenews.india.com/news/world/china-quake-leaves-188-dead-25-missing_843970.html)
Class 2
5. For next week: Read about Okinawa vs. Japan http://mainichi.jp/english/english/perspectives/news/20130429p2a00m0na001000c.html
Class 3
April 16, 2013 The North Korean Situation
April 23, 2013 The Boston Marathon terrorist attack: http://mainichi.jp/english/english/newsselect/news/20130416p2g00m0in001000c.html
5. For next week: Read about China: bird flu (http://news.msn.com/world/chinas-death-toll-rises-to-20-from-new-bird-flu-virus) and the earthquake (http://zeenews.india.com/news/world/china-quake-leaves-188-dead-25-missing_843970.html)
Class 2
April 16, 2013 The North Korean Situation
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 3
Class 4
April 23, 2013 The Boston Marathon terrorist attack: http://mainichi.jp/english/english/newsselect/news/20130416p2g00m0in001000c.html
April 30, 2013 China: bird flu (http://news.msn.com/world/chinas-death-toll-rises-to-20-from-new-bird-flu-virus) and the earthquake (http://zeenews.india.com/news/world/china-quake-leaves-188-dead-25-missing_843970.html)
5. For next week: Read about China: bird flu (http://news.msn.com/world/chinas-death-toll-rises-to-20-from-new-bird-flu-virus) and the earthquake (http://zeenews.india.com/news/world/china-quake-leaves-188-dead-25-missing_843970.html)
Class 2
5. For next week: Read about Okinawa vs. Japan http://mainichi.jp/english/english/perspectives/news/20130429p2a00m0na001000c.html
Class 3
April 16, 2013 The North Korean Situation
April 23, 2013 The Boston Marathon terrorist attack: http://mainichi.jp/english/english/newsselect/news/20130416p2g00m0in001000c.html
5. For next week: Read about China: bird flu (http://news.msn.com/world/chinas-death-toll-rises-to-20-from-new-bird-flu-virus) and the earthquake (http://zeenews.india.com/news/world/china-quake-leaves-188-dead-25-missing_843970.html)
Class 2
April 16, 2013 The North Korean Situation
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
April 16, 2013 Welcome to current events!
April 16, 2013 The North Korean Situation
5. For next week: Read about the earthquake in China
5. For next week: Read about China: bird flu (http://news.msn.com/world/chinas-death-toll-rises-to-20-from-new-bird-flu-virus) and the earthquake (http://zeenews.india.com/news/world/china-quake-leaves-188-dead-25-missing_843970.html)
Class 2
Class 3
April 16, 2013 Welcome to current events!
April 23, 2013 The Boston Marathon terrorist attack: http://mainichi.jp/english/english/newsselect/news/20130416p2g00m0in001000c.html
5. For next week: Read about the Boston Marathon terrorist attack: http://mainichi.jp/english/english/newsselect/news/20130416p2g00m0in001000c.html
CHATROOM-DISCUSSION QUESTIONS?
Class 1
5. For next week: Read about the earthquake in China
Class 2
April 9, 2013 Welcome to current events!
April 16, 2013 Welcome to current events!
5. For next week: Read about the Boston Marathon terrorist attack: http://mainichi.jp/english/english/newsselect/news/20130416p2g00m0in001000c.html
CHATROOM-DISCUSSION QUESTIONS?
Class 1
April 9, 2013 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 3. Get your password and enter a chat room! 4. Discuss face-to-face in English
5. For next week: Read about the Boston Marathon terrorist attack:
CHATROOM-DISCUSSION QUESTIONS?
a.
5. For next week: Read about the Boston Marathon terrorist attack: http://mainichi.jp/english/english/newsselect/news/20130416p2g00m0in001000c.html
a. How often do you read news in Japanese? in English? b. How do you read news? (newspaper, magazine, net, cell phone, etc.) Why? c. What kind of news are you most interested in? d. What is your favorite newspaper? News program on TV? why?
Class 1
Class 2
April 9, 2013 Welcome to current events!
April 16, 2013 Welcome to current events!
5. For next week: Read the following article: http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/japan-deploys-pac-3s-amid-nkorean-launch-fears-18910621#.UWOL9qKeNe8
5. For next week: Read about the Boston Marathon terrorist attack:
a.
Class 1
April 9, 2013 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 3. Get your password and enter a chat room! 4. Discuss face-to-face in English 5. For next week: Read about the North Korean situation: http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/japan-deploys-pac-3s-amid-nkorean-launch-fears-18910621#.UWOL9qKeNe8
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5. For next week: Read the following article: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/world_now/2012/04/kim-jong-un-named-to-new-post-as-launch-looms.html
http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/japan-deploys-pac-3s-amid-nkorean-launch-fears-18910621#.UWOL9qKeNe8
5. For next week: Read the following article: http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/japan-deploys-pac-3s-amid-nkorean-launch-fears-18910621#.UWOL9qKeNe8
http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/japan-deploys-pac-3s-amid-nkorean-launch-fears-18910621#.UWOL9qKeNe8
April 12, 2012 Welcome to current events!
April 9, 2013 Welcome to current events!
Class 1
April 12, 2012 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 3. Get your password and enter a chat room! 4. Discuss face-to-face in English 5. For next week: Read the following article: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/world_now/2012/04/kim-jong-un-named-to-new-post-as-launch-looms.html
CHATROOM-DISCUSSION QUESTIONS?
a. How often do you read news in Japanese? in English? b. How do you read news? (newspaper, magazine, net, cell phone, etc.) Why? c. What kind of news are you most interested in? d. What is your favorite newspaper? News program on TV? why?
'WELCOME TO CURRENT EVENTS IN ENGLISH II!'
'WELCOME TO CURRENT EVENTS IN ENGLISH I!'
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- remember, your final points will be divided by 2
- reduced points = if you are LATE for class or if you speak JAPANESE during the chats, you will get 3 points instead of 5
For STUDENTS WHO HAVE 就職 AND STUDENTS WHO CANNOT WAKE UP IN THE MORNING:
*If you are absent, the chats and quizzes (=140 points) CAN BE DONE OUTSIDE OF CLASS *THEREFORE you can get a B even if you NEVER come to class!
CHATS MUST BE FINISHED BY THE WEDNESDAY NIGHT BEFORE THE NEXT CLASS!!
*180 = S
For STUDENTS WHO HAVE 就職 :
*If you are absent, the chats and quizzes (=140 points) SHOULD BE DONE OUTSIDE OF CLASS
CHATS MUST BE FINISHED BY THE MONDAY NIGHT BEFORE THE NEXT CLASS!!
CLASS 15 Jan. 17, 2012 Chatting on Chat!
1. Listen to the latest 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. CONGRATULATIONS!! You are finished!!
CLASS 14 Jan. 10, 2012 Check TOP TEN NEWS STORIES OF 2012, catch up on listening!!
1. Listen to the english news FOR Dec 18, Dec 25, Jan 1 AND Jan 8 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. For next week: FINAL CLASS!
CLASS 13 Dec. 20, 2012 the TOP TEN NEWS STORIES OF 2012
1. Listen to the english news at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/ 2. Discuss face-to-face in English about the top ten stories 3. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ 4. Do not do chat, unless you were absent! 5. For next week: FINAL CLASS!
CLASS 12 Dec. 13, 2012 Getting in the mood for the TOP TEN http://blog.japantimes.co.jp/japan-pulse/japans-top-10-buzzwords-for-2012/
http://kumanichi.com/feature/2012shuin/kouho/index.shtml#k02 1. Listen to the english news FOR 10/2/2012 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. For next week: THINK OF THE TOP TEN JAPAN AND WORLD NEWS FOR 2012!!!
CLASS 11 Dec. 6, 2012 Who will you vote for? Read http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_general_election,_2012
http://kumanichi.com/feature/2012shuin/kouho/index.shtml#k02 1. Listen to the english news FOR 10/2/2012 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. For next week: Getting in the mood for the TOP TEN http://blog.japantimes.co.jp/japan-pulse/japans-top-10-buzzwords-for-2012/
CLASS 10 Nov. 29, 2012 What do you think about the US/Japan security relationship? http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/eo20121121a3.html
1. Listen to the english news FOR 10/2/2012 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. For next week: Who will you vote for? Read http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_general_election,_2012
CLASS 9 Nov. 22, 2012 Read about the situation in Israel http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-20436699
1. Listen to the english news FOR 10/2/2012 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. For next week: Read about the US/Japan security relationship http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/eo20121121a3.html
CLASS 8 Nov. 15, 2012 Madonna's New movie http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/ff20121102a1.html
1. Listen to the english news FOR 10/2/2012 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. For next week: Read about
CLASS 7 Nov. 8, 2012 The KGU shock: How much are we responsible?
*NOTE* THIS IS A NEW ARTICLE==PLEASE READ IT FOR THE QUIZ
http://mainichi.jp/english/english/newsselect/news/20121030p2a00m0na006000c.html
the verdict 1. Listen to the english news FOR 10/2/2012 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. For next week: Read about Madonna's new movie http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/ff20121102a1.html
CLASS 6 Oct. 25, 2012 US election debates http://news.yahoo.com/fact-check-stumbles-latest-presidential-debate-015330844--election.html
1. Listen to the english news FOR 10/2/2012 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. For next week: Read about the KGU murder http://mainichi.jp/english/english/newsselect/news/20121030p2a00m0na006000c.html
CLASS 5 Oct. 18, 2012 Japan's Demographic Problems http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7084749.stm
1. Listen to the english news FOR 10/2/2012 at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/2012-10-02/ 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 about the US election debates http://news.yahoo.com/fact-check-stumbles-latest-presidential-debate-015330844--election.html
CLASS 4 Oct. 11, 2012 The World's Top Colleges: how does Japan rank?
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. For next week: Read about Japan's Demographic Problems http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7084749.stm
CHATROOM-DISCUSSION QUESTIONS?
CLASS 3 Oct. 4, 2012 Can you live 1 day without your cell phone?
1. Listen to the video on A Day Without a Cell Phone and do the listening quiz here. 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 about the worlds top colleges at http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20121004a2.html
CHATROOM-DISCUSSION QUESTIONS?
CLASS 2 Sep. 27, 2012 Understanding World Media PART 2 Our chat today: Can you trust the media?
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. For next week: Read about A Day Without a Cell Phone
FOR PEOPLE WHO WERE ABSENT: Find a recent news article on the islands in a Chinese or Taiwanese newspaper Use this link: http://www.newspaperindex.com/
CHATROOM-DISCUSSION QUESTIONS?
CLASS 1 Sep. 20, 2012 Understanding World Media
Our chat today: Can you trust the media?
Today's activity will help you understand Japanese news in the context of the rest of the world.
But first, listen to the newest english news at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
Your assignment:
1. Open http://www.newspaperindex.com/ 2. Find the country given to you by the assistant. 3. Find an English newspaper (EN) with a search bar. 4. Search for "China Japan Islands" 5. Print out the article that you find. This is your homework for next week!
CHATROOM-DISCUSSION QUESTIONS?
FALL SEMESTER
Class 15 July 26, 2012 Final Review Chat and Review Quiz
1. Listen to the newest english news at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/ 2. Discuss face-to-face in English 3. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ 4. Get your password and do the chats ONLY IF YOU ARE ABSENT 5. That's all!!! Have a nice summer and keep up with the news!
CHATROOM-DISCUSSION QUESTIONS?
Class 14 July 19, 2012 Beckham and the Olympics http://worldsport.blogs.cnn.com/2012/06/28/gb-soccer-team-wrong-to-ditch-beckham/?iid=article_sidebar
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. For next week: our last class! Final Review Chat and Review Quiz
CHATROOM-DISCUSSION QUESTIONS?
Class 13 July 12, 2012 rolling blackouts, nuclear plants, and energy saving http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120703a3.html
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. For next week: Read about http://worldsport.blogs.cnn.com/2012/06/28/gb-soccer-team-wrong-to-ditch-beckham/?iid=article_sidebar
CHATROOM-DISCUSSION QUESTIONS?
Class 12 July 5, 2012 relationship between North Korea and China http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/international/north-korea-tests-the-patience-of-close-ally-china/527075
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. For next week: Read about the rolling blackouts, nuclear plants, and energy saving http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120703a3.html
CHATROOM-DISCUSSION QUESTIONS?
Class 11 June 28, 2012 New Prime Minister in Greece http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international-business/antonis-samaras-takes-oath-as-greeces-prime-minister/articleshow/14310204.cms
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. For next week: Read about the relationship between North Korea and China http://article.wn.com/view/2012/06/27/North_Korea_Tests_the_Patience_of_Close_Ally_China/
CHATROOM-DISCUSSION QUESTIONS?
Class 10 June 21, 2012 Japanese young people http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/eo20120614a4.html
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. For next week: Read about http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international-business/antonis-samaras-takes-oath-as-greeces-prime-minister/articleshow/14310204.cms
CHATROOM-DISCUSSION QUESTIONS?
Class 9 June 14, 2012 Read about the proposal to ban supersize soft drinks in New York! http://edition.cnn.com/2012/06/04/opinion/frum-bloomberg-soda/index.html?iid=article_sidebar
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. For next week: Read about Japanese young people http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/eo20120614a4.html
CHATROOM-DISCUSSION QUESTIONS?
Class 8 June 7, 2012 Aung San Suu Kyi in Thailand http://edition.cnn.com/2012/05/29/world/asia/suu-kyi-thailand-migrants/index.html?hpt=wo_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 5. For next week: Read about the proposal to ban supersize soft drinks in New York! http://edition.cnn.com/2012/06/04/opinion/frum-bloomberg-soda/index.html?iid=article_sidebar
CHATROOM-DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
a. Did you hear about the Diamond Jubilee before? When and where? b. Do you think the Emperor should do something for his Jubilee next year? What? Why? c. Why is Aung San Suu Kii important? Do you know anything about Burma? d. What is the difference between Burma and Myanmar? Which should we use? Why?
CHATROOM-DISCUSSION QUESTIONS?
Class 7 May 31, 2012 China: World's cleverest economy? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-17585201
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. For next week: Read about Aung San Suu Kyi in Thailand http://edition.cnn.com/2012/05/29/world/asia/suu-kyi-thailand-migrants/index.html?hpt=wo_c2
CHATROOM-DISCUSSION QUESTIONS?
Class 6 May 24, 2012 the hotel http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120517a1.html and the bus http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120511b4.html What are the connections?
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. For next week: Read about China: World's cleverest economy? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-17585201
Class 5
May 17, 2012 the tornado in Tsukuba: http://www.allvoices.com/news/12117184-evacuees-from-fukushima-survive-deadly-tornado
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. For next week: Read about the hotel http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120517a1.html and the bus http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120511b4.html What are the connections?
CHATROOM-DISCUSSION QUESTIONS?
Class 4
May 10, 2012 Where in the world is Sudan? http://edition.cnn.com/2012/04/25/opinion/opinion-oxfam-ballaman-south-sudan-refugee-crisis/index.html?hpt=hp_c1
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. For next week: Read about the tornado in Tsukuba: http://www.allvoices.com/news/12117184-evacuees-from-fukushima-survive-deadly-tornado
CHATROOM-DISCUSSION QUESTIONS?
a. Did you know about Sudan and South Sudan before? b. What did you think of the song? Why were they singing "time to vote"? c. Now the problems of South Sudan are because Sudan doesn't recognize it as a different country. What is the connection with oil? d. Did you know about the new World Trade Center? What happened to the old Twin Towers? e. What do you know about Putin, the President of Russia AGAIN?
Class 3
April 26, 2012 Are you afraid of the Great Kanto Earthquake? http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120419a1.html
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. For next week: Read the following article: http://edition.cnn.com/2012/04/25/opinion/opinion-oxfam-ballaman-south-sudan-refugee-crisis/index.html?hpt=hp_c1
CHATROOM-DISCUSSION QUESTIONS?
a. Do you do anything to save energy? b. Do you think developed countries should make the new light bulbs mandatory? Why? c. Do you know any other products that are energy efficient? d. Are you afraid of earthquakes in Kumamoto? Why or why not? e. Do you do anything to prepare for earthquakes? f. Do you have any friends or relatives in Tokyo? Are you worried about them? g. There are many KGU graduates who work in Tokyo now...would you refuse to work in Tokyo, everyone? h. Have you heard about the Kanto Earthquake on TV? I hear it very often!!
Class 2
April 19, 2012 North Korea and the "satellite"! http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/world_now/2012/04/kim-jong-un-named-to-new-post-as-launch-looms.html
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. For next week: Read the following article: http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120419a1.html
CHATROOM-DISCUSSION QUESTIONS?
a. Do you think Kijima-san actually killed her lovers? Why or why not? b. Did you watch about Kijima-san on television? When? c. Did you watch Kim Jong Un on TV? What did you think of his voice? d. Do you think it was a satellite that NK launched, or a missile? Why? e. What do you think of Japan's response to the launch? Was it ok? Why?
Class 1
April 12, 2012 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 3. Get your password and enter a chat room! 4. Discuss face-to-face in English 5. For next week: Read the following article: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/world_now/2012/04/kim-jong-un-named-to-new-post-as-launch-looms.html
CHATROOM-DISCUSSION QUESTIONS?
a. How often do you read news in Japanese? in English? b. How do you read news? (newspaper, magazine, net, cell phone, etc.) Why? c. What kind of news are you most interested in? d. What is your favorite newspaper? News program on TV? why? e. What do you think about Canada's move to phase out the penny? f. Do you think Japan should do this with 1 yen coins too? Why or why not?
PLEASE DO THESE FOR 情報処理演習I thank you!
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CLASS 14 Jan. 10, 2012 Check TOP TEN NEWS STORIES OF 2012, catch up on listening!!
1. Listen to the english news FOR Dec 18, Dec 25, Jan 1 AND Jan 8 at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
CLASS 15 Jan. 17, 2012 Chatting on Chat!
1. Listen to the latest english news at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
5. CONGRATULATIONS!! You are finished!!
CLASS 14 Jan. 10, 2012 Check TOP TEN NEWS STORIES OF 2012, catch up on listening!!
1. Listen to the english news FOR Dec 18, Dec 25, Jan 1 AND Jan 8 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
1. Listen to the english news FOR 3 weeks 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
1. Listen to the english news at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/ 2. Discuss face-to-face in English about the top ten stories 3. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ 4. Do not do chat, unless you were absent!
CLASS 14 Jan. 10, 2012 Check TOP TEN NEWS STORIES OF 2012, catch up on listening
1. Listen to the english news FOR at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
CLASS 14 Jan. 10, 2012 Check TOP TEN NEWS STORIES OF 2012, catch up on listening!!
1. Listen to the english news FOR Dec 18, Dec 25, Jan 1 AND Jan 8 at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
4. chat today!! (Unless you were absent.) 5. For next week: HAVE A NICE WINTER HOLIDAY!! SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!
3. Get your password and enter a chat room! 4. Discuss face-to-face in English 5. For next week: FINAL CLASS!
CLASS 13 Dec. 20, 2012 the TOP TEN NEWS STORIES OF 2012
CLASS 14 Jan. 10, 2012 Check TOP TEN NEWS STORIES OF 2012, catch up on listening
2. Discuss face-to-face in English--make a list of the top ten news for JAPAN and the WORLD. 3. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ 4. NO chat today!! (Unless you were absent.)
2. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ 4. chat today!! (Unless you were absent.)
CLASS 12 Dec. 13, 2012 Getting in the mood for the TOP TEN http://blog.japantimes.co.jp/japan-pulse/japans-top-10-buzzwords-for-2012/
http://kumanichi.com/feature/2012shuin/kouho/index.shtml#k02 1. Listen to the english news FOR 10/2/2012 at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
CLASS 13 Dec. 20, 2012 the TOP TEN NEWS STORIES OF 2012
1. Listen to the english news FOR 3 weeks at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
5. For next week: FINAL CLASS!
CLASS 12 Dec. 13, 2012 Getting in the mood for the TOP TEN http://blog.japantimes.co.jp/japan-pulse/japans-top-10-buzzwords-for-2012/
http://kumanichi.com/feature/2012shuin/kouho/index.shtml#k02 1. Listen to the english news FOR 10/2/2012 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
TOP TEN NEWS FOR 2012! See answers here
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CLASS 13 Dec. 20, 2012 the TOP TEN NEWS STORIES OF 2012
1. Listen to the english news FOR at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/ 2. Discuss face-to-face in English--make a list of the top ten news for JAPAN and the WORLD. 3. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ 4. NO chat today!! (Unless you were absent.) 5. For next week: HAVE A NICE WINTER HOLIDAY!! SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!
PLEASE DO THESE FOR 情報処理演習I thank you!
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PLEASE DO THESE FOR 情報処理演習I thank you!
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KM https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dE9ndnNfWE5MZFRWb1hHWWhBRDBjbUE6MQ
PLEASE DO THESE
PLEASE DO THESE FOR 情報処理演習I thank you!
CLASS 11 Dec. 6, 2012 Who will you vote for? Read http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_general_election,_2012
CLASS 12 Dec. 13, 2012 Getting in the mood for the TOP TEN http://blog.japantimes.co.jp/japan-pulse/japans-top-10-buzzwords-for-2012/
5. For next week: THINK OF THE TOP TEN JAPAN AND WORLD NEWS FOR 2012!!!
CLASS 11 Dec. 6, 2012 Who will you vote for? Read http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_general_election,_2012
http://kumanichi.com/feature/2012shuin/kouho/index.shtml#k02 1. Listen to the english news FOR 10/2/2012 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
PLEASE DO THESE
YH https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dHgzQTMwaXVtXzB5ci1XNldlcnpGMVE6MQ
MT https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dGx0N3czUEZRLXlQelRfZTRIbW9JMUE6MQ
SK https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dHRtdmJSZXJJN1V3V2JNaWpLM21jbFE6MQ
MI https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dGtaLUhRakM2S1VYR09JZHh3Z0hmWXc6MQ
EH https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dDVQdkh1N3Q0UWVsSkVUMWRVNlphLWc6MQ
ME https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?fromEmail=true&formkey=dFJfR0VlVEdnMUVlQ24yR0ZsR3ZKaGc6MQ
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YKU https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dExteDhtcUt2ZllzUlJEX0g5dk84b0E6MQ
PLEASE DO THESE
YH https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dHgzQTMwaXVtXzB5ci1XNldlcnpGMVE6MQ
MT https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dGx0N3czUEZRLXlQelRfZTRIbW9JMUE6MQ
SK https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dHRtdmJSZXJJN1V3V2JNaWpLM21jbFE6MQ
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YN https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dE42VFR4ZDhPNFpaZTNFaktYZUQwQ1E6MQ
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YK https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=0Ai5kRS5oJ4wjdExteDhtcUt2ZllzUlJEX0g5dk84b0E
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ME https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?fromEmail=true&formkey=dFJfR0VlVEdnMUVlQ24yR0ZsR3ZKaGc6MQ
AM https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dEhXSGZrOE8wekxzXzlVRWRUYlRhRGc6MQ
AM https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dEhXSGZrOE8wekxzXzlVRWRUYlRhRGc6MQ
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YH https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dHgzQTMwaXVtXzB5ci1XNldlcnpGMVE6MQ
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Maya https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?fromEmail=true&formkey=dFJfR0VlVEdnMUVlQ24yR0ZsR3ZKaGc6MQ
YN https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dE42VFR4ZDhPNFpaZTNFaktYZUQwQ1E6MQ
AM https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dEhXSGZrOE8wekxzXzlVRWRUYlRhRGc6MQ
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PLEASE DO THESE
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https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dGx0N3czUEZRLXlQelRfZTRIbW9JMUE6MQ
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https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dGtaLUhRakM2S1VYR09JZHh3Z0hmWXc6MQ
5. For next week:
5. For next week: Getting in the mood for the TOP TEN http://blog.japantimes.co.jp/japan-pulse/japans-top-10-buzzwords-for-2012/
http://kumanichi.com/feature/2012shuin/kouho/index.shtml#k02
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/eo20121121a3.html
http://kumanichi.com/feature/2012shuin/kouho/index.shtml#k02
CLASS 9 Nov. 29, 2012 What do you think about the US/Japan security relationship? http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/eo20121121a3.html
http://kumanichi.com/feature/2012shuin/kouho/index.shtml#k02 CLASS 11 Dec. 6, 2012 Who will you vote for? Read http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_general_election,_2012
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/eo20121121a3.html
5. For next week: Who will you vote for? Read http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_general_election,_2012
5. For next week:
CLASS 9 Nov. 22, 2012 Read about the situation in Israel http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-20436699
CLASS 10 Nov. 29, 2012 What do you think about the US/Japan security relationship? http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/eo20121121a3.html
5. For next week: Read about the US/Japan security relationship http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/eo20121121a3.html
5. For next week: Who will you vote for? Read http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_general_election,_2012
CLASS 8 Nov. 15, 2012 Madonna's New movie http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/ff20121102a1.html
CLASS 9 Nov. 22, 2012 Read about the situation in Israel http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-20436699
5. For next week: Read about
5. For next week: Read about the US/Japan security relationship http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/eo20121121a3.html
CLASS 7 Nov. 8, 2012 The KGU shock: How much are we responsible?
*NOTE* THIS IS A NEW ARTICLE==PLEASE READ IT FOR THE QUIZ
http://mainichi.jp/english/english/newsselect/news/20121030p2a00m0na006000c.html
the verdict
CLASS 8 Nov. 15, 2012 Madonna's New movie http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/ff20121102a1.html
5. For next week: Read about Madonna's new movie http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/ff20121102a1.html
5. For next week: Read about
CLASS 6 Oct. 25, 2012 US election debates http://news.yahoo.com/fact-check-stumbles-latest-presidential-debate-015330844--election.html
CLASS 7 Nov. 8, 2012 The KGU shock: How much are we responsible?
