英会話スクール・英会話教室八王子校（東京都）のスクールブログ

こんにちは！
NOVA八王子校です☆彡

英語の上達には「量」が必要！
そこはご存じの方も多いと思いますが、
でも、実際なにすればいいの・・・？
という方にNOVAの自宅学習コンテンツをご紹介します♪

①LIVE STATION

なんと、早朝から深夜までZoomを使って毎日生配信！
しかも　「「　参加し放題　」」　なんです！！
日常会話だけでなく、ビジネス・トラベルなど
ジャンルもたくさん選べます！
発音・文法強化やクイズ番組などコンテンツも多数！

②学習アプリ

NOVAでは2種類のアプリをご用意！
多様な出題形式でしっかり定着できる『アプリ留学』
楽しく発話練習もできる『リスニングサプリ』
どちらもスキマ時間での学習にピッタリです！

NOVAの生徒じゃなくてもご活用頂けます♪
通学中の方には特別価格でご案内！

自宅学習ツールの詳細は八王子校までお問い合わせください

今週の英語ブログは同じく「オススメの自宅学習」です

Often times students ask us teachers what are some good ways to continue to study at home. Of course one such a way is using NOVA’s Ochanoma lessons and especially our new course, Own Your English, which can be used to supplement your regular lessons. But there are other ways to continue to get work in on your own. Two of the biggest areas people ask how to study in new creative ways is pronunciation and vocabulary. Here are a couple of ideas that we recommend you try.

Pronunciation Practice

Often times people want to focus on their pronunciation to make it akin to native speakers. This can be a daunting task coupled with trying to memorize vocabulary and grammar. One way we suggest working on this is to record yourself on video! I know it may be slightly uncomfortable at first, but you should try to recreate a speech of a native speaker. Perhaps find a video on a topic you are particularly passionate about. Try to copy the speaker and compare pronunciation of said speech. This will help you copy the intonation patterns as well for public speaking. Just be careful that you are copying a speaker with the accent you desire, remember there are so many English accents out there!

 

Studying Vocabulary

One of the biggest challenges students face is simply memorizing words. It can be difficult and tedious to simply go through lists of vocabulary and trying to remember them. There are multiple methods to better memorize words, but have you ever tried writing your own English essays? Let me explain. First find a topic you want to learn more about. Go through the article and highlight words you are unfamiliar with. Find another article with the same topic, but by a different writer so you can come across the same words said in a different way. After studying this second article, hopefully you have a good grasp on the meaning of the new words. Finally begin to write your own summary of the articles you have read trying to form you own original sentences using the new  vocabulary. If you feel like bringing it in to NOVA, the teachers are more than happy to help correct any mistakes!

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こんにちは！
NOVA八王子校です☆彡

以前にもご案内させて頂いた
表現力UPできる『脱！ワンパターン英会話』が
あと1週間で販売終了になります！

ぜひこの機会をお見逃しなく！！
詳細は下記をご確認、または
八王子校までお問い合わせください！！

今週の英語ブログは「日本の文化！漫画やアニメについて」です

So, you have probably asked many of your teachers why they decided to live in Japan. Some common answers among teachers seem to be: “I studied Japanese in school.” or,  “I`m interested in Japanese history.” or even simply even, “I love Japanese food.” One answer that seems surprisingly popular is that people were inspired to come because of their love for Japanese cartoons, commonly referred to as simply “anime”.

Manga and anime are everywhere in Japan, and it is no secret that it`s a common interest among children and adults alike. What you might not know however, is just how incredibly popular it is amongst younger generations in western countries. In the 1990s and early 2000s, popular anime began to be broadcasted on cartoon networks all across North America. Probably the most common were Dragon Ball Z and Sailor Moon. In Canada for instance, every Saturday between 7pm and 11pm, popular anime would be played on one of Canada`s most popular kids` networks, called “YTV“. Some shows like Dragon Ball Z would be played even more regularly, sometimes 5 times a week!

