Summary: You took the IELTS practice listening test provided by your teacher and reviewed the answers afterward. Your teacher will check your answers and provide your score during Session_04. Homework is due at 1 p.m., one day before Session_04: This homework is enjoyable and ongoing as your four-skills logs of self-study on the English subjects within the Free Rice Programme. Please get 4,000 points this semester: Free Rice: The World Food Programme of the United Nations!We can fight climate change, feed hungry children and families for free, and learn English, too! Freerice.com: This… Read More

Summary: You won the class lottery, congratulations! First, we got your online homework uploading sorted. Then I introduced you to language proficiency testing, mostly IELTS and a little TOEFL. Time permitting, we had a communication activity of what you shared in common or IELTS practice. Finally, we discussed the homework below. Homework is due at 1 p.m., one day before Session_03: This homework is enjoyable and ongoing as your four-skills logs of self-study on the English subjects within the Free Rice Programme. Please get 4,000 points this semester: Free Rice: The World Food… Read More

Summary: There was a course orientation that explained the documents below, including what is expected of you in our sessions, your homework, how to do well, and how to improve your English writing skills the most in this course. Lastly, an introduction to the IELTS test was presented: IELTS Presentation_ACS1_Sessions 01-04Download How will your grade be calculated?  Homework (40%) IELTS Practice Midterm (20%) -The goal is a 6.5 score, not a 9.0! MLA Academic Presentation (20%) Class Participation (20%)    Total = 100%  Finally, we discussed the homework below. Homework is due at 1 p.m., one… Read More

Summary: Happy New Year! There were no make-up presentations, so the class merely did the course surveys. Those who joined for class 13 did their surveys remotely. I hope you have a wonderful break!

Summary: You discussed in pairs your synthesized notes for your Cycle 4 Presentation and then planned for it as well. I would like to remind everyone that each slide should include an introduction, conclusion, references, and in-text citations. Also, I emailed your presentation back to you with corrections and feedback. Please do not use your old draft PowerPoints while presenting. Please download the attachment with feedback, as I am trying to help you improve your presentations! Cycle 4 Presentations on 12/08/2025 and 12/15/2025: (Order decided in class today:) I recommend that before you start… Read More

Summary: In the class and also in research pairs, you focused on discussing your most current homework, but you also spoke and reflected on your past work on your issue, including the basics, historical information, data, the causes, effects, and possible solutions, or at least some relief to the situation. Afterward, you learned about strategies to synthesize your notes in one place as a template or an outline for your upcoming presentation. Synthesized notes are also known as a structure map in Alex videos or a graphic organizer. “A kind of synthesis, but with… Read More

Summary: Students focused on speaking with two different pairs about what cultural awareness means to them, related to the specific issue they chose for Cycle 4. Since each theme is different, ideas and reflections will vary. Note: For Cycle 4, NO NOTES for your presentations. The display is part of the notes. Homework due on Sunday, November 16th at 5 pm (Special late time). You can search outside these search engines for Cycle 4 in English, but they are nice starting points gathered by Chuo Law Professors. Please research the same unifying issue for… Read More

Summary: Students focused on speaking with two different pairs about what cultural awareness means to them, related to the specific issue they chose for Cycle 4. Since each theme is different, ideas and reflections will vary. Note: For Cycle 4, NO NOTES for your presentations. The display is part of the notes. Homework due on Sunday, November 9th at 5 pm (Special late time). You can search outside these search engines for Cycle 4 in English, but they are nice starting points gathered by Chuo Law Professors. Please research the same unifying issue… Read More

Summary: Thank you for your outstanding presentations. I am very proud of your research in the past two weeks. Overall, the content about culture was excellent. Unfortunately, some of you made these strange notes on your phones or paper. It distracts you very much from your work. Therefore, in Cycle 4, NO NOTES. The notes are your show. Homework due on Sunday, November 9th at 5 pm (Special late time). You can search outside these search engines for Cycle 4 in English, but they are nice starting points gathered by Chuo Law… Read More

Summary: I was really impressed by the quality of your presentations and quick replies working with me as well on Monday due to my schedule. Teachers do not have to check your presentations before hand, but I have a kind heart. All of your content with rich experiences with cultural awareness was amazing. I am over the moon and proud of your research. All if you! There are also some significant editing issues on sending your assignments. Please read —> For a few students. It amazes me that some of you: In… Read More