September 22: Recounting Stories

しばらくぶりのクラスです。今回から新しい仲間も加わり、初回は無理なく英語の感覚を取り戻す時間にします。短い会話、軽い意見交換、そして「やっぱりここに来てよかった」と思える時間を一緒に。

What would you do? This week, we’ll practice our English by solving fun, everyday problems together. We will learn useful phrases for giving advice and work in groups to find the best solutions to some tricky social dilemmas. Come ready to share your wisdom and have a great conversation

What is important about our lives today? This week, we’ll explore this question by planning a time capsule for the future! We’ll discuss and decide which items best represent life in 2025. Come ready for a fun and thoughtful conversation

A Canadian couple in their 60’s talk about their research into retiring overseas. Lesson Plan: Retiring Overseas (1.5 hours) Warm-Up (10-15 minutes): Purpose: Activities: Presentation (15-20 minutes): Purpose: Activities: Practice (30-40 minutes): Purpose: Activities: Production (15-20 minutes): Purpose: Activities: Cool Down/Reflection (10-15 minutes): Purpose: Activities:

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By the end of the lesson, students will be able to analyze and discuss common misconceptions and unhelpful practices related to healthy aging. They will apply the concept of cognitive dissonance to recognize conflicting beliefs, values, or behaviors and propose strategies to align actions with healthy aging principles.