Since many young children were captivated by the Japanese art style at a young age for the past 20 or 30 years, it has become more mainstream as young athletes and celebrities voice their support. While for a longtime anime was thought to be for “geeks” or “nerds” (“otaku” in Japanese), we have seen the stereotype shift in recent years. Popular NBA basketball players like Joel Embiid and Luka Dončić have even worn anime themed shoes while playing. So, if you’re ever wondering why so many teachers may be interested, just know that Japanese anime has become more commonplace in western societies.

 

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こんばんば！
NOVA八王子校です☆彡

今回は4月から登場の新コース
『プラチナ留学』についてです！

英語力は学習した量に比例して上達します。

でも、忙しくて週2回以上は通えない・・・
予算的に週1回が限度・・・

という方へ、圧倒的な英語学習量を
最高のコストパフォーマンスでご提供できちゃうんです！！

その理由は、
POINT①ライブレッスン受け放題！！
7:30～24:50までレッスンを生配信！
1レッスン約20分なので、自分の都合がいいところで
毎日でも英語に触れられる環境が手に入ります！

POINT②学習アプリもセット！！
電車の通勤時間、お昼休みの食後のひと時、就寝前など
いつでもどこでも気軽にクイズ形式の問題を解くだけで
英語学習ができちゃいます！

コースの詳細については、
ぜひ八王子校までお問い合わせください

今週の英語ブログは「海外の日本食トレンド」

One of the most common topics among students is food. What kind of food do you like? What are popular dishes in your home country? And so on. No matter what level a student is, it seems that the topic of cooking is a go-to for many. So, for today we will discuss food in other countries. But not just what food is popular abroad, no that is boring and you’ve probably already heard enough about the topic. No today we are going to discuss about Japanese food trends in foreign countries, and how they may differ from the authentic versions here.

Sushi

The first is probably the most easily recognizable Japanese food for foreigners. Sushi has become many people’s favorite in North America and has really taken off since the 1990’s. In the last 10 years, there has been a trend of all-you-can-eat sushi restaurants, where you pay a set price and can eat until you burst. There is a catch however; if you don’t finish all your food, you have to pay extra for each plate you don’t finish, so be careful! In western countries, it also seems that nigiri is not as popular as sushi rolls. Perhaps such a large piece of raw fish is still unappetizing for some, so if it’s in a roll, it’s hidden.

Ramen

In Japan, ramen is a staple that is found all throughout the nation. Thousands and thousands of ramen shops exist, for a quick, yet delicious meal. Abroad, it’s not nearly as common. It’s difficult, if not impossible to find a local ramen shop in your town. Often times ramen shops are these trendy spots in urban cities, where you can get a fresh bowl. While the ramen restaurant scene is drastically different, what is similar to Japan is the amount of instant ramen noodles that are available and consumed. From big families, to single college students, you are likely to find a pack or cup of ramen noodles somewhere in the house!

Tempura

Out of the three foods we will cover today, tempura is the oddity for one reason. While it is well known in other countries, it’s not always the easiest to get. You do find tempura shrimp sometimes in the frozen aisle section at your local supermarket, but I can’t recall ever seeing a single restaurant that is dedicated to only tempura in Canada. You will see it on the menu at Japanese restaurants, but there is no place like Tendon, where all they serve is the delectable dish.

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こんにちは！
NOVA八王子校です☆彡

年に2回のお力診断の時期がやってきました！！

NOVAスコアは100個の診断項目から
生徒様一人ひとりのお力を分析！
自分の強み・弱みを正確に把握できるテストです！

語彙力が課題なのはわかるけど、何から手を付けていいのか・・・
発音を良くしたいけどどういうポイントがあるんだろう・・・？

と、思ったことはありませんか？？

NOVAスコアを受けて頂いたら、一気に解決♪

語彙力なら、名詞・形容詞・動詞・副詞を使えているか
礼儀正しい表現やユーモアを使えるかetc.

発音ならＬとＲの違い、リエゾン（音のつながり）や
リエジョン（減音）が使えているかetc.

自分の英語力を「見える化」することで
効果的に学習を進めることができるんです！！

ぜひ、NOVAスコアのご受験お待ちしております

今週の英語ブログは「オノマトペ」

Ring ring, tap tap, buzz. Today we dive into the complex world of English onomatopoeias. Just like in Japanese, which seemingly has an endless amount of these “sound words,” (a.k.a onomatopoeias) so too do native English speakers use them in a variety of situations. Here are some examples of some common, but possibly new words for you to use during your English adventure.

