Lesson Content:
(レッスン内容)
15 minutes (or more) - Speaking/ conversation. Young children learn to introduce themselves and ask and answer simple questions. (For example: My name is ~. I like ~. What's your favorite animal? Today is Friday. etc...) Older children enjoy more complex conversation.
10 minutes- Vocabulary practice/review with cards or games.
15 minutes- Text book and work book: "Let's Go 1" or "Let's Go 2"
Usually one page/lesson.
10 minutes- Phonics. Young children start with alphabet writing and pronunciation practice; older children write words or simple sentences.
10 minutes- Game (spelling game, memory game, bingo, etc.) for review.
*Children who start learning English early (elementary school rather than junior high/high school) most often have better pronunciation. "Katakana English" is corrected and they learn native English pronunciation by listening to their native English teacher.
*They also have more confidence when they get to high school. With a fews years of English experience behind them, they often feel more comfortable speaking English in their high school class, or speaking to foreigners. Not only do they learn proper grammar and spelling, but also how to communicate properly and effectively with foreign people.
*An early English education prepares them for their future, whether in Japan or aboad.
