Lesson 4 J-Pop artist or band
Topic Question: “Who is your favorite J-Pop artist or band, and what song do you recommend?”
▮ Try Answering the Question Yourself
Think about your favorite J-Pop artist or band. What makes them stand out? Consider a song of theirs that you would recommend and why.
▮ Sample Answer
“My favorite J-Pop artist is Hikaru Utada. I recommend the song ‘First Love.’ It is very emotional and has beautiful lyrics. Utada’s voice is amazing. This song shows the power of first love and its impact on us.”
▮ Words to Learn and Their Meanings about Sample Answer
Pronounce the Words Correctly (Pronunciation Training) + Make Sentences Using the Words Instantly
- Emotional (感情的な): Relating to one’s emotions.
- Lyrics (歌詞): The words of a song.
- Amazing (素晴らしい): Causing great surprise or wonder.
- Power (力): The ability to do something or act in a particular way.
- Impact (影響): The action of one object coming forcibly into contact with another.
▮ Answer the Instructor’s Questions Based on the Sample Answer
- Why do you like Hikaru Utada?
- What is special about the song ‘First Love’?
- How does Utada’s voice contribute to the song?
▮ Mastering Middle School English Grammar
I am doing (present continuous)
A: am/is/are + doing/eating/running/writing, etc.
“I am listening to J-Pop music.”
“She is singing a song.”
“They are performing on stage.”
B: Am/is/are + -ing = something is happening now.
Is happening: “The concert is happening right now.”
Am listening: “I am listening to ‘First Love’ by Hikaru Utada.”
Are performing: “They are performing at the music festival.”
Example Sentences:
“I am watching a music video.”
“He is playing the guitar.”
“We are enjoying the concert.”
Make Sentences based on the above Example Sentences Yourself:
