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    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>After a busy school term, Kate finds herself alone for Christmas.</b></p><p>Download PDF: Chapter 18 GLOSSARY &amp; SCRIPT</p><p><b>Slow Eigo </b>is an English learning project specially designed for comfortable, immersive learning, and built on the understanding<b> </b>that people learn best when they feel relaxed, connected, and motivated to try.</p><p>Your creator and host, <b>Anne Roop-Takata</b>, holds a Master’s degree in Education and has over 30 years of experience in teaching and curriculum development, including 20 years supporting Japanese students of all ages and learning goals.(See bio for more details)</p><p><b>Slow Eigo</b>は、心地よく英語の世界に入り込みながら学べるように特別に設計された英語学習プロジェクトです。人は、リラックスし、つながりを感じ、やってみようという気持ちがあるときに最もよく学べるという考えに基づいています。</p><p>制作者兼ホストの<b>アン・ループ・タカタ</b>は、教育学の修士号を持ち、30年以上にわたり英語教育とカリキュラム開発に携わってきました。そのうち20年間は、さまざまな年齢や学習目的を持つ日本人学習者をサポートしてきました。（詳しくはプロフィールをご覧ください）</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2355349/fan_mail/new">Connect with Anne-sensei | アン先生にメッセージを送る</a></p><p><b>Thank you for hanging out with us at Slow Eigo. Keep listening, keep learning. </b></p><p>Podcast Website: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2355349</p>]]></description>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In the afternoon, Kate arrives at a second school for more Sports Day events. She watches new games, joins in the fun, and ends the day feeling tired, but happy.</p><p><a href='https://drive.google.com/file/d/1b6XNQ1wnolDGpqZJnMWdLzKlVHZZ6Fk6/view?usp=sharing'>Download PDF: Chapter 16 SCRIPT &amp; GLOSSARY</a></p><p><b>Slow Eigo </b>is an English learning project specially designed for comfortable, immersive learning, and built on the understanding<b> </b>that people learn best when they feel relaxed, connected, and motivated to try.</p><p>Your creator and host, <b>Anne Roop-Takata</b>, holds a Master’s degree in Education and has over 30 years of experience in teaching and curriculum development, including 20 years supporting Japanese students of all ages and learning goals.(See bio for more details)</p><p><b>Slow Eigo</b>は、心地よく英語の世界に入り込みながら学べるように特別に設計された英語学習プロジェクトです。人は、リラックスし、つながりを感じ、やってみようという気持ちがあるときに最もよく学べるという考えに基づいています。</p><p>制作者兼ホストの<b>アン・ループ・タカタ</b>は、教育学の修士号を持ち、30年以上にわたり英語教育とカリキュラム開発に携わってきました。そのうち20年間は、さまざまな年齢や学習目的を持つ日本人学習者をサポートしてきました。（詳しくはプロフィールをご覧ください） </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2355349/fan_mail/new">Connect with Anne-sensei | アン先生にメッセージを送る</a></p><p><b>Thank you for hanging out with us at Slow Eigo. Keep listening, keep learning. </b></p><p>Podcast Website: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2355349</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Kate wakes up late and rushes to her first Sports Day, where she quickly becomes part of the energy and excitement. As the morning goes on, she is impressed by the teamwork, organization, and spirit.</p><p><a href='https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lNa3EGhA65Kl1UgynoEheG9u06eoeXJG/view?usp=sharing'>Download PDF: Chapter 15 SCRIPT &amp; GLOSSARY</a></p><p><b>Slow Eigo </b>is an English learning project specially designed for comfortable, immersive learning, and built on the understanding<b> </b>that people learn best when they feel relaxed, connected, and motivated to try.</p><p>Your creator and host, <b>Anne Roop-Takata</b>, holds a Master’s degree in Education and has over 30 years of experience in teaching and curriculum development, including 20 years supporting Japanese students of all ages and learning goals.(See bio for more details)</p><p><b>Slow Eigo</b>は、心地よく英語の世界に入り込みながら学べるように特別に設計された英語学習プロジェクトです。