Learning Kit – Guideline

Grammar Beginner 4
Why do you need natto?

Color assignment :
Red - teacher's lines to read (found only in the teacher's textbook)
Blue - any other instructions (found only in the teacher's textbook)
Orange - emphasis on the word or phrase (also found in the student's textbook)
demo lesson Beginner

“Today’s lesson is Lesson [Number].

The title is [Lesson Title]. Please repeat after me, [Lesson Title].”

Why do you need natto?

Today's GOAL

“Please check Today’s GOAL.”

To be able to talk about the reasons behind the actions.

“Are you done?”

“Let’s move on to Today’s Phrase. Please repeat after me twice.

”
Today's Phrases

Why do you need natto for the barbecue?

*A traditional Japanese side dish made from fermented beans.
It has a very strong and unpleasant smell

Because we cook it with meat and vegetables.

“Let's move on to New Words / Expressions.”
New Words / Expressions

“Please check the directions.”

Directions: Listen and repeat after your teacher.
(After 5 seconds)“Are you done?”

“Please repeat after me twice.”

If your student can't understand the meaning,
please search pictures on Google and share the URL with the student.
because
Because we cook it with meat and vegetables.

*No way!
*This is a North American expression, not commonly used by English-speakers in
other countries
No way!

ask
Why did you ask?

anyway
I want them anyway.

Too bad.
Too bad.

by the way
By the way, why do you need so many snacks?
“Let's move on to Short Conversation.”
Short Conversation

“Please check the Directions.”

Directions: Read the following conversation with your teacher.
(After 5 seconds)“Are you done?”
1st : “Let's read the conversation together. Please repeat after me.”

2nd : “Let's read the conversation together again. Please repeat after
me.”

3rd : “Let's do a role play. I'll be [ A ] and you'll be [ B ].”

4th : “Let's switch the roles. I'll be [ B ] and you'll be [ A ]”

Please read the dialog as if you were really in this situation.

If you read it with a flat tone, students will find you less enthusiastic.
Charlotte Wait! Why do you need natto for the barbecue?
 James Because we cook it with meat and vegetables.

Charlotte What? No way!

James Why did you ask?

Charlotte Because I don't like natto.

James Too bad. By the way Charlotte, why do you need so many snacks?

Charlotte Because I need them for the barbecue.

James No, you don't. We have many snacks for the barbecue at your home.

Charlotte I know we do, but I want more anyway.

Charlotte and James are shopping for the barbecue party tonight.

- go back until you finish the 4th time

(After 4th roleplay)“Let's move on to Question.”
Question

“Please check the directions.”

Directions: Answer the following questions about the story.
(After 5 seconds)“Are you done?”
“Please answer my questions.”
1. Does Charlotte like natto?
【Sample answer】No, she doesn't like natto.
2. Why does James need natto for the barbecue?
【Sample answer】Because they cook / he cooks it with meat and vegetables.
3. Does Charlotte want more snacks?
【Sample answer】Yes, she does.

“Let's move on to Exercise.”

Exercise

“Now, we'll have some exercise. Please check the directions.”

Directions: Look at the following pictures and arrange the words to form correct
sentences.
(After 5 seconds)“Are you done?”
“Now, let's do the exercise. ”
 Teacher Why does he need another slice of pizza?

You 【 hungry / he / because / is 】.

Because he is hungry.

Teacher Why do they need a new car?

You 【 like / because / the / design / new

Because they like the new design.

Teacher Why do you need more beer?

You 【 I / thirsty / because / am 】.

Because I am thirsty.

Teacher Why does he need a new pair of jeans?

You 【 because / old / jeans / are / his 】.

Because his jeans are old.
Teacher Why do you need a new cellphone?

You 【 my / because / have / friends / new / cellphones 】.

Because my friends have new cellphones.
Teacher You already have your cellphone. You don't need a new one.

You 【 want / anyway / it / I 】.

I want it anyway.

“Let's move on to Free Conversation.”

Free Conversation

“Please check the directions.”

Directions: Let's use the phrases and the words you've learned during the lesson and talk
about the following topics freely.

(After 5 seconds)“Are you done? Let’s start.”

