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I am  Vernz, your tutor for this lesson. Since it’s our first time to have a lesson together, would you like to have introductions?  Since this is our first lesson together, would you like to have introductions?  Alright, let me start. Again, my nickname is Vernz. I studied agriculture and computer science  in the university.  My hobbies are listening to music and singing, and I am also into watching TV series and movies. I also enjoy eating different cuisines such as Asian and Western food. I used to work in a university under the Information and Communication Technology Development Office. It’s more of an IT department. I have been a technical support staff member, documentation consultant, system tester, and content expert. programmer, website developer, information systems researcher. As a researcher, I was assigned as a learning management system administrator and a Linux server administrator I have just returned to being a tutor this March.

Current Issues in Japan – Discussion Questions (Intermediate English) What are some effects of Japan’s declining population? How is Japan trying to deal with the problem of too much plastic waste? Why are more foreign workers coming to Japan recently? How is Japan using robots or AI to help with everyday life? What is the government doing to help people during hot summers and heatwaves? Why are some Japanese people worried about nuclear energy today? How is Japan preparing for possible earthquakes or tsunamis? What are the challenges of working from home (remote work) in Japan? Why is there debate about Japan’s defense and military spending now? What are young people in Japan doing to fight climate change?

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Vocabulary and Word Use
You demonstrated a good understanding of the new vocabulary from the lesson and became familiar with all the terms introduced.

Pronunciation
You generally spoke clearly throughout the lesson.

Grammar and Sentences
You expressed your ideas using accurate and well-constructed sentences.

Reading
You showed strong comprehension of the text and answered the reading questions correctly and with confidence.

Listening
You listened attentively and understood the questions, giving responses that were relevant and appropriate.

DNA Beginner Vocabulary and Word Use You understood the new words from the lesson well and learned the meaning of the new terms. Pronunciation You spoke clearly during the lesson most of the time. Grammar and Sentences You shared your ideas using correct grammar and good sentences. Reading You understood the reading passage well and answered the questions correctly and confidently. Listening You listened carefully and understood the questions. Your answers were related to the topic and appropriate.

Medium-level Vocabulary and Word Use You showed a good understanding of the new vocabulary from the lesson and used many of the words correctly during activities. Pronunciation Your pronunciation was clear most of the time, and you were able to communicate your ideas effectively. Grammar and Sentences You used mostly correct grammar and created complete sentences to express your thoughts clearly. Reading You understood the reading text well and answered the questions with accuracy and confidence. Listening You listened carefully to the questions and responded with answers that were appropriate and connected to the discussion.

Advanced Level Vocabulary and Word Use You demonstrated a strong command of the lesson vocabulary and used new expressions accurately and naturally in discussion. Pronunciation Your pronunciation was clear and confident throughout the lesson, making your ideas easy to understand. Grammar and Sentences You communicated your thoughts using accurate grammar and well-structured, detailed sentences. Reading You showed excellent understanding of the reading text and answered the questions thoughtfully and confidently. Listening You listened attentively and responded appropriately, showing strong understanding of both the questions and the overall discussion.

Jitsuyou Eikaiwa Vocabulary and Word Use You understood the new vocabulary well and became familiar with all the words from the lesson. Pronunciation You spoke clearly for most of the lesson. Grammar and Sentences You expressed your ideas using correct and well-formed sentences. Reading You showed good comprehension of the text and answered the reading questions with confidence and accuracy. Listening You listened attentively, understood the questions, and responded with appropriate, relevant answers. Fluency You spoke smoothly without unnecessary pauses or fillers.

RANGE You used many different words and recalled the expressions and phrases from class. FLUENCY You spoke clearly and smoothly, with minimal pauses, and responded thoughtfully to the questions. ACCURACY You mostly used correct grammar and expressed your ideas appropriately. COHERENCE Your thoughts were organized and easy to understand. PRONUNCIATION You spoke clearly and pronounced words correctly. INTERACTION You joined the discussion actively and communicated naturally and pleasantly.

