「Funglish」への取り組み
Funglish Class (February 26th, 2024)
Hello everyone. Here is an update from our Funglish classes.
Today, we had a listening activity in the 2nd grade classes. They wrote original skits using words about airports. Then, they announced to each other and tried to hear the correct answers.
"Passengers on Takasaki Airlines flight 423, please proceed to gate 29."
"The flight was changed due to snow."
Nice writing and listening, everyone.
Thank you for reading. See you next time.
Funglish Class (February 16th, 2024)
Hello everyone. Here is an update from our Funglish classes.
We had another Funglish day with 3rd grade students today. It is the last day before their entrance exams, so we wanted to relax.
We played an animal quiz using tablets, then did a music intro quiz using game buzzers.
We had a good time! Do your best on your exams, 3rd graders!
Thank you for reading. See you next time.
Funglish Class (February 9th, 2024)
Hello, everyone. Here is an update from our Funglish classes. Today, we had some fun activities in 2nd and 3rd grade.
2nd Grade
The 2nd graders are learning passive sentences.
"Run, Melos was written by Dazai Osamu."
"Idol is sung by YOASOBI."
We played a quiz game using whiteboards and then a music intro quiz.
3rd Grade
The 3rd graders had another busy week of test prep. So, we had another fun time using English today. First, we played a Kahoot quiz about Valentine's Day using our tablets. Then, we did some exercises while playing a sugoroku board game.
We had another nice week of Funglish.
Thank you for reading! See you next time.
Funglish Class (February 1st, 2024)
Hello everyone. Here is an update from our Funglish classes. Today 1st and 2nd graders did some speaking activities.
1st Grade
The 1st graders learned the sentences "What a beautiful ____!" and "How beautiful!" We can use these sentences when we are surprised. We roleplayed giving each other birthday presents.
2nd Grade
The 2nd graders learned English for a clothing store. "Can I try it on?" "It's too small. Do you have a bigger one?" We roleplayed as clothing store customers and workers.
Thank you for reading! See you next time.
Funglish Class (January 26th, 2024)
Hello everyone. It's been a while. Happy New Year! Let's enjoy Funglish more in 2024.
Here is an update from our Funglish classes.
Today, let's look at our 3rd grade classes. These days, the 3rd graders are working hard to get ready for their entrance exams. So, we wanted to take some time to relax and just enjoy playing a game in English. We played Jeopardy, a quiz game from America. The students used buzzers and answers questions like
"What is the Japanese title of this anime? Demon Slayer"
"I am a teacher at Minami-Chu who loves basketball. Who am I?"
We had a nice break from studying.
Thank you for reading! See you next time.
3年「Funglish Time」
12月6日(水)5・6校時に3年生の「Funglish Time」を実施しました。市内の15名のALTの先生方にご来校いただき、英語でのコミュニケーション活動を行いました。英語を解した意思疎通の楽しさを体験しました。1年生の時と同様に生徒は英語によるコミュニケーションを楽しんでいました。12月12日(火)には2年生が、同様の体験を行う予定です。
1年生「Funglish Time」
11月30日(木)5・6校時に「Funglish Time」を実施しました。市内の12名のALTの先生方にご来校いただき、英語でのコミュニケーション活動を行いました。本校は、今年度から2年間富岡市の指定を受け「Funglishの推進」を行っています。この日は、1年生全員がスモールトークじゃんけん、ALTとのフリートーク、雪合戦などの活動を行い、英語を解した意思疎通の楽しさを体験しました。12月6日には3年生、12月12日には2年生が、同様の体験を行う予定です。
Funglish Day Activities (November 15th, 2023)
Hello, everyone. Today, I would like to introduce some ways we have "Funglish Day" at Minami JHS.
First, we have the school broadcast in the morning, at lunch, and after school. The students say the broadcast in English.
"Today's broadcast was from class 3-3. Did you enjoy it?"
Second, students use English when they visit the staff room.
"Excuse me. I'm from class 3-3. Can I borrow the cleaning file, please?"
Students try their best to use English a lot. Their English is better every week! Good job, everyone!
Thank you for reading!
