– Manuscript – (Scene: Airport, Topic: Travel) At the crack of dawn, the plane landed at its final destination. The passengers disembark and proceed to the immigration area for their final clearance, and Rajesh was one of them. He had a long-haul flight, and he feels tired and jet lagged. He's saving his strength because he still needs to get his suitcase from … [Read more...] about Arrival at the Airport (Reading Practice – Eiken L3)
Bite Off More Than You Can Chew (Idioms)
– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! Biting and chewing are things we do when we eat. So, what could this mean? Bite Off More Than You Can Chew Speaker A: Jonathan, how was your European vacation? Speaker B: Very tiring. I don't think visiting 10 countries in 10 days was the best idea. Speaker A: Sounds like you bit off more than you could chew, my … [Read more...] about Bite Off More Than You Can Chew (Idioms)
I Love Playing With My Brothers! (Reading Practice – Eiken L5)
– Manuscript – (Scene: Home, Topic: Plans) My brothers are in high school. They are very busy. I want to play with them, but mom says they have to do their homework first. I am excited to play with Daichi and Daiki when they are done studying! – New Words – high school / hái skúːl / ハイ スクール 高等学校 them / ðém / ゼム 彼ら homework / … [Read more...] about I Love Playing With My Brothers! (Reading Practice – Eiken L5)
Riding the Train to School (Reading Practice – Eiken L5)
– Manuscript – (Scene: School, Topic: Travel) Mom says my brothers are big boys so they can go to school by train. I think the train is fun! I want to go to school by train too, but I walk to school with mom. When I am older, I’ll ride to school too! – New Words – big / bíg / ビグ 大きな by / bái / バイ ~を通して with / wíð / ウィズ ~と一緒に go … [Read more...] about Riding the Train to School (Reading Practice – Eiken L5)
Traditional Japanese Houses (Reading Practice – Eiken L3)
– Manuscript – (Scene: Letter, Topic: Email) Dear Mr. Cooper, Greetings from the land of the rising sun. Traditional Japanese houses have been a thing of the past with the rapid modernization changes in Kyoto, Japan's streetscapes. These houses can never be built again under current law, making them one of the most culturally significant and valuable buildings … [Read more...] about Traditional Japanese Houses (Reading Practice – Eiken L3)