One-Two Speak Platter

Theme:(5) Language & Communication 
Discovering joy in the little things
My Favorite Things is a topic about the things we like best in our lives. These can be objects we own, foods we enjoy, music we love to listen to, or happy memories. Our favorite things show who we are, where we come from, and what we've experienced. They make us feel good, give us ideas, and help us stay positive. Talking about our favorite things is a fun way to enjoy conversation. We can tell others what we like and why, and hear about what they like too. It's easy for everyone to join this kind of talk because we all have things we love. In this session, we'll watch a video of people talking about their favorite things. Then, we'll share our own favorites and learn about each other. We'll see how different people like different things and understand why these things are special to them. This topic helps us connect with others and learn more about the world around us.

Learning Resource Menu

These resources are designed to familiarize you with the theme. We've created Bistro Quizine Challenges for each item - try reviewing the questions before diving into the content for a more engaging experience.
All materials are in English. We recommend first watching or listening without subtitles, then using English or Japanese subtitles if needed. You can also adjust playback speed as necessary. Don't hesitate to revisit these resources multiple times to enhance your understanding. 

Four ways to get better at languages

Bistro Quizine Challenge 1

Question:
According to the video, which of the following is NOT included in 4 tips to get better at languages?

a) Practice, practice, practice.
b) Talk to yourself
c) imagine how you will use the language.


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The secrets of learning a new language | Lýdia Machová | TED

Bistro Quizine Challenge 2
Question:
What is NOT common among polyglots?

a) They speak several languages.
b) They enjoy the process of learning languages.
c) They are natural geniuses when it comes to learning languages.
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The benefits of a bilingual brain - Mia Nacamull

Bistro Quizine Challenge 3
Question:
Accordnig to the video, which is the follwing is true?

a) Being bilingual could lead to brain-related diseases earlier.
b) The benefits of bilingualism were discovered by experts before the 1960s.
c) It's never too late to learn a second language, even for adults.
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小見出し

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Bistro Quizine Challenge : Answers

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  • Reveal Challenge 1 Answer

    a) Practice, practice, practice

    Explanation: Practice is the purpose of the 4 tips, not one of them.

    For the other options:
    b) This is the 2nd tip.
    c) This is the 4th tip.

  • Reveal Challenge 2 Answer

    c) They are natural geniuses when it comes to learning languages.

    At 4:44, the presenter says, "We are no geniuses." Also, from 8:34, the presenter gives examples of polyglots who were not successful in language learning before they found their own way. This suggests that polyglots are NOT necessarily geniuses.

    For the other options:
    a) From 0:44, the presenter mentions the definitoin of poligots, who are people who speak a lot of languages.
    b) From 4:47, the presenter says poliglots "simply find ways to enjoy the process" of language learning. 

  • Reveal Challenge 3 Answer

    c) It's never too late to learn a second language, even for adults.

    Explanation: From 4:31, the narrator says, "Even if you didn't have the good fortune of learning a second language as a child, it's never too late to do yourself a favor," meaning that it's never too late to try learning a language.

    For the other options:
    a) This is the opposite of what was mentioned in the video. From 3:23, the narrator says that active usage of the brain can delay the onset of diseases like Alzheimer's and dementia.
    b) This is not true, as from 3:40, it is explained that before the 1960s, bilingualism was considered a handicap.

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Express Your Flavor

Deliver your own 1-2 minute speech to answer the following question.

Why do you study English?

Deliver your own 1-2 minute speech to answer the following question.

Could you share your favorite way of studying English?

Deliver your own 1-2 minute speech to answer the following question.

What language, other than English, would you like to learn next, and why?