人は、リラックスし、つながりを感じ、やってみようという気持ちがあるときに最もよく学べるという考えに基づいています。</p><p>制作者兼ホストの<b>アン・ループ・タカタ</b>は、教育学の修士号を持ち、30年以上にわたり英語教育とカリキュラム開発に携わってきました。そのうち20年間は、さまざまな年齢や学習目的を持つ日本人学習者をサポートしてきました。（詳しくはプロフィールをご覧ください） </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2355349/fan_mail/new">Connect with Anne-sensei | アン先生にメッセージを送る</a></p><p><b>Thank you for hanging out with us at Slow Eigo. Keep listening, keep learning. </b></p><p>Podcast Website: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2355349</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Kate is really impressed with here elementary school students as they prepare for their sports day. Kate realizes how different the Japanese sports days (undokai) and the Canadian sports days are. She is very excited about her first undokai. Download PDF: SCRIPT &amp; GLOSSARY - Chapter 14 Slow Eigo is an English learning project specially designed for comfortable, immersive learning, and built on the understanding that people learn best when they feel relaxed, connected, and motivated to try...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>Kate is really impressed with here elementary school students as they prepare for their sports day. Kate realizes how different the Japanese sports days (</b><b><em>undokai</em></b><b>) and the Canadian sports days are. She is very excited about her first </b><b><em>undokai</em></b><b>.</b></p><p><a href='https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QIyLG-q1ksxUJQm5pvbQT53UoEAuPcpr/view?usp=sharing'>Download PDF: SCRIPT &amp; GLOSSARY - Chapter 14</a></p><p><b>Slow Eigo </b>is an English learning project specially designed for comfortable, immersive learning, and built on the understanding<b> </b>that people learn best when they feel relaxed, connected, and motivated to try.</p><p>Your creator and host, <b>Anne Roop-Takata</b>, holds a Master’s degree in Education and has over 30 years of experience in teaching and curriculum development, including 20 years supporting Japanese students of all ages and learning goals.(See bio for more details)</p><p><b>Slow Eigo</b>は、心地よく英語の世界に入り込みながら学べるように特別に設計された英語学習プロジェクトです。人は、リラックスし、つながりを感じ、やってみようという気持ちがあるときに最もよく学べるという考えに基づいています。</p><p>制作者兼ホストの<b>アン・ループ・タカタ</b>は、教育学の修士号を持ち、30年以上にわたり英語教育とカリキュラム開発に携わってきました。そのうち20年間は、さまざまな年齢や学習目的を持つ日本人学習者をサポートしてきました。（詳しくはプロフィールをご覧ください）</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2355349/fan_mail/new">Connect with Anne-sensei | アン先生にメッセージを送る</a></p><p><b>Thank you for hanging out with us at Slow Eigo. Keep listening, keep learning. </b></p><p>Podcast Website: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2355349</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Kate is really impressed with here elementary school students as they prepare for their sports day. Kate realizes how different the Japanese sports days (</b><b><em>undokai</em></b><b>) and the Canadian sports days are. She is very excited about her first </b><b><em>undokai</em></b><b>.</b></p><p><a href='https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QIyLG-q1ksxUJQm5pvbQT53UoEAuPcpr/view?usp=sharing'>Download PDF: SCRIPT &amp; GLOSSARY - Chapter 14</a></p><p><b>Slow Eigo </b>is an English learning project specially designed for comfortable, immersive learning, and built on the understanding<b> </b>that people learn best when they feel relaxed, connected, and motivated to try.</p><p>Your creator and host, <b>Anne Roop-Takata</b>, holds a Master’s degree in Education and has over 30 years of experience in teaching and curriculum development, including 20 years supporting Japanese students of all ages and learning goals.(See bio for more details)</p><p><b>Slow Eigo</b>は、心地よく英語の世界に入り込みながら学べるように特別に設計された英語学習プロジェクトです。人は、リラックスし、つながりを感じ、やってみようという気持ちがあるときに最もよく学べるという考えに基づいています。