*NOTE* THIS IS A NEW ARTICLE==PLEASE READ IT FOR THE QUIZ
http://mainichi.jp/english/english/newsselect/news/20121030p2a00m0na006000c.html
the verdict
5. For next week: Read about the KGU murder http://mainichi.jp/english/english/newsselect/news/20121030p2a00m0na006000c.html
5. For next week: Read about Madonna's new movie http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/ff20121102a1.html
CLASS 5 Oct. 18, 2012 Japan's Demographic Problems http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7084749.stm
1. Listen to the english news FOR 10/2/2012 at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/2012-10-02/
CLASS 6 Oct. 25, 2012 US election debates http://news.yahoo.com/fact-check-stumbles-latest-presidential-debate-015330844--election.html
1. Listen to the english news FOR 10/2/2012 at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
5. For next week: Read about the US election debates http://news.yahoo.com/fact-check-stumbles-latest-presidential-debate-015330844--election.html
5. For next week: Read about the KGU murder http://mainichi.jp/english/english/newsselect/news/20121030p2a00m0na006000c.html
CLASS 4 Oct. 11, 2012 The World's Top Colleges: how does Japan rank?
1. Listen to the newest english news at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
CLASS 5 Oct. 18, 2012 Japan's Demographic Problems http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7084749.stm
1. Listen to the english news FOR 10/2/2012 at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/2012-10-02/
5. For next week: Read about Japan's Demographic Problems http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7084749.stm
5. For next week: Read about the US election debates http://news.yahoo.com/fact-check-stumbles-latest-presidential-debate-015330844--election.html
CLASS 3 Oct. 4, 2012 Can you live 1 day without your cell phone?
1. Listen to the video on A Day Without a Cell Phone and do the listening quiz here.
CLASS 4 Oct. 11, 2012 The World's Top Colleges: how does Japan rank?
1. Listen to the newest english news at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
5. For next week: Read about the worlds top colleges at http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20121004a2.html
5. For next week: Read about Japan's Demographic Problems http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7084749.stm
CLASS 2 Sep. 27, 2012 Understanding World Media PART 2 Our chat today: Can you trust the media?
1. Listen to the newest english news at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
CLASS 3 Oct. 4, 2012 Can you live 1 day without your cell phone?
1. Listen to the video on A Day Without a Cell Phone and do the listening quiz here.
5. For next week: Read about A Day Without a Cell Phone
FOR PEOPLE WHO WERE ABSENT: Find a recent news article on the islands in a Chinese or Taiwanese newspaper Use this link: http://www.newspaperindex.com/
5. For next week: Read about the worlds top colleges at http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20121004a2.html
CLASS 2 Sep. 27, 2012 Understanding World Media PART 2 Our chat today: Can you trust the media?
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. For next week: Read about A Day Without a Cell Phone
FOR PEOPLE WHO WERE ABSENT: Find a recent news article on the islands in a Chinese or Taiwanese newspaper Use this link: http://www.newspaperindex.com/
CHATROOM-DISCUSSION QUESTIONS?
5. For next week: Who will you vote for?
5. For next week: Who will you vote for? Read http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_general_election,_2012
CLASS 9 Nov. 22, 2012 Read about the situation in Israel http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-20436699
CLASS 9 Nov. 29, 2012 What do you think about the US/Japan security relationship? http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/eo20121121a3.html
5. For next week: Read about the US/Japan security relationship http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/eo20121121a3.html
5. For next week: Who will you vote for?
CLASS 8 Nov. 15, 2012 Madonna's New movie http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/ff20121102a1.html
CLASS 9 Nov. 22, 2012 Read about the situation in Israel http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-20436699
5. For next week: Read about
5. For next week: Read about the US/Japan security relationship http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/eo20121121a3.html
CLASS 7 Nov. 8, 2012 The KGU shock: How much are we responsible?
*NOTE* THIS IS A NEW ARTICLE==PLEASE READ IT FOR THE QUIZ
http://mainichi.jp/english/english/newsselect/news/20121030p2a00m0na006000c.html
the verdict
CLASS 8 Nov. 15, 2012 Madonna's New movie http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/ff20121102a1.html
5. For next week: Read about Madonna's new movie http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/ff20121102a1.html
5. For next week: Read about
CLASS 6 Oct. 25, 2012 US election debates http://news.yahoo.com/fact-check-stumbles-latest-presidential-debate-015330844--election.html
CLASS 7 Nov. 8, 2012 The KGU shock: How much are we responsible?
*NOTE* THIS IS A NEW ARTICLE==PLEASE READ IT FOR THE QUIZ
http://mainichi.jp/english/english/newsselect/news/20121030p2a00m0na006000c.html
the verdict
5. For next week: Read about the KGU murder http://mainichi.jp/english/english/newsselect/news/20121030p2a00m0na006000c.html
5. For next week: Read about Madonna's new movie http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/ff20121102a1.html
CLASS 5 Oct. 18, 2012 Japan's Demographic Problems http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7084749.stm
1. Listen to the english news FOR 10/2/2012 at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/2012-10-02/
CLASS 6 Oct. 25, 2012 US election debates http://news.yahoo.com/fact-check-stumbles-latest-presidential-debate-015330844--election.html
1. Listen to the english news FOR 10/2/2012 at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
5. For next week: Read about the US election debates http://news.yahoo.com/fact-check-stumbles-latest-presidential-debate-015330844--election.html
5. For next week: Read about the KGU murder http://mainichi.jp/english/english/newsselect/news/20121030p2a00m0na006000c.html
CLASS 4 Oct. 11, 2012 The World's Top Colleges: how does Japan rank?
1. Listen to the newest english news at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
CLASS 5 Oct. 18, 2012 Japan's Demographic Problems http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7084749.stm
1. Listen to the english news FOR 10/2/2012 at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/2012-10-02/
5. For next week: Read about Japan's Demographic Problems http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7084749.stm
5. For next week: Read about the US election debates http://news.yahoo.com/fact-check-stumbles-latest-presidential-debate-015330844--election.html
CLASS 3 Oct. 4, 2012 Can you live 1 day without your cell phone?
1. Listen to the video on A Day Without a Cell Phone and do the listening quiz here.
CLASS 4 Oct. 11, 2012 The World's Top Colleges: how does Japan rank?
1. Listen to the newest english news at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
5. For next week: Read about the worlds top colleges at http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20121004a2.html
5. For next week: Read about Japan's Demographic Problems http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7084749.stm
CLASS 2 Sep. 27, 2012 Understanding World Media PART 2 Our chat today: Can you trust the media?
1. Listen to the newest english news at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
CLASS 3 Oct. 4, 2012 Can you live 1 day without your cell phone?
1. Listen to the video on A Day Without a Cell Phone and do the listening quiz here.
5. For next week: Read about A Day Without a Cell Phone
FOR PEOPLE WHO WERE ABSENT: Find a recent news article on the islands in a Chinese or Taiwanese newspaper Use this link: http://www.newspaperindex.com/
5. For next week: Read about the worlds top colleges at http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20121004a2.html
CLASS 2 Sep. 27, 2012 Understanding World Media PART 2 Our chat today: Can you trust the media?
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. For next week: Read about A Day Without a Cell Phone
FOR PEOPLE WHO WERE ABSENT: Find a recent news article on the islands in a Chinese or Taiwanese newspaper Use this link: http://www.newspaperindex.com/
CHATROOM-DISCUSSION QUESTIONS?
5. For next week: Read about
5. For next week: Read about the US/Japan security relationship http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/eo20121121a3.html
CLASS 8 Nov. 15, 2012 Madonna's New movie http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/ff20121102a1.html
CLASS 9 Nov. 22, 2012 Read about the situation in Israel http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-20436699
CLASS 7 Nov. 8, 2012 The KGU shock: How much are we responsible?
*NOTE* THIS IS A NEW ARTICLE==PLEASE READ IT FOR THE QUIZ
http://mainichi.jp/english/english/newsselect/news/20121030p2a00m0na006000c.html
the verdict
CLASS 8 Nov. 15, 2012 Madonna's New movie http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/ff20121102a1.html
5. For next week: Read about Madonna's new movie http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/ff20121102a1.html
5. For next week: Read about
CLASS 6 Oct. 25, 2012 US election debates http://news.yahoo.com/fact-check-stumbles-latest-presidential-debate-015330844--election.html
CLASS 7 Nov. 8, 2012 The KGU shock: How much are we responsible?
*NOTE* THIS IS A NEW ARTICLE==PLEASE READ IT FOR THE QUIZ
http://mainichi.jp/english/english/newsselect/news/20121030p2a00m0na006000c.html
the verdict
5. For next week: Read about the KGU murder http://mainichi.jp/english/english/newsselect/news/20121030p2a00m0na006000c.html
5. For next week: Read about Madonna's new movie http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/ff20121102a1.html
CLASS 5 Oct. 18, 2012 Japan's Demographic Problems http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7084749.stm
1. Listen to the english news FOR 10/2/2012 at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/2012-10-02/
CLASS 6 Oct. 25, 2012 US election debates http://news.yahoo.com/fact-check-stumbles-latest-presidential-debate-015330844--election.html
1. Listen to the english news FOR 10/2/2012 at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
5. For next week: Read about the US election debates http://news.yahoo.com/fact-check-stumbles-latest-presidential-debate-015330844--election.html
5. For next week: Read about the KGU murder http://mainichi.jp/english/english/newsselect/news/20121030p2a00m0na006000c.html
CLASS 4 Oct. 11, 2012 The World's Top Colleges: how does Japan rank?
1. Listen to the newest english news at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
CLASS 5 Oct. 18, 2012 Japan's Demographic Problems http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7084749.stm
1. Listen to the english news FOR 10/2/2012 at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/2012-10-02/
5. For next week: Read about Japan's Demographic Problems http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7084749.stm
5. For next week: Read about the US election debates http://news.yahoo.com/fact-check-stumbles-latest-presidential-debate-015330844--election.html
CLASS 3 Oct. 4, 2012 Can you live 1 day without your cell phone?
1. Listen to the video on A Day Without a Cell Phone and do the listening quiz here.
CLASS 4 Oct. 11, 2012 The World's Top Colleges: how does Japan rank?
1. Listen to the newest english news at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
5. For next week: Read about the worlds top colleges at http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20121004a2.html
5. For next week: Read about Japan's Demographic Problems http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7084749.stm
CLASS 2 Sep. 27, 2012 Understanding World Media PART 2 Our chat today: Can you trust the media?
1. Listen to the newest english news at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
CLASS 3 Oct. 4, 2012 Can you live 1 day without your cell phone?
1. Listen to the video on A Day Without a Cell Phone and do the listening quiz here.
5. For next week: Read about A Day Without a Cell Phone
FOR PEOPLE WHO WERE ABSENT: Find a recent news article on the islands in a Chinese or Taiwanese newspaper Use this link: http://www.newspaperindex.com/
5. For next week: Read about the worlds top colleges at http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20121004a2.html
CLASS 2 Sep. 27, 2012 Understanding World Media PART 2 Our chat today: Can you trust the media?
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. For next week: Read about A Day Without a Cell Phone
FOR PEOPLE WHO WERE ABSENT: Find a recent news article on the islands in a Chinese or Taiwanese newspaper Use this link: http://www.newspaperindex.com/
CHATROOM-DISCUSSION QUESTIONS?
CLASS 7 Nov. 8, 2012 The KGU shock: How much are we responsible?
*NOTE* THIS IS A NEW ARTICLE==PLEASE READ IT FOR THE QUIZ
http://mainichi.jp/english/english/newsselect/news/20121030p2a00m0na006000c.html
the verdict
CLASS 8 Nov. 15, 2012 Madonna's New movie http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/ff20121102a1.html
5. For next week: Read about Madonna's new movie http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/ff20121102a1.html
5. For next week: Read about
CLASS 6 Oct. 25, 2012 US election debates http://news.yahoo.com/fact-check-stumbles-latest-presidential-debate-015330844--election.html
CLASS 7 Nov. 8, 2012 The KGU shock: How much are we responsible?
*NOTE* THIS IS A NEW ARTICLE==PLEASE READ IT FOR THE QUIZ
http://mainichi.jp/english/english/newsselect/news/20121030p2a00m0na006000c.html
the verdict
5. For next week: Read about the KGU murder http://mainichi.jp/english/english/newsselect/news/20121030p2a00m0na006000c.html
5. For next week: Read about Madonna's new movie http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/ff20121102a1.html
CLASS 5 Oct. 18, 2012 Japan's Demographic Problems http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7084749.stm
1. Listen to the english news FOR 10/2/2012 at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/2012-10-02/
CLASS 6 Oct. 25, 2012 US election debates http://news.yahoo.com/fact-check-stumbles-latest-presidential-debate-015330844--election.html
1. Listen to the english news FOR 10/2/2012 at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
5. For next week: Read about the US election debates http://news.yahoo.com/fact-check-stumbles-latest-presidential-debate-015330844--election.html
5. For next week: Read about the KGU murder http://mainichi.jp/english/english/newsselect/news/20121030p2a00m0na006000c.html
CLASS 4 Oct. 11, 2012 The World's Top Colleges: how does Japan rank?
1. Listen to the newest english news at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
CLASS 5 Oct. 18, 2012 Japan's Demographic Problems http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7084749.stm
1. Listen to the english news FOR 10/2/2012 at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/2012-10-02/
5. For next week: Read about Japan's Demographic Problems http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7084749.stm
5. For next week: Read about the US election debates http://news.yahoo.com/fact-check-stumbles-latest-presidential-debate-015330844--election.html
CLASS 3 Oct. 4, 2012 Can you live 1 day without your cell phone?
1. Listen to the video on A Day Without a Cell Phone and do the listening quiz here.
CLASS 4 Oct. 11, 2012 The World's Top Colleges: how does Japan rank?
1. Listen to the newest english news at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
5. For next week: Read about the worlds top colleges at http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20121004a2.html
5. For next week: Read about Japan's Demographic Problems http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7084749.stm
CLASS 2 Sep. 27, 2012 Understanding World Media PART 2 Our chat today: Can you trust the media?
1. Listen to the newest english news at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
CLASS 3 Oct. 4, 2012 Can you live 1 day without your cell phone?
1. Listen to the video on A Day Without a Cell Phone and do the listening quiz here.
5. For next week: Read about A Day Without a Cell Phone
FOR PEOPLE WHO WERE ABSENT: Find a recent news article on the islands in a Chinese or Taiwanese newspaper Use this link: http://www.newspaperindex.com/
5. For next week: Read about the worlds top colleges at http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20121004a2.html
CLASS 2 Sep. 27, 2012 Understanding World Media PART 2 Our chat today: Can you trust the media?
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. For next week: Read about A Day Without a Cell Phone
FOR PEOPLE WHO WERE ABSENT: Find a recent news article on the islands in a Chinese or Taiwanese newspaper Use this link: http://www.newspaperindex.com/
CHATROOM-DISCUSSION QUESTIONS?
5. For next week: Read about the KGU murder http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20110814a6.html http://mainichi.jp/english/english/newsselect/news/20121030p2a00m0na006000c.html
5. For next week: Read about the KGU murder http://mainichi.jp/english/english/newsselect/news/20121030p2a00m0na006000c.html
NOTE* THIS IS A NEW ARTICLE==PLEASE READ IT FOR THE QUIZ http://mainichi.jp/english/english/newsselect/news/20121030p2a00m0na006000c.html
*NOTE* THIS IS A NEW ARTICLE==PLEASE READ IT FOR THE QUIZ
http://mainichi.jp/english/english/newsselect/news/20121030p2a00m0na006000c.html
5. For next week: Read about
5. For next week: Read about Madonna's new movie http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/ff20121102a1.html
the murder the verdict
NOTE* THIS IS A NEW ARTICLE==PLEASE READ IT FOR THE QUIZ http://mainichi.jp/english/english/newsselect/news/20121030p2a00m0na006000c.html
the verdict
the murder the verdict
CLASS 6 Oct. 25, 2012 US election debates http://news.yahoo.com/fact-check-stumbles-latest-presidential-debate-015330844--election.html
CLASS 7 Nov. 8, 2012 The KGU shock: How much are we responsible? http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20110814a6.html? the verdict
5. For next week: Read about the KGU murder http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20110814a6.html
5. For next week: Read about
CLASS 5 Oct. 18, 2012 Japan's Demographic Problems http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7084749.stm
1. Listen to the english news FOR 10/2/2012 at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/2012-10-02/
CLASS 6 Oct. 25, 2012 US election debates http://news.yahoo.com/fact-check-stumbles-latest-presidential-debate-015330844--election.html
1. Listen to the english news FOR 10/2/2012 at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
5. For next week: Read about the US election debates http://news.yahoo.com/fact-check-stumbles-latest-presidential-debate-015330844--election.html
5. For next week: Read about the KGU murder http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20110814a6.html http://mainichi.jp/english/english/newsselect/news/20121030p2a00m0na006000c.html
CLASS 4 Oct. 11, 2012 The World's Top Colleges: how does Japan rank?
1. Listen to the newest english news at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
CLASS 5 Oct. 18, 2012 Japan's Demographic Problems http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7084749.stm
1. Listen to the english news FOR 10/2/2012 at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/2012-10-02/
5. For next week: Read about Japan's Demographic Problems http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7084749.stm
5. For next week: Read about the US election debates http://news.yahoo.com/fact-check-stumbles-latest-presidential-debate-015330844--election.html
CLASS 3 Oct. 4, 2012 Can you live 1 day without your cell phone?
1. Listen to the video on A Day Without a Cell Phone and do the listening quiz here.
CLASS 4 Oct. 11, 2012 The World's Top Colleges: how does Japan rank?
1. Listen to the newest english news at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
5. For next week: Read about the worlds top colleges at http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20121004a2.html
5. For next week: Read about Japan's Demographic Problems http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7084749.stm
CLASS 2 Sep. 27, 2012 Understanding World Media PART 2 Our chat today: Can you trust the media?
1. Listen to the newest english news at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
CLASS 3 Oct. 4, 2012 Can you live 1 day without your cell phone?
1. Listen to the video on A Day Without a Cell Phone and do the listening quiz here.
5. For next week: Read about A Day Without a Cell Phone
FOR PEOPLE WHO WERE ABSENT: Find a recent news article on the islands in a Chinese or Taiwanese newspaper Use this link: http://www.newspaperindex.com/
5. For next week: Read about the worlds top colleges at http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20121004a2.html
CLASS 2 Sep. 27, 2012 Understanding World Media PART 2 Our chat today: Can you trust the media?
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. For next week: Read about A Day Without a Cell Phone
FOR PEOPLE WHO WERE ABSENT: Find a recent news article on the islands in a Chinese or Taiwanese newspaper Use this link: http://www.newspaperindex.com/
CHATROOM-DISCUSSION QUESTIONS?
5. For next week: Read about
5. For next week: Read about the KGU murder http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20110814a6.html
1. Listen to the english news FOR 10/2/2012 at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/2012-10-02/
1. Listen to the english news FOR 10/2/2012 at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
CLASS 5 Oct. 18, 2012 Japan's Demographic Problems http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7084749.stm
CLASS 6 Oct. 25, 2012 US election debates http://news.yahoo.com/fact-check-stumbles-latest-presidential-debate-015330844--election.html
5. For next week: Read about the US election debates http://news.yahoo.com/fact-check-stumbles-latest-presidential-debate-015330844--election.html
5. For next week: Read about
CLASS 4 Oct. 11, 2012 The World's Top Colleges: how does Japan rank?
1. Listen to the newest english news at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
CLASS 5 Oct. 18, 2012 Japan's Demographic Problems http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7084749.stm
1. Listen to the english news FOR 10/2/2012 at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/2012-10-02/
5. For next week: Read about Japan's Demographic Problems http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7084749.stm
5. For next week: Read about the US election debates http://news.yahoo.com/fact-check-stumbles-latest-presidential-debate-015330844--election.html
CLASS 3 Oct. 4, 2012 Can you live 1 day without your cell phone?
1. Listen to the video on A Day Without a Cell Phone and do the listening quiz here.
CLASS 4 Oct. 11, 2012 The World's Top Colleges: how does Japan rank?
1. Listen to the newest english news at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
5. For next week: Read about the worlds top colleges at http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20121004a2.html
5. For next week: Read about Japan's Demographic Problems http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7084749.stm
CLASS 2 Sep. 27, 2012 Understanding World Media PART 2 Our chat today: Can you trust the media?
1. Listen to the newest english news at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
CLASS 3 Oct. 4, 2012 Can you live 1 day without your cell phone?
1. Listen to the video on A Day Without a Cell Phone and do the listening quiz here.
5. For next week: Read about A Day Without a Cell Phone
FOR PEOPLE WHO WERE ABSENT: Find a recent news article on the islands in a Chinese or Taiwanese newspaper Use this link: http://www.newspaperindex.com/
5. For next week: Read about the worlds top colleges at http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20121004a2.html
CLASS 2 Sep. 27, 2012 Understanding World Media PART 2 Our chat today: Can you trust the media?
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. For next week: Read about A Day Without a Cell Phone
FOR PEOPLE WHO WERE ABSENT: Find a recent news article on the islands in a Chinese or Taiwanese newspaper Use this link: http://www.newspaperindex.com/
CHATROOM-DISCUSSION QUESTIONS?
5. For next week: Read about
5. For next week: Read about the US election debates http://news.yahoo.com/fact-check-stumbles-latest-presidential-debate-015330844--election.html
CLASS 4 Oct. 11, 2012 The World's Top Colleges: how does Japan rank?
1. Listen to the newest english news at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
CLASS 5 Oct. 18, 2012 Japan's Demographic Problems http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7084749.stm
1. Listen to the english news FOR 10/2/2012 at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/2012-10-02/
5. For next week: Read about Japan's Demographic Problems http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7084749.stm
5. For next week: Read about
CLASS 3 Oct. 4, 2012 Can you live 1 day without your cell phone?
1. Listen to the video on A Day Without a Cell Phone and do the listening quiz here.
CLASS 4 Oct. 11, 2012 The World's Top Colleges: how does Japan rank?
1. Listen to the newest english news at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
5. For next week: Read about the worlds top colleges at http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20121004a2.html
5. For next week: Read about Japan's Demographic Problems http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7084749.stm
CLASS 2 Sep. 27, 2012 Understanding World Media PART 2 Our chat today: Can you trust the media?
1. Listen to the newest english news at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
CLASS 3 Oct. 4, 2012 Can you live 1 day without your cell phone?
1. Listen to the video on A Day Without a Cell Phone and do the listening quiz here.
5. For next week: Read about A Day Without a Cell Phone
FOR PEOPLE WHO WERE ABSENT: Find a recent news article on the islands in a Chinese or Taiwanese newspaper Use this link: http://www.newspaperindex.com/
5. For next week: Read about the worlds top colleges at http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20121004a2.html
CLASS 2 Sep. 27, 2012 Understanding World Media PART 2 Our chat today: Can you trust the media?
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. For next week: Read about A Day Without a Cell Phone
FOR PEOPLE WHO WERE ABSENT: Find a recent news article on the islands in a Chinese or Taiwanese newspaper Use this link: http://www.newspaperindex.com/
CHATROOM-DISCUSSION QUESTIONS?
5. For next week: Read about
5. For next week: Read about Japan's Demographic Problems http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7084749.stm
CLASS 3 Oct. 4, 2012 Can you live 1 day without your cell phone?
1. Listen to the video on A Day Without a Cell Phone and do the listening quiz here.
CLASS 4 Oct. 11, 2012 The World's Top Colleges: how does Japan rank?
1. Listen to the newest english news at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
5. For next week: Read about the worlds top colleges at http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20121004a2.html
5. For next week: Read about
CLASS 2 Sep. 27, 2012 Understanding World Media PART 2 Our chat today: Can you trust the media?
1. Listen to the newest english news at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
CLASS 3 Oct. 4, 2012 Can you live 1 day without your cell phone?
1. Listen to the video on A Day Without a Cell Phone and do the listening quiz here.
5. For next week: Read about A Day Without a Cell Phone
FOR PEOPLE WHO WERE ABSENT: Find a recent news article on the islands in a Chinese or Taiwanese newspaper Use this link: http://www.newspaperindex.com/
5. For next week: Read about the worlds top colleges at http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20121004a2.html
CLASS 2 Sep. 27, 2012 Understanding World Media PART 2 Our chat today: Can you trust the media?
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. For next week: Read about A Day Without a Cell Phone
FOR PEOPLE WHO WERE ABSENT: Find a recent news article on the islands in a Chinese or Taiwanese newspaper Use this link: http://www.newspaperindex.com/
CHATROOM-DISCUSSION QUESTIONS?
FOR PEOPLE WHO WERE ABSENT: Find a recent news article on the islands in a Chinese or Taiwanese newspaper Use this link: http://www.newspaperindex.com/
5. For next week: Read about
5. For next week: Read about the worlds top colleges at http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20121004a2.html
1. Listen to the video on A Day Without a Cell Phone and do the listening quiz [[http://www2.kumagaku.ac.jp/teacher/~judy/classes/jiji/cellphone.htm|here}}.
1. Listen to the video on A Day Without a Cell Phone and do the listening quiz here.
1. Do the listening quiz here.
1. Listen to the video on A Day Without a Cell Phone and do the listening quiz [[http://www2.kumagaku.ac.jp/teacher/~judy/classes/jiji/cellphone.htm|here}}.
CLASS 2 Sep. 27, 2012 Understanding World Media PART 2 Our chat today: Can you trust the media?
1. Listen to the newest english news at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
CLASS 3 Oct. 4, 2012 Can you live 1 day without your cell phone?
1. Do the listening quiz here.
5. For next week: Read about A Day Without a Cell Phone
5. For next week: Read about
CLASS 2 Sep. 27, 2012 Understanding World Media PART 2 Our chat today: Can you trust the media?
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. For next week: Read about A Day Without a Cell Phone
FOR PEOPLE WHO WERE ABSENT: Find a recent news article on the islands in a Chinese or Taiwanese newspaper Use this link: http://www.newspaperindex.com/
CHATROOM-DISCUSSION QUESTIONS?
FOR PEOPLE WHO WERE ABSENT: Find arecent news article on the islands in Chinese newspapers http://www.newspaperindex.com/en/newspapers/china/
FOR PEOPLE WHO WERE ABSENT: Find a recent news article on the islands in a Chinese or Taiwanese newspaper Use this link: http://www.newspaperindex.com/
CLASS 2 Sep. 27, 2012 Understanding World Media PART 2 Our chat today: Can you trust the media?
