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"Where do you live?"

  Photo by Mikhail Nilov: https://www.pexels.com/photo/women-in-the-office-talking-to-each-other-8101526/ Vocabulary 1. Vibrant - full of energy and life, dynamic 2. Must-see - a place or attraction that is considered essential or highly recommended to visit 3. District - a specific area or region with its own unique features or characteristics 4. Diverse - having a variety of different types or elements, varied 5. Hiking - a long walk or trek, usually in nature or mountains 6. Recommendation - a suggestion or advice on what to do or where to go, especially based on personal experience or expertise Comprehension Questions 1. What are the names of the characters in the conversation? 2. Where does Hideyo live? 3. What does Asuka say she likes about San Francisco? 4. What are some of Hideyo's favorite things to do in New York City? 5. How long has Asuka been living in San Francisco? 6. What does Hideyo suggest she and Asuka do in the future? Conversation Practice Conversation between ...
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Talking About Finance

  "That's great!  So let us talk about some words related to finance. Example  budget.  A budget is an estimation of your income and expenses. It allows you to track and plan how you will spend your money, which can help you make financial decisions around paying off debt and saving for retirement." Vocabulary financial literacy              / fai · nan · shl  *  li · tr · uh · see/  the ability to understand financial skills budget                                   / ˈbəjət / n. an estimate of income and expenditure for a set period of time debt                                        / det / n. money that is owed or due   credit                 ...

Preference in Fashion

  Vocabulary preference      / ˈpref(ə)rəns / n. a greater liking for one alternative over another or others. layer               / ˈlāər / n. a number of sheets that are stacked on other thin pieces. trends             /' trend / n. a fashion.     fancy              / ˈfansē / adj. not plain or ordinary    fabric             / ˈfabrik / n. cloth or other material produced by weaving or knitting fibers. Expressions Can you... Do you... I prefer... I think... I like... Conversation Practice A: Can you describe your fashion preferences? B: I prefer simple and modern fashion. A: Do you have a specific brand that you like? B: Gallarda Galante, her brand is simple yet elegant. A: Which season is it the easiest to be fashionable? B:       I think autumn is the easiest to be fa...

Japan's Golden Week

Golden Week celebrates four of Japan’s 15 national holidays. It is a good way to start a conversation so people will appreciate what makes it unique for the Japanese. Vocabulary series                   / ˈsirēz / n.  a set of related events one after another.      consider              / kənˈsidər / v. think carefully about (something), typically before making a decision.    honor                / ˈänər / v. regard with respect. ratification         / ˌradəfəˈkāSH(ə)n / n. the action of giving formal consent. staycation          / ˌstāˈkāSHn / n. a vacation in one's home or nearby Questions What is Golden Week? What do the Japanese do on Golden Week? How do you wish a happy Golden Week in Japanese? Why is Golden Week celebrated? Is Golden Week a goo...

Free time

This topic is a discussion about your free time. VOCABULARY spare time:              The time when you are free to do other things aside from work                                   Ex. What do you do in your spare time? leisure time :            T he time when you are not working and you can relax and do things that you enjoy; spare time Ex. I am very busy with my work, and I don’t have much leisure time. leisure activities :   The things that you do during your leisure time.                                   Ex. I visit the museum during my leisure time. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. When do you have free time? 2. Do you have much free time on weekends?...

Culture Shock

Culture is an umbrella term that encompasses the social behavior and norms found in societies, including knowledge, beliefs, arts, habits, and capabilities. Through the years we learned to blend, learn and adapt to each others' situations. Understanding culture and norms help us be more considerate. This lesson provides an insight into how culture is experienced, perceive, and appreciated as you discuss it with each other.  Vocabulary adopt                        / əˈdäpt / v. choose to take up, follow, or use. culture                / ˈkəlCHər / n. the arts, customs, social institutions, and achievements of a particular nation, people, or other social groups. rude                          / ro͞od / adj. offensively impolite or ill-mannered. shock           ...

Daily Habits

Everything we think, say, and do is a result of deep-seated habits etched into our minds through years and years of repetition. These habits help us forward or hinder our progress in all facets of our life. Habits are considered a powerful part of our daily events. According to a study, 45 percent of everything we do on a daily basis is driven by our habits. This lesson will provide an insight into a person's daily habits. The participants will converse about their daily routine. Vocabulary:  habits                  / ˈhabət / n. a practice or regular tendency to do things. modern               / ˈmädərn / adj. relating to the present or recent times as opposed to the remote past. oversleep          / ˌōvərˈslēp / v. sleep longer or later than one intended routine                / ro͞oˈtēn / n. a sequence of actions that is ...