Meal Times

Let's talk about the way we eat in Japan and other countries as well. Choose one of the questions below and write a comment.
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1. Did you know American and European eating styles are a little different? Watch this VIDEO and tell us what you think is different.
2. Do you know the correct way to eat in a sushi restaurant? Watch this VIDEO and tell us your reaction.
3. Watch this VIDEO about eating in China. What did you learn?
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Medical Matters

When someone in my family got sick, my grandmother would make her "voodoo tea" and make us drink it. Amazingly, it could cure just about anything and didn't taste too bad!
Here's the recipe:

2 cloves of garlic
one thumb-sized piece of ginger
1/2 teaspoon red pepper
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1 tablespoon of honey
1 tablespoon of lemon juice

Chop the garlic and ginger and boil in water with the red & black pepper for 20 minutes. Pour into a mug and add the honey and lemon. Drink slowly.

What traditional ways do you know about for getting/staying healthy? Please write them in the comments!

Street Food

Street food is eating at cafes or food stalls outside, usually on the side of a road. First, please watch this VIDEO about street food in Istanbul, Turkey. Second, write your reaction to the video in the comments. Third, choose ONE question and answer in the comments.

1. Do you ever eat street food in Japan? What is your favorite?

2. Have you ever tried street food in another country? What was it like?

3. Do you not like street food? Why not?

4. Have you never tried street food? What would you like to try?

Childhood

Next class we will talk about our childhoods. Think about all of the questions below and answer only ONE of them in the comments.

1. What is your first memory?

2. What was your favorite toy?

3. Do you remember your first day at school?

4. What was your first house like?

5. Who was your first friend?

6. What were your favorite games?

7. Do you remember any advice your parents gave you?

8. What were you afraid of when you were a child?

Remember: NO CLASS ON OCTOBER 11th!!

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Travel

Next class we will talk about travel. Please answer ONE of the questions below:

1. What was something bad that happened to you on a trip?

2. What foreign countries would you like to visit?

3. What was the best trip you've ever been on?

4. Which kind of places do you like to visit best: beaches, countryside, mountains, lakes, cities or rivers? Why?

Have a great Umi Day!

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Superstitions

Superstitions are things you believe without any reason. For example, some people think that if you find a four-leaf clover, you will have good luck.

In my hometown, people believe that you should never put a hat on your bed - it is very bad luck!

In the comments, please tell us about one superstition you know.

Annual Events

Next week's lesson is about annual events like holidays, festivals, special days and similar things. Read the questions below and answer ONE of them in the comments.

1. What Japanese holiday do you like the best? Why?

2. Tell us about a special event in your hometown.

3. The World Cup is a special sports event that happens every 4 years. Do you know any interesting information about it?

4. Do you know of any interesting music festivals?

5. If you know of an annual event in another country, tell us about it!

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