</p><p>制作者兼ホストの<b>アン・ループ・タカタ</b>は、教育学の修士号を持ち、30年以上にわたり英語教育とカリキュラム開発に携わってきました。そのうち20年間は、さまざまな年齢や学習目的を持つ日本人学習者をサポートしてきました。（詳しくはプロフィールをご覧ください）</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2355349/fan_mail/new">Connect with Anne-sensei | アン先生にメッセージを送る</a></p><p><b>Thank you for hanging out with us at Slow Eigo. Keep listening, keep learning. </b></p><p>Podcast Website: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2355349</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Kate joins the junior high school girls' soccer practices, and realizes how different club activities are in Japan compared to Canada.  Download PDF SCRIPT &amp; GLOSSARY Chapter 13 Slow Eigo is an English learning project specially designed for comfortable, immersive learning, and built on the understanding that people learn best when they feel relaxed, connected, and motivated to try. Your creator and host, Anne Roop-Takata, holds a Master’s degree in Education and has over 30 years of...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>Kate joins the junior high school girls&apos; soccer practices, and realizes how different club activities are in Japan compared to Canada. </b></p><p><a href='https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yTdbBmXuDVQ9E9CkeAIwKwTJ90P024Wn/view?usp=sharing'>Download PDF SCRIPT &amp; GLOSSARY Chapter 13</a></p><p><b>Slow Eigo </b>is an English learning project specially designed for comfortable, immersive learning, and built on the understanding<b> </b>that people learn best when they feel relaxed, connected, and motivated to try.</p><p>Your creator and host, <b>Anne Roop-Takata</b>, holds a Master’s degree in Education and has over 30 years of experience in teaching and curriculum development, including 20 years supporting Japanese students of all ages and learning goals.(See bio for more details)</p><p><b>Slow Eigo</b>は、心地よく英語の世界に入り込みながら学べるように特別に設計された英語学習プロジェクトです。人は、リラックスし、つながりを感じ、やってみようという気持ちがあるときに最もよく学べるという考えに基づいています。</p><p>制作者兼ホストの<b>アン・ループ・タカタ</b>は、教育学の修士号を持ち、30年以上にわたり英語教育とカリキュラム開発に携わってきました。そのうち20年間は、さまざまな年齢や学習目的を持つ日本人学習者をサポートしてきました。（詳しくはプロフィールをご覧ください）</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2355349/fan_mail/new">Connect with Anne-sensei | アン先生にメッセージを送る</a></p><p><b>Thank you for hanging out with us at Slow Eigo. Keep listening, keep learning. </b></p><p>Podcast Website: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2355349</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Kate joins the junior high school girls&apos; soccer practices, and realizes how different club activities are in Japan compared to Canada. </b></p><p><a href='https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yTdbBmXuDVQ9E9CkeAIwKwTJ90P024Wn/view?usp=sharing'>Download PDF SCRIPT &amp; GLOSSARY Chapter 13</a></p><p><b>Slow Eigo </b>is an English learning project specially designed for comfortable, immersive learning, and built on the understanding<b> </b>that people learn best when they feel relaxed, connected, and motivated to try.</p><p>Your creator and host, <b>Anne Roop-Takata</b>, holds a Master’s degree in Education and has over 30 years of experience in teaching and curriculum development, including 20 years supporting Japanese students of all ages and learning goals.(See bio for more details)</p><p><b>Slow Eigo</b>は、心地よく英語の世界に入り込みながら学べるように特別に設計された英語学習プロジェクトです。人は、リラックスし、つながりを感じ、やってみようという気持ちがあるときに最もよく学べるという考えに基づいています。</p><p>制作者兼ホストの<b>アン・ループ・タカタ</b>は、教育学の修士号を持ち、30年以上にわたり英語教育とカリキュラム開発に携わってきました。そのうち20年間は、さまざまな年齢や学習目的を持つ日本人学習者をサポートしてきました。