– Manuscript – (Scene: Home, Topic: Family) This is my uncle, Takeo. He is a police officer. He lives in Canada with his wife. Her name is Sarah. She is a teacher in elementary school. I think Aunt Sarah is very kind. I want to visit Canada so I can see my uncle and aunt again. – New Words – Canada / kǽnədə / キャナダ - カナダ aunt / … [Read more...] about My Uncle and Aunt (Reading Practice – Eiken L4)
Archives for January 2022
Explainer: Comparing Two Space Telescopes
- Manuscript - On December 25, the new James Webb Space Telescope launched into space from South America on a European Ariane 5 rocket. “[countdown from 10 in French, continued in English] Lift off! From a tropical rainforest to the edge of time itself, James Webb begins a voyage back to the birth of the universe.” NASA and the European Space Agency’s Hubble telescope … [Read more...] about Explainer: Comparing Two Space Telescopes
Sharp Cookie (Idioms)
- Script - Welcome to English in a Minute from home! Cookies are delicious. But this kind of cookie sounds dangerous. Sharp Cookie Speaker A: Anna, you look worried. What's up? Speaker B: Today is my beekeeping test. I have to pass if I want to be a professional beekeeper. Speaker A: Don't worry about it. You're a sharp cookie. I'm sure you'll do … [Read more...] about Sharp Cookie (Idioms)
Great News (Reading Practice – Eiken L4)
- Manuscript - (Scene: Announcement, Topic: Sports) Attention all students! We have some great news! Last Saturday, we won the basketball game against Yamada Elementary! Congratulations to our Grade 5 basketball team for winning. Join us at the gym on Wednesday at noon. We will have a ceremony to award the best players of the game. We will also enjoy … [Read more...] about Great News (Reading Practice – Eiken L4)
My Big Family (Reading Practice – Eiken L5)
- Manuscript - (Scene: Home, Topic: Family) Eri has a big family. She has a good dad and a funny mom. They help her a lot. She has two nice brothers and a pretty sister. They always play with her. Eri loves all of them. - New Words - family / fǽməli / ファミリィ、ファメレ 家族 dad / dǽd / ダドゥ パパ mom / mɑ́m / マム ママ play / pléi / … [Read more...] about My Big Family (Reading Practice – Eiken L5)