Contents of textbook See the contents and usages sections in the textbook for full descriptions.
12 lessons
Additional activities: asking for and giving directions, ordering in a restaurant, understanding and using western gestures, differentiating between fact and opinion
two grammar and vocabulary reviews (to be done little by little throughout the year)
two songs
a pronunciation section
Highlights of this textbook
Written by a native English speaker who has taught Japanese learners of English for over 15 years
Natural and modern English
More than 250 conversational exchanges
Lots of listening activities (often with pre-listening questions)
Many opportunities to get to know the classmates and teachers (JTEs and ALTs)
Many opportunities for self expression
Many opportunities to ask questions (to start a conversation)
Lessons are grammar-based (the grammar points are very conversational)
Short exercises expand into larger contexts
Controlled vocabulary (no more than five new words/phrases per page)
Beautiful, stimulating pictures that show many customs and cultural aspects
Many pair work, group work, and class activities
Little Japanese translation (when there is translation, it is separated from the English)
Student-focused, lesson plans - how to involve the students in the class from the beginning to the end and how to teach effectively in English (can be used by ALTs)
Grammar and example sentence explanation - as explained by veteran Japanese teachers of English - very useful, especially for younger teachers)
In my free time, I like to
hang out with my friends.
I like watching
science fiction movies.
I like to listen to jazz.
I like playing tennis.
I like to watch
animation.
My friends and I like
going shopping.
What kind of (sports) do you like?
having lunch together
What do you like to do in your free time?
watch movies
listen to music
hang out with my friends
What kind of movies
do you like watching?
comedies
action movies
science fiction (sci-fi)
What kind of music
do you like to listen to?
pop
hip hop
classical music
What kind of sports
do you like playing?
tennis
soccer
baseball
What kind of TV shows
do you like to watch?
dramas
animation
variety shows
What do you like doing
with your friends?
playing sports
going shopping
having lunch together
outgoing
hard-working
speaking to other people
(be) in love
help other people
like to do = like doing
I like to play sports with my friends.
I like playing sports with my friends.
1. I like going to the movies.
I like to go to the movies.
2. I like to play tennis.
I like playing tennis.
R is romantic.
Romantic people like to be in love.
K is kind.
Kind people like to help other people.
Os are outgoing.
Outgoing people like going to parties.
S is shy.
Shy people don’t like to meet new people.
Fs are friendly.
Friendly people like speaking to other people.
H-w is hardworking.
Hard-working people like working a lot.
Are you free?
What is (she) like?
looking forward to (it)
What kind of person are you?
staying up late at night
[Naomi]
John, are you free on Friday night?
[John]
I think so. Why?
[Naomi]
I want you to meet my friend, Chieko.
[John]
Sure. What is she like?
[Naomi]
She’s outgoing. She likes meeting new people.
[John]
I’m looking forward to meeting her.
Hi, my name is John. I’m from America, but I live in Japan. In my free time, I enjoy going swimming and playing basketball.
Hello, I’m Naomi. I enjoy playing the piano and reading books. I don’t like doing sports, but I like watching ice skating on TV.
Hi, I’m Chieko. I’m an outgoing person. In my free time, I like going to parties. I enjoy meeting new people and talking to them. I also enjoy jogging.