Weekly News Article *PERSONALIZED FEEDBACK* RANGE You were already familiar with the vocabulary.  COHERENCE You expressed your ideas clearly, using a logical and organized structure. PHONOLOGY You pronounced the words clearly and were easy to understand. You did a good job understanding the article after reading it. You also answered the checkup questions correctly and joined the discussion well. Keep it up! See you next time! You did a great job reading and understanding the article. You answered the comprehension check questions accurately and with ease. During the discussion, you listened attentively and responded appropriately. You also shared your ideas and opinions spontaneously, which made the conversation more engaging. ***************** RANGE You demonstrate the ability to use a wide variety of vocabulary. COHERENCE You demonstrate the ability to speak logically and develop ideas at length. PHONOLOGY You demonstrate the ability to pronounce words clearly.  ******************* RANGE You can use different words when you speak. COHERENCE You can speak in a way that makes sense and explain your ideas in detail. PHONOLOGY You can say words clearly so others can understand you easily. **************** RANGE You are able to use many different kinds of words when you speak, which helps you share your thoughts and express your ideas in a fuller way. COHERENCE You can talk in a way that is easy to follow, and you are able to explain your ideas step by step and in more detail, so your message is clear. PHONOLOGY You are able to say words clearly and carefully, which makes it easier for other people to listen to you and understand what you are saying. You did a good job understanding the article after reading it. You also answered the checkup questions correctly and joined the discussion well. Keep it up! See you next time!

Grammar Lesson *Lesson Goal Achievement SCORE* 4 / 3 / 2 / 1 *Personalized FEEDBACK*  *RANGE* [word] - [meaning] You said: Better: *ACCURACY* You said: Correct: *FLUENCY* You said: Better:

Lesson Goal Achievement Score: 4 – Very Good You completed the task easily and confidently. Personalized Feedback: RANGE You used a wide variety of words and remembered the expressions and phrases learned in class. FLUENCY You spoke smoothly with few pauses and gave thoughtful answers to the questions. ACCURACY Your grammar was mostly correct, and you expressed your ideas appropriately. COHERENCE Your ideas were clear and easy to follow. PRONUNCIATION You pronounced words clearly and correctly. INTERACTION You participated well in class and had a natural, enjoyable conversation.

Jitsuyo Eikaiwa Lesson Goal Achievement Score 4 - Very Good You could complete the task with ease. Personalized Feedback  RANGE You used many different words when you talked. You remembered the expressions/phrases you learned in class. FLUENCY You spoke smoothly and didn’t stop too often. You gave good answers to the questions. ACCURACY You mostly used correct grammar and said things the right way. COHERENCE You shared your thoughts clearly. PRONUNCIATION You said the words clearly. INTERACTION You joined the class nicely and had a fun, natural conversation.

Lesson Goal Achievement Score 4 - Very Good You could complete the task with ease. Personalized Feedback  RANGE You used different words when you spoke. You remembered the expressions we learned in class. FLUENCY You spoke clearly and didn’t pause too much. You answered the questions well. ACCURACY You mostly used correct grammar and said things the right way. COHERENCE You shared your ideas clearly. PRONUNCIATION You said the words clearly/ INTERACTION You joined the class well and had a fun, natural talk.

Lesson Goal Achievement Score 4 You could complete the task with ease. *Personalized FEEDBACK* RANGE You used lots of different words when you talked. You remembered the words we learned in class. FLUENCY You spoke smoothly and didn’t stop a lot. You gave good answers to the questions. ACCURACY You mostly used the right grammar and spoke in the correct way. COHERENCE You explained your ideas clearly, and it was easy to follow what you said. PRONUNCIATION You said the words clearly, so people could understand you easily. INTERACTION You took part in the class well and had a fun, natural conversation.

