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1. The amount of text in each lesson is controlled.
The amount of text usually increases by only 10 to 20 words from lesson to lesson. Thus, the students can take small steps towards improving their reading skills. And since the number of words always goes up, the students can feel a sense of accomplishment.
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2. Many opportunities for communication and student involvement
- The cover page - class activity
- Visual warm-up - pair/group work
- Grammar - pair work (check the answers of the grammar drills)
- Reading - pair work (check the answers of the comprehension questions)
- Listening - pair work (check the answers of the listening)
- Writing and Speaking - pair/group work, class activity
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3. Comprehension questions
Each part of the text has two or three comprehension questions. Additional comprehension questions can be found in the teachers’ manual and student workbook. This will require less preparation time from the teacher.
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4. English sentences and Japanese translation are not next to each other
For students who need help, there is Japanese translation of the grammar sample sentences and listening questions. However, the translation is separated from the English sentences. This gives students who want to focus on English a chance to do so.
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5. Expression and Communication
In this final step of each lesson, there is a wide variety of exercises, such as Q and A, matching, speaking, and writing. The students can express themselves while naturally using the grammar points. These activities are also great to do with the ALT.