Funglish Class (November 9th, 2023)
Hello, everyone. Here is an update from our Funglish classes.
2nd Grade
Today the 2nd graders did another talking activity. The theme is "on an airplane." We learned to ask for things politely. "Could you bring me some water, please?" and "Could I have another blanket, please?" are the important sentences.
Then, we set the classroom like airplane seats. The students took turns being Cabin Attendants and Passengers. They took the orders and brought the food and drink cards to their classmates.
Good job as CAs, everyone!
Thank you for reading. See you next time.
Funglish Class (October 19th, 2023)
Hello everyone! Here is an update from our Funglish classes.
2nd Grade
Today, we learned the sentences: "I would like~." and "What would you like to~?"
We roleplayed talking at a Denny's restaurant. Students became restaurant staff and restaurant customers.
"I would like scrambled eggs and pancakes." "What would you like to drink?"
The students are very good waiters. Good job, everyone!
Thank you for reading! See you next time.
Funglish Class (October 12th, 2023)
Hello everyone! Here is an update from our Funglish Classes.
1st Grade
Today, the 1st graders class practiced making sentences with the 3rd person "s." "Emi loves him." They played a game in groups. Correct answers get some points.
Also, our teacher dances.
We had fun!
2nd Grade
The 2nd graders are giving presentations. They wrote about their future dreams. "I want to be a chef." "I want to be a singer." They worked hard.
They gave presentations in small groups. Our teacher gave some advice about listening to presentations.
The speeches were very good, and nice reactions too! Great job!
Thank you for reading! See you next time.
Funglish Class (September 28th, 2023)
Hello everyone! Here is an update from our Funglish classes.
1st Grade
The first graders did Jigsaw Reading. They read the textbook carefully. Then, they teach their classmates what they read. Finally, they answer questions on their tablet.
We can help each other learn English! Good job, everyone.
2nd Grade
The second graders learned about Weather Forecasts. They chose a place and wrote an original weather forecast. Then, they talked and listened in pairs.
Some pairs showed their forecast for the whole class. Great job!
Funglish Class (September 20th, 2023)
Hello everyone!
Here is an update from our Funglish classes. We had 1st and 3rd grade classes today.
1st Grade
First, we had Small Talk. The students practiced asking "How many pens do you have?" Some pairs presented for the class.
Then, we introduced the next Unit Goal. We will learn to introduce friends or family members.
3rd Grade
The 3rd grade class today reviewed the grammar and sentences from Unit 4 in the textbook. They enjoyed the Sentence Race game.
Thank you for reading! See you next time.
Funglish Class (September 8th, 2023)
Hello everyone!
Here is an update from our Funglish classes.
Today, the second grade students had classes.
First, they practiced vocabulary.
Then, they studied about using "It" in sentences like "It is fun for me to listen to music."
Finally, they did a reading activity. The students wrote about themselves. "It is fun for me to play baseball." "It is important for me to study English."
Then, we mixed their worksheets. They had to read the paper and return it to the correct classmate.
We had fun again today! Thank you!
See you next time!
Funglish Class (September 7th, 2023)
Hello everyone!
Here is an update from our Funglish classes.
This afternoon, some 3rd grade students had class. They learned the sentence "Ramps make people happy."
The students did a speaking activity.
They used sentences like "Studying English makes me excited!" and "Dogs make me relaxed."
Then, they read from the textbook.
Finally, they said new sentences from their Universal Design writing.
Great job, everyone! See you next time.
English Morning Assembly (September 6th, 2023)
Hello everyone!
Today was the first Funglish Day. We had a morning assembly about English.
First, two students gave speeches in English.
They will go to the Tomioka English Speech Contest on September 13th. Let's cheer for them!
Next, the ALT spoke about Funglish Day.
Let's communicate in English a lot!
Did you enjoy the assembly about English?
See you next time!
Funglish Day Start! (September 6th, 2023)
Hello everyone!
Funglish Day will start today at Minami Junior High School!
Every Wednesday is Funglish Day. Students and teachers will use English at school on Funglish Day.
Everyone, let's enjoy communicating in English!