Guided Conversation or Free Conversation FLUENCY You spoke smoothly and easily. INTERACTION You joined the conversation well. You answered the questions clearly and provided more detail when needed. You introduced yourself well and did a great job forming questions. You were also able to expand on the topics we discussed, which made the conversation more engaging. Your use of English vocabulary was impressive and helped you express your thoughts clearly. FLUENCY You spoke smoothly and easily. INTERACTION You joined the conversation well. You expressed your thoughts clearly and gave more details when needed.

Lesson Goal Achievement Score 4 You could complete the task with ease. RANGE You used many different words when you spoke. You already know the words we learned in the lesson. FLUENCY You spoke clearly and didn’t pause much. You answered the questions well. ACCURACY You mostly used correct grammar and spoke in the right way for the situation. COHERENCE You shared your ideas clearly, and it was easy to understand you. PRONUNCIATION You said the words clearly, so it was easy to hear and understand you. INTERACTION You joined the lesson well and had a fun, natural talk.

Jitsuyo Eikawa Lesson Goal Achievement Score 4 You could complete the task with ease. VOCABULARY You used different words and remembered vocabulary from the lesson. FLUENCY You sometimes spoke with some pauses in between. You gave answers to the questions. GRAMMAR Your grammar was sometimes correct, and you spoke in a way that fit the situation. PRONUNCIATION You said the words clearly, so people could understand you easily. INTERACTION You took part in the lesson well.

Lesson Goal Achievement Score 4 Very Good You could complete the task with ease. RANGE You used a variety of words when speaking. You are already familiar with the vocabulary introduced in the material. FLUENCY You spoke clearly with minimal pauses and you answered questions. ACCURACY You often used correct grammar and spoke appropriately for the situation. COHERENCE  You expressed your ideas clearly and in an easy-to-follow way. PRONUNCIATION You pronounced words clearly, making it easy to understand you. INTERACTION You took part in the lesson well and had a natural, enjoyable conversation.

Weekly News Article RANGE You can use many different words when you speak. COHERENCE You speak in a clear and organized way, and you explain your ideas well. PHONOLOGY You say words clearly so others can understand you easily. You did a great job understanding the article. You answered the questions correctly and joined the discussion nicely. Keep it up! See you next time!

WNA Personalized Feedback Vocabulary You already knew the words we used. Clarity You shared your ideas in a clear and organized way. Pronunciation You said the words clearly and were easy to understand. You did a great job reading and understanding the article. You answered the questions correctly and easily. During our talk, you listened carefully and gave good answers. You also shared your thoughts and opinions naturally, which made the conversation more interesting.

Lesson Goal Achievement Score 4 Very Good You could complete the task with ease. VOCABULARY You used many different words and knew the expressions from the lesson. FLUENCY You spoke clearly and didn’t pause too much. You answered questions well. GRAMMAR You mostly used correct grammar and spoke in a good way for the situation. COHERENCE Your ideas were clear and easy to understand. PRONUNCIATION You said words clearly, so it was easy to follow you. INTERACTION You joined the lesson well and had a nice, natural conversation.

*Lesson Goal Achievement SCORE* 4 - Very Good You were able to complete the task easily. *Personalized FEEDBACK*  *RANGE* You were able to use a wide variety of vocabulary. *ACCURACY* You were able to speak correctly.  *FLUENCY* You were able to speak smoothly without pauses or fillers. *INTERACTION* You were able to manage a conversation

RANGE You used many different words. You showed a good range of vocabulary. You demonstrated the ability to use a wide variety of vocabulary. You used lots of different words in your sentences. ACCURACY You used correct grammar when speaking. You said your sentences the right way. You were able to speak with accuracy. FLUENCY You spoke clearly and without stopping. You spoke in a natural way without long pauses or fillers. You were able to maintain smooth speech without unnecessary pauses or fillers. You talked smoothly and didn’t use extra words like “uh” or “um.” INTERACTION You handled the conversation well. You were able to keep the conversation going. You joined the talk naturally and kept it flowing. You demonstrated good skills in managing and sustaining a conversation.