After the students give their reasons, ask them more questions based on their answers.
Why do you study English?
 “Let’s review today’s lesson.”
Review

Please look at the yellow part. Listen carefully. I will read it to you
now.
 (1) Three new words and phrases in this lesson
(2) Three difficult-to-pronounce words
Teacher will choose then read it aloud. Repeat each one after your teacher three times.
(after reading)
(1) Pick up at least 3 words for new words/phrases.
(2) Pick up at least 3 words for the student's mispronunciation.
Have the student repeat them 3 times.

***After (1) and (2), correct student's mistakes in grammar if any.

Please repeat after me 3 times.

Ex : T : hear
S : hear
T : hear
S : hear
T : hear
S : hear
Even if you have finished the entire lesson, you must not engage in free conversation.
Keep in mind that your student is an entry-level student and doesn't have a good
command of the English language.
Instead, please use the rest of the class time by doing the exercises again and again.

You can also give synonyms or sentences related to lesson.

Grammar Middle 32
Would you mind my closing the windows?
 Color assignment :
Red - teacher's lines to read (found only in the teacher's textbook)
Blue - any other instructions (found only in the teacher's textbook)
Orange - emphasis on the word or phrase (also found in the student's textbook)
demo lesson Middle

“Today’s lesson is Lesson [Number].

The title is [Lesson Title]. Please repeat after me, [Lesson Title].”
Would you mind me closing the windows?
Today's GOAL
“Please check Today’s GOAL.”

To be able to ask for a favor or permission politely / talk about

something you can't accept.
“Are you done?”

“Let’s move on to Today’s Phrases. Please repeat after me

twice.”
Today's Phrases

Would you mind closing the door?

Would you mind me/my closing the windows?
Would you mind if I closed the windows?
I can't stand the noise, either.
“Next, let's check today’s grammar point.”

Reminder
Please avoid unnecessary explanations and chit-chats in this lesson since you’d most
likely run out of time if you did.
If the student already seems to understand this grammar, you can finish this quickly.

 “Next, let's check today’s grammar point.”

 “Today’s grammar point is [the title of this section].”
 “Are you familiar with this grammar?”
 【Yes】
 “All right, please check and tell me what you know about it”
 【No, or Not sure】
 ”All right, let's check together. Repeat after me once”
Would you mind ～ ?
( Would you mind ～ ing? / Would you mind if ～ ed? )

>>> "Would you mind ～ ?” is used to ask others for a favor or

permission.
Ex : Would you mind closing the door?
= Would you mind if I asked you to close the door?
No, I wouldn't. (=I'll close the door (for you).) /
Yes, I would. (= I won't close the door.)
★ Asking someone for a favor to close the door.
Ex : Would you mind me/my closing the door?
= Would you mind if I closed the door?
No, I wouldn't. (= You can close the door.)/
Yes, I would. (= Don't close the door.)
★ Asking someone for permission to close the door.

I can't stand ～. ( I can't stand Noun)

>>> "I can't stand ～ " is used to express something you cannot accept
at all.
Ex : I can't stand him. / I can't stand working with her. / I can't stand that noise.
“Do you have any questions?”
“Let’s move on to Words and Expressions. “

Words / Expressions

“Please check the directions.”

Directions : Listen and repeat after your teacher.
“Please repeat after me twice.”
If your student can't understand the meaning,
please search pictures on Google and share the URL with the student.
rub
You are rubbing your jaw.
jaw
You always rub your jaw when you think.
#mind
# to be upset, annoyed or worried by something
Would you mind if I closed the windows?
attract
I wonder what they are attracted by.
tease
I'm only teasing you.
“Let’s move on to Short Conversation. “
Short Conversation

“Please check the directions.”

Directions : Read the following conversation with your teacher.
1st : “Let's do a role play. I'll be [ A ] and you'll be [ B ].”
 Please read the dialog as if you were really in this situation.
If you read it with a flat tone, students will find you less enthusiastic.
Olivia What's the matter? You are thinking about something, aren't you?

Daniel Yeah, I am. How do you know that?

Olivia You always rub your jaw when you think.

Daniel Really? I guess you are right.

I've been trying to think, but it's kind of too loud to think.
Would you mind me closing the windows?

Olivia No, not at all. I can't stand that noise either. I wonder what they are attracted by. We don't have many
kids in our neighborhood.

