Friday, November 4, 2011

Everyday English Useful Website

This is a useful lesson for learning useful everyday english for
 introducing each other, ordering breakfast/lunch/dinner, making an appointment, etc.

There is also a business section
and an Academic section.


http://www.voanews.com/learningenglish/theclassroom/activities/

Voice of America Learning English :text

This is the link to the textbook we will sometimes use in class and for homework.
It has subjects based on grammar points.We will skip around but just in case you want to do each lesson,
please look at this site.

http://www.voanews.com/learningenglish/theclassroom/efl/

Work Hours in the US: Reading and Listening Activity

This is an interesting article and activity regarding how many hours men vs. women work in America.
More men work more hours but does this mean that women work less? 
Find out!


http://www.voanews.com/learningenglish/theclassroom/articles/american_culture/Work-Hours-in-the-US-130114803.html#

Comparing American and Chinese Parents: Listening and Reading Activity

There's an interesting book out now called " Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother" by Amy Chua.  It is about the difference in parenting between American and Chinese families.

It's an interesting article that makes mothers think about what is truly important in child-rearing.  High Academics vs. High Communicative value. 

http://www.voanews.com/learningenglish/theclassroom/articles/american_culture/Comparing-American-and-Chinese-Parents-118780719.html

Michael Jackson Reading and Listening Activity

Another great person of the 21st Century!
The World is a better place thanks to  Michael Jackson and his inspirational music and messages to
change and save the Earth.  "We are the World We are the children"  is forever a song and a phrase that we have all grown up with and can all relate to.  Thank you MJ! R.I.P.

http://www.voanews.com/learningenglish/theclassroom/articles/american_culture/Michael-Jackson-1958-2009-He-Amazed-the-World-With-His-Music-and-Dancing-132940268.html

Lady Gaga Reading and Listening Activity

Here's a lesson on our favorite Lady.   Lady Gaga that is!
This should be fun for those who love both her music and her unique style!

http://www.voanews.com/learningenglish/theclassroom/articles/american_culture/English-Through-Music-Lady-GaGa-125160954.html

Taylor Swift Reading and Listening Activity

This is a great website for those who are Taylor Swift fans!!

I found the perfect English lesson for you!!
Enjoy!

http://www.voanews.com/learningenglish/theclassroom/home/English-Through-Music-Taylor-Swifts-Song-Mean---124300094.html#

Steve Jobs Reading and Listening Activity

Steve Jobs will forever be remembered for his innovative products and thinking out of the box.
Here's an activity from VOICE OF AMERICA NEWS website to learn more about this incredible man.
R.I.P.
We will always love Steve Jobs for his contributions to making our life better through his gadgets.


http://www.voanews.com/learningenglish/theclassroom/articles/american_culture/Steve-Jobs-Remembered-133101618.html

Sunday, May 22, 2011

Presentation language exercise

This is a worksheet I like to use to start a unit on presentations.

http://www.eslflow.com/Presentations_useful_language_exercise___answers.pdf

Presentation structure

Business presentation key phrases

Introduction

    (Good morning, afternoon, evening) I'm happy to be here. I'm glad to have this opportunity to . . . Today, I'd like to talk (to you) about . . . My topic today is . . . The focus of my remarks is . . . I'd like to share some thoughts on (topic)

Main points

    Let me start by . . . First, let me tell you about . . . I've divided my topic into (three) parts: (They are . . .)

Giving examples

    For example, For instance, Let me illustrate, To illustrate,

Conclusion

    In conclusion, To conclude, To summarize, To sum up,

Key business phrases

This is a very useful website that has key phrases for business.
Also, there is an audio clip to help you with the pronunciation.
Try it!

http://www.eslgold.com/business/useful_expressions.html

Sunday, May 8, 2011

Talking about Restaurant Problems

Talking about restaurant problems
次のeslflow.comからのプリントを見てください。

Review the following Vocabulary words: 分からない言葉がある場合は辞書で引きましょう。
プリントを見ながら、この言葉はどこの絵に当てはまりますか? プリントに直接、書き込みましょう。

lipstick, glass, angry, man, bill, laughing, overcharge, service, expensive, teen, eating, restaurant, menu, spilling, mess, coffee, pizza, fly, soup, cigarette, smoke, shocking, coughing


レストランで色々な場面が絵が得ております。

let's speak!



1. What does he want?    
I + think the man wants + A + because + (reason).
I think the man wants A)__________because (reason)__________________.
☆What will you say? ________________________________________________

2. How does he feel? why?
I + think the man feels + A + because + (reason).
I think the man feels A)_________because (reason)_______________.


3. What's annoying her?
I + think the lady is+ annoyed  + because + (reason).
I think the lady is annoyed because (reason)_____________
☆What will you say? ________________________________________________

4.What's annoying him?
I + think the man is+ annoyed  + because + (reason).
I think the man is annoyed because (reason)_____________.


 
5. Why is he shocked?
I + think the man is+ shocked  + because + (reason).
I think the man is shocked because (reason)_____________ .
☆What will you say? ________________________________________________



6. Why is he surprised?
I + think the man is+ surprised  + because + (reason).
I think the man is surprised because (reason)_____________.
☆What will you say? ________________________________________________



7. What's that on my glass?
I + think the man is+ angry + because + (reason).
I think the man is angry because (reason)_____________ .