（詳しくはプロフィールをご覧ください）</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2355349/fan_mail/new">Connect with Anne-sensei | アン先生にメッセージを送る</a></p><p><b>Thank you for hanging out with us at Slow Eigo. Keep listening, keep learning. </b></p><p>Podcast Website: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2355349</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>12 Chapter 12 - Summer Homework</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[After the summer break, Kate discovers that students in Japan have a lot of summer homework. She also learns that the school year starts in April, which changes how she thinks about summer vacation. Download PDF: Chapter 12 SCRIPT &amp; GLOSSARY The SLOW Eigo series is created and hosted by experienced ESL teacher Anne Roop-Takata. (See Bio for more information.) SLOW Eigoシリーズは、経験豊かなESL教師アン・ループ・タカタが制作・配信しています。（プロフィールはこちら  Connect with Anne-sensei | アン先生にメッセージを送る Thank you for hanging out...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>After the summer break, Kate discovers that students in Japan have a lot of summer homework. She also learns that the school year starts in April, which changes how she thinks about summer vacation.</p><p><a href='https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xW8oGQMjc_6gMuidygjsBZWUftQ3mGvO/view?usp=sharing'>Download PDF: Chapter 12 SCRIPT &amp; GLOSSARY</a></p><p>The SLOW Eigo series is created and hosted by experienced ESL teacher Anne Roop-Takata. (See Bio for more information.)</p><p>SLOW Eigoシリーズは、経験豊かなESL教師アン・ループ・タカタが制作・配信しています。（プロフィールはこちら </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2355349/fan_mail/new">Connect with Anne-sensei | アン先生にメッセージを送る</a></p><p><b>Thank you for hanging out with us at Slow Eigo. Keep listening, keep learning. </b></p><p>Podcast Website: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2355349</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>After the summer break, Kate discovers that students in Japan have a lot of summer homework. She also learns that the school year starts in April, which changes how she thinks about summer vacation.</p><p><a href='https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xW8oGQMjc_6gMuidygjsBZWUftQ3mGvO/view?usp=sharing'>Download PDF: Chapter 12 SCRIPT &amp; GLOSSARY</a></p><p>The SLOW Eigo series is created and hosted by experienced ESL teacher Anne Roop-Takata. (See Bio for more information.)</p><p>SLOW Eigoシリーズは、経験豊かなESL教師アン・ループ・タカタが制作・配信しています。（プロフィールはこちら </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2355349/fan_mail/new">Connect with Anne-sensei | アン先生にメッセージを送る</a></p><p><b>Thank you for hanging out with us at Slow Eigo. Keep listening, keep learning. </b></p><p>Podcast Website: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2355349</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the first day back to school after the summer break, Kate attends an assembly in the gym. It's hot, and the speeches are long. Kate accidently falls asleep.  Download PDF: Chapter 11 SCRIPT &amp; GLOSSARY The SLOW Eigo series is created and hosted by experienced ESL teacher Anne Roop-Takata. (See Bio for more information.) SLOW Eigoシリーズは、経験豊かなESL教師アン・ループ・タカタが制作・配信しています。（プロフィールはこちら） Connect with Anne-sensei | アン先生にメッセージを送る Thank you for hanging out with us at Slow Eigo. Keep listening,...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>On the first day back to school after the summer break, Kate attends an assembly in the gym. It&apos;s hot, and the speeches are long. Kate accidently falls asleep. </p><p><a href='https://drive.google.com/file/d/1O4zBTlVdiuiDyvLtT7ggXp1e4X2ZUcQz/view?usp=sharing'>Download PDF: Chapter 11 SCRIPT &amp; GLOSSARY</a></p><p>The SLOW Eigo series is created and hosted by experienced ESL teacher Anne Roop-Takata. (See Bio for more information.)</p><p>SLOW Eigoシリーズは、経験豊かなESL教師アン・ループ・タカタが制作・配信しています。