Hello NAME-san! Thank you for booking my lesson this evening. Though we were not able to complete the lesson, I would like to thank you for understanding the difficulty we have encountered. I am really sorry for the inconvenience that the quality of my internet connection has caused you. Due to the bad weather in our area, the internet connection here is not in good condition. Nevertheless, I still enjoyed our lesson and I think that you were still able to practice your English speaking skills tonight. Thank you once again and I hope you enjoy the rest of the evening. See you next time!

Good day! Thank you for booking my lesson. I would like to apologize for the inconvenience of not being able to complete the lesson due to _______ (reason). Thank you very much for understanding the situation. On the other hand, I think that you were still able to practice your English speaking skills during our short discussion. Once again, thank you for understanding and for having this lesson with me, _____-san. I look forward to our next lesson.

Lesson Goal Achievement Score 4 Very Good You could complete the task with ease. RANGE You used a variety of words when speaking. FLUENCY You spoke smoothly and clearly and you answered questions. ACCURACY You often used correct grammar and spoke appropriately for the situation. COHERENCE  You expressed your ideas clearly and in an easy-to-follow way. PRONUNCIATION You pronounced words clearly, making it easy to understand you. INTERACTION You took part in the lesson well and had a natural, enjoyable conversation.

jitsuyo Lesson Goal Achievement Score 4 Very Good You could complete the task with ease. RANGE You learned the new words well and used a variety of words when speaking. FLUENCY You spoke smoothly and clearly and you answered questions. ACCURACY You most of the time  used correct grammar and spoke appropriately for the situation. COHERENCE  You expressed your ideas clearly and in an easy-to-follow way. PRONUNCIATION You pronounced words clearly, making it easy to understand you. INTERACTION You took part in the lesson well and had a natural, enjoyable conversation.

Lesson Goal Achievement Score 4 Very Good You could complete the task with ease. RANGE You use different words when speaking. FLUENCY You spoke without pauses and fillers and answered questions. ACCURACY You used correct grammar and spoke appropriately for the situation. COHERENCE  You tried to expressed your ideas using sentences.  PRONUNCIATION You pronounced words in a way that it is easy to understand you. INTERACTION You took part in the lesson well and had a natural, enjoyable conversation.

Hello again! Thank you for booking my class. I understand that you couldn’t continue the lesson because you had something important to take care of. I appreciate you letting me know, and I hope to see you again soon. Take care! Thank you for booking my class. I completely understand that you were unable to continue the lesson due to an important matter that required your attention. I sincerely appreciate your informing me, and I look forward to having the opportunity to work with you again in the future.

GUIDE QUESTIONS Where are you from, and what is your hometown like? Can you tell me a little about your daily routine? What do you usually do on weekends? What kind of music do you like? Do you have a favorite holiday or celebration in your country? What do you usually do in your free time? Do you like reading books or watching movies? Which ones? What kind of food do you enjoy? Have you tried any new hobbies recently? Do you prefer spending time alone or with other people? Have you ever traveled to another country? Where did you go? Is there a country you would like to visit in the future? What do you think people from other countries should know about your culture? How is life in your country different from other places you know? What do tourists usually enjoy in your city or country?

Free Conversation *Personalized FEEDBACK* FLUENCY You expressed your ideas smoothly and spoke with ease. INTERACTION You actively engaged in the conversation by responding thoughtfully and adding more details when appropriate.