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. For next week: Read about A Day Without a Cell Phone
FOR PEOPLE WHO WERE ABSENT: Find arecent news article on the islands in Chinese newspapers http://www.newspaperindex.com/en/newspapers/china/
CHATROOM-DISCUSSION QUESTIONS?
FALL SEMESTER
But first, listen to the newest english news at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
CLASS 1 Understanding World Media
CLASS 1 Sep. 20, 2012 Understanding World Media
'WELCOME TO CURRENT EVENTS IN ENGLISH I!'
'WELCOME TO CURRENT EVENTS IN ENGLISH II!'
CLASS 1 Understanding World Media
Our chat today: Can you trust the media?
Today's activity will help you understand Japanese news in the context of the rest of the world.
Your assignment:
1. Open http://www.newspaperindex.com/ 2. Find the country given to you by the assistant. 3. Find an English newspaper (EN) with a search bar. 4. Search for "China Japan Islands" 5. Print out the article that you find. This is your homework for next week!
- 4. 15-20 minutes in-class discussion.
- 4. 15-20 minutes CHATROOM-DISCUSSION QUESTIONS?.
2012 archives | World news digest World Newspaper links | in-class discussion |
2012 archives | World news digest World Newspaper links | CHATROOM-DISCUSSION QUESTIONS? |
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Class 14 July 19, 2012 Beckham and the Olympics http://worldsport.blogs.cnn.com/2012/06/28/gb-soccer-team-wrong-to-ditch-beckham/?iid=article_sidebar
Class 15 July 26, 2012 Final Review Chat and Review Quiz
2. Discuss face-to-face in English 3. Do THIS WEEK’S QUIZ 4. Get your password and do the chats ONLY IF YOU ARE ABSENT 5. That's all!!! Have a nice summer and keep up with the news!
Class 14 July 19, 2012 Beckham and the Olympics http://worldsport.blogs.cnn.com/2012/06/28/gb-soccer-team-wrong-to-ditch-beckham/?iid=article_sidebar
1. Listen to the newest english news at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
5. For next week: Read about
5. For next week: our last class! Final Review Chat and Review Quiz
Class 13 July 12, 2012 rolling blackouts, nuclear plants, and energy saving http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120703a3.html
Class 14 July 19, 2012 Beckham and the Olympics http://worldsport.blogs.cnn.com/2012/06/28/gb-soccer-team-wrong-to-ditch-beckham/?iid=article_sidebar
5. For next week: Read about http://worldsport.blogs.cnn.com/2012/06/28/gb-soccer-team-wrong-to-ditch-beckham/?iid=article_sidebar
5. For next week: Read about
Class 12 July 5, 2012 relationship between North Korea and China http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/international/north-korea-tests-the-patience-of-close-ally-china/527075
Class 13 July 12, 2012 rolling blackouts, nuclear plants, and energy saving http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120703a3.html
5. For next week: Read about the rolling blackouts, nuclear plants, and energy saving http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120703a3.html
5. For next week: Read about http://worldsport.blogs.cnn.com/2012/06/28/gb-soccer-team-wrong-to-ditch-beckham/?iid=article_sidebar
Class 11 June 28, 2012 New Prime Minister in Greece http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international-business/antonis-samaras-takes-oath-as-greeces-prime-minister/articleshow/14310204.cms
Class 12 July 5, 2012 relationship between North Korea and China http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/international/north-korea-tests-the-patience-of-close-ally-china/527075
5. For next week: Read about the relationship between North Korea and China http://article.wn.com/view/2012/06/27/North_Korea_Tests_the_Patience_of_Close_Ally_China/
5. For next week: Read about the rolling blackouts, nuclear plants, and energy saving http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120703a3.html
Class 10 June 21, 2012 Japanese young people http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/eo20120614a4.html
Class 11 June 28, 2012 New Prime Minister in Greece http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international-business/antonis-samaras-takes-oath-as-greeces-prime-minister/articleshow/14310204.cms
5. For next week: Read about http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international-business/antonis-samaras-takes-oath-as-greeces-prime-minister/articleshow/14310204.cms
5. For next week: Read about the relationship between North Korea and China http://article.wn.com/view/2012/06/27/North_Korea_Tests_the_Patience_of_Close_Ally_China/
Class 9 June 14, 2012 Read about the proposal to ban supersize soft drinks in New York! http://edition.cnn.com/2012/06/04/opinion/frum-bloomberg-soda/index.html?iid=article_sidebar
Class 10 June 21, 2012 Japanese young people http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/eo20120614a4.html
5. For next week: Read about Japanese young people http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/eo20120614a4.html
5. For next week: Read about http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international-business/antonis-samaras-takes-oath-as-greeces-prime-minister/articleshow/14310204.cms
Class 8 June 7, 2012 Aung San Suu Kyi in Thailand http://edition.cnn.com/2012/05/29/world/asia/suu-kyi-thailand-migrants/index.html?hpt=wo_c2
Class 9 June 14, 2012 Read about the proposal to ban supersize soft drinks in New York! http://edition.cnn.com/2012/06/04/opinion/frum-bloomberg-soda/index.html?iid=article_sidebar
5. For next week: Read about the proposal to ban supersize soft drinks in New York! http://edition.cnn.com/2012/06/04/opinion/frum-bloomberg-soda/index.html?iid=article_sidebar
CHATROOM-DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
a. Did you hear about the Diamond Jubilee before? When and where? b. Do you think the Emperor should do something for his Jubilee next year? What? Why? c. Why is Aung San Suu Kii important? Do you know anything about Burma? d. What is the difference between Burma and Myanmar? Which should we use? Why?
5. For next week: Read about Japanese young people http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/eo20120614a4.html
Class 7 May 31, 2012 China: World's cleverest economy? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-17585201
Class 8 June 7, 2012 Aung San Suu Kyi in Thailand http://edition.cnn.com/2012/05/29/world/asia/suu-kyi-thailand-migrants/index.html?hpt=wo_c2
5. For next week: Read about Aung San Suu Kyi in Thailand http://edition.cnn.com/2012/05/29/world/asia/suu-kyi-thailand-migrants/index.html?hpt=wo_c2
5. For next week: Read about the proposal to ban supersize soft drinks in New York! http://edition.cnn.com/2012/06/04/opinion/frum-bloomberg-soda/index.html?iid=article_sidebar
CHATROOM-DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
a. Did you hear about the Diamond Jubilee before? When and where? b. Do you think the Emperor should do something for his Jubilee next year? What? Why? c. Why is Aung San Suu Kii important? Do you know anything about Burma? d. What is the difference between Burma and Myanmar? Which should we use? Why?
Class 6 May 24, 2012 the hotel http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120517a1.html and the bus http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120511b4.html What are the connections?
Class 7 May 31, 2012 China: World's cleverest economy? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-17585201
5. For next week: Read about China: World's cleverest economy? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-17585201
5. For next week: Read about Aung San Suu Kyi in Thailand http://edition.cnn.com/2012/05/29/world/asia/suu-kyi-thailand-migrants/index.html?hpt=wo_c2
Class 5
May 17, 2012 the tornado in Tsukuba: http://www.allvoices.com/news/12117184-evacuees-from-fukushima-survive-deadly-tornado
Class 6 May 24, 2012 the hotel http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120517a1.html and the bus http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120511b4.html What are the connections?
5. For next week: Read about the hotel http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120517a1.html and the bus http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120511b4.html What are the connections?
5. For next week: Read about China: World's cleverest economy? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-17585201
Class 4
May 10, 2012 Where in the world is Sudan? http://edition.cnn.com/2012/04/25/opinion/opinion-oxfam-ballaman-south-sudan-refugee-crisis/index.html?hpt=hp_c1
Class 5
May 17, 2012 the tornado in Tsukuba: http://www.allvoices.com/news/12117184-evacuees-from-fukushima-survive-deadly-tornado
5. For next week: Read about the tornado in Tsukuba: http://www.allvoices.com/news/12117184-evacuees-from-fukushima-survive-deadly-tornado
5. For next week: Read about the hotel http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120517a1.html and the bus http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120511b4.html What are the connections?
Class 4
May 10, 2012 Where in the world is Sudan? http://edition.cnn.com/2012/04/25/opinion/opinion-oxfam-ballaman-south-sudan-refugee-crisis/index.html?hpt=hp_c1
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. For next week: Read about the tornado in Tsukuba: http://www.allvoices.com/news/12117184-evacuees-from-fukushima-survive-deadly-tornado
Class 12 July 5, 2012 relationship between North Korea and China http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/international/north-korea-tests-the-patience-of-close-ally-china/527075
Class 13 July 12, 2012 rolling blackouts, nuclear plants, and energy saving http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120703a3.html
5. For next week: Read about the rolling blackouts, nuclear plants, and energy saving http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120703a3.html
5. For next week: Read about http://worldsport.blogs.cnn.com/2012/06/28/gb-soccer-team-wrong-to-ditch-beckham/?iid=article_sidebar
Class 11 June 28, 2012 New Prime Minister in Greece http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international-business/antonis-samaras-takes-oath-as-greeces-prime-minister/articleshow/14310204.cms
Class 12 July 5, 2012 relationship between North Korea and China http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/international/north-korea-tests-the-patience-of-close-ally-china/527075
5. For next week: Read about the relationship between North Korea and China http://article.wn.com/view/2012/06/27/North_Korea_Tests_the_Patience_of_Close_Ally_China/
5. For next week: Read about the rolling blackouts, nuclear plants, and energy saving http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120703a3.html
Class 10 June 21, 2012 Japanese young people http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/eo20120614a4.html
Class 11 June 28, 2012 New Prime Minister in Greece http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international-business/antonis-samaras-takes-oath-as-greeces-prime-minister/articleshow/14310204.cms
5. For next week: Read about http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international-business/antonis-samaras-takes-oath-as-greeces-prime-minister/articleshow/14310204.cms
5. For next week: Read about the relationship between North Korea and China http://article.wn.com/view/2012/06/27/North_Korea_Tests_the_Patience_of_Close_Ally_China/
Class 9 June 14, 2012 Read about the proposal to ban supersize soft drinks in New York! http://edition.cnn.com/2012/06/04/opinion/frum-bloomberg-soda/index.html?iid=article_sidebar
Class 10 June 21, 2012 Japanese young people http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/eo20120614a4.html
5. For next week: Read about Japanese young people http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/eo20120614a4.html
5. For next week: Read about http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international-business/antonis-samaras-takes-oath-as-greeces-prime-minister/articleshow/14310204.cms
Class 8 June 7, 2012 Aung San Suu Kyi in Thailand http://edition.cnn.com/2012/05/29/world/asia/suu-kyi-thailand-migrants/index.html?hpt=wo_c2
Class 9 June 14, 2012 Read about the proposal to ban supersize soft drinks in New York! http://edition.cnn.com/2012/06/04/opinion/frum-bloomberg-soda/index.html?iid=article_sidebar
5. For next week: Read about the proposal to ban supersize soft drinks in New York! http://edition.cnn.com/2012/06/04/opinion/frum-bloomberg-soda/index.html?iid=article_sidebar
CHATROOM-DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
a. Did you hear about the Diamond Jubilee before? When and where? b. Do you think the Emperor should do something for his Jubilee next year? What? Why? c. Why is Aung San Suu Kii important? Do you know anything about Burma? d. What is the difference between Burma and Myanmar? Which should we use? Why?
5. For next week: Read about Japanese young people http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/eo20120614a4.html
Class 7 May 31, 2012 China: World's cleverest economy? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-17585201
Class 8 June 7, 2012 Aung San Suu Kyi in Thailand http://edition.cnn.com/2012/05/29/world/asia/suu-kyi-thailand-migrants/index.html?hpt=wo_c2
5. For next week: Read about Aung San Suu Kyi in Thailand http://edition.cnn.com/2012/05/29/world/asia/suu-kyi-thailand-migrants/index.html?hpt=wo_c2
5. For next week: Read about the proposal to ban supersize soft drinks in New York! http://edition.cnn.com/2012/06/04/opinion/frum-bloomberg-soda/index.html?iid=article_sidebar
CHATROOM-DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
a. Did you hear about the Diamond Jubilee before? When and where? b. Do you think the Emperor should do something for his Jubilee next year? What? Why? c. Why is Aung San Suu Kii important? Do you know anything about Burma? d. What is the difference between Burma and Myanmar? Which should we use? Why?
Class 6 May 24, 2012 the hotel http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120517a1.html and the bus http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120511b4.html What are the connections?
Class 7 May 31, 2012 China: World's cleverest economy? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-17585201
5. For next week: Read about China: World's cleverest economy? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-17585201
5. For next week: Read about Aung San Suu Kyi in Thailand http://edition.cnn.com/2012/05/29/world/asia/suu-kyi-thailand-migrants/index.html?hpt=wo_c2
Class 5
May 17, 2012 the tornado in Tsukuba: http://www.allvoices.com/news/12117184-evacuees-from-fukushima-survive-deadly-tornado
Class 6 May 24, 2012 the hotel http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120517a1.html and the bus http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120511b4.html What are the connections?
5. For next week: Read about the hotel http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120517a1.html and the bus http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120511b4.html What are the connections?
5. For next week: Read about China: World's cleverest economy? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-17585201
Class 4
May 10, 2012 Where in the world is Sudan? http://edition.cnn.com/2012/04/25/opinion/opinion-oxfam-ballaman-south-sudan-refugee-crisis/index.html?hpt=hp_c1
Class 5
May 17, 2012 the tornado in Tsukuba: http://www.allvoices.com/news/12117184-evacuees-from-fukushima-survive-deadly-tornado
5. For next week: Read about the tornado in Tsukuba: http://www.allvoices.com/news/12117184-evacuees-from-fukushima-survive-deadly-tornado
5. For next week: Read about the hotel http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120517a1.html and the bus http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120511b4.html What are the connections?
Class 4
May 10, 2012 Where in the world is Sudan? http://edition.cnn.com/2012/04/25/opinion/opinion-oxfam-ballaman-south-sudan-refugee-crisis/index.html?hpt=hp_c1
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. For next week: Read about the tornado in Tsukuba: http://www.allvoices.com/news/12117184-evacuees-from-fukushima-survive-deadly-tornado
Class 12 July 5, 2012 relationship between North Korea and China http://article.wn.com/view/2012/06/27/North_Korea_Tests_the_Patience_of_Close_Ally_China/
Class 12 July 5, 2012 relationship between North Korea and China http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/international/north-korea-tests-the-patience-of-close-ally-china/527075
5. For next week: Read about
5. For next week: Read about the rolling blackouts, nuclear plants, and energy saving http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120703a3.html
Class 11 June 28, 2012 New Prime Minister in Greece http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international-business/antonis-samaras-takes-oath-as-greeces-prime-minister/articleshow/14310204.cms
Class 12 July 5, 2012 relationship between North Korea and China http://article.wn.com/view/2012/06/27/North_Korea_Tests_the_Patience_of_Close_Ally_China/
5. For next week: Read about the relationship between North Korea and China http://article.wn.com/view/2012/06/27/North_Korea_Tests_the_Patience_of_Close_Ally_China/
5. For next week: Read about
Class 10 June 21, 2012 Japanese young people http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/eo20120614a4.html
Class 11 June 28, 2012 New Prime Minister in Greece http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international-business/antonis-samaras-takes-oath-as-greeces-prime-minister/articleshow/14310204.cms
5. For next week: Read about http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international-business/antonis-samaras-takes-oath-as-greeces-prime-minister/articleshow/14310204.cms
5. For next week: Read about the relationship between North Korea and China http://article.wn.com/view/2012/06/27/North_Korea_Tests_the_Patience_of_Close_Ally_China/
Class 9 June 14, 2012 Read about the proposal to ban supersize soft drinks in New York! http://edition.cnn.com/2012/06/04/opinion/frum-bloomberg-soda/index.html?iid=article_sidebar
Class 10 June 21, 2012 Japanese young people http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/eo20120614a4.html
5. For next week: Read about Japanese young people http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/eo20120614a4.html
5. For next week: Read about http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international-business/antonis-samaras-takes-oath-as-greeces-prime-minister/articleshow/14310204.cms
Class 8 June 7, 2012 Aung San Suu Kyi in Thailand http://edition.cnn.com/2012/05/29/world/asia/suu-kyi-thailand-migrants/index.html?hpt=wo_c2
Class 9 June 14, 2012 Read about the proposal to ban supersize soft drinks in New York! http://edition.cnn.com/2012/06/04/opinion/frum-bloomberg-soda/index.html?iid=article_sidebar
5. For next week: Read about the proposal to ban supersize soft drinks in New York! http://edition.cnn.com/2012/06/04/opinion/frum-bloomberg-soda/index.html?iid=article_sidebar
CHATROOM-DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
a. Did you hear about the Diamond Jubilee before? When and where? b. Do you think the Emperor should do something for his Jubilee next year? What? Why? c. Why is Aung San Suu Kii important? Do you know anything about Burma? d. What is the difference between Burma and Myanmar? Which should we use? Why?
5. For next week: Read about Japanese young people http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/eo20120614a4.html
Class 7 May 31, 2012 China: World's cleverest economy? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-17585201
Class 8 June 7, 2012 Aung San Suu Kyi in Thailand http://edition.cnn.com/2012/05/29/world/asia/suu-kyi-thailand-migrants/index.html?hpt=wo_c2
5. For next week: Read about Aung San Suu Kyi in Thailand http://edition.cnn.com/2012/05/29/world/asia/suu-kyi-thailand-migrants/index.html?hpt=wo_c2
5. For next week: Read about the proposal to ban supersize soft drinks in New York! http://edition.cnn.com/2012/06/04/opinion/frum-bloomberg-soda/index.html?iid=article_sidebar
CHATROOM-DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
a. Did you hear about the Diamond Jubilee before? When and where? b. Do you think the Emperor should do something for his Jubilee next year? What? Why? c. Why is Aung San Suu Kii important? Do you know anything about Burma? d. What is the difference between Burma and Myanmar? Which should we use? Why?
Class 6 May 24, 2012 the hotel http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120517a1.html and the bus http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120511b4.html What are the connections?
Class 7 May 31, 2012 China: World's cleverest economy? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-17585201
5. For next week: Read about China: World's cleverest economy? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-17585201
5. For next week: Read about Aung San Suu Kyi in Thailand http://edition.cnn.com/2012/05/29/world/asia/suu-kyi-thailand-migrants/index.html?hpt=wo_c2
Class 5
May 17, 2012 the tornado in Tsukuba: http://www.allvoices.com/news/12117184-evacuees-from-fukushima-survive-deadly-tornado
Class 6 May 24, 2012 the hotel http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120517a1.html and the bus http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120511b4.html What are the connections?
5. For next week: Read about the hotel http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120517a1.html and the bus http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120511b4.html What are the connections?
5. For next week: Read about China: World's cleverest economy? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-17585201
Class 4
May 10, 2012 Where in the world is Sudan? http://edition.cnn.com/2012/04/25/opinion/opinion-oxfam-ballaman-south-sudan-refugee-crisis/index.html?hpt=hp_c1
Class 5
May 17, 2012 the tornado in Tsukuba: http://www.allvoices.com/news/12117184-evacuees-from-fukushima-survive-deadly-tornado
5. For next week: Read about the tornado in Tsukuba: http://www.allvoices.com/news/12117184-evacuees-from-fukushima-survive-deadly-tornado
5. For next week: Read about the hotel http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120517a1.html and the bus http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120511b4.html What are the connections?
Class 4
May 10, 2012 Where in the world is Sudan? http://edition.cnn.com/2012/04/25/opinion/opinion-oxfam-ballaman-south-sudan-refugee-crisis/index.html?hpt=hp_c1
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. For next week: Read about the tornado in Tsukuba: http://www.allvoices.com/news/12117184-evacuees-from-fukushima-survive-deadly-tornado
CHATROOM-DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-17585201
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a. b. c. d. e.
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CHATROOM-DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
Class 10 June 21, 2012 Japanese young people http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/eo20120614a4.html
Class 11 June 28, 2012 New Prime Minister in Greece http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international-business/antonis-samaras-takes-oath-as-greeces-prime-minister/articleshow/14310204.cms
5. For next week: Read about http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international-business/antonis-samaras-takes-oath-as-greeces-prime-minister/articleshow/14310204.cms
CHATROOM-DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
a.
5. For next week: Read about the relationship between North Korea and China http://article.wn.com/view/2012/06/27/North_Korea_Tests_the_Patience_of_Close_Ally_China/
Class 9 June 14, 2012 Read about the proposal to ban supersize soft drinks in New York! http://edition.cnn.com/2012/06/04/opinion/frum-bloomberg-soda/index.html?iid=article_sidebar
Class 10 June 21, 2012 Japanese young people http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/eo20120614a4.html
5. For next week: Read about Japanese young people http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/eo20120614a4.html
5. For next week: Read about http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international-business/antonis-samaras-takes-oath-as-greeces-prime-minister/articleshow/14310204.cms
Class 8 June 7, 2012 Aung San Suu Kyi in Thailand http://edition.cnn.com/2012/05/29/world/asia/suu-kyi-thailand-migrants/index.html?hpt=wo_c2
Class 9 June 14, 2012 Read about the proposal to ban supersize soft drinks in New York! http://edition.cnn.com/2012/06/04/opinion/frum-bloomberg-soda/index.html?iid=article_sidebar
5. For next week: Read about the proposal to ban supersize soft drinks in New York! http://edition.cnn.com/2012/06/04/opinion/frum-bloomberg-soda/index.html?iid=article_sidebar
5. For next week: Read about Japanese young people http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/eo20120614a4.html
a.
Class 8 June 7, 2012 Aung San Suu Kyi in Thailand http://edition.cnn.com/2012/05/29/world/asia/suu-kyi-thailand-migrants/index.html?hpt=wo_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 5. For next week: Read about the proposal to ban supersize soft drinks in New York! http://edition.cnn.com/2012/06/04/opinion/frum-bloomberg-soda/index.html?iid=article_sidebar
CHATROOM-DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
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5. For next week: Read about
5. For next week: Read about http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international-business/antonis-samaras-takes-oath-as-greeces-prime-minister/articleshow/14310204.cms
Class 8 June 7, 2012 Read about the proposal to ban supersize soft drinks in New York! http://edition.cnn.com/2012/06/04/opinion/frum-bloomberg-soda/index.html?iid=article_sidebar
Class 10 June 21, 2012 Japanese young people http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/eo20120614a4.html
5. For next week: Read about Japanese young people http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/eo20120614a4.html
5. For next week: Read about
Class 8 June 7, 2012 Aung San Suu Kyi in Thailand http://edition.cnn.com/2012/05/29/world/asia/suu-kyi-thailand-migrants/index.html?hpt=wo_c2
Class 9 June 14, 2012 Read about the proposal to ban supersize soft drinks in New York! http://edition.cnn.com/2012/06/04/opinion/frum-bloomberg-soda/index.html?iid=article_sidebar
5. For next week: Read about the proposal to ban supersize soft drinks in New York! http://edition.cnn.com/2012/06/04/opinion/frum-bloomberg-soda/index.html?iid=article_sidebar
5. For next week: Read about Japanese young people http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/eo20120614a4.html
a.
Class 8 June 7, 2012 Aung San Suu Kyi in Thailand http://edition.cnn.com/2012/05/29/world/asia/suu-kyi-thailand-migrants/index.html?hpt=wo_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 5. For next week: Read about the proposal to ban supersize soft drinks in New York! http://edition.cnn.com/2012/06/04/opinion/frum-bloomberg-soda/index.html?iid=article_sidebar
CHATROOM-DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
5. For next week: Read about
5. For next week: Read about Japanese young people http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/eo20120614a4.html
Class 8 June 7, 2012 Aung San Suu Kyi in Thailand http://edition.cnn.com/2012/05/29/world/asia/suu-kyi-thailand-migrants/index.html?hpt=wo_c2
Class 8 June 7, 2012 Read about the proposal to ban supersize soft drinks in New York! http://edition.cnn.com/2012/06/04/opinion/frum-bloomberg-soda/index.html?iid=article_sidebar
5. For next week: Read about the proposal to ban supersize soft drinks in New York! http://edition.cnn.com/2012/06/04/opinion/frum-bloomberg-soda/index.html?iid=article_sidebar
5. For next week: Read about
a.
Class 8 June 7, 2012 Aung San Suu Kyi in Thailand http://edition.cnn.com/2012/05/29/world/asia/suu-kyi-thailand-migrants/index.html?hpt=wo_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 5. For next week: Read about the proposal to ban supersize soft drinks in New York! http://edition.cnn.com/2012/06/04/opinion/frum-bloomberg-soda/index.html?iid=article_sidebar
CHATROOM-DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
a. b. c. d.
a. Did you hear about the Diamond Jubilee before? When and where? b. Do you think the Emperor should do something for his Jubilee next year? What? Why? c. Why is Aung San Suu Kii important? Do you know anything about Burma? d. What is the difference between Burma and Myanmar? Which should we use? Why?
5. For next week: Read about
5. For next week: Read about the proposal to ban supersize soft drinks in New York! http://edition.cnn.com/2012/06/04/opinion/frum-bloomberg-soda/index.html?iid=article_sidebar
Class 7 May 31, 2012 China: World's cleverest economy? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-17585201
Class 8 June 7, 2012 Aung San Suu Kyi in Thailand http://edition.cnn.com/2012/05/29/world/asia/suu-kyi-thailand-migrants/index.html?hpt=wo_c2
5. For next week: Read about Aung San Suu Kyi in Thailand http://edition.cnn.com/2012/05/29/world/asia/suu-kyi-thailand-migrants/index.html?hpt=wo_c2
5. For next week: Read about
Class 6 May 24, 2012 the hotel http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120517a1.html and the bus http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120511b4.html What are the connections?
Class 7 May 31, 2012 China: World's cleverest economy? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-17585201
5. For next week: Read about China: World's cleverest economy? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-17585201
5. For next week: Read about Aung San Suu Kyi in Thailand http://edition.cnn.com/2012/05/29/world/asia/suu-kyi-thailand-migrants/index.html?hpt=wo_c2
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-17585201
Class 5
May 17, 2012 the tornado in Tsukuba: http://www.allvoices.com/news/12117184-evacuees-from-fukushima-survive-deadly-tornado
Class 6 May 24, 2012 the hotel http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120517a1.html and the bus http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120511b4.html What are the connections?