（プロフィールはこちら）</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2355349/fan_mail/new">Connect with Anne-sensei | アン先生にメッセージを送る</a></p><p><b>Thank you for hanging out with us at Slow Eigo. Keep listening, keep learning. </b></p><p>Podcast Website: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2355349</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On the first day back to school after the summer break, Kate attends an assembly in the gym. It&apos;s hot, and the speeches are long. Kate accidently falls asleep. </p><p><a href='https://drive.google.com/file/d/1O4zBTlVdiuiDyvLtT7ggXp1e4X2ZUcQz/view?usp=sharing'>Download PDF: Chapter 11 SCRIPT &amp; GLOSSARY</a></p><p>The SLOW Eigo series is created and hosted by experienced ESL teacher Anne Roop-Takata. (See Bio for more information.)</p><p>SLOW Eigoシリーズは、経験豊かなESL教師アン・ループ・タカタが制作・配信しています。（プロフィールはこちら）</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2355349/fan_mail/new">Connect with Anne-sensei | アン先生にメッセージを送る</a></p><p><b>Thank you for hanging out with us at Slow Eigo. Keep listening, keep learning. </b></p><p>Podcast Website: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2355349</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>Before students return to class at the end of the summer break, Kate meets her new colleagues as they prepare for the fall semester. </p><p><a href='https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eugHz2HTsHj6tsUV-7THYstlC32akVxm/view?usp=sharing'>Download PDF: Chapter 10 SCRIPT &amp; GLOSSARY</a></p><p>The SLOW Eigo series is created and hosted by experienced ESL teacher Anne Roop-Takata. (See Bio for more information.)</p><p>SLOW Eigoシリーズは、経験豊かなESL教師アン・ループ・タカタが制作・配信しています。（プロフィールはこちら）</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2355349/fan_mail/new">Connect with Anne-sensei | アン先生にメッセージを送る</a></p><p><b>Thank you for hanging out with us at Slow Eigo. Keep listening, keep learning. </b></p><p>Podcast Website: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2355349</p>]]></description>
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    <itunes:title>09 Chapter 9 - A Visit from Sato-san</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On her first evening alone in her new home in the countryside, Kate is visited by Sato-san, a kind neighbour, who brings curry and rice for Kate.  Download: Chapter 9 SCRIPT &amp; GLOSSARY The SLOW Eigo series is created and hosted by experienced ESL teacher Anne Roop-Takata. (See Bio for more information.) SLOW Eigoシリーズは、経験豊かなESL教師アン・ループ・タカタが制作・配信しています。（プロフィールはこちら） Connect with Anne-sensei | アン先生にメッセージを送る Thank you for hanging out with us at Slow Eigo. Keep listening, keep learning.&nbs...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>On her first evening alone in her new home in the countryside, Kate is visited by Sato-san, a kind neighbour, who brings curry and rice for Kate. </p><p><a href='https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zd9zLkHiNXfMITiBCOtgLJdTSlgJSYAK/view?usp=sharing'>Download: Chapter 9 SCRIPT &amp; GLOSSARY</a></p><p>The SLOW Eigo series is created and hosted by experienced ESL teacher Anne Roop-Takata. (See Bio for more information.)</p><p>SLOW Eigoシリーズは、経験豊かなESL教師アン・ループ・タカタが制作・配信しています。（プロフィールはこちら）</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2355349/fan_mail/new">Connect with Anne-sensei | アン先生にメッセージを送る</a></p><p><b>Thank you for hanging out with us at Slow Eigo. Keep listening, keep learning. </b></p><p>Podcast Website: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2355349</p>]]></description>
