英会話学習の記録

DMEメソッドを中心とした英語学習の記録です。

DMEメソッド Book4 Unit5

DMEメソッド Stage7

文法練習と短文多めでひさびさスムーズに進んだと思ったら最後の最後に落とし穴…ヽ(;´ω｀)ﾉ

ディクテーションは進みそうな範囲の新出単語を事前におさらいしておいたのでミス最小限ですみました。

 

Lesson History

3/11 Hanna DME 3.5 Ed. Book 4; C=17(ghost...represent) - 20(Why do some people want to become a tour guide?)
3/12 Michelle DME 3.5 Ed. Book 4; R=17-20 ; C=20(Would you be interested in taking part in a sightseeing tour of New York City with Woody Allen as the guide?) - 20(When might blind people need to be guided across a crossing?)
3/14 Aly DME 3.5 Ed. Book 4; R=20: C=20(How long can it take to train a guide dog for a blind person?)-21(Do you think life on Earth began by blind chance?)

 

Original Answers

Why are some people afraid of ghosts?

  • Some people are afraid of ghosts because they think ghosts might attack them.

 

For example? 

  • For example, Cars are bad for the environment and they cause a traffic accident, but they are a very convenient means of transportation.

 

In what kind of places do they have guide for visitors?

  • They have guides for visitors in some ruins and museums.

 

Why do some people want to become a tour guide?

  • Some people want to become a tour guide because they want to travel all over the world for free.

 

Why do some parents seem blind to their children's bad behavior?

  • Some parents seem blind to their children's bad behavior because they believe their children always behave well.

DMEメソッド Book4 Unit4 ～ Communication1

DMEメソッド Stage7

長文センテンスが多く、Additional QuestionsもありハードなUnit。

コミュニケーションレッスンは短文穴埋め問題やディスカッションパートなど今までよりずっと難しくなり予習に2時間くらいかかってしまいました。

 

Lesson History

3/7 Jingle DME 3.5 Ed. Book 4:R=13; C=13 (After the Sept 11 attack is having a skyscraper...as it used to be?)-15 (What kind of people can afford to buy a penthouse?)
3/8 KC DME 3.5 Ed. Book 4: R=13-15; C=15 (Can a single parent afford to lose a job?)-- 15 (What covers large parts of the country in Africa?)
3/9 Lyn DME 3.5 Ed. Book 4;R=15;C=15[If you drop something in the desert,...very quickly?]-GL2[Exercise3#4]
3/10 Michelle DME 3.5 Ed. Book 4: R=15-16 ; C=GL2(Exercise 3 #5) - GL4(Exercise 4)

 

Original Answers

Can you think of any disadvantages of living in a modern skyscraper?

  • The main disadvantage of living in a modern skyscraper is that when a big earthquake happened, the elevators（lifts） would stop and you'd have to use the stairs.

 

What are the advantage of living on the ground floor of a tall building?

  • The main advantage of living on the ground floor of a tall building is that you are never stuck in an elevator congestion.

 

If you lived on the ground floor and had noisy neighbors upstairs, what would be your strategy for coping with the problem?

  • If I lived on the ground floor and had noisy neighbors upstairs, my strategy for coping with the problem would be to complain to the apartment administrator.

 

Is it easy to buy a used car in perfect condition? Why?

  • I don't know whether it's easy to buy a used car in perfect condition.
  • Because I've never bought a used car.

 

Tell me the things you can afford.

  • I can afford to travel abroad after the pandemic.

 

Tell me the things you can't afford.

  • I can't afford to buy a new car.

 

Why do people like to cover their kitchen or bathroom walls with tiles?

  • People like to cover their kitchen or bathroom walls because they want to make it more colorful（brighter）.

 

When do you think HD TV will replace standard television?

  • I think HD TV have already replaced standard television.

 

Additional Questions - Advantage & Disadvantages

What are the advantages of speaking several foreign languages?

  • The advantage of speaking several foreign languages is that you can communicate with people from many different countries and cultures.

 

What's the key disadvantage of driving a car in heavy traffic?

  • The key disadvantage of driving a car in heavy traffic is that you might be late an important appointment.

 

Have you ever tried to take advantage of someone at work?

  • No, I've never tried to take advantage of someone at work.

 

Have you ever been taken advantage of at work?

  • No, I've never been taken advantage of at work.

 

What could often be the main disadvantage of an employee who has just started working?

  • The main disadvantage of an employee who has just started working could often be a lack of experience.

 

Would you ever consider signing a contract which was to your disadvantage?

  • No, I'd never consider signing a contract which was to my disadvantage.