“nom nom”

This onomatopoeia is used to illustrate the sound of eating. Probably most equivalent to “モグモグ” in Japanese. You can use it to say that something looks delicious or that a lot of something will be or has been eaten. It is most commonly used as a noun or verb, and is considered very casual and sometimes even childish.

Example sentence: “I’m going to nom nom at least 50 chicken wings today!”

“buzz”

This may be one of the most widely used onomatopoeias with so many different uses. It can be used to illustrate the sound of a variety of things: from bees, to phones, to hair clippers. The amount of sounds associated with this word is astronomical.

Example sentence: “Give him a buzz.” (give him a phone call)

“crack”

This is a great one to describe the sound when something breaks. It can be used both for inanimate and animate objects. So, you could say that when you bend over your knees crack or when I dropped my phone cracked.

Example sentence: “When Brian fell over, I heard a big “crack”, and I knew he broke his arm.”

 

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こんにちは！
NOVA八王子校です☆彡

昨年は開催できなかったKIDS生徒様の
スピーチコンテストですが、
今年は開催できることになりました♪

前回同様、優勝者にはなんと・・・

特待生待遇をご用意！！

これからの英語教育では自分の考えを持ち
英語で表現していくことが求められます！
だからこそ、NOVAのスピーチコンテントでは
下記テーマで挑戦して頂きます！！

スピーチコンテントの良いところは、
➤0から自分で考えていく力（思考力）
➤英語で表現する力（表現力）
➤人に伝えていく力（プレゼン力）
を鍛えていけるところにあります！！

主体性を持って取り組むこと、チャレンジ精神、
0からスピーチを作り上げていく達成感を
ぜひたくさんの生徒様に経験してほしいです！！

スピーチコンテントの詳細は校舎までお問い合わせください

今週の英語ブログは5月5日「こどもの日」についてです

While the first day of Golden Week is Showa day, the last day is of course Children`s day. Childrens day in Japan is symbolized by the flying carp-shaped windsocks, usually in black, red and blue. Traditionally kashiwa mochi (sticky rice cakes filled with red bean paste and wrapped in oak leaves) and chimaki (sticky sweet rice wrapped in an iris or bamboo leaf) are eaten. While you most likely know all of this, and may have even told your teachers this in a NOVA class, have you ever taken the time to ask about foreign countries` Children`s Day?

In many western countries, it is common to collectively adopt international “holidays”, for example Children`s Day on November 20th. This day has been championed by some organizations such as UNICEF. This date marks the date in 1989 when children`s human rights were recognized during the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Some other countries may also celebrate national Children`s Day on April 12th. Unlike Japan, in many foreign countries, National Childrens Day may not be a national holiday or even really celebrated in any fashion for the average citizen. To be honest, most of the teacher`s here didn`t even know what day it was on!

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こんにちは！
NOVA八王子校です☆彡

もうすぐゴールデンウィークですね♪
東京は再びの緊急事態宣言で
あまり外出はできなさそうですが・・・

そんな時こそステイホームの時間を使って
自分磨きに英語学習はいかがでしょうか！？

NOVAではご自宅からの英語学習ツールを
たくさんご用意しています！！

オンライン限定レッスン！脱ワンパターン英会話
-18分×5回、18分×10回のレッスンなのでGW中に完結！
–表現力の幅を広げ、使いこなせるためのレッスン！
-ストーリー展開を自分で選べる楽しさ♪

LIVE STATION
-早朝から深夜まで生配信×受け放題レッスン！
-1回約20分、スキマ時間でも受けられる！
-多彩なジャンルのレッスンで課題を集中特訓！

こども向けには、
KIDSチャンネル
–1回15分で楽しく、集中して受けられる！
-普段のレッスンを反復して定着に！
-英語で工作などスペシャルもあり！
只今1週間無料キャンペーンも実施中です♪

詳しくは、校舎までお問い合わせください

今週の英語ブログはGWの祝日にちなんで
皇族（ロイヤルファミリー）について！

For many teachers, Golden week is their favorite holiday in Japan. Besides the time off, the weather isn`t too hot or too cold, and they can go out hiking to enjoy the flowers and lush forests. This year, most of the teachers have decided to stay local and not go too far from Hachioji.