5. For next week: Read about the hotel http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120517a1.html and the bus http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120511b4.html What are the connections?
5. For next week: Read about China: World's cleverest economy? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-17585201
e.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-17585201
Class 4
May 10, 2012 Where in the world is Sudan? http://edition.cnn.com/2012/04/25/opinion/opinion-oxfam-ballaman-south-sudan-refugee-crisis/index.html?hpt=hp_c1
Class 5
May 17, 2012 the tornado in Tsukuba: http://www.allvoices.com/news/12117184-evacuees-from-fukushima-survive-deadly-tornado
5. For next week: Read about the tornado in Tsukuba: http://www.allvoices.com/news/12117184-evacuees-from-fukushima-survive-deadly-tornado
5. For next week: Read about the hotel http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120517a1.html and the bus http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120511b4.html What are the connections?
a. b. c. d. e.
Class 4
May 10, 2012 Where in the world is Sudan? http://edition.cnn.com/2012/04/25/opinion/opinion-oxfam-ballaman-south-sudan-refugee-crisis/index.html?hpt=hp_c1
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. For next week: Read about the tornado in Tsukuba: http://www.allvoices.com/news/12117184-evacuees-from-fukushima-survive-deadly-tornado
CHATROOM-DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
5. For next week: Read about
5. For next week: Read about Aung San Suu Kyi in Thailand http://edition.cnn.com/2012/05/29/world/asia/suu-kyi-thailand-migrants/index.html?hpt=wo_c2
Class 6 the hotel http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120517a1.html and the bus http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120511b4.html What are the connections?
May 26, 2012 China: World's cleverest economy? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-17585201
Class 7 May 31, 2012 China: World's cleverest economy? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-17585201
5. For next week: Read about China: World's cleverest economy? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-17585201
5. For next week: Read about
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-17585201
Class 5
May 17, 2012 the tornado in Tsukuba: http://www.allvoices.com/news/12117184-evacuees-from-fukushima-survive-deadly-tornado
Class 6 May 24, 2012 the hotel http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120517a1.html and the bus http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120511b4.html What are the connections?
5. For next week: Read about the hotel http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120517a1.html and the bus http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120511b4.html What are the connections?
5. For next week: Read about China: World's cleverest economy? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-17585201
e.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-17585201
Class 4
May 10, 2012 Where in the world is Sudan? http://edition.cnn.com/2012/04/25/opinion/opinion-oxfam-ballaman-south-sudan-refugee-crisis/index.html?hpt=hp_c1
Class 5
May 17, 2012 the tornado in Tsukuba: http://www.allvoices.com/news/12117184-evacuees-from-fukushima-survive-deadly-tornado
5. For next week: Read about the tornado in Tsukuba: http://www.allvoices.com/news/12117184-evacuees-from-fukushima-survive-deadly-tornado
5. For next week: Read about the hotel http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120517a1.html and the bus http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120511b4.html What are the connections?
a. b. c. d. e.
Class 4
May 10, 2012 Where in the world is Sudan? http://edition.cnn.com/2012/04/25/opinion/opinion-oxfam-ballaman-south-sudan-refugee-crisis/index.html?hpt=hp_c1
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. For next week: Read about the tornado in Tsukuba: http://www.allvoices.com/news/12117184-evacuees-from-fukushima-survive-deadly-tornado
CHATROOM-DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
Class 5
Class 6 the hotel http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120517a1.html and the bus http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120511b4.html What are the connections?
May 17, 2012 the tornado in Tsukuba: http://www.allvoices.com/news/12117184-evacuees-from-fukushima-survive-deadly-tornado
May 26, 2012 China: World's cleverest economy? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-17585201
5. For next week: Read about the hotel http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120517a1.html and the bus http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120511b4.html What are the connections?
5. For next week: Read about China: World's cleverest economy? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-17585201
e.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-17585201
Class 4
May 10, 2012 Where in the world is Sudan? http://edition.cnn.com/2012/04/25/opinion/opinion-oxfam-ballaman-south-sudan-refugee-crisis/index.html?hpt=hp_c1
Class 5
May 17, 2012 the tornado in Tsukuba: http://www.allvoices.com/news/12117184-evacuees-from-fukushima-survive-deadly-tornado
5. For next week: Read about the tornado in Tsukuba: http://www.allvoices.com/news/12117184-evacuees-from-fukushima-survive-deadly-tornado
5. For next week: Read about the hotel http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120517a1.html and the bus http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120511b4.html What are the connections?
a. b. c. d. e.
Class 4
May 10, 2012 Where in the world is Sudan? http://edition.cnn.com/2012/04/25/opinion/opinion-oxfam-ballaman-south-sudan-refugee-crisis/index.html?hpt=hp_c1
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. For next week: Read about the tornado in Tsukuba: http://www.allvoices.com/news/12117184-evacuees-from-fukushima-survive-deadly-tornado
CHATROOM-DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
5. For next week: Read about the hotel http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120517a1.html and the bus
5. For next week: Read about the hotel http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120517a1.html and the bus http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120511b4.html What are the connections?
5. For next week: Read about
5. For next week: Read about the hotel http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120517a1.html and the bus
Class 5 May 17, 2012 the tornado in Tsukuba: http://www.allvoices.com/news/12117184-evacuees-from-fukushima-survive-deadly-tornado
Class 5
May 17, 2012 the tornado in Tsukuba: http://www.allvoices.com/news/12117184-evacuees-from-fukushima-survive-deadly-tornado
Class 4 May 10, 2012 Where in the world is Sudan? http://edition.cnn.com/2012/04/25/opinion/opinion-oxfam-ballaman-south-sudan-refugee-crisis/index.html?hpt=hp_c1
Class 4
May 10, 2012 Where in the world is Sudan? http://edition.cnn.com/2012/04/25/opinion/opinion-oxfam-ballaman-south-sudan-refugee-crisis/index.html?hpt=hp_c1
Class 3 April 26, 2012 Are you afraid of the Great Kanto Earthquake? http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120419a1.html
Class 3
April 26, 2012 Are you afraid of the Great Kanto Earthquake? http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120419a1.html
Class 2 April 19, 2012 North Korea and the "satellite"! http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/world_now/2012/04/kim-jong-un-named-to-new-post-as-launch-looms.html
Class 2
April 19, 2012 North Korea and the "satellite"! http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/world_now/2012/04/kim-jong-un-named-to-new-post-as-launch-looms.html
Class 1 April 12, 2012 Welcome to current events!
Class 1
April 12, 2012 Welcome to current events!
Class 2 April 19, 2012 North Korea and the "satellite"! http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/world_now/2012/04/kim-jong-un-named-to-new-post-as-launch-looms.html
Class 1 April 12, 2012 Welcome to current events!
5. For next week: Read the following article: http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120419a1.html
5. For next week: Read the following article: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/world_now/2012/04/kim-jong-un-named-to-new-post-as-launch-looms.html
a. Do you think Kijima-san actually killed her lovers? Why or why not? b. Did you watch about Kijima-san on television? When? c. Did you watch Kim Jong Un on TV? What did you think of his voice? d. Do you think it was a satellite that NK launched, or a missile? Why? e. What do you think of Japan's response to the launch? Was it ok? Why?
Class 1 April 12, 2012 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 3. Get your password and enter a chat room! 4. Discuss face-to-face in English 5. For next week: Read the following article: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/world_now/2012/04/kim-jong-un-named-to-new-post-as-launch-looms.html
CHATROOM-DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
a. Did you know about Sudan and South Sudan before? b. What did you think of the song? Why were they singing "time to vote"? c. Now the problems of South Sudan are because Sudan doesn't recognize it as a different country. What is the connection with oil? d. Did you know about the new World Trade Center? What happened to the old Twin Towers? e. What do you know about Putin, the President of Russia AGAIN?
a. b. c. d. e.
Class 3 April 26, 2012 Where in the world is Sudan? http://edition.cnn.com/2012/04/25/opinion/opinion-oxfam-ballaman-south-sudan-refugee-crisis/index.html?hpt=hp_c1
Class 4 May 10, 2012 Where in the world is Sudan? http://edition.cnn.com/2012/04/25/opinion/opinion-oxfam-ballaman-south-sudan-refugee-crisis/index.html?hpt=hp_c1
a. b. c. d. e.
a. Did you know about Sudan and South Sudan before? b. What did you think of the song? Why were they singing "time to vote"? c. Now the problems of South Sudan are because Sudan doesn't recognize it as a different country. What is the connection with oil? d. Did you know about the new World Trade Center? What happened to the old Twin Towers? e. What do you know about Putin, the President of Russia AGAIN?
Class 3 April 26, 2012 Where in the world is Sudan? http://edition.cnn.com/2012/04/25/opinion/opinion-oxfam-ballaman-south-sudan-refugee-crisis/index.html?hpt=hp_c1
Class 5 May 17, 2012 the tornado in Tsukuba: http://www.allvoices.com/news/12117184-evacuees-from-fukushima-survive-deadly-tornado
5. For next week: Read about the tornado in Tsukuba: http://www.allvoices.com/news/12117184-evacuees-from-fukushima-survive-deadly-tornado
5. For next week: Read about
a. Did you know about Sudan and South Sudan before? b. What did you think of the song? Why were they singing "time to vote"? c. Now the problems of South Sudan are because Sudan doesn't recognize it as a different country. What is the connection with oil? d. Did you know about the new World Trade Center? What happened to the old Twin Towers? e. What do you know about Putin, the President of Russia AGAIN?
Class 3 April 26, 2012 Where in the world is Sudan? http://edition.cnn.com/2012/04/25/opinion/opinion-oxfam-ballaman-south-sudan-refugee-crisis/index.html?hpt=hp_c1
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. For next week: Read about the tornado in Tsukuba: http://www.allvoices.com/news/12117184-evacuees-from-fukushima-survive-deadly-tornado
CHATROOM-DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
5. For next week: Read the following article:
5. For next week: Read about the tornado in Tsukuba: http://www.allvoices.com/news/12117184-evacuees-from-fukushima-survive-deadly-tornado
a. Do you do anything to save energy? b. Do you think developed countries should make the new light bulbs mandatory? Why? c. Do you know any other products that are energy efficient? d. Are you afraid of earthquakes in Kumamoto? Why or why not? e. Do you do anything to prepare for earthquakes? f. Do you have any friends or relatives in Tokyo? Are you worried about them? g. There are many KGU graduates who work in Tokyo now...would you refuse to work in Tokyo, everyone? h. Have you heard about the Kanto Earthquake on TV? I hear it very often!!
a.
a. b. c. d. e.
a. Do you do anything to save energy? b. Do you think developed countries should make the new light bulbs mandatory? Why? c. Do you know any other products that are energy efficient? d. Are you afraid of earthquakes in Kumamoto? Why or why not? e. Do you do anything to prepare for earthquakes? f. Do you have any friends or relatives in Tokyo? Are you worried about them? g. There are many KGU graduates who work in Tokyo now...would you refuse to work in Tokyo, everyone? h. Have you heard about the Kanto Earthquake on TV? I hear it very often!!
Class 3 April 26, 2012 Are you afraid of the Great Kanto Earthquake? http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120419a1.html
Class 3 April 26, 2012 Where in the world is Sudan? http://edition.cnn.com/2012/04/25/opinion/opinion-oxfam-ballaman-south-sudan-refugee-crisis/index.html?hpt=hp_c1
5. For next week: Read the following article: http://edition.cnn.com/2012/04/25/opinion/opinion-oxfam-ballaman-south-sudan-refugee-crisis/index.html?hpt=hp_c1
5. For next week: Read the following article:
a.
a. Do you do anything to save energy? b. Do you think developed countries should make the new light bulbs mandatory? Why? c. Do you know any other products that are energy efficient? d. Are you afraid of earthquakes in Kumamoto? Why or why not? e. Do you do anything to prepare for earthquakes? f. Do you have any friends or relatives in Tokyo? Are you worried about them? g. There are many KGU graduates who work in Tokyo now...would you refuse to work in Tokyo, everyone? h. Have you heard about the Kanto Earthquake on TV? I hear it very often!!
Class 2 April 19, 2012 North Korea and the "satellite"! http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/world_now/2012/04/kim-jong-un-named-to-new-post-as-launch-looms.html
Class 3 April 26, 2012 Are you afraid of the Great Kanto Earthquake? http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120419a1.html
5. For next week: Read the following article: http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120419a1.html
5. For next week: Read the following article: http://edition.cnn.com/2012/04/25/opinion/opinion-oxfam-ballaman-south-sudan-refugee-crisis/index.html?hpt=hp_c1
a. b. c. d. e.
Class 2 April 19, 2012 North Korea and the "satellite"! http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/world_now/2012/04/kim-jong-un-named-to-new-post-as-launch-looms.html
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. For next week: Read the following article: http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120419a1.html
CHATROOM-DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
5. For next week: Read the following article:
5. For next week: Read the following article: http://edition.cnn.com/2012/04/25/opinion/opinion-oxfam-ballaman-south-sudan-refugee-crisis/index.html?hpt=hp_c1
Class 2 April 19, 2012 North Korea and the "satellite"! http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/world_now/2012/04/kim-jong-un-named-to-new-post-as-launch-looms.html
Class 3 April 26, 2012 Are you afraid of the Great Kanto Earthquake? http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120419a1.html
5. For next week: Read the following article: http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120419a1.html
5. For next week: Read the following article:
a. Do you think Kijima-san actually killed her lovers? Why or why not? b. Did you watch about Kijima-san on television? When? c. Did you watch Kim Jong Un on TV? What did you think of his voice? d. Do you think it was a satellite that NK launched, or a missile? Why? e. What do you think of Japan's response to the launch? Was it ok? Why?
a. b. c. d. e.
Class 1 April 12, 2012 Welcome to current events!
Class 2 April 19, 2012 North Korea and the "satellite"! http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/world_now/2012/04/kim-jong-un-named-to-new-post-as-launch-looms.html
5. For next week: Read the following article: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/world_now/2012/04/kim-jong-un-named-to-new-post-as-launch-looms.html
5. For next week: Read the following article: http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120419a1.html
a. Do you think Kijima-san actually killed her lovers? Why or why not? b. Did you watch about Kijima-san on television? When? c. Did you watch Kim Jong Un on TV? What did you think of his voice? d. Do you think it was a satellite that NK launched, or a missile? Why? e. What do you think of Japan's response to the launch? Was it ok? Why?
Class 2 April 19, 2012 North Korea and the "satellite"! http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/world_now/2012/04/kim-jong-un-named-to-new-post-as-launch-looms.html
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. For next week: Read the following article: http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120419a1.html
CHATROOM-DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
a. Do you think Kijima-san actually killed her lovers? Why or why not? b. Did you watch about Kijima-san on television? When? c. Did you watch Kim Jong Un on TV? What did you think of his voice? d. Do you think it was a satellite that NK launched, or a missile? Why? e. What do you think of Japan's response to the launch? Was it ok? Why?
Class 1 April 12, 2012 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 3. Get your password and enter a chat room! 4. Discuss face-to-face in English 5. For next week: Read the following article: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/world_now/2012/04/kim-jong-un-named-to-new-post-as-launch-looms.html
CHATROOM-DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
Class 2 April 12, 2012 North Korea and the "satellite"! http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/world_now/2012/04/kim-jong-un-named-to-new-post-as-launch-looms.html Compare with:
Class 2 April 19, 2012 North Korea and the "satellite"! http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/world_now/2012/04/kim-jong-un-named-to-new-post-as-launch-looms.html
5. For next week: Read the following article:
5. For next week: Read the following article: http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120419a1.html
a. b. c. d. e. f.
a. Do you think Kijima-san actually killed her lovers? Why or why not? b. Did you watch about Kijima-san on television? When? c. Did you watch Kim Jong Un on TV? What did you think of his voice? d. Do you think it was a satellite that NK launched, or a missile? Why? e. What do you think of Japan's response to the launch? Was it ok? Why?
Class 1 April 12, 2012 Welcome to current events!
Class 2 April 12, 2012 North Korea and the "satellite"! http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/world_now/2012/04/kim-jong-un-named-to-new-post-as-launch-looms.html Compare with:
5. For next week: Read the following article: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/world_now/2012/04/kim-jong-un-named-to-new-post-as-launch-looms.html
5. For next week: Read the following article:
a. b. c. d. e. f.
Class 1 April 12, 2012 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 3. Get your password and enter a chat room! 4. Discuss face-to-face in English 5. For next week: Read the following article: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/world_now/2012/04/kim-jong-un-named-to-new-post-as-launch-looms.html
CHATROOM-DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
e.
e. What do you think about Canada's move to phase out the penny? f. Do you think Japan should do this with 1 yen coins too? Why or why not?
3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
3. Get your password and enter a chat room!
Student Times Essays | CNN News (US) BBC News (Britain) | THIS WEEK’S QUIZ |
English Club | Japan Times Mainichi Yomiuri | OPINIONS CHAT |
Popup Japanese | CNN News (US) BBC News (Britain) | THIS WEEK’S QUIZ |
English Club Listening | Japan Times Mainichi Yomiuri | OPINIONS CHAT |
5. For next week: Read the following article:
5. For next week: Read the following article: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/world_now/2012/04/kim-jong-un-named-to-new-post-as-launch-looms.html
4. Discuss face-to-face in English 5. For next week: Read the following article:
a. How often do you read news in Japanese? in English? b. How do you read news? (newspaper, magazine, net, cell phone, etc.) Why? c. What kind of news are you most interested in? d. What is your favorite newspaper? News program on TV? why? e.
4. Discuss face-to-face in English 5. For next week: Read the following article:
a. How often do you read news in Japanese? in English? b. How do you read news? (newspaper, magazine, net, cell phone, etc.) Why? c. What kind of news are you most interested in? d. What is your favorite newspaper? News program on TV? why? e.
CHATROOM-DISCUSSION QUESTIONS a. How often do you read news in Japanese? in English? b. How do you read news? (newspaper, magazine, net, cell phone, etc.) Why? c. What kind of news are you most interested in? d. What is your favorite newspaper? News program on TV? why? e.
Class 1 April 12, 2012
Class 1 April 12, 2012 Welcome to current events!
Listen to the newest english news at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
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. For next week: Read the following article:
Listen to
Listen to the newest english news at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
Class 1 April 12, 2012
Listen to
*14 discussions x 3 (Japanese) or 5 (English) points 0-70 points
*14 discussions x 5 (regular) or 3 (*reduced) points 0-70 points
- reduced points = if you are LATE for class or if you speak JAPANESE during the chats
2011 archives | World news digest World Newspaper links | in-class discussion |
2012 archives | World news digest World Newspaper links | in-class discussion |
CHATS MUST BE FINISHED BY THE WEDNESDAY NIGHT OF THE NEXT CLASS!!
CHATS MUST BE FINISHED BY THE WEDNESDAY NIGHT BEFORE THE NEXT CLASS!!
CLICK HERE FOR CURRENT EVENTS DESCRIPTION
This class will be in ENGLISH (mostly!). We will be listening to news, reading news, writing about news, and talking about news!
Each week we will do:
- 1. 15 minutes introduction, listening lesson.
- 2. 5-10 minutes answer quizzes.
- 3. 30-40 minutes in-class chat.
- 4. 15-20 minutes in-class discussion.
- 5. 5 minutes introdution of next week's topic.
You will get *classpoints* as follows:
*14 chats x 0-10 points = 0-140 points *14 discussions x 3 (Japanese) or 5 (English) points 0-70 points = 210 points/2 = 105
You need to get this many classpoints for the following grades:
*120 = C *140 = B *160 = A
For STUDENTS WHO HAVE 就職 AND STUDENTS WHO CANNOT WAKE UP IN THE MORNING:
*If you are absent, the chats and quizzes (=140 points) CAN BE DONE OUTSIDE OF CLASS *THEREFORE you can get a B even if you NEVER come to class!
CHATS MUST BE FINISHED BY THE WEDNESDAY NIGHT OF THE NEXT CLASS!!
'WELCOME (BACK) TO CURRENT EVENTS IN ENGLISH II!'
'WELCOME TO CURRENT EVENTS IN ENGLISH I!'
Class 14 Jan 10 2012 the TOP TEN NEWS STORIES for 2011!!
This will be our last class! (Shock!!)
Bring your thinking caps!! We will try to second guess the TOP TEN NEWS STORIES for 2011!!
NOTE: BE SURE TO DO THE QUIZ AND CHAT *ONLY* IF YOU ARE ABSENT TODAY! If you come to class, you will automatically get 10 chatpoints.
Class 13 Dec 13 2011 Japan Misses Out on Gold in Figure Skating
READ the story http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/sp20111212f1.html
Before we go into the chat rooms, let's listen to the newest english news at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
Chat room questions:
1.
For next class: Bring your thinking caps!! We will try to second guess the TOP TEN NEWS STORIES for 2011!!
Class 12 Dec 6 2011 Do you game after midnight?
READ the story at http://edition.cnn.com/2011/11/22/world/asia/south-korea-gaming/index.html?hpt=ias_mid
Before we go into the chat rooms, let's listen to the newest english news at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
Chat room questions:
1. Were you surprised at the situation of internet addiction in Korea? Why? 2. What do you think about the new law in Korea? Do you think it's a good idea? Why? 3. Do you know anyone who is addicted to web games? Who? 4. Do you think the situation in Japan is similar or different? Why? 5. Do you think boys play more games than girls? Why? 6. Do you think many hikikomori people may be net game addicts? Why or why not?
For next week:
Class 11 11/29/2011 Sports News Japan Series! http://www.tokyoreporter.com/2011/11/21/softbank-hawks-take-japan-series-with-shutout-of-chunichi-dragons-in-7-kyodo-says/
Before we go into the chat rooms, let's listen to the newest english news at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
AND let's practice some baseball vocabulary! See http://tigersmania.blogspot.com/2010/10/baseball-vocabulary-japanese-english.html
Chat room questions:
1. What does "shutout" mean? Can you explain it in English? What about "sayonara home run"? 2. What is the connection between Softbank and Fukuoka? Can you explain? 3. Do you like professional baseball? Why or why not? 4. What sports do you like to watch best? Why? Are you watching any other sports on TV? 5. Today, there will be the final game of Asia Series and Softbank Hawks will fight with Korean's team. Will you watch it? Why or why not?
For next week: Do you game after midnight? http://edition.cnn.com/2011/11/22/world/asia/south-korea-gaming/index.html?hpt=ias_mid
Class 10 11/22/2011 The TPP Dilemma
Read about the recent news on TPP: http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/world/2011-11/10/c_131239163.htm YOU WILL NEED TO DO SOME OUTSIDE RESEARCH FOR THE NEXT CLASS!
Before we go into the chat rooms, let's listen to the newest english news at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
Chat room questions:
1. Did you research or study about TPP before this class? 2. When you watch TV or news about TPP, is it more negative or positive? 3. Do you think TPP will hurt or help Japan? Why? 4. Do you think TPP will hurt of help US-Japan relations? Why? 5. What problems does Japanese agriculture have? How can they be helped? 6. What is the connection between TPP and China?
For next week: Japan Series! http://www.tokyoreporter.com/2011/11/21/softbank-hawks-take-japan-series-with-shutout-of-chunichi-dragons-in-7-kyodo-says/
Class 9 11/15/2011 Another big family
Read Toy Story: Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's brood leave Japan with an assortment of cuddly creatures in their possession http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2059819/Toy-Story-Angelina-Jolie-Brad-Pitts-brood-leave-Japan-assortment-cuddly-playthings-possession.html
Before we go into the chat rooms, let's listen to the newest english news at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
Chat room questions:
1. What movies do you know with Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie? 2. What do you think of their big family? Could you take care of a family like this? 3. Do you think adopting children from poor countries is a good idea? Why or why not? 4. Would you adopt a child from a poor country if you could? 5. Do you think Japanese society will ever accept adopted children?
For next week: Read about the recent news on TPP: http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/world/2011-11/10/c_131239163.htm YOU WILL NEED TO DO SOME OUTSIDE RESEARCH FOR THE NEXT CLASS!
Class 8 11/8/2011 The 7 billionth baby!
Hello everyone, did you read http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/news/regions/africa/111030/world-population-reaches-7-billion on world population!
Before we go into the chat rooms, let's listen to the newest english news at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
Chat room questions:
1. What do you think about the world's population? Is it a problem? Why? What can be done? 2. What do you think about Japan's population now? Is it a problem? Why? What can be done? 3. Why will India's population probably overtake China's population? 4. What is the biggest problem with food? What can be done about it? 5. What about the question of urbanization? Is it good or bad that more people are moving to big cities? 6. Make a list of 5 countries with over 2.0 birth rate and 5 countries with under 2.0.
For next week: Read Toy Story: Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's brood leave Japan with an assortment of cuddly creatures in their possession http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2059819/Toy-Story-Angelina-Jolie-Brad-Pitts-brood-leave-Japan-assortment-cuddly-playthings-possession.html
GRADE DAY TODAY!! You will get the results of your first 5 chats /50 points which should give you an idea of how you are doing in the class. If you have
...over 40 points, congratulations! Keep it up and you will have an A.
...under 30 points, this is NOT passing work. Beware.....!
Class 7 11/1/2011 The end of Gadhafi and a new Libya!
Hello everyone, did you read the blog at http://news.blogs.cnn.com/2011/10/24/if-he-was-captured-alive-how-did-gadhafi-end-up-dead/?&hpt=hp_c2
Before we go into the chat rooms, let's listen to the newest english news at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
Chat room questions:
1. Where is Libya? 2. Who was Gaddhafi and what did he do? 3. What did you find out about Gaddhafi's regime on Internet? 4. Why were people so angry at Gaddhafi? 5. Do you remember talking about Libya before in this class? When?
For next week: Read http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/news/regions/africa/111030/world-population-reaches-7-billion on world population!
Class 6 10/25/2011 Floods in Bangkok!
Hello everyone, did you read the article at http://www.siamdailynews.com/foreign-news/2011/10/12/ministry-of-foreign-affairs-four-nations-offer-help-to-flood-victims-in-thailand/ about the flooding in THAILAND?