Daniel Maybe they are attracted by the holiday lights you put on the balcony and roof. Kids and bugs always
things. Hahaha.

Olivia Would you mind if I asked you to stop talking about my lights like that?

Daniel Hey, relax. I'm only teasing you. It's funny, isn't it?
It seems like Daniel and Olivia are distracted by the street noises this evening.
2nd : “Let's switch the roles. I'll be [ B ] and you'll be [ A ]”
(After the 2nd roleplay)“Let's move on to Question.”
Question

“Please check the directions.”

Directions : Answer the questions about the story.
“Now, please answer the questions about the short conversation. “
1. What was Daniel's suggestion to ease the noise?
【Sample answer】He'd like to close the windows to ease the noise.
2. Did Olivia mind the suggestion?
What kind of comment did she make about the noise?
【Sample answer】No, she didn't. She wondered what attracted the noise.
3. According to Daniel, what were the young people attracted by?
Why?
【Sample answer】Daniel thinks that the young people were attracted by the
holiday lights Olivia had put on the balcony. Because kids and bugs always love
shiny things.

“Now, we'll have some exercises.”

Exercise

“Please check the directions.”

Directions : Ask for favors and permission using 'Would you mind ＋ ～ ing?'
*Answers don't have to be exactly the same.
(After 5 seconds)“Are you done?”
“Now, let's do the exercise. ”
Example :Would you mind calling him?
=Would you mind if I asked you to call him? ( favor / call ).
Would you mind me/my calling him?
=Would you mind if I called him? ( permission / call ).
1. Would you mind ? ( permission / borrow)
my borrowing your phone?
2. Would you mind ? ( favor/ contact)
contacting our clients about tomorrow?
3. Would you mind ? ( permission / sweep)
my sweeping the floor now?
4. Would you mind ? ( favor / print)
printing this document for me?
5. Would you mind ? ( permission / date)
my dating your cousin?

“Let’s move on to the next exercise.“

Exercise

“Please check the directions.”

Directions : Respond to the following questions.
*Answers don't have to be exactly the same. Make sure students understand the yes-no
rules.
(After 5 seconds)“Are you done?”
“Now, let's do the exercise. ”
 :Would you mind me/my opening the windows?
Example
No, you can open them.
 Would you mind if I opened the windows?
Yes, please don't open them.
 Would you mind closing the windows?
No, I'll close them (for you).
 Would you mind if I asked you to close the windows?
Yes, I won't close them (for you).
1. Would you mind me/my calling your brother?
No, .
you can call him
2. Would you mind if I called your brother?
Yes, .
please don't call him
3. Would you mind emailing her?
No, .
 I'll email her (for you)
4. Would you mind if I asked you to email her?
Yes, .
I won't email her

“Let's move on to Free Conversation.”

Free Conversation

“Please check the directions.”

Directions : Let's use the phrases and the words you've learned during the lesson and talk
about the following topics freely!

(After 5 seconds)“Are you done? Let’s start.”

1. Talk about something you can't stand.

(anything is fine: people, work, school, situations, your
environment)
Why can't you stand it?
( I can't stand NOUN )
I can't stand my husband. / I can't stand my friends' lies. / I can't
stand this particular song.
I can't stand being around him. / I can't stand the smell of ～ / I
can't stand working with them.

“We are done with everything in this lesson. Let’s review today’s
lesson.”

- Please review this lesson with the NC style

Review

Please look at the yellow part. Listen carefully. I will read it to you
now.
 (1) Three new words and phrases in this lesson
(2) Three difficult-to-pronounce words
Teacher will choose then read it aloud. Repeat each one after your teacher three times.
(after reading)
(1) Pick up at least 3 words for new words/phrases.
(2) Pick up at least 3 words for the student's mispronunciation.
Have the student repeat them 3 times.

***After (1) and (2), correct student's mistakes in grammar if any.

Please repeat after me 3 times.

Ex : T : hear
S : hear
T : hear
S : hear
T : hear
S : hear
Even if you have finished the entire lesson, you must not engage in free conversation.
Keep in mind that your student is an entry-level student and doesn't have a good
command of the English language.
Instead, please use the rest of the class time by doing the exercises again and again.

You can also give synonyms or sentences related to lesson.

Grammar Beginner 4
Why do you need natto?