☆What will you say? ________________________________________________

8. What's she thinking ?
I + think the lady is+ thinking _____A___  + because + (reason).
I think the lady is thinking _________________   because (reason)_____________ .
☆What will you say? ________________________________________________

9. What happened?
I + think the man is+ surprised  + because + (reason).
I think the man is surprised because (reason)_____________ .
☆What will you say? ________________________________________________

Ordering at a Restaurant and a complaint

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!
今日は母の日です!いつもお疲れ様です!
この次のプリントはMother's Dayの日にレストランへ食べに行った設定です。








#1:はい。7:00に予約しました~です。
Yes.  
予約を取りました +  時間  + 詳しい内容
I have a reservation + at 7:00 + under the name ______________.
I have a reservation        on Tuesday  under the name Jackson.
I have an appointment     at 10:00    with Mrs. Lewis.
I have a reservation        at 8:00      under the name Maruyama.

#  (今のメニューを確認とってください。)

聞きとれた所まで言い直しましょう。
分からないところがあれば、And what else?  又はCould you repeat it please?
確認をとるのはとても大切です。 
OK. you said grilled Mahi mahi fish and what else? Could you repeat it please?

#2 今度は日本語に直してください。 
I'd like to have today's special. And I'd like the soup please.

今日のスペシャルをお願いします。スープもお願いします。

#3.子供メニューのハンバーガーセットお願いします。
I'd like to order two of the Hamburger sets on your children's menu.

#4. はい。赤ワインのメルローと子どもたちにはオレンジジュースをお願いします。

私は注文したい + 数(ガラス入りの) + 飲み物  +  だれに
I'd like to order      a glass of        merlot wine   for myself.
I'd like to order     a glass of         milk                    for my son.
I'd like to order    two glasses of   orange juice    for the children.

#5  (食べ物が来ましたが、オーダーしたスープはまだ来ていません)
Excuse me,
Pardon me
sir?
Madam?
Could you get my waiter please?

下記のどれでも伝わります。 好きな文を覚えましょう。
I  am still waiting for my soup.
I haven't received my soup yet.
I ordered soup but I haven't gotten it yet.
Where is my soup?  (→ちょっと強すぎます)

#6:今度はスープが来ましたが、冷たいでう。文句を言うって下さい。
下を読んで、どの言い方が一番良いと思いますでしょうか?
Excuse me, my soup is too cold.
Excuse me, I finally received my soup, but its too cold.
Excuse me, I cannot drink this soup. It is no longer hot.
Excuse me, I find this soup to not be at the right temperature.
Excuse me, I don't like this soup.  (→強すぎます)

#7.じゃー、シーザーサラダに変更お願いします。
Ah, o.k. I prefer the Ceaser salad please.
O.k.  could you please change my order to the Ceaser's salad please.
Yes. I'd rather have the Ceaser's salad please.

#8.はい、美味しかったです。 チェックお願いします。
Yes, it was delicious.  
Yes, the dinner was fine. 

Could you please bring the check?
Check please.


Saturday, May 7, 2011

Telephoning: Making a Restaurant Reservation








Telephoning Lesson:
上のプリント2枚をプリントアウトしてください。

日本語の文を英語でどのように言いますか?
まず、書く前に声を出して言いましょう。
出来ました?


#1.例:
もしもし、はい。私はレストランの予約をしたいのですが。
これは英語で言いましょう。

もしもし  =  Hello, yes.  自然にyes を入れる。
私は~したい = I'd like to  
何をする   = make a reservation
どこで     =at your restaurant

私は   +             何を  +       何所で

I would (I'd) like to   make a reservation   at your restaurant.
I would like to     make a reservation      at your hotel.

I would like to     make an appointment    at your hospital.


I would like to     make an appointment  at your hair salon.

#2 日曜日。母の日にディナーをとりたいのですが。
Sunday
Mother's Day dinner
I'd like to make a reservation  をまたつかいます。

私は   +             何を          +       いつ                +  詳しいないよう
I would like to     make a reservation  on next Sunday      for Mother's Day.
I'd like to             make an appointment   on May 10th           with Mr. Jackson.
I'd like to            make a reservation         on September 1st   for 3 nights.

#3  4人です
4人の予約の場合は色々な言い方があります。
four people. 
four adults.
For four people.
2 adults and 2 children

#4  6:00ごろ空いていますでしょうか?

Can  I     make a reservation      + for 6:00?
Can  I     +         make an appointment   +   for 10 a.m.?
Can  I      +       make a reservation        +   for Sunday at 10 a.m.?

#5 7:00 でお願いします。
Yes.  7:00 is fine.

#6 はい。私の名前は_____です。
My name is ________

#7 はい。そうです。
Yes. That's correct.

#8. さようなら。
Good-bye.
Thank you very much. Good -bye
Thank you for your help.





今度は質問文で聞いてみましょう。
Can I  (質問文)      +            何を    +    詳しい内容

Sunday, April 17, 2011

2 Frogs English Lessons

What is the meaning of this blog name?
このブログの名前は2Frogs English Lessons です。
なぜか分かりますでしょうか?

2 Frogs English は日本語では?

そうです!

ツー・かえる・英語!
使える英語!

楽しく使える英語をみにつけましょう!