Before we go into the chat rooms, let's listen to the newest english news at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
Chat room questions:
1. What do you think about the flooding in Thailand? 2. Do you have any friends or know anyone in Thailand? 3. When you first heard the news in Japan, what was the main concern of the news? Do you remember? 4. Do you think there is a connection between the flooding in Thailand, the flooding in Brazil, the tsunami in Tohoku, and global warming? 5. Is there a connection between cutting trees and flooding?
For next week: Read http://news.blogs.cnn.com/2011/10/24/if-he-was-captured-alive-how-did-gadhafi-end-up-dead/?&hpt=hp_c2
AND NEXT WEEK YOU WILL GET your half-time grades, so please come to class!
Class 5 10/18/2011 The Occupy Wall Street Demonstrations
Hello everyone, did you read the article at http://www.cnn.com/2011/10/10/us/occupy-wall-street/index.html?hpt=hp_c1
Let's watch some videos of the movements:
New York http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-eNIW0ntz4&feature=relmfu
Asia http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjhzVjbK4WM
Before we go into the chat rooms, let's listen to the newest english news at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
Chat room questions:
1. Did you see this news before? Where? 2. What are the people demonstrating about? 3. What does "We are the 99%" mean? 4. Are you dissatisfied with the situation in Japan? 5. Would you join a demonstration like this? 6. Do you think it has any meaning?
For next week: Read http://www.siamdailynews.com/foreign-news/2011/10/12/ministry-of-foreign-affairs-four-nations-offer-help-to-flood-victims-in-thailand/ about the flooding in THAILAND
Class 4 10/11/2011 Is "ganbatte" a bad word?
Hello everyone, did you read the article at http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/fl20111004ad.html
Before we go into the chat rooms, let's listen to the newest english news at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
Chat room questions:
1. Do you think "Gambare Tohoku" is a good thing to say? 2. What have you done for Tohoku in the past three months? Anything? 3. Do you think the Japanese government is doing enough to help Tohoku? 4. Do you feel you are included when someone says "Ganbare Nippon"? What about "Ganbarou Nippon"? 5. What do you think victims in Tohoku feel when they hear "Ganbare Tohoku"? 6. Do you say "Thank you" or "Sorry" more in English? What about in Japanese? 7. Is there a difference between "ganbare" and "ganbatte"?
For next week: Read http://www.cnn.com/2011/10/10/us/occupy-wall-street/index.html?hpt=hp_c1
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?hl=en_US&formkey=dGFrYW13LU9xeVFTc1hfbkFvT0hyMXc6MQ#gid=0
Class 3 10/4/2011 Elections in China
Hello everyone, did you read the article at http://www.cnn.com/2011/09/23/world/china-election-florcruz/index.html?
Before we go into the chat rooms, let's listen to the newest english news at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
Chat room questions:
1. Hi everyone, did you know that there are elections in China before this class? 2. Have you ever voted? What age do you think is the best to start voting? 3. Do you think Li Chengpeng has a chance of winning? Why or why not? 4. Do you think elections are important? Why or why not? 5. Is it important to have more than one political party? Why or why not? 6. Do you want to vote for the prime minister? 7. Does Japanese election system have to change like American style? How do you think?
For next week: Read http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/fl20111004ad.html
Class 2 9/27/2011 PM Noda and Nuclear Energy
Hello everyone, did you read the article at http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nn20110920a5.html?
Before we go into the chat rooms, let's listen to the newest english news at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
Chat room questions:
1. Does Japan need nuclear energy? Why? 2. Do you agree more with Noda or Kan about nuclear energy? Why? 3. Have you ever been to a nuclear power plant? 4. Have you ever used solar energy and/or wind energy at your house? 5. Did you know the expression "the big apple"? Do you know "the big orange"? 6. Did you see bullfighting before this class? What do you think of it?
For next week: Read Independent candidates test China's election experiment http://www.cnn.com/2011/09/23/world/china-election-florcruz/index.html
Class 1 9/20/2011 Welcome (BACK)
Hello everyone! Welcome (BACK) to the first class of the fall semester!
Today we will discuss some of the big summer news.
1. The change (again!) of the Japanese Prime Minister 2. The double anniversary of 3/11 and 9/11
We will listen to and chat about THREE of the news stories at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
3. The 9/11 Memorial (English club story for Sept. 13) 4. The terrorist attack in Norway (English club story for July 26) 5. The successes of Nadeshiko Japan! (English club story for July 19)
Please listen to these before you do the quiz, and enter the chat rooms.
For next week: Read the article at http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nn20110920a5.html
FALL SEMESTER
Class 14 7/19/2011 LAST CLASS!
Listen to the newest news story at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/ Read Importance of English for Japan at http://edition.cnn.com/2010/BUSINESS/11/15/ilist.japan.englishization/index.html?iref=obinsite
Chat Questions
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THAT'S ALL FOLKS! HAVE A GOOD SUMMER AND KEEP UP WITH THE NEWS!
I will have your grades finished and available by the end of July. If you would like to know your grade, please contact me at judy@kumagaku.ac.jp after July 31.
Also, please join ALC TOEIC Summer Seminar if you would like to continue studying English over the summer.
Class 13 7/12/2011
Listen to the newest news story at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/ Read about the new renewable energy bill at
http://mdn.mainichi.jp/mdnnews/news/20110711p2a00m0na016000c.html
Chat Questions
1. What do you think of Yingluck Shinawatra? 2. Do you think Japan should continue using nuclear energy? Why? 3. Do you think Japan should support using renewable energy? Why? 4. What do you think is the best source of energy? 5. Do you want a solar panel on your house? Why or why not?
For 7/19/2011 OUR LAST CLASS!!
Listen to the newest news story at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/ Read Importance of English for Japan at http://edition.cnn.com/2010/BUSINESS/11/15/ilist.japan.englishization/index.html?iref=obinsite
Class 12 7/5/2011
Listen to the newest news story at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/ Lady Gaga sued!! Read all about it at http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2008775/Lady-Gaga-sued-making-money-Japan-earthquake-aid-wristbands.html
Chat Questions
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
For 7/12/2011
Listen to the newest news story at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
CLASS 11 6/28/2011
Listen to the news story for 6/21 at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/ Do you drive? What if you couldn't? Read Saudi women defy driving ban at http://edition.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/meast/06/17/saudi.women.drivers/index.html
3. Chat questions
a. Why can't women drive in Saudi Arabia? b. What else can't women do in Saudi Arabia? Why? c. Do you think women and men are equal in Japan now? Why? d. Do you think women and men should be equal in Japan now? Why? e. 100 years ago, what couldn't women do in Japan? f. Do you drive a car? What would you do if you couldn't?
For 7/5/2011
Listen to the newest news story at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/ Lady Gaga sued!! Read all about it at http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2008775/Lady-Gaga-sued-making-money-Japan-earthquake-aid-wristbands.html
CLASS 10 6/21/2011
Listen to the news stories for 6/7 and 6/14 at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/ Rain Rain GO AWAY! Read Heavy rain continues to fall in southwestern Japan at http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nn20110613a2.html
3. Chat questions
a. Do you like the rainy season? Why or why not? b. Have you had any trouble because of the recent rains? If yes, what? c. Have you ever seen a flood or a landslide? When? d. Do you know the song "Rain rain go away"? http://www.gfes.tpc.edu.tw/board/abc-song/raingo.swf e. How do you come to school when it rains? f. What did you think of the child artist? Can you paint like that? g. What did you think of the contortionist? Have you ever seen contortionists? Where and when?
For 6/28/2011
Listen to the newest news story at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/ Do you drive? What if you couldn't? Read Saudi women defy driving ban at http://edition.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/meast/06/17/saudi.women.drivers/index.html
CLASS 9 6/14/2011
1. Read Apple unveils 'iCloud' storage, new operating systems at http://edition.cnn.com/2011/TECH/mobile/06/06/apple.wwdc/index.html?iref=allsearch
2. Watch the CNN video at http://edition.cnn.com/2011/TECH/mobile/06/06/apple.wwdc/index.html?iref=allsearch
3. Chat questions
a. What kind of internet-enabled devices do you have? b. Do you have trouble finding your data? c. What do you think of smart phones? Do you have one? Do you want one? d. Do you understand cloud computing? Explain your understanding. e. Do you want a keyboard on your portable device? f. Do you think people are bad at f2f communication nowadays?
For 6/21/2011
Listen to the newest news story at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/ Rain Rain GO AWAY! Read Heavy rain continues to fall in southwestern Japan at http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nn20110613a2.html
CLASS 8 6/7/2011
1. Quiz about the Japanese political situation at http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nn20110531a4.html
2. Listen to the Youtube news at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMoXuwkq2_8
3. Chat questions
a. Do you think Prime Minister Kan is doing a good job? Why or why not? b. Do you think anyone could do a good job now? c. In America Presidents must serve for four years. Do you think this is a good idea or not? d. What do you think of the no confidence vote system?
For 6/14/2011
Listen to the newest news story at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/ Read Apple unveils 'iCloud' storage, new operating systems at http://edition.cnn.com/2011/TECH/mobile/06/06/apple.wwdc/index.html?iref=allsearch
CLASS 7 6/1/2011
1. Listen to the newest news story at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
2. Read about vacations in America at http://www.cnn.com/2011/TRAVEL/05/23/vacation.in.america/index.html?hpt=P1&iref=NS1
3. Chat questions
a. Were you surprised that many American workers have no paid vacation? b. What do you think is important in a job, money, security, or benefits that give quality of life? c. What kind of job do you want to do in the future? d. What kind of work do you do now?
For next week 6/7/2011
1. Listen to the newest news story at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
2. Quiz about the Japanese political situation at http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nn20110531a4.htm
CLASS 6 5/17/2011:
1. Listen to the newest news story at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
2. Quiz and listen to Student times article about yakiniku
3. Chat questions
a. What did you think of this news? b. Have you ever eaten yukke? c. Have you ever experienced food poisoning? d. How do you think the restaurant should treat their customers who got sick?
For 5/31
Listen to the newest news story at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/ Read http://www.cnn.com/2011/TRAVEL/05/23/vacation.in.america/index.html?hpt=P1&iref=NS1
CLASS 5 5/17/2011:
1. Listen to (and read) Obama's speech at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNYmK19-d0U
Also watch http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwQMQXrpmJc for background on Osama bin Ladin
2. Quiz about Obama's speech on the execution of Osama Bin Ladin
3. Chat questions
a. Do you remember when you first saw 9/11? b. Do you think Osama bin Laden's death will help future world peace? c. How old did you think Osama bin Laden was? d. Do you think it was right for the US to kill Osama? What else could they have done? e. Do you think terrorism could happen in Japan? f. What did you think of today's quiz? What questions were difficult and why?
For 5/24
Listen to the newest news story at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/ Read Student times article http://www.japantimes.co.jp/shukan-st/english_news/news/current/nm20110513/nm20110513main.htm?print=noframe
CLASS 4 5/10/2011:
1. Listen to newest news story at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
2. Quiz about the royal wedding article at http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-13181999
3. Chat questions
a. What did you think of the Royal Wedding? b. Do you think the Prince of Bahrain should have attended? Why or why not? c. Who is Prince William's mother? What happened to her? d. When do you want to get married? Do you want a Western or Japanese style wedding?
For 5/17:
Listen to the newest news story at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/ Read http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20058783-503544.html and
CLASS 3 4/26/2011:
1. Listen to news story from 2/22 at http://edition.englishclub.com/listening-news/20110222/
2. Quiz about the cultural side of the revolution in Libya
3. Chat questions
a. If you were in Libya now, what would you do? b. Do you think Japan can or should do anything for Libya? c. Do you think governments should be able to control internet? d. Why do people in Libya want the ability to change their government? e. Did you vote last weekend? Why is voting important?
For 5/10:
Listen to the newest news story at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/ Read about the royal wedding at http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-13181999
CLASS 2 4/19/2011:
1. Listen to the newest news story at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
2. Quiz about differences in Japan Crisis news in the World
3. Chat questions
a. How did you get your information about the Tohoku earthquake? What about the nuclear situation? b. Did you get information in Japanese only, or in another language? c. Commercials are also information. Why are there so many AC commercials nowadays? d. Did you hear a rumor about an earthquake in Kumamoto? Do you believe it? Why or why not? e. How can we best get correct information?
For next week:
Listen to the newest news story at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/ Read about the cultural side of the revolution in Libya
CLASS 1 4/12/2011 Introduction to current events CURRENT EVENTS DESCRIPTION
Welcome to the class!
1. First we will listen to http://edition.englishclub.com/listening-news/2011-03-15/
2. Then let's take a quiz.
3. Now, we will chat about these questions:
a. How often do you read news in Japanese? in English? b. How do you read news? (newspaper, magazine, net, cell phone, etc.) c. How did you get news about the earthquake and tsunami? d. What do you think will be on the top ten news this year in Japan? in the world?
NOTE: IF YOU ARE ABSENT TODAY, BE SURE TO DO THE QUIZ!
NOTE: BE SURE TO DO THE QUIZ AND CHAT *ONLY* IF YOU ARE ABSENT TODAY! If you come to class, you will automatically get 10 chatpoints.
NOTE: IF YOU ARE ABSENT TODAY, BE SURE TO DO THE QUIZ!
Class 12 Dec 13 2011 Japan Misses Out on Gold in Figure Skating
READ the story http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/sp20111212f1.html
Before we go into the chat rooms, let's listen to the newest english news at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
Chat room questions:
1.
For next week: Bring your thinking caps!! We will try to second guess the TOP TEN NEWS STORIES for 2011!!
Class 11 Dec 6 2011 Do you game after midnight?
READ the story at http://edition.cnn.com/2011/11/22/world/asia/south-korea-gaming/index.html?hpt=ias_mid
Class 14 Jan 10 2012 the TOP TEN NEWS STORIES for 2011!!
This will be our last class! (Shock!!)
Bring your thinking caps!! We will try to second guess the TOP TEN NEWS STORIES for 2011!!
Class 13 Dec 13 2011 Japan Misses Out on Gold in Figure Skating
READ the story http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/sp20111212f1.html
1. Were you surprised at the situation of internet addiction in Korea? Why? 2. What do you think about the new law in Korea? Do you think it's a good idea? Why? 3. Do you know anyone who is addicted to web games? Who? 4. Do you think the situation in Japan is similar or different? Why? 5. Do you think boys play more games than girls? Why? 6. Do you think many hikikomori people may be net game addicts? Why or why not?
For next week:
1.
For next class: Bring your thinking caps!! We will try to second guess the TOP TEN NEWS STORIES for 2011!!
Class 10 11/29/2011 Sports News Japan Series! http://www.tokyoreporter.com/2011/11/21/softbank-hawks-take-japan-series-with-shutout-of-chunichi-dragons-in-7-kyodo-says/
Class 12 Dec 6 2011 Do you game after midnight?
READ the story at http://edition.cnn.com/2011/11/22/world/asia/south-korea-gaming/index.html?hpt=ias_mid
AND let's practice some baseball vocabulary! See http://tigersmania.blogspot.com/2010/10/baseball-vocabulary-japanese-english.html
1. Were you surprised at the situation of internet addiction in Korea? Why? 2. What do you think about the new law in Korea? Do you think it's a good idea? Why? 3. Do you know anyone who is addicted to web games? Who? 4. Do you think the situation in Japan is similar or different? Why? 5. Do you think boys play more games than girls? Why? 6. Do you think many hikikomori people may be net game addicts? Why or why not?
For next week:
Class 11 11/29/2011 Sports News Japan Series! http://www.tokyoreporter.com/2011/11/21/softbank-hawks-take-japan-series-with-shutout-of-chunichi-dragons-in-7-kyodo-says/
Before we go into the chat rooms, let's listen to the newest english news at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
AND let's practice some baseball vocabulary! See http://tigersmania.blogspot.com/2010/10/baseball-vocabulary-japanese-english.html
Chat room questions:
Class 9 11/22/2011 The TPP Dilemma
Class 10 11/22/2011 The TPP Dilemma
Class 8 11/15/2011 Another big family
Class 9 11/15/2011 Another big family
Class 7 11/8/2011 The 7 billionth baby!
Class 8 11/8/2011 The 7 billionth baby!
Class 6 11/1/2011 The end of Gadhafi and a new Libya!
Class 7 11/1/2011 The end of Gadhafi and a new Libya!
Class 12 Dec 13 2011 ?
READ the story
Class 12 Dec 13 2011 Japan Misses Out on Gold in Figure Skating
READ the story http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/sp20111212f1.html
For next week:
For next week: Bring your thinking caps!! We will try to second guess the TOP TEN NEWS STORIES for 2011!!
Class 11 Dec 6 2011 Do you game after midnight?
READ the story at http://edition.cnn.com/2011/11/22/world/asia/south-korea-gaming/index.html?hpt=ias_mid
Class 12 Dec 13 2011 ?
READ the story
1. Were you surprised at the situation of internet addiction in Korea? Why? 2. What do you think about the new law in Korea? Do you think it's a good idea? Why? 3. Do you know anyone who is addicted to web games? Who? 4. Do you think the situation in Japan is similar or different? Why? 5. Do you think boys play more games than girls? Why? 6. Do you think many hikikomori people may be net game addicts? Why or why not?
1.
Class 10 11/29/2011 Sports News Japan Series! http://www.tokyoreporter.com/2011/11/21/softbank-hawks-take-japan-series-with-shutout-of-chunichi-dragons-in-7-kyodo-says/
Class 11 Dec 6 2011 Do you game after midnight?
READ the story at http://edition.cnn.com/2011/11/22/world/asia/south-korea-gaming/index.html?hpt=ias_mid
AND let's practice some baseball vocabulary! See http://tigersmania.blogspot.com/2010/10/baseball-vocabulary-japanese-english.html
1. Were you surprised at the situation of internet addiction in Korea? Why? 2. What do you think about the new law in Korea? Do you think it's a good idea? Why? 3. Do you know anyone who is addicted to web games? Who? 4. Do you think the situation in Japan is similar or different? Why? 5. Do you think boys play more games than girls? Why? 6. Do you think many hikikomori people may be net game addicts? Why or why not?
For next week:
Class 10 11/29/2011 Sports News Japan Series! http://www.tokyoreporter.com/2011/11/21/softbank-hawks-take-japan-series-with-shutout-of-chunichi-dragons-in-7-kyodo-says/
Before we go into the chat rooms, let's listen to the newest english news at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
AND let's practice some baseball vocabulary! See http://tigersmania.blogspot.com/2010/10/baseball-vocabulary-japanese-english.html
Chat room questions:
1.
1. Were you surprised at the situation of internet addiction in Korea? Why? 2. What do you think about the new law in Korea? Do you think it's a good idea? Why? 3. Do you know anyone who is addicted to web games? Who? 4. Do you think the situation in Japan is similar or different? Why? 5. Do you think boys play more games than girls? Why? 6. Do you think many hikikomori people may be net game addicts? Why or why not?
Class 11 Dec 6 2011 Do you game after midnight? http://edition.cnn.com/2011/11/22/world/asia/south-korea-gaming/index.html?hpt=ias_mid
Class 11 Dec 6 2011 Do you game after midnight?
READ the story at http://edition.cnn.com/2011/11/22/world/asia/south-korea-gaming/index.html?hpt=ias_mid
'+Class 11 Dec 6 2011 Do you game after midnight? http://edition.cnn.com/2011/11/22/world/asia/south-korea-gaming/index.html?hpt=ias_mid
Class 11 Dec 6 2011 Do you game after midnight? http://edition.cnn.com/2011/11/22/world/asia/south-korea-gaming/index.html?hpt=ias_mid
'+Class 11 Dec 6 2011 Do you game after midnight? http://edition.cnn.com/2011/11/22/world/asia/south-korea-gaming/index.html?hpt=ias_mid
'+Class 11 Dec 6 2011 Do you game after midnight? http://edition.cnn.com/2011/11/22/world/asia/south-korea-gaming/index.html?hpt=ias_mid
成績について! よく読んでください!!
NOTICE about GRADES!! PLEASE READ CAREFULLY***
YOUR GRADE IS MADE UP OF ATTENDANCE POINTS AND CHAT POINTS. ATTENDANCE = 5 x 14 CLASSES = 70 points CHAT POINTS = 10 x 14 CLASSES = 140 points
TOTAL (210 POINTS) IS DIVIDED BY TWO FOR YOUR FINAL GRADE = 105 !!
YOU NEED A FINAL GRADE OF 60 TO PASS THE CLASS !!!
成績について! 上記のメッセージをよく読んでください!!↑
NOTICE about GRADES!! PLEASE READ CAREFULLY***
NOTICE about GRADES!! PLEASE READ CAREFULLY***
成績について! 上記のメッセージをよく読んでください!!↑
CLICK HERE FOR CURRENT EVENTS DESCRIPTION
CLICK HERE FOR CURRENT EVENTS DESCRIPTION
成績について! よく読んでください!! NOTICE about GRADES!! PLEASE READ CAREFULLY***
YOUR GRADE IS MADE UP OF ATTENDANCE POINTS AND CHAT POINTS. ATTENDANCE = 5 x 14 CLASSES = 70 points CHAT POINTS = 10 x 14 CLASSES = 140 points
TOTAL (210 POINTS) IS DIVIDED BY TWO FOR YOUR FINAL GRADE = 105 !! YOU NEED A FINAL GRADE OF 60 TO PASS THE CLASS !!!
NOTICE about GRADES!! PLEASE READ CAREFULLY***
YOUR GRADE IS MADE UP OF ATTENDANCE POINTS AND CHAT POINTS. ATTENDANCE = 5 x 14 CLASSES = 70 points CHAT POINTS = 10 x 14 CLASSES = 140 points
TOTAL (210 POINTS) IS DIVIDED BY TWO FOR YOUR FINAL GRADE = 105 !! YOU NEED A FINAL GRADE OF 60 TO PASS THE CLASS !!! CLICK HERE FOR CURRENT EVENTS DESCRIPTION
NOTICE about GRADES!! PLEASE READ CAREFULLY***
YOUR GRADE IS MADE UP OF ATTENDANCE POINTS AND CHAT POINTS. ATTENDANCE = 5 x 14 CLASSES = 70 points CHAT POINTS = 10 x 14 CLASSES = 140 points
TOTAL (210 POINTS) IS DIVIDED BY TWO FOR YOUR FINAL GRADE = 105 !! YOU NEED A FINAL GRADE OF 60 TO PASS THE CLASS !!! CLICK HERE FOR CURRENT EVENTS DESCRIPTION
Class 10 11/29/2011 Sports News Japan Series! http://www.tokyoreporter.com/2011/11/21/softbank-hawks-take-japan-series-with-shutout-of-chunichi-dragons-in-7-kyodo-says/
'+Class 11 Dec 6 2011 Do you game after midnight? http://edition.cnn.com/2011/11/22/world/asia/south-korea-gaming/index.html?hpt=ias_mid
AND let's practice some baseball vocabulary! See http://tigersmania.blogspot.com/2010/10/baseball-vocabulary-japanese-english.html
1.
For next week:
Class 10 11/29/2011 Sports News Japan Series! http://www.tokyoreporter.com/2011/11/21/softbank-hawks-take-japan-series-with-shutout-of-chunichi-dragons-in-7-kyodo-says/
Before we go into the chat rooms, let's listen to the newest english news at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
AND let's practice some baseball vocabulary! See http://tigersmania.blogspot.com/2010/10/baseball-vocabulary-japanese-english.html
Chat room questions:
1. What does "shutout" mean? Can you explain it in English? What about "sayonara home run"? 2. What is the connection between Softbank and Fukuoka? Can you explain?
1. What does "shutout" mean? Can you explain it in English? What about "sayonara home run"? 2. What is the connection between Softbank and Fukuoka? Can you explain?
4. What sports do you like to watch best? Why? Are you watching any other sports on TV? 5. Today, there will be the final game of Asia Series and Softbank Hawks will fight with Korean's team. Will you watch it? Why or why not?
4. What sports do you like to watch best? Why? Are you watching any other sports on TV? 5. Today, there will be the final game of Asia Series and Softbank Hawks will fight with Korean's team. Will you watch it? Why or why not?
1.
1. What does "shutout" mean? Can you explain it in English? What about "sayonara home run"? 2. What is the connection between Softbank and Fukuoka? Can you explain? 3. Do you like professional baseball? Why or why not? 4. What sports do you like to watch best? Why? Are you watching any other sports on TV? 5. Today, there will be the final game of Asia Series and Softbank Hawks will fight with Korean's team. Will you watch it? Why or why not?
Class 9 11/22/2011 Sports News Japan Series! http://www.tokyoreporter.com/2011/11/21/softbank-hawks-take-japan-series-with-shutout-of-chunichi-dragons-in-7-kyodo-says/
Class 10 11/29/2011 Sports News Japan Series! http://www.tokyoreporter.com/2011/11/21/softbank-hawks-take-japan-series-with-shutout-of-chunichi-dragons-in-7-kyodo-says/
AND let's practice some baseball vocabulary! See http://tigersmania.blogspot.com/2010/10/baseball-vocabulary-japanese-english.html
Class 9 11/22/2011 The TPP Dilemma
Read about the recent news on TPP: http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/world/2011-11/10/c_131239163.htm YOU WILL NEED TO DO SOME OUTSIDE RESEARCH FOR THE NEXT CLASS!
Class 9 11/22/2011 Sports News Japan Series! http://www.tokyoreporter.com/2011/11/21/softbank-hawks-take-japan-series-with-shutout-of-chunichi-dragons-in-7-kyodo-says/
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For next week: Do you game after midnight? http://edition.cnn.com/2011/11/22/world/asia/south-korea-gaming/index.html?hpt=ias_mid
Class 9 11/22/2011 The TPP Dilemma
Read about the recent news on TPP: http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/world/2011-11/10/c_131239163.htm YOU WILL NEED TO DO SOME OUTSIDE RESEARCH FOR THE NEXT CLASS!
Before we go into the chat rooms, let's listen to the newest english news at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
Chat room questions:
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1. Did you research or study about TPP before this class? 2. When you watch TV or news about TPP, is it more negative or positive? 3. Do you think TPP will hurt or help Japan? Why? 4. Do you think TPP will hurt of help US-Japan relations? Why? 5. What problems does Japanese agriculture have? How can they be helped? 6. What is the connection between TPP and China?