The first day of Golden Week is of course Showa Day, which commemorates the birthday of the former Emperor Showa. For some of the teachers here, they too have a royal family, but not necessary directly linked to their country like the Japanese Royal Family. If, you haven’t guessed, I`m talking about the British Royal Family.

From Canada to Australia, the British Commonwealth is an organization of 54 independent countries that were formerly under British rule. While now, all 54 countries are self-governed, there are many symbolic images, and ceremonies that remind us of our link to Britain. For example, in Canada some of their money has the face of Queen Elizabeth II. There is also the Commonwealth Games, which are similar to the Olympics, but only allow the 54 countries. Some people really love to follow the gossip and news of the British Royal Family, while others never really pay attention to the tabloids.

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こんにちは！
NOVA八王子校です☆彡

今日のテーマはよく間違う英語表現、
ズバリ『和製英語』です！

英語だと思っていたけど、実は和製英語で
通じなかった・・・という経験をお持ちの方も
いるのではないでしょうか？？

英語学習をする上で、よりナチュラルな
実際に外国人が使っている英語を身につけたいですよね！

そのためにも、
ジャパニーズイングリッシュから脱却しましょう！

Japanese English Words

As you know many modern day Japanese words derive from foreign countries. We see countless examples of this throughout the language. Some examples that come to mind are the use of “konbini” (from the English word convenient store), and “buffe” (from the French word buffet) are just a couple of such examples.

While they often have the same meaning, there are some cases where the katakana Japanese version of English words have changed in meaning. Here are a list of some examples that some of the instructors have heard while teaching lessons.

Claimer — “kurema” (クレーマー)

In Japan, the use of “kurema” is used to describe someone who complains about something. However, in English, we would simply call someone who complains, “a complainer”. Like how we call someone who swims, “a swimmer”. So we often just add “er” to the end of a verb to get the word for the person who does that action. With this in mind, “a claimer” would be someone who claims. The verb, “to claim”, has many uses, and generally means “to state”, “to assert”, or “to request”. For example, “I’d like to claim my prize,” or in a legal case, “The defendant claims that, Mr.Jones stole his bicycle.”

Mansion — “manshon” (マンション)

If you think of the word mansion, the image of a tall apartment building somewhere in Toyko is probably what you’re imagining. Good for couples and small families, but not what you would expect the richest and most powerful people to call their home. In western culture, a mansion is a ridiculously large house, which you would find movie stars, or tech moguls like Mark Zuckerberg live in. They can often cost tens of millions of dollars, and feature things like indoor swimming pools, with countless numbers of rooms.

Tension — “tenshon” (テンション)

Some students here at the Hachioji branch have described the word “tension” as being the feeling of having an abundance of energy, in a positive way. However, the English version of tension is different. It is often used as a technical term, meaning to apply force by stretching, or is the state of being stretched. When we use for humans, it is a negative feeling, that refers to feeling mental or emotional strain. For example, if I say, “he is tense”, it often means he is stressed, slightly angered, or is feeling pressure. So the Japanese meaning has been flipped to almost the opposite meaning of the original.

これらはほんの一例です！
和製英語ではなく、ネイティブ表現を身につけたい！
という方はぜひ、NOVAのレッスンがオススメ♪
ネイティブ講師が指導しますので自然な表現を学べます！

