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The toughest word in English?
LISA先生の英語コラムです。

LISA先生のお母様は英語の先生だったんですね。

英語を勉強していく上で一番難しいことは何でしょう?

コラムをお読みください。


The toughest word in English?


The correct use of articles is probably the most difficult concept to master for ESL students. It sometimes seems that as soon as I explain a “rule”, there is an immediate example on when the rule does not apply!
So, keeping in mind that there are many exceptions, this is an easy rule to remember – you do not use “the” with a proper noun.
Correct: Tomoko and I went shopping at Ala Moana Center.
NOT: The Tomoko and I went shopping at the Ala Moana Center.

Correct: I am going to visit Maui next summer.
NOT: I am going to visit the Maui next summer.
But, of course, here is an exception: Place-names: We usually use “the” with these kinds of place-names:
• seas (the Pacific)
• mountain groups (the Himalayas)
• island groups (the Hawaiian Islands)
• rivers (the Sumida River)
• deserts (the Sahara)
• hotels (the Shinjuku Hilton)
• cinemas and theatres (the Odeon, the Playhouse)
• museums and art galleries (the Bishop Museum)
And, also when the proper noun sounds like an adjective:
Correct: I buy papayas from the Big Island.
NOT: I buy papayas from Big Island.

The only way to master articles is to listen and practice. My mom was an English teacher. She always told me, forget the rules. Listen… and if it sounds funny, it’s probably wrong. So, listen to English on TV or the radio. Read in English! You will begin to notice the patterns and you, too, will be able to tell when it sounds “funny”!








lisa


LISA 先生によるスカイプレッスン受付中!


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ハワイに住む?結婚?仕事?
ライフコーチLISA のWho needs Life Coaching?

Mie came to see me because she was very confused about her life. She wanted to have a career. She wanted to live in Hawaii. She also wanted to get married and have a family, someday. Mie didn’t know what was most important to her. Everything seemed to be very important.

As Mie and I explored her “confusion” we discovered that she really knew what she wanted to do right now. She wanted to help people. She wanted to live in Hawaii. She wanted a job that would allow her to use her English language skills. She really knew EXACTLY what she wanted. But, she was afraid to try. She was afraid that she might fail. And, even if she found the courage – how would she figure out how to move to Hawaii?

We ended our third session with Mie having a firm understanding of how she wanted to live the next 5 years. She made a list of the types of jobs she was interested in and the places she wanted to live. She also made a list of the people and organizations in Hawaii who would be able to help her.

To reach this point, Mie meditated and found quiet time for herself so she could decide what was important to her. She also asked herself the questions: What is the worst thing that would happen if I failed? What is the best thing that would happen if I succeeded? From this, she found her courage.

If you know anyone like Mie – someone who wants to try something, but doesn’t know where to begin, please tell them about me! I can help make their good life great!

lisa

LISAのライフコーチング/英会話レッスンは60分6500円です。
御興味のある方はお申し込みフォームよりお問い合わせ下さい!


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Homophones
3連休ですね!

私は軽井沢へきています。


LISA先生の今週の英語コラムです。

Homophones

Homo means same or similar. Phone means sound (like telephone). Homophones are words that sound exactly the same, but have different spelling and different meanings.

Bear – Bare Plane – Plain

Tier – Tear Principle – Principal

Because these words sound exactly the same, it is very important to listen for the context to understand the meaning of the word.

Did I hear the word “bear” or “bare? I must listen for the word in the sentence and understand what we are talking about to know which bear/bare is meant.

“I saw a bear in the woods.” I saw the animal “bear” in the woods.

“I saw a bare man in the woods.” I saw a man with no clothes in the woods.

Wow! Both would be quite scary, actually!

Homophones can cause confusion even for native English speakers. Careful listening for the context is critical for understanding.

lisa

LISAのライフコーチング/英会話レッスンは60分6500円です。
御興味のある方はお申し込みフォームよりお問い合わせ下さい!


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生徒さんのお声 その10 独学でもある程度の英語発音トレーニング でもチェックが必要
発音トレーニングはある程度まで独学が出来ると思います。


ただ、自分の発音がこれでいいのかな?と不安になることもあると思いますので


定期的にどなたかにチェックをしてもらえたら いいのでしょうね。


2回目のレッスンを終えて 少しずつ変化が見られてきました。


次回のレッスン 楽しみにしています。


私は、ともこさんのブログを拝見しつつ、オススメの参考書で独学を始めていました。

CDに合わせて話してみるものの、発音が合っているのか?
具体的にどうやって発音するのか?

曖昧なまま進めていました。

そこにタイミングよく、丸の内でのレッスンのお知らせで、ラッキーでした。

実際体験してみて、聞いてもらって、チェックされるのって大切だなぁって感じました。特に習い始めの私にとっては、基礎固めという意味で。

息使いも、口の開け方も、「違う」ってことを体験出来たのは、大きいと思います。
私の職場の外国人や帰国子女の人は、当たり前すぎて教えてくれないところです。

あと4回、日々の練習を含めて、集中して1ヶ月頑張りたいです。

これからも、宜しくお願いします。


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Dreams into Reality
ライフコーチLISAによるコーチングに関する今週の記事です。

Dreams into Reality

There is a way to achieve every goal you’ve ever set; to make your dreams come true. No, it’s not a magic wand, and it’s not a fairy godmother. YOU can make all your dreams come true by following some very easy steps:

1. Know exactly what you want
2. Focus your attention and effort on it
3. Don’t give up. Believe it will happen.

Many people will ask, how can it be this easy? But, think about it. Have you ever really worked on all 3 steps and not achieved your goal? Most people get stuck on one of the 3 steps.

1. They aren’t clear on their goal. They’re not sure what they really want.
2. Or, they know what they want, but then don’t make any effort to work at it. They hope it will happen someday.
3. Or, they hit an obstacle and get discouraged and give up. They end up thinking – “It will happen to somebody else, not me. I’ll never be that lucky.”

In Life Coaching, I can work with you on all 3 steps.

1. I will help you figure out what you really want.
2. I will help you develop an action plan to achieve it. I will work with you to ensure you act on your plan.
3. I will encourage you and help you find ways to stay motivated until your dream comes true!

Life coaching can make your good life great!


lisa

LISAのライフコーチング/英会話レッスンは60分6500円です。
御興味のある方はお申し込みフォームよりお問い合わせ下さい!



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