Class 8 11/15/2011 Another big family
Read Toy Story: Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's brood leave Japan with an assortment of cuddly creatures in their possession http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2059819/Toy-Story-Angelina-Jolie-Brad-Pitts-brood-leave-Japan-assortment-cuddly-playthings-possession.html
Class 9 11/22/2011 The TPP Dilemma
Read about the recent news on TPP: http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/world/2011-11/10/c_131239163.htm YOU WILL NEED TO DO SOME OUTSIDE RESEARCH FOR THE NEXT CLASS!
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For next week: Japan Series! http://www.tokyoreporter.com/2011/11/21/softbank-hawks-take-japan-series-with-shutout-of-chunichi-dragons-in-7-kyodo-says/
Class 8 11/15/2011 Another big family
Read Toy Story: Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's brood leave Japan with an assortment of cuddly creatures in their possession http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2059819/Toy-Story-Angelina-Jolie-Brad-Pitts-brood-leave-Japan-assortment-cuddly-playthings-possession.html
Before we go into the chat rooms, let's listen to the newest english news at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
Chat room questions:
1.
1. What movies do you know with Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie? 2. What do you think of their big family? Could you take care of a family like this? 3. Do you think adopting children from poor countries is a good idea? Why or why not? 4. Would you adopt a child from a poor country if you could? 5. Do you think Japanese society will ever accept adopted children?
For next week:
For next week: Read about the recent news on TPP: http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/world/2011-11/10/c_131239163.htm YOU WILL NEED TO DO SOME OUTSIDE RESEARCH FOR THE NEXT CLASS!
'+Class 8 11/15/2011 Another big family+
Class 8 11/15/2011 Another big family
Class 7 11/8/2011 The 7 billionth baby!
Hello everyone, did you read http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/news/regions/africa/111030/world-population-reaches-7-billion on world population!
'+Class 8 11/15/2011 Another big family+
Read Toy Story: Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's brood leave Japan with an assortment of cuddly creatures in their possession http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2059819/Toy-Story-Angelina-Jolie-Brad-Pitts-brood-leave-Japan-assortment-cuddly-playthings-possession.html
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For next week:
Class 7 11/8/2011 The 7 billionth baby!
Hello everyone, did you read http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/news/regions/africa/111030/world-population-reaches-7-billion on world population!
Before we go into the chat rooms, let's listen to the newest english news at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
Chat room questions:
For next week: Read
For next week: Read Toy Story: Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's brood leave Japan with an assortment of cuddly creatures in their possession http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2059819/Toy-Story-Angelina-Jolie-Brad-Pitts-brood-leave-Japan-assortment-cuddly-playthings-possession.html
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1. What do you think about the world's population? Is it a problem? Why? What can be done? 2. What do you think about Japan's population now? Is it a problem? Why? What can be done? 3. Why will India's population probably overtake China's population? 4. What is the biggest problem with food? What can be done about it? 5. What about the question of urbanization? Is it good or bad that more people are moving to big cities? 6. Make a list of 5 countries with over 2.0 birth rate and 5 countries with under 2.0.
Class 7 11/11/2011 The 7 billionth baby!
Class 7 11/8/2011 The 7 billionth baby!
Class 7 11/11/2011 The 7 billionth baby!
Hello everyone, did you read http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/news/regions/africa/111030/world-population-reaches-7-billion on world population!
Before we go into the chat rooms, let's listen to the newest english news at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
Chat room questions:
1.
For next week: Read
1.
1. Where is Libya? 2. Who was Gaddhafi and what did he do? 3. What did you find out about Gaddhafi's regime on Internet? 4. Why were people so angry at Gaddhafi? 5. Do you remember talking about Libya before in this class? When?
...over 40 points, congratulations! Keep it up and you will have an A.
...over 40 points, congratulations! Keep it up and you will have an A.
For next week: Read
For next week: Read http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/news/regions/africa/111030/world-population-reaches-7-billion on world population!
Class 6 10/25/2011 Floods in Bangkok!
Hello everyone, did you read the article at http://www.siamdailynews.com/foreign-news/2011/10/12/ministry-of-foreign-affairs-four-nations-offer-help-to-flood-victims-in-thailand/ about the flooding in THAILAND?
GRADE DAY TODAY!! You will get the results of your first 5 chats /50 points which should give you an idea of how you are doing in the class. If you have ...over 40 points, congratulations! Keep it up and you will have an A. ...under 30 points, this is NOT passing work. Beware.....!
Class 6 11/1/2011 The end of Gadhafi and a new Libya!
Hello everyone, did you read the blog at http://news.blogs.cnn.com/2011/10/24/if-he-was-captured-alive-how-did-gadhafi-end-up-dead/?&hpt=hp_c2
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For next week: Read
Class 6 10/25/2011 Floods in Bangkok!
Hello everyone, did you read the article at http://www.siamdailynews.com/foreign-news/2011/10/12/ministry-of-foreign-affairs-four-nations-offer-help-to-flood-victims-in-thailand/ about the flooding in THAILAND?
Before we go into the chat rooms, let's listen to the newest english news at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
Chat room questions:
For next week: Read
For next week: Read http://news.blogs.cnn.com/2011/10/24/if-he-was-captured-alive-how-did-gadhafi-end-up-dead/?&hpt=hp_c2
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1. What do you think about the flooding in Thailand? 2. Do you have any friends or know anyone in Thailand? 3. When you first heard the news in Japan, what was the main concern of the news? Do you remember? 4. Do you think there is a connection between the flooding in Thailand, the flooding in Brazil, the tsunami in Tohoku, and global warming? 5. Is there a connection between cutting trees and flooding?
Class 6 10/25/2011 The Occupy Wall Street Demonstrations
Class 6 10/25/2011 Floods in Bangkok!
AND NEXT WEEK YOU WILL GET your half-time grades, so please come to class!
Class 6 10/25/2011 The Occupy Wall Street Demonstrations
Hello everyone, did you read the article at http://www.siamdailynews.com/foreign-news/2011/10/12/ministry-of-foreign-affairs-four-nations-offer-help-to-flood-victims-in-thailand/ about the flooding in THAILAND?
Before we go into the chat rooms, let's listen to the newest english news at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
Chat room questions:
1.
For next week: Read
5. Would you join a demonstration like this? Do you think it has any meaning?
5. Would you join a demonstration like this? 6. Do you think it has any meaning?
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1. Did you see this news before? Where? 2. What are the people demonstrating about? 3. What does "We are the 99%" mean? 4. Are you dissatisfied with the situation in Japan? 5. Would you join a demonstration like this? Do you think it has any meaning?
Let's watch some videos of the movements:
New York http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-eNIW0ntz4&feature=relmfu
Asia http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjhzVjbK4WM
For next week: Read
For next week: Read http://www.siamdailynews.com/foreign-news/2011/10/12/ministry-of-foreign-affairs-four-nations-offer-help-to-flood-victims-in-thailand/ about the flooding in THAILAND
Class 4 9/27/2011 Is "ganbatte" a bad word?
Hello everyone, did you read the article at http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/fl20111004ad.html
Class 5 10/18/2011 The Occupy Wall Street Demonstrations
Hello everyone, did you read the article at http://www.cnn.com/2011/10/10/us/occupy-wall-street/index.html?hpt=hp_c1
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For next week: Read
Class 4 10/11/2011 Is "ganbatte" a bad word?
Hello everyone, did you read the article at http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/fl20111004ad.html
Before we go into the chat rooms, let's listen to the newest english news at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
Chat room questions:
Class 3 9/27/2011 Elections in China
Class 3 10/4/2011 Elections in China
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?hl=en_US&formkey=dGFrYW13LU9xeVFTc1hfbkFvT0hyMXc6MQ#gid=0
1. 2. 3.
1. Do you think "Gambare Tohoku" is a good thing to say? 2. What have you done for Tohoku in the past three months? Anything? 3. Do you think the Japanese government is doing enough to help Tohoku? 4. Do you feel you are included when someone says "Ganbare Nippon"? What about "Ganbarou Nippon"? 5. What do you think victims in Tohoku feel when they hear "Ganbare Tohoku"? 6. Do you say "Thank you" or "Sorry" more in English? What about in Japanese? 7. Is there a difference between "ganbare" and "ganbatte"?
Class 3 9/27/2011 Elections in China
Hello everyone, did you read the article at http://www.cnn.com/2011/09/23/world/china-election-florcruz/index.html?
Class 4 9/27/2011 Is "ganbatte" a bad word?
Hello everyone, did you read the article at http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/fl20111004ad.html
1. Hi everyone, did you know that there are elections in China before this class? 2. Have you ever voted? What age do you think is the best to start voting? 3. Do you think Li Chengpeng has a chance of winning? Why or why not? 4. Do you think elections are important? Why or why not? 5. Is it important to have more than one political party? Why or why not? 6. Do you want to vote for the prime minister? 7. Does Japanese election system have to change like American style? How do you think?
1. 2. 3.
For next week: Read http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/fl20111004ad.html
For next week: Read http://www.cnn.com/2011/10/10/us/occupy-wall-street/index.html?hpt=hp_c1
Class 2 9/27/2011 PM Noda and Nuclear Energy
Hello everyone, did you read the article at http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nn20110920a5.html?
Class 3 9/27/2011 Elections in China
Hello everyone, did you read the article at http://www.cnn.com/2011/09/23/world/china-election-florcruz/index.html?
1. Hi everyone, did you know that there are elections in China before this class? 2. Have you ever voted? What age do you think is the best to start voting? 3. Do you think Li Chengpeng has a chance of winning? Why or why not? 4. Do you think elections are important? Why or why not? 5. Is it important to have more than one political party? Why or why not? 6. Do you want to vote for the prime minister? 7. Does Japanese election system have to change like American style? How do you think?
For next week: Read http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/fl20111004ad.html
Class 2 9/27/2011 PM Noda and Nuclear Energy
Hello everyone, did you read the article at http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nn20110920a5.html?
Before we go into the chat rooms, let's listen to the newest english news at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
Chat room questions:
Class 2 9/27/2011 Elections in China
Class 3 9/27/2011 Elections in China
2. Have you ever voted?
2. Have you ever voted? What age do you think is the best to start voting?
6. Do you want to vote for the prime minister? Does Japanese election system have to change like American style? How do you think?
6. Do you want to vote for the prime minister? 7. Does Japanese election system have to change like American style? How do you think?
3. Do you think Li Chengpeng has a chance of winning?
3. Do you think Li Chengpeng has a chance of winning? Why or why not?
6. Do you want to vote for the prime minister?
6. Do you want to vote for the prime minister? Does Japanese election system have to change like American style? How do you think?
For next week: Read
For next week: Read http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/fl20111004ad.html
Class 2 9/27/2011 PM Noda and Nuclear Energy
Hello everyone, did you read the article at http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nn20110920a5.html?
Class 2 9/27/2011 Elections in China
Hello everyone, did you read the article at http://www.cnn.com/2011/09/23/world/china-election-florcruz/index.html?
1. Hi everyone, did you know that there are elections in China before this class? 2. Have you ever voted? 3. Do you think Li Chengpeng has a chance of winning? 4. Do you think elections are important? Why or why not? 5. Is it important to have more than one political party? Why or why not? 6. Do you want to vote for the prime minister?
For next week: Read
Class 2 9/27/2011 PM Noda and Nuclear Energy
Hello everyone, did you read the article at http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nn20110920a5.html?
Before we go into the chat rooms, let's listen to the newest english news at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
Chat room questions:
4. Did you see bullfighting before this class? What do you think of it?
5. Did you know the expression "the big apple"? Do you know "the big orange"? 6. Did you see bullfighting before this class? What do you think of it?
For next week:
For next week: Read Independent candidates test China's election experiment http://www.cnn.com/2011/09/23/world/china-election-florcruz/index.html
3. Have you ever been to a nuclear power plant?
3. Have you ever been to a nuclear power plant? 4. Have you ever used solar energy and/or wind energy at your house?
1. 2. 3. 4.
1. Does Japan need nuclear energy? Why? 2. Do you agree more with Noda or Kan about nuclear energy? Why? 3. Have you ever been to a nuclear power plant? 4. Did you see bullfighting before this class? What do you think of it?
Class 2 9/27/2011 PM Noda and Nuclear Energy
Hello everyone, did you read the article at http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nn20110920a5.html?
Before we go into the chat rooms, let's listen to the newest english news at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
Chat room questions:
1. 2. 3. 4.
For next week:
For next week: Read the article at http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nn20110920a5.html
3. The US credit rating download (English club story for Aug. 9)
3. The 9/11 Memorial (English club story for Sept. 13)
Class 1 9/20/2011
Class 1 9/20/2011 Welcome (BACK)
Class 1 9/20/2011 Hello everyone! Welcome (BACK) to the first class of the fall semester!
Class 1 9/20/2011 Hello everyone! Welcome (BACK) to the first class of the fall semester!
Class 1
9/20/2011 Hello everyone! Welcome (BACK) to the first class of the fall semester!
Class 1 9/20/2011 Hello everyone! Welcome (BACK) to the first class of the fall semester!
FALL SEMESTER
Class 1 9/20/2011 Hello everyone! Welcome (BACK) to the first class of the fall semester!
Class 1
9/20/2011 Hello everyone! Welcome (BACK) to the first class of the fall semester!
Class 1 9/20/2011 Hello everyone! Welcome (BACK) to the first class of the fall semester!
Today we will discuss some of the big summer news.
1. The change (again!) of the Japanese Prime Minister 2. The double anniversary of 3/11 and 9/11
We will listen to and chat about THREE of the news stories at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
3. The US credit rating download (English club story for Aug. 9) 4. The terrorist attack in Norway (English club story for July 26) 5. The successes of Nadeshiko Japan! (English club story for July 19)
Please listen to these before you do the quiz, and enter the chat rooms.
WELCOME (BACK) TO CURRENT EVENTS IN ENGLISH II!
'WELCOME (BACK) TO CURRENT EVENTS IN ENGLISH II!'
WELCOME TO CURRENT EVENTS IN ENGLISH I and II 2011!
WELCOME (BACK) TO CURRENT EVENTS IN ENGLISH II!
I will have your grades finished and available by the end of July. If you would like to know your grade, please contact me at judy@kumagaku.ac.jp after July 31.
Also, please join ALC TOEIC Summer Seminar if you would like to continue studying English over the summer.
Class 13 7/12/2011
Class 14 7/19/2011 LAST CLASS!
Read about the new renewable energy bill at
http://mdn.mainichi.jp/mdnnews/news/20110711p2a00m0na016000c.html
Read Importance of English for Japan at http://edition.cnn.com/2010/BUSINESS/11/15/ilist.japan.englishization/index.html?iref=obinsite
1. ? 2. ? 3. ? 4. ? 5. ?
THAT'S ALL FOLKS! HAVE A GOOD SUMMER AND KEEP UP WITH THE NEWS!
Class 13 7/12/2011
Listen to the newest news story at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/ Read about the new renewable energy bill at
http://mdn.mainichi.jp/mdnnews/news/20110711p2a00m0na016000c.html
Chat Questions
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
1. What do you think of Yingluck Shinawatra? 2. Do you think Japan should continue using nuclear energy? Why? 3. Do you think Japan should support using renewable energy? Why? 4. What do you think is the best source of energy? 5. Do you want a solar panel on your house? Why or why not?
Read about the new renewable energy bill at
http://mdn.mainichi.jp/mdnnews/news/20110711p2a00m0na016000c.html
Read Importance of English for Japan at http://edition.cnn.com/2010/BUSINESS/11/15/ilist.japan.englishization/index.html?iref=obinsite
Class 12 7/5/2011
Class 13 7/12/2011
Lady Gaga sued!! Read all about it at http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2008775/Lady-Gaga-sued-making-money-Japan-earthquake-aid-wristbands.html
For 7/12/2011
For 7/19/2011 OUR LAST CLASS!!
Class 12 7/5/2011
Listen to the newest news story at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
Chat Questions
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
For 7/12/2011
Listen to the newest news story at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
CLASS 11 6/28/2011
Listen to the news story for 6/21 at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/ Do you drive? What if you couldn't? Read Saudi women defy driving ban at http://edition.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/meast/06/17/saudi.women.drivers/index.html
3. Chat questions
a. Why can't women drive in Saudi Arabia? b. What else can't women do in Saudi Arabia? Why? c. Do you think women and men are equal in Japan now? Why? d. Do you think women and men should be equal in Japan now? Why? e. 100 years ago, what couldn't women do in Japan? f. Do you drive a car? What would you do if you couldn't?
For 6/28/2011
Class 12 7/5/2011
CLASS 10 6/21/2011
Listen to the news stories for 6/7 and 6/14 at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/ Rain Rain GO AWAY! Read Heavy rain continues to fall in southwestern Japan at http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nn20110613a2.html
3. Chat questions
a. Do you like the rainy season? Why or why not? b. Have you had any trouble because of the recent rains? If yes, what? c. Have you ever seen a flood or a landslide? When? d. Do you know the song "Rain rain go away"? http://www.gfes.tpc.edu.tw/board/abc-song/raingo.swf e. How do you come to school when it rains? f. What did you think of the child artist? Can you paint like that? g. What did you think of the contortionist? Have you ever seen contortionists? Where and when?
For 6/28/2011
Chat Questions
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
For 7/12/2011
Lady Gaga sued!! Read all about it at http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2008775/Lady-Gaga-sued-making-money-Japan-earthquake-aid-wristbands.html
CLASS 11 6/28/2011
Listen to the news story for 6/21 at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
CLASS 9 6/14/2011
1. Read Apple unveils 'iCloud' storage, new operating systems at http://edition.cnn.com/2011/TECH/mobile/06/06/apple.wwdc/index.html?iref=allsearch
2. Watch the CNN video at http://edition.cnn.com/2011/TECH/mobile/06/06/apple.wwdc/index.html?iref=allsearch
a. What kind of internet-enabled devices do you have? b. Do you have trouble finding your data? c. What do you think of smart phones? Do you have one? Do you want one? d. Do you understand cloud computing? Explain your understanding. e. Do you want a keyboard on your portable device? f. Do you think people are bad at f2f communication nowadays?
For 6/21/2011
a. Why can't women drive in Saudi Arabia? b. What else can't women do in Saudi Arabia? Why? c. Do you think women and men are equal in Japan now? Why? d. Do you think women and men should be equal in Japan now? Why? e. 100 years ago, what couldn't women do in Japan? f. Do you drive a car? What would you do if you couldn't?
For 7/5/2011
Rain Rain GO AWAY! Read Heavy rain continues to fall in southwestern Japan at http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nn20110613a2.html
Lady Gaga sued!! Read all about it at http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2008775/Lady-Gaga-sued-making-money-Japan-earthquake-aid-wristbands.html
CLASS 8 6/7/2011
1. Quiz about the Japanese political situation at http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nn20110531a4.html
2. Listen to the Youtube news at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMoXuwkq2_8
CLASS 10 6/21/2011
Listen to the news stories for 6/7 and 6/14 at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/ Rain Rain GO AWAY! Read Heavy rain continues to fall in southwestern Japan at http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nn20110613a2.html
a. Do you think Prime Minister Kan is doing a good job? Why or why not? b. Do you think anyone could do a good job now? c. In America Presidents must serve for four years. Do you think this is a good idea or not? d. What do you think of the no confidence vote system?
For 6/14/2011
a. Do you like the rainy season? Why or why not? b. Have you had any trouble because of the recent rains? If yes, what? c. Have you ever seen a flood or a landslide? When? d. Do you know the song "Rain rain go away"? http://www.gfes.tpc.edu.tw/board/abc-song/raingo.swf e. How do you come to school when it rains? f. What did you think of the child artist? Can you paint like that? g. What did you think of the contortionist? Have you ever seen contortionists? Where and when?
For 6/28/2011
Read Apple unveils 'iCloud' storage, new operating systems at http://edition.cnn.com/2011/TECH/mobile/06/06/apple.wwdc/index.html?iref=allsearch
Do you drive? What if you couldn't? Read Saudi women defy driving ban at http://edition.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/meast/06/17/saudi.women.drivers/index.html
CLASS 7 6/1/2011
1. Listen to the newest news story at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
2. Read about vacations in America at http://www.cnn.com/2011/TRAVEL/05/23/vacation.in.america/index.html?hpt=P1&iref=NS1
CLASS 9 6/14/2011
1. Read Apple unveils 'iCloud' storage, new operating systems at http://edition.cnn.com/2011/TECH/mobile/06/06/apple.wwdc/index.html?iref=allsearch
2. Watch the CNN video at http://edition.cnn.com/2011/TECH/mobile/06/06/apple.wwdc/index.html?iref=allsearch
a. Were you surprised that many American workers have no paid vacation? b. What do you think is important in a job, money, security, or benefits that give quality of life? c. What kind of job do you want to do in the future? d. What kind of work do you do now?
For next week 6/7/2011
1. Listen to the newest news story at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
2. Quiz about the Japanese political situation at http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nn20110531a4.htm
a. What kind of internet-enabled devices do you have? b. Do you have trouble finding your data? c. What do you think of smart phones? Do you have one? Do you want one? d. Do you understand cloud computing? Explain your understanding. e. Do you want a keyboard on your portable device? f. Do you think people are bad at f2f communication nowadays?
For 6/21/2011
Listen to the newest news story at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/ Rain Rain GO AWAY! Read Heavy rain continues to fall in southwestern Japan at http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nn20110613a2.html
CLASS 6 5/17/2011:
1. Listen to the newest news story at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
2. Quiz and listen to Student times article about yakiniku
CLASS 8 6/7/2011
1. Quiz about the Japanese political situation at http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nn20110531a4.html
2. Listen to the Youtube news at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMoXuwkq2_8
a. What did you think of this news? b. Have you ever eaten yukke? c. Have you ever experienced food poisoning? d. How do you think the restaurant should treat their customers who got sick?
For 5/31
a. Do you think Prime Minister Kan is doing a good job? Why or why not? b. Do you think anyone could do a good job now? c. In America Presidents must serve for four years. Do you think this is a good idea or not? d. What do you think of the no confidence vote system?
For 6/14/2011
Read http://www.cnn.com/2011/TRAVEL/05/23/vacation.in.america/index.html?hpt=P1&iref=NS1
Read Apple unveils 'iCloud' storage, new operating systems at http://edition.cnn.com/2011/TECH/mobile/06/06/apple.wwdc/index.html?iref=allsearch
CLASS 5 5/17/2011:
1. Listen to (and read) Obama's speech at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNYmK19-d0U
Also watch http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwQMQXrpmJc for background on Osama bin Ladin
2. Quiz about Obama's speech on the execution of Osama Bin Ladin
CLASS 7 6/1/2011
1. Listen to the newest news story at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
2. Read about vacations in America at http://www.cnn.com/2011/TRAVEL/05/23/vacation.in.america/index.html?hpt=P1&iref=NS1
a. Do you remember when you first saw 9/11? b. Do you think Osama bin Laden's death will help future world peace? c. How old did you think Osama bin Laden was? d. Do you think it was right for the US to kill Osama? What else could they have done? e. Do you think terrorism could happen in Japan? f. What did you think of today's quiz? What questions were difficult and why?
For 5/24
Listen to the newest news story at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/ Read Student times article http://www.japantimes.co.jp/shukan-st/english_news/news/current/nm20110513/nm20110513main.htm?print=noframe
a. Were you surprised that many American workers have no paid vacation? b. What do you think is important in a job, money, security, or benefits that give quality of life? c. What kind of job do you want to do in the future? d. What kind of work do you do now?
For next week 6/7/2011
1. Listen to the newest news story at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
2. Quiz about the Japanese political situation at http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nn20110531a4.htm
CLASS 4 5/10/2011:
1. Listen to newest news story at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
2. Quiz about the royal wedding article at http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-13181999
CLASS 6 5/17/2011:
1. Listen to the newest news story at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
2. Quiz and listen to Student times article about yakiniku
a. What did you think of the Royal Wedding? b. Do you think the Prince of Bahrain should have attended? Why or why not? c. Who is Prince William's mother? What happened to her? d. When do you want to get married? Do you want a Western or Japanese style wedding?
For 5/17:
a. What did you think of this news? b. Have you ever eaten yukke? c. Have you ever experienced food poisoning? d. How do you think the restaurant should treat their customers who got sick?
For 5/31
Read http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20058783-503544.html and
Read http://www.cnn.com/2011/TRAVEL/05/23/vacation.in.america/index.html?hpt=P1&iref=NS1
CLASS 3 4/26/2011:
1. Listen to news story from 2/22 at http://edition.englishclub.com/listening-news/20110222/
2. Quiz about the cultural side of the revolution in Libya
CLASS 5 5/17/2011:
1. Listen to (and read) Obama's speech at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNYmK19-d0U
Also watch http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwQMQXrpmJc for background on Osama bin Ladin
2. Quiz about Obama's speech on the execution of Osama Bin Ladin
a. If you were in Libya now, what would you do? b. Do you think Japan can or should do anything for Libya? c. Do you think governments should be able to control internet? d. Why do people in Libya want the ability to change their government? e. Did you vote last weekend? Why is voting important?
For 5/10:
a. Do you remember when you first saw 9/11? b. Do you think Osama bin Laden's death will help future world peace? c. How old did you think Osama bin Laden was? d. Do you think it was right for the US to kill Osama? What else could they have done? e. Do you think terrorism could happen in Japan? f. What did you think of today's quiz? What questions were difficult and why?
For 5/24
Read about the royal wedding at http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-13181999
Read Student times article http://www.japantimes.co.jp/shukan-st/english_news/news/current/nm20110513/nm20110513main.htm?print=noframe
CLASS 2 4/19/2011:
1. Listen to the newest news story at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
2. Quiz about differences in Japan Crisis news in the World
CLASS 4 5/10/2011:
1. Listen to newest news story at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
2. Quiz about the royal wedding article at http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-13181999
a. How did you get your information about the Tohoku earthquake? What about the nuclear situation? b. Did you get information in Japanese only, or in another language? c. Commercials are also information. Why are there so many AC commercials nowadays? d. Did you hear a rumor about an earthquake in Kumamoto? Do you believe it? Why or why not? e. How can we best get correct information?