今ならオンライン限定の『脱ワンパターン英会話』で
表現力を大幅UPできるスペシャルもご用意！
詳細は校舎までお問い合わせください

体験レッスンのご予約も受け付け中！！

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こんにちは！
NOVA八王子校です☆彡

今月より新コース
『脱！ワンパターン英会話』の販売を始めました！！

「いっつも同じフレーズ使っちゃうんだよね・・・」
っていうこと、よくありませんか！？！？

毎回同じ言い回しから脱却したい！
ネイティブならではの表現力を身につけたい！
そんな方にピッタリのレッスン内容になっています♪

例えば、「どういたしまして」と伝えたい時
『Your welcome』以外の表現、パッと思いつきますか？？
（答えはぜひ八王子校までお問合せください）

違う言い回しも覚えたい！という方は
ぜひ、この『脱！ワンパターン英会話』で
表現力をUPさせていきましょう！！

◇◆今週の英語エッセー◆◇
Flowers Around The World

With the cherry blossom season come and gone in Tokyo, we thought here at the Hachioji branch we would introduce some of the popular flowers from some of the teachers’ home countries. While the cherry blossoms in Japan are quite famous internationally, some other countries like South Africa, Australia and Canada, may not have a flower that is quickly associated with the country. So we made a list of some of the most unique native flowers, from your favorite teachers`countries.

South Africa — The Barberton Daisy

A popular choice for organizations throughout South Africa. It is used as an emblem for sports teams and provinces’ flags throughout the country. The flower comes in a range of colors. From bright orange, to pink to yellow, these flowers are definitely a beautiful sight to be seen, coupled with there rather long petals.

Canada — The Blue Flag Iris

It was really hard not to choose the maple leaf or tree for this spot. While it is certainly the most recognizable plant from Canada, it isn`t quite a flower. So we decided to highlight a native flower of Canada, that one of our teachers really likes. That is the Blue Flag Iris, which typically blooms in late May or early June and grows to as tall as ninety center meters tall!

Australia — The Kangaroo paw

If the name doesn`t scream Australia, I don`t know what does! An absolutely gorgeous flower when in bloom, they can be singular, bi-colored or tri-colored, in a variety of colors: red, yellow, green, orange, pink and white. They have a unique tubular shape, and are low maintenance, great for the lazy gardener. The Kangaroo paw is the official state flower of Western Australia as well.

New Zealand — The Kowhai

The Kowhai flower is widely regarded as being the national flower of New Zealand, however it holds no official title. These flowers, like cherry blossoms grow in trees. They tend to grow near streams or lowlands. The Kowhai flowers are recognizable for their bright yellow color and the uniquely droopy, tubular shape.

The United States — The Rose

Roses are popular world wide, but I bet you didn`t know that the rose is the national flower of the USA. While most roses are native to the continent of Asia, there are many native

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Now imagine a rabbit. No, not the pink NOVA usagi! Picture much older and one that brings colorful eggs to all the children. If you’re thinking of the Easter Bunny, then you’re correct!

If you aren’t too familiar or clear on what Easter Holiday is about, don’t worry, you’re not the only one. For many it is a fun holiday that is used as an excuse to get extended family together to celebrate and eat good food. Children often search for chocolates around the house or yard left by the Easter Bunny. Often times eggs are painted or dyed in variety of colors for decorative purposes.

While on the outside it may seem like an insignificant holiday, it actually holds an incredible amount of religious importance in Christianity. Easter marks the day Jesus (son of God), resurrected from the dead, which was described in the New Testament.

So why rabbits and eggs you might ask? Well at first it might seem strange, however hares, better known as rabbits have long been linked to the Virgin Mary (mother of Jesus). Eggs also have a long history connected to fertility and rebirth.

Besides chocolate for the children, there are many popular dishes that are served for Easter dinner. This ranges from country to country, but here are some staples: roasted asparagus, glazed ham, scalloped potatoes and hot cross buns. If you ever get invited over for Easter, don’t miss the chance for some good fun and a great meal!

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April Fools’ Day

For many people, when they think of April certain images come to mind. Perhaps it’s the spring weather, beautiful flowers or Easter holiday, to name but a few. However, here at the Hachioji NOVA branch, the instructors are getting excited for a much more obscure holiday. That is April Fools’ Day, which occurs every year on 1^st of the month. Unlike Easter holiday which holds many religious values, April Fools’ is a much more lighthearted event.

The modern-day version of April Fool’s Day centers around the act of “pranking”. A prank, also known as a practical joke, is the when someone tries to make a friend or enemy look foolish in some way. Some classic examples include the use of whoopee cushions and fake bugs. It is customary to yell “April Fool’s”, once the prank is complete. These practical jokes are never meant to be harmful to their targets, and are simply meant to cause a good laugh.

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