Sessions

[ #06 – April 16, 2020 ]

[ #05 – March 30, 2020 ]

• Activities
  1. Zoom class test (No charge)
     Comments: We will need to keep the following in mind for future classes:
     • A strong wifi connection is very important. I may look into getting a stronger wifi device.
     • Having both students on one device reduces the number of potential technical issues.
     • Students probably should submit their homework prior to any Zoom class so Phil can quickly open the files during Zoom meeting.
     • You students can decide whether to wait until after the COVID 19 season, or to continue with Zoom classes.
  2. Interpersonal phrases
  3. Saki’s writing check

[ #04 – March 05, 2020 ]

• Activities
  1. Translation exercise
  2. Textbook answers
  3. Power Grammar worksheet

• Terms and Concepts
  • Quarantine = Restricted movement due to a risk of disease infection.
  • Dosage = Frequency and times of taking medicine
  • Potency = Degree of strength
  • Me too! > So do I!
  • While on vacation… = During my vacation…
  • I find it easy to… = It is easy to…
  • On the 22nd of May = On May 22

• Homework
  1. Brochure translation (continued)
  2. Do the next Power Grammar worksheet
  3. Work in the textbook through pages 26-35

[ #03 – February 20, 2020 ]

• Activities
  1. Translation exercise
  2. Textbook answers
  3. Power Grammar worksheet

• Terms and Concepts
  • …by dieting / through a diet
  • To mitigate/alleviate symptoms = To lessen symptoms

• Homework
  1. Brochure translation (continued)
  2. Do the next Power Grammar worksheet
  3. Work in the textbook through pages 16-25

[ #02 – January 30, 2020 ]

• Activities
  1. Discussion of textbook pages 1-9
  2. Power Grammar #01 worksheet check
  3. Authentic Material Translation check
  4. Site resources update

• Terms and Concepts
  • Electrical outlet
  • To style X after Y = To give X the same form as Y / To model X after Y / To shape X like Y
  • Gist = Basic meaning
  • A physical = A health checkup
  • Multidisciplinary = Crossing normal discipline lines
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_forms_of_alternative_medicine
  • https://sciencebasedmedicine.org
  • https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/12/121206203240.htm

• Homework
  1. Find authentic material related to your field, and translate it from Japanese to English
  2. Do the next Power Grammar worksheet
  3. Work in the textbook through page 20

[ #01 – January 16, 2020 ]

* Activities:
– Explanation of website and resources
– Discussion of class schedule and content

* Terms and Concepts:
– Cocky = Arrogant
– Etymology = Source of a word

* Homework:
– Do the exercises in the text from pages 1-9.
– Do the Worksheet 1 of Power Grammar. You can correct the answers with the answer PDF, or you we can go over the sheet in class.
– Our next class will be in the burger shop at 7pm.