For next week:
a. What did you think of the Royal Wedding? b. Do you think the Prince of Bahrain should have attended? Why or why not? c. Who is Prince William's mother? What happened to her? d. When do you want to get married? Do you want a Western or Japanese style wedding?
For 5/17:
Read about the cultural side of the revolution in Libya
Read http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20058783-503544.html and
CLASS 1 4/12/2011 Introduction to current events CURRENT EVENTS DESCRIPTION
Welcome to the class!
1. First we will listen to http://edition.englishclub.com/listening-news/2011-03-15/
2. Then let's take a quiz.
3. Now, we will chat about these questions:
a. How often do you read news in Japanese? in English? b. How do you read news? (newspaper, magazine, net, cell phone, etc.) c. How did you get news about the earthquake and tsunami? d. What do you think will be on the top ten news this year in Japan? in the world?
CLASS 3 4/26/2011:
1. Listen to news story from 2/22 at http://edition.englishclub.com/listening-news/20110222/
2. Quiz about the cultural side of the revolution in Libya
3. Chat questions
a. If you were in Libya now, what would you do? b. Do you think Japan can or should do anything for Libya? c. Do you think governments should be able to control internet? d. Why do people in Libya want the ability to change their government? e. Did you vote last weekend? Why is voting important?
For 5/10:
Listen to the newest news story at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/ Read about the royal wedding at http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-13181999
CLASS 2 4/19/2011:
1. Listen to the newest news story at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
2. Quiz about differences in Japan Crisis news in the World
3. Chat questions
a. How did you get your information about the Tohoku earthquake? What about the nuclear situation? b. Did you get information in Japanese only, or in another language? c. Commercials are also information. Why are there so many AC commercials nowadays? d. Did you hear a rumor about an earthquake in Kumamoto? Do you believe it? Why or why not? e. How can we best get correct information?
For next week:
Listen to the newest news story at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/ Read about the cultural side of the revolution in Libya
CLASS 1 4/12/2011 Introduction to current events CURRENT EVENTS DESCRIPTION
Welcome to the class!
1. First we will listen to http://edition.englishclub.com/listening-news/2011-03-15/
2. Then let's take a quiz.
3. Now, we will chat about these questions:
a. How often do you read news in Japanese? in English? b. How do you read news? (newspaper, magazine, net, cell phone, etc.) c. How did you get news about the earthquake and tsunami? d. What do you think will be on the top ten news this year in Japan? in the world?
a. b.
a. Why can't women drive in Saudi Arabia? b. What else can't women do in Saudi Arabia? Why? c. Do you think women and men are equal in Japan now? Why? d. Do you think women and men should be equal in Japan now? Why? e. 100 years ago, what couldn't women do in Japan? f. Do you drive a car? What would you do if you couldn't?
CLASS 10 6/21/2011
Listen to the news stories for 6/7 and 6/14 at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/ Rain Rain GO AWAY! Read Heavy rain continues to fall in southwestern Japan at http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nn20110613a2.html
CLASS 11 6/28/2011
Listen to the news story for 6/21 at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/ Do you drive? What if you couldn't? Read Saudi women defy driving ban at http://edition.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/meast/06/17/saudi.women.drivers/index.html
a. Do you like the rainy season? Why or why not? b. Have you had any trouble because of the recent rains? If yes, what? c. Have you ever seen a flood or a landslide? When? d. Do you know the song "Rain rain go away"? http://www.gfes.tpc.edu.tw/board/abc-song/raingo.swf e. How do you come to school when it rains? f. What did you think of the child artist? Can you paint like that? g. What did you think of the contortionist? Have you ever seen contortionists? Where and when?
a. b.
Do you drive? What if you couldn't? Read Saudi women defy driving ban at http://edition.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/meast/06/17/saudi.women.drivers/index.html
Lady Gaga sued!! Read all about it at http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2008775/Lady-Gaga-sued-making-money-Japan-earthquake-aid-wristbands.html
CLASS 9 6/14/2011
1. Read Apple unveils 'iCloud' storage, new operating systems at http://edition.cnn.com/2011/TECH/mobile/06/06/apple.wwdc/index.html?iref=allsearch
2. Watch the CNN video at http://edition.cnn.com/2011/TECH/mobile/06/06/apple.wwdc/index.html?iref=allsearch
CLASS 10 6/21/2011
Listen to the news stories for 6/7 and 6/14 at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/ Rain Rain GO AWAY! Read Heavy rain continues to fall in southwestern Japan at http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nn20110613a2.html
a. What kind of internet-enabled devices do you have? b. Do you have trouble finding your data? c. What do you think of smart phones? Do you have one? Do you want one? d. Do you understand cloud computing? Explain your understanding. e. Do you want a keyboard on your portable device? f. Do you think people are bad at f2f communication nowadays?
For 6/21/2011
a. Do you like the rainy season? Why or why not? b. Have you had any trouble because of the recent rains? If yes, what? c. Have you ever seen a flood or a landslide? When? d. Do you know the song "Rain rain go away"? http://www.gfes.tpc.edu.tw/board/abc-song/raingo.swf e. How do you come to school when it rains? f. What did you think of the child artist? Can you paint like that? g. What did you think of the contortionist? Have you ever seen contortionists? Where and when?
For 6/28/2011
Rain Rain GO AWAY! Read Heavy rain continues to fall in southwestern Japan at http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nn20110613a2.html
Do you drive? What if you couldn't? Read Saudi women defy driving ban at http://edition.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/meast/06/17/saudi.women.drivers/index.html
CLASS 8 6/7/2011
1. Quiz about the Japanese political situation at http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nn20110531a4.html
2. Listen to the Youtube news at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMoXuwkq2_8
CLASS 9 6/14/2011
1. Read Apple unveils 'iCloud' storage, new operating systems at http://edition.cnn.com/2011/TECH/mobile/06/06/apple.wwdc/index.html?iref=allsearch
2. Watch the CNN video at http://edition.cnn.com/2011/TECH/mobile/06/06/apple.wwdc/index.html?iref=allsearch
a. Do you think Prime Minister Kan is doing a good job? Why or why not? b. Do you think anyone could do a good job now? c. In America Presidents must serve for four years. Do you think this is a good idea or not? d. What do you think of the no confidence vote system?
For 6/14/2011
a. What kind of internet-enabled devices do you have? b. Do you have trouble finding your data? c. What do you think of smart phones? Do you have one? Do you want one? d. Do you understand cloud computing? Explain your understanding. e. Do you want a keyboard on your portable device? f. Do you think people are bad at f2f communication nowadays?
For 6/21/2011
Read Apple unveils 'iCloud' storage, new operating systems at http://edition.cnn.com/2011/TECH/mobile/06/06/apple.wwdc/index.html?iref=allsearch
Rain Rain GO AWAY! Read Heavy rain continues to fall in southwestern Japan at http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nn20110613a2.html
CLASS 7 6/1/2011
1. Listen to the newest news story at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
2. Read about vacations in America at http://www.cnn.com/2011/TRAVEL/05/23/vacation.in.america/index.html?hpt=P1&iref=NS1
CLASS 8 6/7/2011
1. Quiz about the Japanese political situation at http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nn20110531a4.html
2. Listen to the Youtube news at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMoXuwkq2_8
a. Do you think Prime Minister Kan is doing a good job? Why or why not? b. Do you think anyone could do a good job now? c. In America Presidents must serve for four years. Do you think this is a good idea or not? d. What do you think of the no confidence vote system?
For 6/14/2011
Listen to the newest news story at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/ Read Apple unveils 'iCloud' storage, new operating systems at http://edition.cnn.com/2011/TECH/mobile/06/06/apple.wwdc/index.html?iref=allsearch
CLASS 7 6/1/2011
1. Listen to the newest news story at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
2. Read about vacations in America at http://www.cnn.com/2011/TRAVEL/05/23/vacation.in.america/index.html?hpt=P1&iref=NS1
3. Chat questions
e. f.
e. How do you come to school when it rains? f. What did you think of the child artist? Can you paint like that? g. What did you think of the contortionist? Have you ever seen contortionists? Where and when?
Listen to the newest news story at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
Listen to the news stories for 6/7 and 6/14 at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
Read Heavy rain continues to fall in southwestern Japan at http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nn20110613a2.html
Do you drive? What if you couldn't? Read Saudi women defy driving ban at http://edition.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/meast/06/17/saudi.women.drivers/index.html
CLASS 9 6/14/2011
1. Read Apple unveils 'iCloud' storage, new operating systems at http://edition.cnn.com/2011/TECH/mobile/06/06/apple.wwdc/index.html?iref=allsearch
2. Watch the CNN video at http://edition.cnn.com/2011/TECH/mobile/06/06/apple.wwdc/index.html?iref=allsearch
CLASS 10 6/21/2011
Listen to the newest news story at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/ Rain Rain GO AWAY! Read Heavy rain continues to fall in southwestern Japan at http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nn20110613a2.html
a. What kind of internet-enabled devices do you have? b. Do you have trouble finding your data? c. What do you think of smart phones? Do you have one? Do you want one? d. Do you understand cloud computing? Explain your understanding. e. Do you want a keyboard on your portable device? f. Do you think people are bad at f2f communication nowadays?
For 6/21/2011
a. Do you like the rainy season? Why or why not? b. Have you had any trouble because of the recent rains? If yes, what? c. Have you ever seen a flood or a landslide? When? d. Do you know the song "Rain rain go away"? http://www.gfes.tpc.edu.tw/board/abc-song/raingo.swf e. f.
For 6/28/2011
Rain Rain GO AWAY! Read Heavy rain continues to fall in southwestern Japan at http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nn20110613a2.html
Read Heavy rain continues to fall in southwestern Japan at http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nn20110613a2.html
CLASS 8 6/7/2011
1. Quiz about the Japanese political situation at http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nn20110531a4.html
2. Listen to the Youtube news at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMoXuwkq2_8
CLASS 9 6/14/2011
1. Read Apple unveils 'iCloud' storage, new operating systems at http://edition.cnn.com/2011/TECH/mobile/06/06/apple.wwdc/index.html?iref=allsearch
2. Watch the CNN video at http://edition.cnn.com/2011/TECH/mobile/06/06/apple.wwdc/index.html?iref=allsearch
a. Do you think Prime Minister Kan is doing a good job? Why or why not? b. Do you think anyone could do a good job now? c. In America Presidents must serve for four years. Do you think this is a good idea or not? d. What do you think of the no confidence vote system?
For 6/14/2011
a. What kind of internet-enabled devices do you have? b. Do you have trouble finding your data? c. What do you think of smart phones? Do you have one? Do you want one? d. Do you understand cloud computing? Explain your understanding. e. Do you want a keyboard on your portable device? f. Do you think people are bad at f2f communication nowadays?
For 6/21/2011
Read Apple unveils 'iCloud' storage, new operating systems at http://edition.cnn.com/2011/TECH/mobile/06/06/apple.wwdc/index.html?iref=allsearch
Rain Rain GO AWAY! Read Heavy rain continues to fall in southwestern Japan at http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nn20110613a2.html
CLASS 7 6/1/2011
1. Listen to the newest news story at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
2. Read about vacations in America at http://www.cnn.com/2011/TRAVEL/05/23/vacation.in.america/index.html?hpt=P1&iref=NS1
CLASS 8 6/7/2011
1. Quiz about the Japanese political situation at http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nn20110531a4.html
2. Listen to the Youtube news at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMoXuwkq2_8
a. Do you think Prime Minister Kan is doing a good job? Why or why not? b. Do you think anyone could do a good job now? c. In America Presidents must serve for four years. Do you think this is a good idea or not? d. What do you think of the no confidence vote system?
For 6/14/2011
Listen to the newest news story at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/ Read Apple unveils 'iCloud' storage, new operating systems at http://edition.cnn.com/2011/TECH/mobile/06/06/apple.wwdc/index.html?iref=allsearch
CLASS 7 6/1/2011
1. Listen to the newest news story at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
2. Read about vacations in America at http://www.cnn.com/2011/TRAVEL/05/23/vacation.in.america/index.html?hpt=P1&iref=NS1
3. Chat questions
e. How will cloud computing revolutionize the future of computers?
e. Do you want a keyboard on your portable device? f. Do you think people are bad at f2f communication nowadays?
d. Do you understand cloud computing?
d. Do you understand cloud computing? Explain your understanding.
Read
Rain Rain GO AWAY! Read Heavy rain continues to fall in southwestern Japan at http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nn20110613a2.html
CLASS 8 6/7/2011
1. Quiz about the Japanese political situation at http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nn20110531a4.html
2. Listen to the Youtube news at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMoXuwkq2_8
CLASS 9 6/14/2011
1. Read Apple unveils 'iCloud' storage, new operating systems at http://edition.cnn.com/2011/TECH/mobile/06/06/apple.wwdc/index.html?iref=allsearch
2. Watch the CNN video at http://edition.cnn.com/2011/TECH/mobile/06/06/apple.wwdc/index.html?iref=allsearch
a. Do you think Prime Minister Kan is doing a good job? Why or why not? b. Do you think anyone could do a good job now? c. In America Presidents must serve for four years. Do you think this is a good idea or not? d. What do you think of the no confidence vote system?
For 6/14/2011
a. What kind of internet-enabled devices do you have? b. Do you have trouble finding your data? c. What do you think of smart phones? Do you have one? Do you want one? d. Do you understand cloud computing? e. How will cloud computing revolutionize the future of computers?
For 6/21/2011
CLASS 7 6/1/2011
1. Listen to the newest news story at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
2. Read about vacations in America at http://www.cnn.com/2011/TRAVEL/05/23/vacation.in.america/index.html?hpt=P1&iref=NS1
CLASS 8 6/7/2011
1. Quiz about the Japanese political situation at http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nn20110531a4.html
2. Listen to the Youtube news at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMoXuwkq2_8
a. Do you think Prime Minister Kan is doing a good job? Why or why not? b. Do you think anyone could do a good job now? c. In America Presidents must serve for four years. Do you think this is a good idea or not? d. What do you think of the no confidence vote system?
For 6/14/2011
Listen to the newest news story at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/ Read Apple unveils 'iCloud' storage, new operating systems at http://edition.cnn.com/2011/TECH/mobile/06/06/apple.wwdc/index.html?iref=allsearch
CLASS 7 6/1/2011
1. Listen to the newest news story at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
2. Read about vacations in America at http://www.cnn.com/2011/TRAVEL/05/23/vacation.in.america/index.html?hpt=P1&iref=NS1
3. Chat questions
a. ? b. ? c. ? d. ?
a. Do you think Prime Minister Kan is doing a good job? Why or why not? b. Do you think anyone could do a good job now? c. In America Presidents must serve for four years. Do you think this is a good idea or not? d. What do you think of the no confidence vote system?
1. Listen to the newest news story at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
2. Quiz about the Japanese political situation at http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nn20110531a4.html
1. Quiz about the Japanese political situation at http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nn20110531a4.html
2. Listen to the Youtube news at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMoXuwkq2_8
2. Quiz about the Japanese political situation at http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nn20110531a4.htm
2. Quiz about the Japanese political situation at http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nn20110531a4.html
CLASS 7 5/31/2011:
CLASS 8 6/7/2011
2. Quiz on http://www.cnn.com/2011/TRAVEL/05/23/vacation.in.america/index.html?hpt=P1&iref=NS1
2. Quiz about the Japanese political situation at http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nn20110531a4.htm
a. What did you think of this news? b. Have you ever eaten yukke? c. Have you ever experienced food poisoning? d. How do you think the restaurant should treat their customers who got sick?
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CLASS 8 6/7/2011
1. Listen to the newest news story at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
2. Quiz about the Japanese political situation at http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nn20110531a4.htm
3. Chat questions
2. Read http://www.cnn.com/2011/TRAVEL/05/23/vacation.in.america/index.html?hpt=P1&iref=NS1
2. Read about vacations in America at http://www.cnn.com/2011/TRAVEL/05/23/vacation.in.america/index.html?hpt=P1&iref=NS1
For 6/7/2011
Listen to the newest news story at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/ Read about the Japanese political situation at http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nn20110531a4.html
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CLASS 6 5/17/2011:
CLASS 8 6/7/2011
2. Quiz and listen to Student times article about yakiniku
2. Quiz about the Japanese political situation at http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nn20110531a4.htm
a. What did you think of this news? b. Have you ever eaten yukke? c. Have you ever experienced food poisoning? d. How do you think the restaurant should treat their customers who got sick?
For 5/31
a. ? b. ? c. ? d. ?
For 6/14/2011
Read http://www.cnn.com/2011/TRAVEL/05/23/vacation.in.america/index.html?hpt=P1&iref=NS1
Read
CLASS 5 5/17/2011:
1. Listen to (and read) Obama's speech at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNYmK19-d0U
Also watch http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwQMQXrpmJc for background on Osama bin Ladin
2. Quiz about Obama's speech on the execution of Osama Bin Ladin
CLASS 7 6/1/2011
1. Listen to the newest news story at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
2. Read http://www.cnn.com/2011/TRAVEL/05/23/vacation.in.america/index.html?hpt=P1&iref=NS1
a. Do you remember when you first saw 9/11? b. Do you think Osama bin Laden's death will help future world peace? c. How old did you think Osama bin Laden was? d. Do you think it was right for the US to kill Osama? What else could they have done? e. Do you think terrorism could happen in Japan? f. What did you think of today's quiz? What questions were difficult and why?
For 5/24
Listen to the newest news story at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/ Read Student times article http://www.japantimes.co.jp/shukan-st/english_news/news/current/nm20110513/nm20110513main.htm?print=noframe
a. Were you surprised that many American workers have no paid vacation? b. What do you think is important in a job, money, security, or benefits that give quality of life? c. What kind of job do you want to do in the future? d. What kind of work do you do now?
For next week 6/7/2011
1. Listen to the newest news story at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
2. Quiz about the Japanese political situation at http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nn20110531a4.htm
CLASS 4 5/10/2011:
1. Listen to newest news story at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
2. Quiz about the royal wedding article at http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-13181999
CLASS 6 5/17/2011:
1. Listen to the newest news story at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
2. Quiz and listen to Student times article about yakiniku
a. What did you think of the Royal Wedding? b. Do you think the Prince of Bahrain should have attended? Why or why not? c. Who is Prince William's mother? What happened to her? d. When do you want to get married? Do you want a Western or Japanese style wedding?
For 5/17:
a. What did you think of this news? b. Have you ever eaten yukke? c. Have you ever experienced food poisoning? d. How do you think the restaurant should treat their customers who got sick?
For 5/31
Read http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20058783-503544.html and
Read http://www.cnn.com/2011/TRAVEL/05/23/vacation.in.america/index.html?hpt=P1&iref=NS1
CLASS 3 4/26/2011:
1. Listen to news story from 2/22 at http://edition.englishclub.com/listening-news/20110222/
2. Quiz about the cultural side of the revolution in Libya
CLASS 5 5/17/2011:
1. Listen to (and read) Obama's speech at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNYmK19-d0U
Also watch http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwQMQXrpmJc for background on Osama bin Ladin
2. Quiz about Obama's speech on the execution of Osama Bin Ladin
a. If you were in Libya now, what would you do? b. Do you think Japan can or should do anything for Libya? c. Do you think governments should be able to control internet? d. Why do people in Libya want the ability to change their government? e. Did you vote last weekend? Why is voting important?
For 5/10:
a. Do you remember when you first saw 9/11? b. Do you think Osama bin Laden's death will help future world peace? c. How old did you think Osama bin Laden was? d. Do you think it was right for the US to kill Osama? What else could they have done? e. Do you think terrorism could happen in Japan? f. What did you think of today's quiz? What questions were difficult and why?
For 5/24
Read about the royal wedding at http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-13181999
Read Student times article http://www.japantimes.co.jp/shukan-st/english_news/news/current/nm20110513/nm20110513main.htm?print=noframe
CLASS 2 4/19/2011:
1. Listen to the newest news story at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
2. Quiz about differences in Japan Crisis news in the World
CLASS 4 5/10/2011:
1. Listen to newest news story at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
2. Quiz about the royal wedding article at http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-13181999
a. How did you get your information about the Tohoku earthquake? What about the nuclear situation? b. Did you get information in Japanese only, or in another language? c. Commercials are also information. Why are there so many AC commercials nowadays? d. Did you hear a rumor about an earthquake in Kumamoto? Do you believe it? Why or why not? e. How can we best get correct information?
For next week:
a. What did you think of the Royal Wedding? b. Do you think the Prince of Bahrain should have attended? Why or why not? c. Who is Prince William's mother? What happened to her? d. When do you want to get married? Do you want a Western or Japanese style wedding?
For 5/17:
Read about the cultural side of the revolution in Libya
Read http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20058783-503544.html and
CLASS 1 4/12/2011 Introduction to current events CURRENT EVENTS DESCRIPTION
Welcome to the class!
1. First we will listen to http://edition.englishclub.com/listening-news/2011-03-15/
2. Then let's take a quiz.
3. Now, we will chat about these questions:
a. How often do you read news in Japanese? in English? b. How do you read news? (newspaper, magazine, net, cell phone, etc.) c. How did you get news about the earthquake and tsunami? d. What do you think will be on the top ten news this year in Japan? in the world?
CLASS 3 4/26/2011:
1. Listen to news story from 2/22 at http://edition.englishclub.com/listening-news/20110222/
2. Quiz about the cultural side of the revolution in Libya
3. Chat questions
a. If you were in Libya now, what would you do? b. Do you think Japan can or should do anything for Libya? c. Do you think governments should be able to control internet? d. Why do people in Libya want the ability to change their government? e. Did you vote last weekend? Why is voting important?
For 5/10:
Listen to the newest news story at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/ Read about the royal wedding at http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-13181999
CLASS 2 4/19/2011:
1. Listen to the newest news story at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
2. Quiz about differences in Japan Crisis news in the World
3. Chat questions
a. How did you get your information about the Tohoku earthquake? What about the nuclear situation? b. Did you get information in Japanese only, or in another language? c. Commercials are also information. Why are there so many AC commercials nowadays? d. Did you hear a rumor about an earthquake in Kumamoto? Do you believe it? Why or why not? e. How can we best get correct information?
For next week:
Listen to the newest news story at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/ Read about the cultural side of the revolution in Libya
CLASS 1 4/12/2011 Introduction to current events CURRENT EVENTS DESCRIPTION
Welcome to the class!
1. First we will listen to http://edition.englishclub.com/listening-news/2011-03-15/
2. Then let's take a quiz.
3. Now, we will chat about these questions:
a. How often do you read news in Japanese? in English? b. How do you read news? (newspaper, magazine, net, cell phone, etc.) c. How did you get news about the earthquake and tsunami? d. What do you think will be on the top ten news this year in Japan? in the world?
Read
Read about the Japanese political situation at http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nn20110531a4.html
CLASS 6 5/17/2011:
CLASS 7 5/31/2011:
2. Quiz and listen to Student times article about yakiniku
2. Quiz on http://www.cnn.com/2011/TRAVEL/05/23/vacation.in.america/index.html?hpt=P1&iref=NS1
For 5/31
For 6/7/2011
Read http://www.cnn.com/2011/TRAVEL/05/23/vacation.in.america/index.html?hpt=P1&iref=NS1
Read
CLASS 5 5/17/2011:
1. Listen to (and read) Obama's speech at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNYmK19-d0U
Also watch http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwQMQXrpmJc for background on Osama bin Ladin
2. Quiz about Obama's speech on the execution of Osama Bin Ladin
CLASS 6 5/17/2011:
1. Listen to the newest news story at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
2. Quiz and listen to Student times article about yakiniku
a. Do you remember when you first saw 9/11? b. Do you think Osama bin Laden's death will help future world peace? c. How old did you think Osama bin Laden was? d. Do you think it was right for the US to kill Osama? What else could they have done? e. Do you think terrorism could happen in Japan? f. What did you think of today's quiz? What questions were difficult and why?
For 5/24
a. What did you think of this news? b. Have you ever eaten yukke? c. Have you ever experienced food poisoning? d. How do you think the restaurant should treat their customers who got sick?
For 5/31
Read Student times article http://www.japantimes.co.jp/shukan-st/english_news/news/current/nm20110513/nm20110513main.htm?print=noframe
Read http://www.cnn.com/2011/TRAVEL/05/23/vacation.in.america/index.html?hpt=P1&iref=NS1
CLASS 4 5/10/2011:
1. Listen to newest news story at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
2. Quiz about the royal wedding article at http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-13181999
CLASS 5 5/17/2011:
1. Listen to (and read) Obama's speech at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNYmK19-d0U
Also watch http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwQMQXrpmJc for background on Osama bin Ladin
2. Quiz about Obama's speech on the execution of Osama Bin Ladin
a. What did you think of the Royal Wedding? b. Do you think the Prince of Bahrain should have attended? Why or why not? c. Who is Prince William's mother? What happened to her? d. When do you want to get married? Do you want a Western or Japanese style wedding?
For 5/17:
a. Do you remember when you first saw 9/11? b. Do you think Osama bin Laden's death will help future world peace? c. How old did you think Osama bin Laden was? d. Do you think it was right for the US to kill Osama? What else could they have done? e. Do you think terrorism could happen in Japan? f. What did you think of today's quiz? What questions were difficult and why?
For 5/24
Read http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20058783-503544.html and
Read Student times article http://www.japantimes.co.jp/shukan-st/english_news/news/current/nm20110513/nm20110513main.htm?print=noframe
CLASS 3 4/26/2011:
1. Listen to news story from 2/22 at http://edition.englishclub.com/listening-news/20110222/
2. Quiz about the cultural side of the revolution in Libya
CLASS 4 5/10/2011:
1. Listen to newest news story at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
2. Quiz about the royal wedding article at http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-13181999
a. If you were in Libya now, what would you do? b. Do you think Japan can or should do anything for Libya? c. Do you think governments should be able to control internet? d. Why do people in Libya want the ability to change their government? e. Did you vote last weekend? Why is voting important?
For 5/10:
a. What did you think of the Royal Wedding? b. Do you think the Prince of Bahrain should have attended? Why or why not? c. Who is Prince William's mother? What happened to her? d. When do you want to get married? Do you want a Western or Japanese style wedding?
