Meiji Gakuin University Speaking Foundation Day 1
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Meiji Gakuin University iBT Course
Speaking Foundation Handout Day 1
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1. Course Syllabus
Introduction
- Instructor:Yas Matsuzono (松園 保則)
- Date & Time：13th February10:50-16:50* break = 1h (lunch) + 20 mins
19th February09:50-15:50* break = 1h (lunch) + 20 mins
- Materials：Speaking Foundation Study Guide Version 1.0 / Handout
Policy
- Class：・ Understanding strategies used to get a good score on the iBT Speaking Section
・ Using those strategies through a variety of speaking practices
- Content：・ 13th Feb→Independent Task (Task 1&2)
・ 19th Feb→Integrated Task (Task 3&5)
- Homework：・ Assigned homework to help you practically use those strategies
- Tip:・ Understanding (class) →Practicing every day (self-study) →Being able!!
- Score Report：・ Please take the iBT test as soon as you can.
・ Please report your test result to the instructor.
2. Overview * Study Guide pp. 6-7
[Independent Task]
Task 1
Task:Something Familiar
Question:Describe something you like
Preparation Time: seconds
Response Time: seconds
Task 2
Task:Paired choice
Question:State which of two options you prefer
Preparation Time: seconds
Response Time: seconds
[Integrated Task (Reading – Listening – Speaking)]
Task 3
Task:Campus Conversation
Content:Reading: 75 – 100 words / seconds to read
Conversation:150 – 180 words / seconds
Question:Using the reading as background, describe an opinion given in the conversation.
Preparation Time:
Response Time:
Task 4
Task:Academic Lecture
Content:Reading: 75 – 100 words / 40 – 45 seconds to read
Lecture:150 – 200 words / 60 – 90 seconds
Question:Explain how the lecture casts doubt on or otherwise relates to the reading.
Preparation Time:30 seconds
Response Time:60 seconds
[Integrated Task (Listening – Speaking)]
Task 5
Task:Campus Conversation
Content:Conversation:180 – 220 words / seconds
Question:Describe the problem and possible solutions discussed; you may be asked to choose the solution you prefer.
Preparation Time:
Response Time:
Task 6
Task:Academic Lecture
Content:Lecture:230 – 280 words / 90 – 120 seconds
Question:Summarize the lecture.
Preparation Time:20 seconds
Response Time:60 seconds
3. Pre-test
[Task 1] * Study Guide p. 9
Choose a place you go to often that is important to you and explain why it is important. Please include specific details in your explanation.Preparation Time: 15 Seconds
Response Time: 45 Seconds
[Task 2] * Study Guide p. 38
Some people prefer to study by themselves. Others like to study with others better. Which do you think is better for students? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.Preparation Time: 15 Seconds
Response Time: 45 Seconds
[Task 5] * OG pp. 275, 327-329, CD: Task = 28, Sample / high-level = 38, mid-level = 39
1.Listening2.Speaking
4. Warm-up & Practice
Direction 1Find a partner and introduce yourself.
Also, take notes about what your partner is talking about.
1 / What is your name?2 / What do you do?
3 / What is your future dream?
Direction 2With your partner, talk about the following topics.
When you’re listening to your partner, take notes about what he or she is talking about.
4 / Where is your hometown? Describe it!5 / What do you like about your hometown? Why?
6 / What do you not like about your hometown? Why not?
7 / Where would you like to live when you have a family? Why?
8 / Where would you like to live after retirement? Why?
9 / What is the advantage for you to study alone? Describe the details!
10 / What is the advantage for you to study with others? Describe the details!
Direction 3Introduce your partner to other persons in the classroom by referring to your notes.
When you’re listening to your partner, take notes about what he or she is talking about.
1 / What is your previous partner’s name?2 / What does he or she do?
3 / What is his or her future dream?
4 / Where is his or her hometown? Describe it!
5 / What does he or she like about his or her hometown? Why?
6 / What does her or she not like about his or her hometown? Why not?
7 / Where would he or she like to live when he or she has a family? Why?
8 / Where would he or she like to live after retirement? Why?
9 / What is the advantage for him or her to study alone? Describe the details!
10 / What is the advantage for him or her to study with others? Describe the details!
Direction 41.Open the page 16 of the Study Guide and practice pronunciations, rhythms and intonations by using a sample introduction of a lecture.
2.Practice the following.
