words
What does it mean?
acquire
～を身につける、習得する
I want to speak English like an American (which / , which ) is difficult.
I want to speak English like an American , which is difficult.
What do we need when studying something?
We need a model.
According to Kiet, do people have a big problem with communication in their own version of English?
No, they don’t.
When business people from Japan, China, and Korea have a meeting, what language do they use to discuss their business?
They use English.
What does it mean？
although
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しかし、私は全ての英語学習がアメリカ人やイギリス人のように話す必要がある理由が分かりません。
However, I still don't know the reason ( ) all English learners ( ) ( ) speak ( ) American or British people.
However, I still don't know the reason why all English learners need to speak like American or British people.
Who recently praised Emi’s English?
One of her friends did.
Does Kiet think it great that Emi is learning English with a clear goal?
Yes, he does.
Which is English now used more often between non-native speakers or between native speakers?
Non-native speakers.
Answer this Japanese word in English.
～を占める
make up
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先生は、英語はマレーシアで広く話されていると言ったが、それは本当だ。
The teacher said English is （ ） （ ）in Malaysia, which is （ ）.
The teacher said English is widely spoken in Malaysia, which is true.
In today’s Japan, what kind of English do many people choose as their model?
They choose American English.
In what countries in Southeast Asia is English an official language or widely spoken? Name four countries.
Brunei, the Philippines, Singapore, and Malaysia.
In using ELF, what should you also focus on?
You should focus on consonants.
Answer this Japanese word in English.
子音
consonant
Put the words in the correct order.
ティンは、私にベトナムで日本食が人気だと言った。
（told / Japanese food / that / me / Tim / is / in Vietnam / popular）
Tim told me that Japanese food is popular in Vietnam.
In Emi's opinion, what should learners do once they have chosen as their model?
They should do their best to copy that model.
Kiet says he can deal with such a situation easily. How does he deal with it?
He asks them the people to say it again.
In using ELF, how should you speak?
You should speak clearly and simply.
Answer the word.
a group of words that have a particular meaning when used together.
phrase
Write the correct sentence.
私の友達がスピーチをほめてくれた。それは私を幸せな気持ちにした。（一文で書いてください）
My friend praised my speech, which made me happy.
What does "pop" mean?
popular
Kiet says he sometimes doesn’t understand what other people say. What causes this?
Their local accent does.
Most native speakers pronounce today as /tədéɪ/, while some usually say /tədáɪ/. Why is this not a problem?
Because we can understand both.