Pronunciation
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Some students say 're-con-cider' like the drink.
Pronounce this word correctly: reconsider.
Reconsider (re-con-SID-er)?
What is the word for when something bad is likely to happen?
It is another word for dangerous.
Risky
Give me risky advice about food.
Example: "We should eat food off the floor."
Plan A is taking the bus, but it broke down. Name an alternative way to get to school.
Biking (bicycle), walking, running, taking the train, taking a taxi, by car...
Please soften this sentence:
"Eating rotten food off the street is a terrible idea!"
"_[I 'agree-ish' Softener]_, but _[Alternative or Warning]_."
I see your point, but maybe we can eat at a restaurant instead.
I understand you're hungry, but that would make you sick.
Pronounce this word correctly: emergency.
Emergency? (e-MER-gen-cy)
What is the word that means 'to talk and reach an agreement together'?
Negotiate
Give me risky advice about travel/transportation.
Example: "We should jump off the train while it's moving."
Plan A is eating spicy food, but you have a stomachache. Name an alternative meal.
Plain rice, noodles, soup...
Please soften this sentence:
"Swimming from Japan to Canada is stupid and will get us killed!"
"_[I 'agree-ish' Softener]_, but _[Alternative or Warning]_."
I know you want to travel, but swimming is risky.
Pronounce this word correctly: otherwise.
Otherwise? (OTH-er-wise)
(Emphasize the strong OTH at the beginning (like "mother" or "brother"), then keep -er-wise soft and quick. )
This is a question for everyone! Use "otherwise" in a sentence.
Remember: “ _[Advice sentence]_; otherwise, _[bad thing WILL happen]_.”
Examples:
You should study hard; otherwise, you will fail the test!
Carry an umbrella when it rains; otherwise, you will get wet!
Name 2 options you have when you wake up late for school.
2. Stay home.
3. Call the school to say you'll be late.
...
Plan A was to go to the beach, but a typhoon is coming. Name an alternative activity.
We can stay inside and play video games, go to a restaurant, have a party at the school, have a movie marathon indoors, go to a karaoke box instead...
Please soften this sentence:
"Shut up, the zombies will catch us."
"_[I 'agree-ish' Softener]_, but _[Alternative or Warning]_."
I know you want to talk, but we have to be quiet right now.
Pronounce this word correctly: negotiate.
Negotiate? (ne-GO-shi-ate)
Don't say ne-go-ti-ate with equal stress. The GO is the loudest part, and the ti turns into a soft "she" sound (ne-GO-she-ate).
What does 'soften the blow' mean?
To soften the blow = Soften your way of speaking to avoid hurting the other person's feelings.
相手の気持ちを傷つけないように、
言い方をやわらかくすること。
If you are stranded on an island, which option should you look for first and why: shelter or water?
I think [shelter/water] is the better option because...
Plan A was to buy the newest smartphone, but it is sold out everywhere. Name an alternative option.
Wait for the next restock or consider buying an older model instead.
Please soften this sentence:
"Watching TikToks all night without sleeping before a test is completely dumb!"
"_[I 'agree-ish' Softener]_, but _[Alternative or Warning]_."
I know TikTok is fun, but if you don't study hard, you will fail the test!
Pronounce this word correctly: alternative.
Alternative (al-TER-na-tive)
Draw an arrow pointing UP over TER. The middle "-na-tive" drops off fast and shouldn't sound like "native."
What is the other word for a backup plan?
(Japanese: 代替案)
Alternative
Give me risky advice about medicine.
Example: "You should eat any medication, even if it's not yours."
Plan A was a soccer match, but it started pouring heavy rain. Name an alternative activity for the team.
Indoor table tennis, play board games inside, play soccer in an indoor gym...
Please soften this sentence:
"Spending all your savings on a luxury airplane for the trip is dumb."
"_[I 'agree-ish' Softener]_, but _[Alternative or Warning]_."
I know that a luxury airplane is fun, but if you use all your money before the trip, you can't buy anything!