Pronunciation Drills (1) * RL Strategy Manual pp. 43-44
1. Phoneme（Consonant）
1.1.
night []now []enough []nine []
light [] life [] live [] leave []
time []tea []tonight []cat []
door []date []dark []sad []
1.2.
light [] life [] live [] leave []
bell[] well[] will[] wheel[]
right[] road[] correct[] fridge[]
Practice!light[] right[]
lock[] rock[]
lamp[] ramp[]
1.3.
fun[] fight[] photo[] enough[]
very[] video[] envy[] love[]
Practice!follow[] hollow[]
glove[] globe[]
travel[] trouble[]
1.4.
thank [] bath[] think[] nothing[]
this []with []breathe[ clothing []
Practice!think []sink []
thick[] sick[]
clothe[] close[]
Rhythm Drills (1) * RL Strategy Manual p. 42(＋α)
Give it to me.I’ve heard of it.
It used to be yours.He’s fast asleep.
I’ll make it colder, if you like.I wanted to meet her again.
He has to go to work at six.She sat tight and didn’t move.
I can do it.I can’t do it.
Where did you go?What are you doing?
What did I tell you?When did he come?
He’s in love.
He’s fallen in love.
He’s fallen in love with an artist.
He’s fallen in love with an artist again.
Thank you.
Thank you very much.
Thank you very much for everything.
Thank you very much for everything that you did for us.
I’m amused.
I’m amused by the man.
I’m amused by the man and his jokes.
I’m amused by the man and his funny jokes.
I’m amused by the man and his very funny jokes.
Direction 5Let’s try out the following “shadowing” practice.
Conversation Format* from ETS Sample Questions
N:Listen to a conversation between a student and a book store employee.
E:Hi. Can I help you?
S:Umm… yes. I can’t find a book I need for class. Uhh… I found the spot on the shelf where it should be, but there aren’t any there.
E:What book is it?
S:Let’s see… Basic Astronomy… for the Introduction to Astronomy class. I got it all written down here.
E:Thanks. I’ll check the computer. Just a second…I-I-I see it’s sold out. It may be that the professordidn’torder enough copies.
S:I guess I should have come here sooner.
E:Well, classes didstart a week ago. It’s kind of late to be buying books, isn’t it?
S:I know. I joined the class late. Will you be orderingmorecopies of the book?
E:No, I don’t thinkso. This is Professor Bob Johnson’s class, right?
S:Uh-huh.
E:Well, if you’re the only one in classwithout a book and class has already started, I don’t think we’ll be able to get a copy in that quickly. I mean, it takes a while.
S:So, what should I do? I need the book for class.
E:Well, you can alwaystry the bookstore in town. You might find a used copy there.
S:But if I found a used copy, it would probably be an older edition.
E:Well, yeah, if there’s a new edition out, they might not have that one… but you know, I think it’s worth it to check, though.
S:OK. I’ll just have to find out what edition the rest of the class has.
E:Andyou should talk to the professor, too. I mean, explain the problem. You see, if you want to order the book, bookstore policy is that only professors can make requests for book orders. You couldn’t do that by yourself. But it’s like I said. Even if he did that, I’m not surehow fast we could get it.
You know, you could also post a notice in the student center to see if anyone has a copy they’d be willing to sell you.
S:In the student center?
E:You mean you’ve never seen the message board in the student center? Right by the main entrance?
S:I just transferred here and I haven’t had much time…
E:Well, in the student center if you walk through the main entrance, there’s a big notice board. You can’t miss it.
S:All right. I guess I could try that. Hey, you don’t think this book would be in the library, do you?
E:That would be an idea. It probably is, but you do know it would most likely be on reserve, so you wouldn’t be able to take it out of the librarywith you.
S:Mmm. That’s true. Well, I guess I’ll talk to Professor Johnson and…umm… well, thanks for your help.
E:You’re welcome. Good luck.
5. Section Profile & Scoring Information
- Review –Study Guide pp. 6-7
- Score –Study Guide p. 8
- Guideline –Study Guide p. 11
- Practice: Study Guide p. 20
6. Summary: Strategies
1.eye contact：目/鼻/口を見ながら話すことで自信を持つことに役立つ！
2.smile：clearな発音に役立つ！
3.beginning：OK, Well, Allright,などが、スムーズな出だしに役立つ！
4.connection：Then, And then, So, Um, Uhなどがスムーズな繋げに役立つ！
5.smooth and natural：3 & 4を最大活用すればnatural & smoothに役立つ！
6.hand gesture：強弱等のリズム調整に役立つ！
7.higher：intonationとgood presentationに役立つ！
8.louder：強弱等のリズム調整とgood presentationに役立つ！
9.longer：強調による時間の余裕とリズム作りに役立つ！
10.consonant sounds：英語らしい子音が話せることがDelivery力アップに役立つ！
11. ：出だしの呼吸のタイミングがgood startに役立つ！
12. ：最後5秒を勢いよく話抜けることで、自身を示すことに役立つ！
13. ：45秒を意識することで、自然なプレゼンテーションに役立つ！
14. ：前文のキーワードを繋げる会話を継続する方法を習得すれば、
途切れずに豊富な話題を述べることに役立つ！
15. ：1 – 14を全て活用すればconfidence / maturityは出せる！
7. Delivery, Language Use, and Topic Development Exercise (1)
Direction 1
See if the pronunciation, rhythm, and intonation in your speech sound natural by reading aloud the speech draft below.