For 5/17:
Read about the royal wedding at http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-13181999
Read http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20058783-503544.html and
CLASS 2 4/19/2011:
1. Listen to the newest news story at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
2. Quiz about differences in Japan Crisis news in the World
CLASS 3 4/26/2011:
1. Listen to news story from 2/22 at http://edition.englishclub.com/listening-news/20110222/
2. Quiz about the cultural side of the revolution in Libya
a. How did you get your information about the Tohoku earthquake? What about the nuclear situation? b. Did you get information in Japanese only, or in another language? c. Commercials are also information. Why are there so many AC commercials nowadays? d. Did you hear a rumor about an earthquake in Kumamoto? Do you believe it? Why or why not? e. How can we best get correct information?
For next week:
a. If you were in Libya now, what would you do? b. Do you think Japan can or should do anything for Libya? c. Do you think governments should be able to control internet? d. Why do people in Libya want the ability to change their government? e. Did you vote last weekend? Why is voting important?
For 5/10:
Read about the cultural side of the revolution in Libya
Read about the royal wedding at http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-13181999
CLASS 2 4/19/2011:
1. Listen to the newest news story at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
2. Quiz about differences in Japan Crisis news in the World
3. Chat questions
a. How did you get your information about the Tohoku earthquake? What about the nuclear situation? b. Did you get information in Japanese only, or in another language? c. Commercials are also information. Why are there so many AC commercials nowadays? d. Did you hear a rumor about an earthquake in Kumamoto? Do you believe it? Why or why not? e. How can we best get correct information?
For next week:
Listen to the newest news story at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/ Read about the cultural side of the revolution in Libya
a. b. c. d. e. f.
a. What did you think of this news? b. Have you ever eaten yukke? c. Have you ever experienced food poisoning? d. How do you think the restaurant should treat their customers who got sick?
STUDENT NEWS ROOMS | WORLD NEWS ROOMS | COMMUNICATION ROOM |
Student Times Essays | CNN News (US) BBC News (Britain) | THIS WEEK’S QUIZ |
English Club | Japan Times Mainichi Yomiuri | OPINIONS CHAT |
2011 archives | World news digest World Newspaper links | in-class discussion |
STUDENT NEWS ROOMS | WORLD NEWS ROOMS | COMMUNICATION ROOM |
Student Times Essays | CNN News (US) BBC News (Britain) | THIS WEEK’S QUIZ |
English Club | Japan Times Mainichi Yomiuri | OPINIONS CHAT |
2011 archives | World news digest World Newspaper links | in-class discussion |
Read and listen to Student times article about yakiniku
Read http://www.cnn.com/2011/TRAVEL/05/23/vacation.in.america/index.html?hpt=P1&iref=NS1
2. Read and listen to Student times article about yakiniku
2. Quiz and listen to Student times article about yakiniku
CLASS 5 5/17/2011:
1. Listen to (and read) Obama's speech at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNYmK19-d0U
Also watch http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwQMQXrpmJc for background on Osama bin Ladin
2. Quiz about Obama's speech on the execution of Osama Bin Ladin
CLASS 6 5/17/2011:
1. Listen to the newest news story at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
2. Read and listen to Student times article about yakiniku
a. Do you remember when you first saw 9/11? b. Do you think Osama bin Laden's death will help future world peace? c. How old did you think Osama bin Laden was? d. Do you think it was right for the US to kill Osama? What else could they have done? e. Do you think terrorism could happen in Japan? f. What did you think of today's quiz? What questions were difficult and why?
For 5/24
a. b. c. d. e. f.
For 5/31
Read Student times article http://www.japantimes.co.jp/shukan-st/english_news/news/current/nm20110513/nm20110513main.htm?print=noframe
Read and listen to Student times article about yakiniku
CLASS 4 5/10/2011:
1. Listen to newest news story at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
2. Quiz about the royal wedding article at http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-13181999
CLASS 5 5/17/2011:
1. Listen to (and read) Obama's speech at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNYmK19-d0U
Also watch http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwQMQXrpmJc for background on Osama bin Ladin
2. Quiz about Obama's speech on the execution of Osama Bin Ladin
a. What did you think of the Royal Wedding? b. Do you think the Prince of Bahrain should have attended? Why or why not? c. Who is Prince William's mother? What happened to her? d. When do you want to get married? Do you want a Western or Japanese style wedding?
For 5/17:
a. Do you remember when you first saw 9/11? b. Do you think Osama bin Laden's death will help future world peace? c. How old did you think Osama bin Laden was? d. Do you think it was right for the US to kill Osama? What else could they have done? e. Do you think terrorism could happen in Japan? f. What did you think of today's quiz? What questions were difficult and why?
For 5/24
Read http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20058783-503544.html and
Read Student times article http://www.japantimes.co.jp/shukan-st/english_news/news/current/nm20110513/nm20110513main.htm?print=noframe
CLASS 3 4/26/2011:
1. Listen to news story from 2/22 at http://edition.englishclub.com/listening-news/20110222/
2. Quiz about the cultural side of the revolution in Libya
CLASS 4 5/10/2011:
1. Listen to newest news story at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
2. Quiz about the royal wedding article at http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-13181999
a. If you were in Libya now, what would you do? b. Do you think Japan can or should do anything for Libya? c. Do you think governments should be able to control internet? d. Why do people in Libya want the ability to change their government? e. Did you vote last weekend? Why is voting important?
For 5/10:
a. What did you think of the Royal Wedding? b. Do you think the Prince of Bahrain should have attended? Why or why not? c. Who is Prince William's mother? What happened to her? d. When do you want to get married? Do you want a Western or Japanese style wedding?
For 5/17:
Read about the royal wedding at http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-13181999
Read http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20058783-503544.html and
CLASS 2 4/19/2011:
1. Listen to the newest news story at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
2. Quiz about differences in Japan Crisis news in the World
CLASS 3 4/26/2011:
1. Listen to news story from 2/22 at http://edition.englishclub.com/listening-news/20110222/
2. Quiz about the cultural side of the revolution in Libya
a. How did you get your information about the Tohoku earthquake? What about the nuclear situation? b. Did you get information in Japanese only, or in another language? c. Commercials are also information. Why are there so many AC commercials nowadays? d. Did you hear a rumor about an earthquake in Kumamoto? Do you believe it? Why or why not? e. How can we best get correct information?
For next week:
a. If you were in Libya now, what would you do? b. Do you think Japan can or should do anything for Libya? c. Do you think governments should be able to control internet? d. Why do people in Libya want the ability to change their government? e. Did you vote last weekend? Why is voting important?
For 5/10:
Read about the cultural side of the revolution in Libya
Read about the royal wedding at http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-13181999
CLASS 2 4/19/2011:
1. Listen to the newest news story at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
2. Quiz about differences in Japan Crisis news in the World
3. Chat questions
a. How did you get your information about the Tohoku earthquake? What about the nuclear situation? b. Did you get information in Japanese only, or in another language? c. Commercials are also information. Why are there so many AC commercials nowadays? d. Did you hear a rumor about an earthquake in Kumamoto? Do you believe it? Why or why not? e. How can we best get correct information?
For next week:
Listen to the newest news story at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/ Read about the cultural side of the revolution in Libya
c. How old did you think Osama bin Laden was? d. Do you think it was right for the US to kill Osama? What else could they have done? e. Do you think terrorism could happen in Japan? f. What did you think of today's quiz? What questions were difficult and why?
Also watch http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwQMQXrpmJc for background on Osama bin Ladin
1. Listen to the newest news story at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
2. Quiz about Obama's speech on the execution of Osama Bin Ladin
1. Listen to (and read) Obama's speech at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNYmK19-d0U
2. Quiz about Obama's speech on the execution of Osama Bin Ladin
a.
a. Do you remember when you first saw 9/11? b. Do you think Osama bin Laden's death will help future world peace?
Read
Read Student times article http://www.japantimes.co.jp/shukan-st/english_news/news/current/nm20110513/nm20110513main.htm?print=noframe
CLASS 4 5/10/2011:
1. Listen to newest news story at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
2. Quiz about the royal wedding article at http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-13181999
CLASS 5 5/17/2011:
1. Listen to the newest news story at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
2. Quiz about Obama's speech on the execution of Osama Bin Ladin
a. What did you think of the Royal Wedding? b. Do you think the Prince of Bahrain should have attended? Why or why not? c. Who is Prince William's mother? What happened to her? d. When do you want to get married? Do you want a Western or Japanese style wedding?
For 5/17:
a.
For 5/24
Read http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20058783-503544.html and
Read
CLASS 3 4/26/2011:
1. Listen to news story from 2/22 at http://edition.englishclub.com/listening-news/20110222/
2. Quiz about the cultural side of the revolution in Libya
CLASS 4 5/10/2011:
1. Listen to newest news story at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
2. Quiz about the royal wedding article at http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-13181999
a. If you were in Libya now, what would you do? b. Do you think Japan can or should do anything for Libya? c. Do you think governments should be able to control internet? d. Why do people in Libya want the ability to change their government? e. Did you vote last weekend? Why is voting important?
For 5/10:
a. What did you think of the Royal Wedding? b. Do you think the Prince of Bahrain should have attended? Why or why not? c. Who is Prince William's mother? What happened to her? d. When do you want to get married? Do you want a Western or Japanese style wedding?
For 5/17:
Read about the royal wedding at http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-13181999
Read http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20058783-503544.html and
CLASS 2 4/19/2011:
1. Listen to the newest news story at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
2. Quiz about differences in Japan Crisis news in the World
CLASS 3 4/26/2011:
1. Listen to news story from 2/22 at http://edition.englishclub.com/listening-news/20110222/
2. Quiz about the cultural side of the revolution in Libya
a. How did you get your information about the Tohoku earthquake? What about the nuclear situation? b. Did you get information in Japanese only, or in another language? c. Commercials are also information. Why are there so many AC commercials nowadays? d. Did you hear a rumor about an earthquake in Kumamoto? Do you believe it? Why or why not? e. How can we best get correct information?
For next week:
a. If you were in Libya now, what would you do? b. Do you think Japan can or should do anything for Libya? c. Do you think governments should be able to control internet? d. Why do people in Libya want the ability to change their government? e. Did you vote last weekend? Why is voting important?
For 5/10:
Read about the cultural side of the revolution in Libya
Read about the royal wedding at http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-13181999
CLASS 2 4/19/2011:
1. Listen to the newest news story at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
2. Quiz about differences in Japan Crisis news in the World
3. Chat questions
a. How did you get your information about the Tohoku earthquake? What about the nuclear situation? b. Did you get information in Japanese only, or in another language? c. Commercials are also information. Why are there so many AC commercials nowadays? d. Did you hear a rumor about an earthquake in Kumamoto? Do you believe it? Why or why not? e. How can we best get correct information?
For next week:
Listen to the newest news story at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/ Read about the cultural side of the revolution in Libya
a.
a. What did you think of the Royal Wedding? b. Do you think the Prince of Bahrain should have attended? Why or why not? c. Who is Prince William's mother? What happened to her? d. When do you want to get married? Do you want a Western or Japanese style wedding?
Read
Read http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20058783-503544.html and
2. Quiz about the royal wedding at http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-13181999
2. Quiz about the royal wedding article at http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-13181999
CLASS 3 4/26/2011:
1. Listen to news story from 2/22 at http://edition.englishclub.com/listening-news/20110222/
2. Quiz about the cultural side of the revolution in Libya
CLASS 4 5/10/2011:
1. Listen to newest news story at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
2. Quiz about the royal wedding at http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-13181999
a. If you were in Libya now, what would you do? b. Do you think Japan can or should do anything for Libya? c. Do you think governments should be able to control internet? d. Why do people in Libya want the ability to change their government? e. Did you vote last weekend? Why is voting important?
For 5/10:
a.
For 5/17:
Read about the royal wedding at http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-13181999
Read
CLASS 2 4/19/2011:
1. Listen to the newest news story at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
2. Quiz about differences in Japan Crisis news in the World
CLASS 3 4/26/2011:
1. Listen to news story from 2/22 at http://edition.englishclub.com/listening-news/20110222/
2. Quiz about the cultural side of the revolution in Libya
a. How did you get your information about the Tohoku earthquake? What about the nuclear situation? b. Did you get information in Japanese only, or in another language? c. Commercials are also information. Why are there so many AC commercials nowadays? d. Did you hear a rumor about an earthquake in Kumamoto? Do you believe it? Why or why not? e. How can we best get correct information?
For next week:
a. If you were in Libya now, what would you do? b. Do you think Japan can or should do anything for Libya? c. Do you think governments should be able to control internet? d. Why do people in Libya want the ability to change their government? e. Did you vote last weekend? Why is voting important?
For 5/10:
Read about the cultural side of the revolution in Libya
Read about the royal wedding at http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-13181999
CLASS 2 4/19/2011:
1. Listen to the newest news story at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
2. Quiz about differences in Japan Crisis news in the World
3. Chat questions
a. How did you get your information about the Tohoku earthquake? What about the nuclear situation? b. Did you get information in Japanese only, or in another language? c. Commercials are also information. Why are there so many AC commercials nowadays? d. Did you hear a rumor about an earthquake in Kumamoto? Do you believe it? Why or why not? e. How can we best get correct information?
For next week:
Listen to the newest news story at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/ Read about the cultural side of the revolution in Libya
2. Quiz about the cultural side of the revolution in Libya
2. Quiz about the cultural side of the revolution in Libya
2. Quiz about differences in Japan Crisis news in the World
2. Quiz about differences in Japan Crisis news in the World
a.
a. If you were in Libya now, what would you do? b. Do you think Japan can or should do anything for Libya? c. Do you think governments should be able to control internet? d. Why do people in Libya want the ability to change their government? e. Did you vote last weekend? Why is voting important?
Read about
Read about the royal wedding at http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-13181999
1. Listen to news story from 2/22 at http://edition.englishclub.com/listening-news/20110222/
1. Listen to news story from 2/22 at http://edition.englishclub.com/listening-news/20110222/
1. Listen to the newest news story at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
1. Listen to news story from 2/22 at http://edition.englishclub.com/listening-news/20110222/
CURRENT EVENTS I
WELCOME TO CURRENT EVENTS IN ENGLISH I and II 2011!
Instructor: Judy Yoneoka judy@kumagaku.ac.jp
WELCOME TO CURRENT EVENTS IN ENGLISH I and II 2011!
Instructor: Judy Yoneoka judy@kumagaku.ac.jp
CLASS 2 4/19/2011:
CLASS 3 4/26/2011:
2. Quiz about differences in Japan Crisis news in the World
2. Quiz about the cultural side of the revolution in Libya
a. How did you get your information about the Tohoku earthquake? What about the nuclear situation? b. Did you get information in Japanese only, or in another language? c. Commercials are also information. Why are there so many AC commercials nowadays? d. Did you hear a rumor about an earthquake in Kumamoto? Do you believe it? Why or why not? e. How can we best get correct information?
For next week:
a.
For 5/10:
Read about the cultural side of the revolution in Libya
Read about
CLASS 2 4/19/2011:
1. Listen to the newest news story at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/
2. Quiz about differences in Japan Crisis news in the World
3. Chat questions
a. How did you get your information about the Tohoku earthquake? What about the nuclear situation? b. Did you get information in Japanese only, or in another language? c. Commercials are also information. Why are there so many AC commercials nowadays? d. Did you hear a rumor about an earthquake in Kumamoto? Do you believe it? Why or why not? e. How can we best get correct information?
For next week:
Listen to the newest news story at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/ Read about the cultural side of the revolution in Libya
a. How did you get your information about the Tohoku earthquake?
a. How did you get your information about the Tohoku earthquake? What about the nuclear situation?
c. How can we best get correct information?
c. Commercials are also information. Why are there so many AC commercials nowadays?
e. How can we best get correct information?
a. b. c.
a. How did you get your information about the Tohoku earthquake? b. Did you get information in Japanese only, or in another language? c. How can we best get correct information? d. Did you hear a rumor about an earthquake in Kumamoto? Do you believe it? Why or why not?
CLASS 2 4/19/2011:
1. Listen to the newest news story at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/ 2. Quiz about differences in Japan Crisis news in the World
3. Chat questions
a. b. c.
For next week:
Listen to the newest news story at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/ Read about the cultural side of the revolution in Libya
For next week 4/19/2011:
Listen to the newest news story at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/ Read about differences in Japan Crisis news in the World
Read Japan Crisis News in the World
Read about differences in Japan Crisis news in the World
World news digest World Newspaper links | 2011 archives |
2011 archives | World news digest World Newspaper links | in-class discussion |
World news digest World Newspaper links | 2010 archives |
World news digest World Newspaper links | 2011 archives |
1. Let's chat about these questions:
Welcome to the class! 1. First we will listen to http://edition.englishclub.com/listening-news/2011-03-15/ 2. Then let's take a quiz. 3. Now, we will chat about these questions:
c. What do you think were the top ten news event for last year in Japan? in the world?
c. How did you get news about the earthquake and tsunami?
Listen to the newest news story at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/ Read Japan Crisis News in the World
Listen to the newest news story at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/ Read Japan Crisis News in the World
CURRENT EVENTS Io
- CLASS 1 4/12/2011 Introduction to current events CURRENT EVENTS DESCRIPTION
For next week 4/12: Japan Crisis News in the World
For next week 4/19/2011: Listen to the newest news story at http://edition.englishclub.com/category/listening-news/ Read Japan Crisis News in the World
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703512404576209043550725356.html?mod=fox_australian? in the World
Japan Crisis News in the World
For next week: [[http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703512404576209043550725356.html?mod=fox_australian |Japan Crisis News]] in the World
For next week 4/12: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703512404576209043550725356.html?mod=fox_australian? in the World
[[http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703512404576209043550725356.html?mod=fox_australian |Japan Crisis News]] in the World
CURRENT EVENTS I
CURRENT EVENTS Io
- CLASS 1 4/12/2011 Introduction to current events CURRENT EVENTS DESCRIPTION
1. Let's chat about these questions:
a. How often do you read news in Japanese? in English? b. How do you read news? (newspaper, magazine, net, cell phone, etc.) c. What do you think were the top ten news event for last year in Japan? in the world? d. What do you think will be on the top ten news this year in Japan? in the world?
For next week:
WELCOME BACK TO CURRENT EVENTS IN ENGLISH I and II 2010!
WELCOME TO CURRENT EVENTS IN ENGLISH I and II 2011!
CURRENT EVENTS II FINAL CLASS
1/18 This was a make-up day. If you were absent and want to make up former chats to make sure you get a grade, PLEASE CHECK OVER THE LIST BELOW AND FINISH ANY QUIZZES and CHATS you have not done! The passwords for the make-up chats are late1 (for 1 kumi) and late2 (for 2kumi).
FINAL DEADLINE IS 1/25!!!
1/17 Happy New Year!
Today we will CHECK YOUR ANSWERS IN CLASS. Until 9:30, check the new news for English Club!
If you are absent, please READ the answers here and check your own work. THERE WILL BE NO QUIZ OR CHAT--it is a speaking ONLY DAY.
Dec. 24 (IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ) We will make a list of the top 10 news for 2010 in class! No homework, but try to think of your picks. If you must be absent, make sure you do the quiz. THERE will be no chat rooms for Dec. 24.
Dec. 21 Swedish security police: Violence was 'an act of terrorism'
Dec. 13 Tokyo-Aomori bullet train debuts A preview for Kumamoto next year?
For 12/6 Six takes on North Korea and six-party talks
US China should urge North Korea to refrain from further provocative acts.
Japan The U.S. and South Korea are beginning joint naval exercises, and Japan is reinforcing SDF warnings.
South Korea The national defense white paper may be changed with harsher language towards North Korea.
China China proposed emergency six-way talks after considering carefully what to do.
North Korea (click on PAST NEWS-->November 26. 2010) CPRK Warns S. Korean Puppet Group Not to Do Rash Act South Korea's military provocation prompted North Korea's punishment.
Russia The United Nations Security Council should express its opinion as soon as possible.
11/29 Another royal wedding
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juLFcqps2Bg
11/22 Interesting developments in Myanmar--a step closer to democracy?
For more information: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=841B0X8aRdQ&feature=related, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uL_NVjPyER8&NR=1
For
11/15 Two historical? elections--one in the US and one in Kumamoto! http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-11-07/obama-says-u-s-congress-elections-may-spur-some-midcourse-corrections-.html
ALSO, watch news about Obama at APEC!
11/8 You know about the demonstrations against Japan in China. Did you know about the demonstrations against China in Japan?
You can watch the video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqwYpD58_iA
11/1 NO CLASS--HAVE A GOOD FESTIVAL!
10/25 It's the end of October already!! Let's look at the October English Club news articles for next week.
10/18 Is Europe going to experience terrorism? Travel alert issued for U.S. citizens in Europe
10/4 !!ATTENTION!! IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR 10/4
CLASS FOR 10/4 WILL NOT HAVE A WRITTEN QUIZ DUE TO TECHNICAL PROBLEMS. I WILL GIVE YOU THE PASSWORDS IN CLASS. IF YOU ARE WORKING FROM HOME, PLEASE GO DIRECTLY TO THE PASSWORD PAGE http://www2.kumagaku.ac.jp/teacher/~judy/cgi/pmwiki/pmwiki.php?n=Main.passwd
Whose islands are they? we will look at the issues behind the current troubles between China and Japan.
9/27 Today, let's review some of the summer news using the English Club listening articles for August and September.
The second semester we will be continuing with English Club listening articles once a month, and special articles for the rest of the classes. Also, we will have a special review of 2010 news at the end of the year!
CURRENT EVENTS II
4/12 WELCOME TO THIS CLASS! Today we will learn what current events are, and how to use the internet to study current events. We will also practice taking quizzes and chat.
4/19 Today we will introduce Listening to news at English Club. We will try to visit this site every month.
4/26 Hey! According to Tachiagare Nippon!, I don't have to pay taxes!
Wish I could convince the 税務署...
5/10 Airlines in Trouble!!
Iceland closes airports for first time due to volcanic ash cloud
Understanding the situation in Thailand
5/17 Mother's Day special...do you want to be a mother in Japan?
5/24 North vs. South Korean ships in the West Sea
And flash news about the U.N. and the South Korean investigations!
See also http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/world/asia_pacific/10144059.stm
5/31 Do you know foot-and-mouth disease? What a problem in Miyazaki!
Also let's take a quick look at the May news for English Club! Which ones did we discuss in Class?
6/7 Do you want an ipad?
6/14 Japan has a new prime minister AGAIN!
6/21 Are you watching the World Cup games?
6/28 Do you know the situation in Central Asia?
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/world/asia_pacific/10356432.stm
EVERYONE---Thank you for your donations! They totaled 3,014 yen! So I sent 6,000 yen (1000円単位のみ)as a UNHCR donation.
7/5 The G8 Summit
7/12 Do you know about the new Chinese world news channel in English?
7/16 This FRIDAY will be our final MONDAY class! We will do a general review of all the lessons we have had in this class.
If you are absent, please do the final quiz and enter the chat rooms as usual!
CURRENT EVENTS I
1/12 This was a make-up day. If you were absent and want to make up former chats to make sure you get a grade, PLEASE CHECK OVER THIS LIST AND FINISH ANY QUIZZES you have not done! The passwords for the make-up chats are late1 (for 1 kumi) and late2 (for 2kumi).
1/11 Happy New Year!
1/18 This was a make-up day. If you were absent and want to make up former chats to make sure you get a grade, PLEASE CHECK OVER THE LIST BELOW AND FINISH ANY QUIZZES and CHATS you have not done! The passwords for the make-up chats are late1 (for 1 kumi) and late2 (for 2kumi).
FINAL DEADLINE IS 1/25!!!
1/17 Happy New Year!
CURRENT EVENTS II
1/11 Happy New Year!
CURRENT EVENTS II FINAL CLASS
1/12 This was a make-up day. If you were absent and want to make up former chats to make sure you get a grade, PLEASE CHECK OVER THIS LIST AND FINISH ANY QUIZZES you have not done! The passwords for the make-up chats are late1 (for 1 kumi) and late2 (for 2kumi).
1/11 Happy New Year!
FOR 1/12 This will be a make-up day. If you have been absent and want to make up former chats to make sure you get a grade, then please come. If you already have an A, great! You don't need to come to class.
Today we will CHECK YOUR ANSWERS IN CLASS. If you are absent, please READ the answers here and check your own work. THERE WILL BE NO QUIZ OR CHAT--it is a speaking ONLY DAY.
Today we will CHECK YOUR ANSWERS IN CLASS. Until 9:30, check the new news for English Club!
If you are absent, please READ the answers here and check your own work. THERE WILL BE NO QUIZ OR CHAT--it is a speaking ONLY DAY.
1/11 Happy New Year!
Today we will CHECK YOUR ANSWERS IN CLASS. If you are absent, please READ the answers here and check your own work. THERE WILL BE NO QUIZ OR CHAT--it is a speaking ONLY DAY.
FOR 1/12 This will be a make-up day. If you have been absent and want to make up former chats to make sure you get a grade, then please come. If you already have an A, great! You don't need to come to class.
Happy New Year! See you on 1/11!!
Dec. 24 (IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ) We will make a list of the top 10 news for 2010 in class! No homework, but try to think of your picks. If you must be absent, make sure you do the quiz. THERE will be no chat rooms for Dec. 24.
Dec. 24 (IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ) We will make a list of the top 10 news for 2010 in class! No homework, but try to think of your picks. If you must be absent, make sure you do the quiz. THERE will be no chat rooms for Dec. 24.
Dec. 24 (IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ) We will make a list of the top 10 news for 2010 in class! No homework, but try to think of your picks. If you must be absent, make sure you do the quiz. THERE will be no chat rooms for Dec. 24.
Happy New Year! See you on 1/11!!
FOR Dec. 24 (IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ) We will make a list of the top 10 news for 2010 in class! No homework, but try to think of your picks. If you must be absent, make sure you do the quiz. THERE will be no chat rooms for Dec. 24.
Dec. 21 Swedish security police: Violence was 'an act of terrorism'
FOR Dec. 24 (IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ) We will make a list of the top 10 news for 2010 in class! No homework, but try to think of your picks. If you must be absent, make sure you do the quiz. THERE will be no chat rooms for Dec. 24.
FOR NEXT WEEK Dec. 21 Swedish security police: Violence was 'an act of terrorism'