DMEメソッド Book4 Unit3

DMEメソッド Stage7

Stage7にも少しだけ慣れてきたかな。量も長文アンサーも少なくちょっとラクチンUnitでした。

 

Lesson History

3/2 Charina DME 3.5 Ed. Book 4:R=7-8:C=8(Of all the singers you can think of right now, who''s known for the eccentric fashion style?)-9(what would you think?)
3/3 Aly DME 3.5 Ed. Book 4:R=8-9: C=10()-10(Is there plenty of fertile ground for growing plants in the desserts?)
3/4 Judy DME 3.5 Ed. Book 4:R=10,C=10[level../HD]-12[dictation]
3/6 Jyll DME 3.5 Ed. Book 4:R=10-12; C=13(magnificent...skyscraper)-13(What kind of apartment is a penthouse?)

DMEメソッド Book4 Unit2

DMEメソッド Stage7

Stage6までと違い communication exercise や additional quesitons にサンプル回答がないので予習により時間が必要に。

 

Lesson History

2/26 KC DME 3.5 Ed. Book 4: R=4-5: C=5 (Who do people usually turn to when they need advice on something?)-- 6 (Which animals don''t feed their young?)
2/28 Jyll DME 3.5 Ed. Book 4: R=5-6; C=6(What are dogs fed?)-7(How did the character played by Tom Hanks in Cast Away try to survive on the desert island?)
2/28 Jyll DME 3.5 Ed. Book 4: R=5-6; C=6(What are dogs fed?)-7(How did the character played by Tom Hanks in Cast Away try to survive on the desert island?)
3/1 Julia DME 3.5 Ed. Book 4: R=6-7; C= 7 (How do people help animals to survive winter?) - 8 (Would it be a bit eccentric of me to come here in a badly ironed pink shirt and a short yellow skirt?)

 

Original Answers

What do doctors usually advise us to do if we want to be healthy?

  • Doctors usually advise us to exercise every day if we want to be healthy.


What would you advise me to do if:

a) I wanted to learn Spanish?

b) I lost my job?

c) my little son bit other children in kindergarten?

  • a) I would advise you to have an online Spanish lesson if you wanted to ～
  • b) I would advise you to enroll a recruitment agency if you lost ～
  • c) I would advise you to apologize his parents as soon as possible if your little son bit ～

 

Why do children like / dislike going to kindergarten?

  • Children like going to kindergarten because they like playing with friends and teachers.
  • Children dislike going to kindergarten because they miss their parents.

 

What do children learn in kindergarten?

  • Children learn how to draw pictures or how to write letters.

 

What are the most eccentric clothes you have worn?

  • The most eccentric clothes I've worn are a purple T-shirt and a red hoodie.

 

Give me example of eccentric people.

 

Additional Questions - Advice

What would be your advice for someone who wanted to buy a used car?

  • My advice for someone who wanted to buy a used car would be to make sure if the car is inspected.

 

Have you ever needed legal advice? Why?

  • No, I have never needed legal advice. Because I haven't had legal problem.

 

Why do you suppose some people don’t take their doctor’s advice too seriously?

  • I suppose some people don't take their doctor's advice too seriously because they can't stop vices like drinking or smoking.
 

Why is it advised that drivers have their insurance with them when driving?

  • It is advised that drivers have their insurance with them when driving because they can get insurance money in the case of an accident.
  • If they didn't have an insurance, they would have to pay a plenty of money when they would have an accident.
 

What would you advice me to do before signing an important agreement?

  • I'd advise you to make sure the team of the agreement carefully before signing an important agreement.

 

DMEメソッド Book4 Unit1

DMEメソッド Stage7

Stage7スタート。特に文章が長いというわけではないけれどスンナリ意味が理解できないセンテンスや未知のワードが増えてきた。これは苦労しそうな予感。

 

Lesson History

2/20 Mian DME 3.5 Ed. Book 4: R=1; C=1 (How was the oinvetion of dogital cameras chang tye way people take photps?) - 3(Had you ridden your bike with training wheels before you learnt to ride on two wheels?)
2/22 Jyll DME 3.5 Ed. Book 4: R=1-3; C=3(Had you learnt to walk before you learnt to crawl?)-3(After a long flight are most passengers relieved to feel the earth beneath their feet?)
2/24 Aly DME 3.5 Ed. Book 4: R=3: C=4(What do sailors shout when the ship approaches land?)-5(What do doctors usually advise us to do if we want to be healthy?)

 

Original Answers 

What can people have a fear of?

  • People can have a fear of ghost.

 

Why do car crashes happen so often on roads in some countries?

  • I think car crashes happen so often on roads in some countries because the roads are not well developed and maintenance there.

 

Why do they build underground car parks in city centers?

  • They build underground car parks in city centers because there is no space above ground in city centers. 

DMEメソッド Stage6 レッスン内容と感想

DMEメソッド Stageごとの振り返り

2020年7月からイングリッシュベルの姉妹校 English method（イーメソッド）でDMEメソッドのオンラインレッスンを受講中です。Stage6が終了したのでレッスン内容と感想をまとめます。

Stage6までのレッスン回数と期間

Stage1 30コマ（うちGR  4）/ 21日間
Stage2 35コマ（うちGR  5）/ 18日間
Stage3 44コマ（うちGR  7）/ 21日間
Stage4 49コマ（うちGR  9）/ 25日間
2ndGR 24コマ                          / 15日間
Stage5 76コマ（うちGR13）/ 57日間
Stage6 62コマ（うちGR12）/ 61日間
★Total　　320コマ / 約7ヶ月

Stage6 レッスン内容と感想

難易度はStage5とあまり変わらないように感じますが、これまでと比べイディオムが多く出現します。

means of transport / on the basis of / work in theoly / take to court / send someone to prison for life / have a runny nose / double spacing / take the trouble to/ margin of society / late at night / in favor of / in other words / across from / come across / in comparison with など

文法は、使役動詞let、付加疑問文、the 比較級～、so/neither/norを使った同意表現、現在完了進行形、had betterなど、会話で使いこなせていない表現が増えてきました。

ショートアンサーや付加疑問文など短文で答えるパートはサクサク進められたためStage5よりも少し早い進捗ペースで進められました。

Stage6は予習のやり方も定着し、相性のよい5人の先生を中心に受講していて良くも悪くも完全にコンフォートゾーン。予習していれば負荷は少なく、すごく楽しいというわけでもなく、レッスンが日々のルーティーンになっていました。安定期な感じです。

Stage6のお気に入り先生は、Jyll先生、Caren先生、Sam先生、Aly先生、KC先生。 Jyll先生とCaren先生はメッチャ厳しくてテキストがなかなか進まないのでなるべく50分レッスン、他の先生のときは25分レッスンの受講です。

リラックスモードレッスンのおかげかStage6が終わるころには長文センテンスもカタマリを意識して少しfluencyな発話ができるようになってきました。

ここまでのところでは奇数Stageで難易度UPに戸惑いながらも、偶数Stageが終わるころにはいつの間にか慣れてきてやや成長も感じられます。

 

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DMEメソッド Stage5 レッスン内容と感想

DMEメソッド Stageごとの振り返り

2020年7月からイングリッシュベルの姉妹校 English method（イーメソッド）でDMEメソッドのオンラインレッスンを受講中です。Stage5が終了したのでレッスン内容と感想をまとめます。


Stage5までのレッスン回数と期間

Stage1 30コマ（うちGR  4）/ 21日間
Stage2 35コマ（うちGR  5）/ 18日間
Stage3 44コマ（うちGR  7）/ 21日間
Stage4 49コマ（うちGR  9）/ 25日間
2ndGR 24コマ                          / 15日間
Stage5 76コマ（うちGR13）/ 57日間
★Total　 258コマ / 約5ヶ月

 

Stage5 レッスン内容と感想

Book3に突入し、前Stageからまた一段と難しくなったように感じました。一読しただけではすんなり意味が理解できない文章や「飛行機はどうして自動操縦で飛ぶの？」「教室で火を見たらどうする？」といった意見を求められる質問が増え、私のレベルだと予習なしでは受講困難。1レッスンにつき30分ほどの予習が必要となり平日は1コマ、週末2コマへペースダウン。ページ数増もありレッスン回数も日数も今までよりかなり増えました。
単語の難易度は、前Stageまでよりは上がったものの馴染みのない単語や表現が多少ある、という程度だったのでやはり文章の長さや使い慣れない構文に戸惑いかあったのだと思います。

ただ、当初は負荷がぐっと増えたように感じたけれど徐々に慣れたのか、初めだけ特に難しい内容だったのか、回数を重ねるうちにたんたんとレッスンが進められるようになりました。Stage5の段階ではまだ長いセンテンスになるとカタマリごとにうまく覚えることができずカクカクした発話をしていたように思います。

文法は仮定法過去がメイン。Stage5の序盤で習い、その後Stage6まで何度もなんどもなんども練習します。あとは助動詞のいろいろな用法、再帰代名詞、過去進行形、受動態など。習った文法を使って自分で例文を作るようなセンテンスも多かったです。

「ought to」の意味や、「little / a little と few / a few」の違いなどはきちんと理解できていなかったので改めて勉強できてよかったです。（学校で習ったでしょうか…？）

 

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