Welcome to Otsu School’s Weekly Newsletter Challenge.
Please read the blogs and other page links in the newsletter and do your best to answer the following questions.
Sometimes you will find all the answers in one link. Other times you may have to search all of the links!
We look forward to checking your answers and discussing in class with you next lesson.
Good luck!
スミス英会話大津校
Edward & Chiharu
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July 19th Newsletter Fun
Please read Jim’s blog about the Yakitori Bar in Sagamihara.
Q1 What does “treat myself” mean? How about “bursting with flavor”?
Q2 Translate these words: exaggeration, basement, ambience, meticulous.
Q3 What is your favourite restaurant? Please describe it in detail.
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July 12th Newsletter Fun
Please read Les’s blog about his student’s success story.
Q1 What happened to Kayori on the train? Why was this so special?
Q2 According to Les, what are the keys to Kayori’s success in English?
Q3 Please tell us about an experience you have had using English.
July 5th Newsletter Fun
Please read both blogs in this week’s newsletter.
Q1 In the 2nd paragraph, what did they enjoy doing while camping?
Q2 Is Jim an English “teacher”? Explain.
Q3 Do you enjoy camping? Why or why not? Do you enjoy Smith’s lessons? Why or why not?
June 28th Newsletter Fun
Please read both blogs in this week’s newsletter.
Q1 Who did Derek celebrate tanabata with? What is a tanzaku (短冊)?
Q2 What are Martin and Yoko avoiding? What is Martin growing in his apartment?
Q3 How do you stay healthy? What advice do you have for living a long and healthy life?
June 21st Newsletter Fun
Please read Peter’s blog “5 TOEIC Tips”.
Q1 What is Tip 1? How many minutes do students have to complete the reading section?
Q2 Tip 5. What is “paraphrasing”? Are you good at paraphrasing?
Q3 Have you ever taken TOEIC? How was it? What was your score? Do you have any test-taking advice?
June 14th Newsletter Fun
Please read Derek’s blog about Tuskaguchi’s BBQ Event.
Q1 How many people attended the event? How did they get to the park?
Q2 Why does Derek like hosting events for his students?
Q3 What kind of school events would you like us to organize?
June 7th Newsletter Fun
Please read both blogs in this week’s newsletter.
Q1 Who did Adrian’s student see? Where did she see him?
Q2 What English expressions about rain did Derek use in his blog?
Q3 Have you ever seen or met a famous person? Who is your favorite celebrity?
May 31st Newsletter Fun
Please read Jim’s blog about Golden Week 2026.
Q1 Where did Jim go during Golden Week this year? How did he get there? What sounds did he hear at Nasubi no Hana?
Q2 Where else did Jim go? What else did he do?
Q3 Have you ever been to Yokohama? Within Japan, where would you like to explore next time you have a chance?
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May 24th Newsletter Fun
Please read Edward’s blog 「10月はなぜOctoberというの？」.
Q1 Where did the names of the months come from?
Q2 Why did Edward research this information?
Q3 What are you curious about? Please bring a fun question to class and see if your teacher can answer it!
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May 17th Newsletter Fun
Please read Martin’s blog 「日本のアナログレコード」.
Q1 What kind of music does Martin love the most?
Q2 What does Martin collect? According to Martin, why does Japan have a good reputation?
Q3 What do you collect?
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May 10th Newsletter Fun
Please read both blogs in this week’s newsletter.
Q1 What does Tom display on the wall in his classroom? Why?
Q2 What does Les say about Ryoko’s trip to Malta?
Q3 Which countries have you visited? Which country was your favorite? Where would you like to go next? If you had unlimited time and money, what would be your dream trip?
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