Direction 2
Jot down the vocabulary and grammar that make the sample above better.
1.Choose a place you go to often that is important to you and explain why it is important. Please include specific details in your explanation.Preparation Time: 15 Seconds
Response Time: 45 Seconds
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Speech Draft
* Study Guide p. 20
Well, there are many places I could choose. However, if I had to choose just one place from all of them, I would most certainly choose a movie theater.
* 29 words
To begin with, the movie theater is a great place to enjoy watching movies. I chose this reason because watching movies is one of my hobbies, and on every weekend I have fun watching my favorite movie at the movie theater located in my neighborhood. For example, last weekend I went to the movie theater to watch an American musical comedy-drama film, Annie, which was a really good movie!
* 69 words
In addition to that, there’s another reason I’d choose the movie theater......
* 12 words
* Total: 110words
Direction 3
a. Examine the relationship between the assigned question and the sample framework
b. Prepare your response to the question and after that begin speaking!
1.Choose a place (=Answer) you go to often that is important to you andexplain why it is important (Reason). Please include specific details (Detail)
in your explanation.
Preparation Time: 15 Seconds
Response Time: 45 Seconds
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Speaking Templates
Well, there are many I could choose. However, if I had to choose just one from all of them, I would most certainly choose .
To begin with, is a great to . I chose this reason because
. For example,
In addition to that, there’s another reason I’d choose
.
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Direction 4
Prepare your response to the question below and after that begin speaking! * OG p. 167
2.Choose a teacher you admire and explain why you admire him or her.Please include specific examples and details in your explanation.
Preparation Time: 15 Seconds
Response Time: 45 Seconds
8 Delivery, Language Use, and Topic Development Exercise (2)
Direction 1
See if the pronunciation, rhythm, and intonation in your speech sound natural by reading aloud the speech draft below.
Direction 2
Jot down the vocabulary and grammar that make the sample above better.
1.Some people prefer to study by themselves. Others like to study with others better. Which do you think is better for students? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.Preparation Time: 15 Seconds
Response Time: 45 Seconds
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Speech Draft* Study Guide p. 38
Well, in my opinion, studying with others is definitely more beneficial for students than studying by themselves.
* 17 words
First of all, if students study with others, they are able to learn much more. This is because they are able to share their knowledge and thoughts with one another. For example, when I was at college, I used to study with my friends. I taught them English and they taught me math, which I was not good at. This way, we were able to learn a lot together.
* 68 words
In addition, when students study with others, they can be more motivated to learn. By studying together, students can have a positive influence on each other, and they will have a greater interest in learning a subject than before.
* 39 words
Therefore, I believe that studying with others is definitely beneficial for students.
* 12 words
* Total: 136 words
Direction 3
a. Examine the relationship between the assigned question and the sample framework
b. Prepare your response to the question and after that begin speaking!
1.Some people prefer to study by themselves. Others like to study with others better. Which do you think is better for students? (=Answer) Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.Preparation Time: 15 Seconds
Response Time: 45 Seconds
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Speaking Templates
Well, in my opinion, is definitely more beneficial( ) than .
First of all, if , are able to
.
This is because
For example,
In addition, when , can
.
By , can
Therefore, I believe that
.
Direction 4
Prepare your response to the question below and after that begin speaking! * Study Guide p. 39
2.Many teachers assign homework to students every day. Do you think that daily homework is necessary for students? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.Preparation Time: 15 Seconds
Response Time: 45 Seconds
9. Homework
[Mandatory Homework 1]・・次回（2/19）までに必ず行うこと
1. Handout pp. 1-15授業内容復習！
2. Handout pp. 18-21プレゼン準備！
[Mandatory Homework 2]・・今月中（2月中）までに必ず行うこと
3. Handout pp. 22-23Brainstorm & Speech演習
4. Manual pp. 16, 34Delivery徹底練習
5. Manual p. 20, 38Task One & TWO返信例 徹底練習
6. Manual p. 21, 39Task One & TWO返信応用課題 準備と練習
[Mandatory Homework 3]・・･今後継続すること
7. Official GuideLecture教材を使って、Shadowing演習 →Professorの話し方をまねる
10. Messages
- Remember – presentation skills!
- Don’t be shy!
- Have fun!
- Practice every day!
- Using voice recorders / IC recorders!
