– Manuscript – (Scene: School, Topic: Friends) Sakura likes to talk to her friends after school. They like to talk about sports. They are in the baseball team in school, so they like to talk about baseball. They also like to talk about songs they enjoy, or the pets that they want to have. – New Words – after school 放課後 sport / spɔrt / … [Read more...] about After School Chats (Reading Practice – Eiken L4)
My Uncle and Aunt (Reading Practice – Eiken L4)
– 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)
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)