Hello! Good job in today's lesson!  Lesson Goal Achievement Score 4 Very Good You could complete the task with ease. Personalized Feedback RANGE You learned the new words from the lesson well. You can use a wide variety of words when you speak. FLUENCY You spoke clearly and smoothly, without too many pauses. You answered the questions easily and naturally. ACCURACY You used correct grammar and vocabulary. You chose the right words and expressions for each situation. Correct: She wants something casual and stylish, but nothing flashy. Also, nothing expensive, please. I want to go to two stores. I want something formal. Black looks good on me.  It takes me one hour to finish shopping. I buy clothes online. I don't go to the physical stores to shop. COHERENCE You explained your ideas clearly. PRONUNCIATION You pronounced the words clearly and were easy to understand. INTERACTION You were active during the lesson and had a good conversation. I hope that I was able to help you today. Keep up the good work! Thank you!

DNA ***************** *Personalized Feedback* Vocabulary Bank and Word Choice You showed a good grasp of the new vocabulary introduced in the lesson. Pronunciation, Accent, and Diction You speak clearly, and your pronunciation is easy to follow. Grammar and Sentence Construction You communicate your ideas using well-structured and grammatically accurate sentences. Reading Comprehension You demonstrate strong understanding of the text and can respond to reading questions correctly. Listening Comprehension You pay close attention while listening and comprehend spoken questions effectively. Your answers are relevant and on-topic. Overall Fluency and Spontaneity You express your thoughts naturally and with confidence. *********************

*Personalized FEEDBACK*  FLUENCY You spoke smoothly with pauses.  INTERACTION You answered questions clearly. ********************** *Personalized FEEDBACK*  FLUENCY You communicated your ideas smoothly and with ease. INTERACTION You actively participated in the conversation, responding to questions thoughtfully and expanding on your answers when appropriate. *************************** *Personalized FEEDBACK*  *FLUENCY* You were able to speak smoothly. *INTERACTION* You can manage a conversation. You were able to answer questions and elaborate your answers. *Personalized FEEDBACK*  FLUENCY You communicated your ideas smoothly and easily with minimal pauses.  INTERACTION You actively participated in the conversation. You were able to express your thoughts in detail.

WNA RANGE You were able to familiarize yourself with the vocabulary words after reading them. You also demonstrated a wide range of vocabulary in your responses. COHERENCE You spoke in a logical and organized manner, making your ideas easy to follow. PHONOLOGY You pronounced your words clearly and understandably. RANGE You were able to understand and become familiar with the vocabulary words after reading them.  COHERENCE You expressed your ideas in a logical and organized manner. PHONOLOGY You pronounced words clearly and understandably.  You did a great job reading and understanding the article. You were able to answer the comprehension check questions accurately and with ease. During the discussion, you listened attentively and responded appropriately. You also shared your ideas and opinions spontaneously, which made the conversation more engaging. *Personalized FEEDBACK*  *RANGE* You were able to familiarize with the vocabulary words after reading them. You have a wide variety of vocabulary that you use.  *COHERENCE* You spoke logically. *PHONOLOGY* You were able to pronounce your words clearly.

*Personalized Feedback* Good Points: (+) Reading Aloud: You read the passage clearly. (+) Question 1: You answered the question about the passage correctly. (+) Question 2: You described the picture correctly. (+) Question 3: You gave your opinion with reasons. (+) Question 4: You gave your opinion with reasons.

Feedback Template Basic Elements of Communicative Language Lesson Goal Achievement SCORE 4/3/2/1 Personalized FEEDBACK Vocabulary [word] – [meaning] Grammar You said: Correct: Pronunciation [word] [pro-nun-see-AY-shun] ——— Qualitative Aspects of Spoken Language Use Lesson Goal Achievement SCORE 4/3/2/1 Personalized FEEDBACK RANGE [word] – [meaning] You said: Better: ACCURACY You said: Correct: FLUENCY You said: Better: INTERACTION You said: Better: COHERENCE You said: Better PHONOLOGY [word] [pro-nun-see-AY-shun] ——— Feedback for Speak and Learn Today’s Expression You learned: 1. [Expression 1] Words Learned You learned: 1. [word/s] Pronunciation You said: 1. [word - syllabic guide] Self-Evaluation Score 5/4/3/2/1