11. Skills required to get high scores on the iBT test
RLSW
1. Vocabulary○○○○
2. Grammar○○○○
3. Logic○○○○
4. Strategy○○○○
5. Rapid Reading○×○○
6. Listening×○○○
7. Note-taking△○○○
8. Presentation××○○
9. Essay Writing××△○
12. Summary (3): Strategies
1.eye contact：目/鼻/口を見ながら話すことで自信を持つことに役立つ！
2.smile：clearな発音に役立つ！
3.beginning：OK, Well, Allright,などが、スムーズな出だしに役立つ！
4.connection：Then, And then, So, Um, Uhなどがスムーズな繋げに役立つ！
5.smooth and natural：3 & 4を最大活用すればnatural & smoothに役立つ！
6.hand gesture：強弱等のリズム調整に役立つ！
7.higher：intonationとgood presentationに役立つ！
8.louder：強弱等のリズム調整とgood presentationに役立つ！
9.longer：強調による時間の余裕とリズム作りに役立つ！
10.consonant sounds：英語らしい子音が話せることがDelivery力アップに役立つ！
11.templates：表現・展開のテンプレート化が、全体のプラス評価に役立つ！
12.breathe-in：出だしの呼吸のタイミングがgood startに役立つ！
13.last 5 seconds：最後5秒を勢いよく話抜けることで、自身を示すことに役立つ！
14.time management：45秒を意識することで、自然なプレゼンテーションに役立つ！
15.Confidence Maturity：1 – 14を全て活用すればconfidence / maturityは出せる！
13. Presentation
Theme A: Myself
[Opening]
Good afternoon, everyone. My name is Yas Matsuzono. I’m so glad to be here. Today, I’d like to introduce myself to you.
[Content]
Well, I was born in Hiroshima, Japan, and currently live on my own in Kanagawa. I am thirty eightyears old and graduated from the University of Warwick in England ten years ago. Right now, I work full-time as an English teacher at a test preparation school, AGOS Japan, located in the central area of Tokyo. I enjoy doing exercise, watching movies, and reading books. In particular, I like to do exercise using a dance exercise program called “Core Rhythms”, which features sexy Latin dance moves and helps to tighten your entire core!
[Closing]
That’s all I wanted to tell you about myself. Thank you very much for your attention！
Theme B: My best friend
[Opening]
Good afternoon, everyone. My name is Yas Matsuzono. I’m so glad to be here to introduce one of my best friends.
[Content]
Well, his name is Henry. He is from Taiwan, and we went to the same graduate school in England. I clearly remember the very first day that I met him. It was in a common room of our dormitory that we met each other. Soon after he recognized that I am from Japan, he started talking about Japanese comedies because he simply loves them! He mentioned that one of his favorite Japanese comedians was Ken Shimura, who I also love! This is the main reason why we became the best friends! Currently, he is thirty seven years old and working full-time at an electronics company in Taiwan. He likes to play the guitar and to travel abroad.
[Closing]
That’s all I wanted to tell you about Henry. Thank you very much for your attention！
Theme C: The person who I respect
[Opening]
Good afternoon, everyone. My name is Yas Matsuzono. I’m so glad to be here to talk about the person who I admire the most!
[Content]
Well, her name is Sue Wharton. I clearly remember the very first day that I met her in a lecture room. She was a lecturer for my Genre Analysis class when I was a graduate student at the University of Warwick in England. When I first had a look at her face, I immediately thought that her face looked like an American famous movie star, Tom Cruise! To be honest, many of my classmates agreed with my viewpoint. Anyway, she was very intelligent and also very friendly to her students. She helped me a lot when I visited her office and asked for advice about my study problems. She even became my supervisor for my thesis, and she greatly motivated me and gave me clear direction to work on my thesis. If I am given a chance to study for a PhD in the future, I would like her to be my supervisor again.
[Closing]
That’s all I wanted to tell you about Sue. Thank you very much for your attention！
Theme D: Unforgettable experiences
[Opening]
Good afternoon, everyone. My name is Yas Matsuzono. I’m so glad to be here to tell you one of my unforgettable experiences.
[Experience]
A（↑）Ten years ago, I had a chance to join an MA program at the University of Warwick in England for a year. This program gave me an opportunity to attend a lot of valuable lectures, where I was able to meet friendly and intelligent classmates and professors. In particular, Professor Wharton, who was my supervisor for my thesis, was one of the professors who greatly motivated me and gave me clear direction during the study. I hope that if I am given a chance to study for a PhD in the future, I would like her to be my supervisor again.
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B（↓）About twenty years ago, on a rainy day, an ambulance hit me when I was bicycling on the way to school. I was knocked off my bicycle. The car stopped immediately and the driver anxiously ran up to me to see if I needed any help. Luckily for me, I was not seriously hurt, and my bicycle only received a scratch. Still, I hate to think what might have happened if I had been seriously injured and no one had been around to help me.