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    <itunes:title>08 Chapter 8 - A Note from James</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Alone in her new house, Kate finds a note from the previous ALT. Download PDF: Chapter 8 SCRIPT &amp; GLOSSARY The SLOW Eigo series is created and hosted by experienced ESL teacher Anne Roop-Takata. (See Bio for more information.) SLOW Eigoシリーズは、経験豊かなESL教師アン・ループ・タカタが制作・配信しています。（プロフィールはこちら） Connect with Anne-sensei | アン先生にメッセージを送る Thank you for hanging out with us at Slow Eigo. Keep listening, keep learning.  Podcast Website: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2355349 ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Alone in her new house, Kate finds a note from the previous ALT.</p><p><a href='https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Bo-SEitNBOIDtXlrJnDxKviuipVX85hK/view?usp=sharing'>Download PDF: Chapter 8 SCRIPT &amp; GLOSSARY</a></p><p>The SLOW Eigo series is created and hosted by experienced ESL teacher Anne Roop-Takata. (See Bio for more information.)</p><p>SLOW Eigoシリーズは、経験豊かなESL教師アン・ループ・タカタが制作・配信しています。（プロフィールはこちら）</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2355349/fan_mail/new">Connect with Anne-sensei | アン先生にメッセージを送る</a></p><p><b>Thank you for hanging out with us at Slow Eigo. Keep listening, keep learning. </b></p><p>Podcast Website: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2355349</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Alone in her new house, Kate finds a note from the previous ALT.</p><p><a href='https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Bo-SEitNBOIDtXlrJnDxKviuipVX85hK/view?usp=sharing'>Download PDF: Chapter 8 SCRIPT &amp; GLOSSARY</a></p><p>The SLOW Eigo series is created and hosted by experienced ESL teacher Anne Roop-Takata. (See Bio for more information.)</p><p>SLOW Eigoシリーズは、経験豊かなESL教師アン・ループ・タカタが制作・配信しています。（プロフィールはこちら）</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2355349/fan_mail/new">Connect with Anne-sensei | アン先生にメッセージを送る</a></p><p><b>Thank you for hanging out with us at Slow Eigo. Keep listening, keep learning. </b></p><p>Podcast Website: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2355349</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Mori-sensei and Takeuchi-san leave Kate alone in her new house for the first time. Download PDF: Chapter 7 SCRIPT &amp; GLOSSARY The SLOW Eigo series is created and hosted by experienced ESL teacher Anne Roop-Takata. (See Bio for more information.) SLOW Eigoシリーズは、経験豊かなESL教師アン・ループ・タカタが制作・配信しています。（プロフィールはこちら） Connect with Anne-sensei | アン先生にメッセージを送る Thank you for hanging out with us at Slow Eigo. Keep listening, keep learning.  Podcast Website: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2355349 ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Mori-sensei and Takeuchi-san leave Kate alone in her new house for the first time.</p><p><a href='https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lfzILpTtcv-ayfv-L2jJz6ziVth3oDB8/view?usp=sharing'>Download PDF: Chapter 7 SCRIPT &amp; GLOSSARY</a></p><p>The SLOW Eigo series is created and hosted by experienced ESL teacher Anne Roop-Takata. (See Bio for more information.)</p><p>SLOW Eigoシリーズは、経験豊かなESL教師アン・ループ・タカタが制作・配信しています。（プロフィールはこちら）</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2355349/fan_mail/new">Connect with Anne-sensei | アン先生にメッセージを送る</a></p><p><b>Thank you for hanging out with us at Slow Eigo. Keep listening, keep learning. </b></p><p>Podcast Website: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2355349</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Mori-sensei and Takeuchi-san leave Kate alone in her new house for the first time.</p><p><a href='https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lfzILpTtcv-ayfv-L2jJz6ziVth3oDB8/view?usp=sharing'>Download PDF: Chapter 7 SCRIPT &amp; GLOSSARY</a></p><p>The SLOW Eigo series is created and hosted by experienced ESL teacher Anne Roop-Takata. (See Bio for more information.)</p><p>SLOW Eigoシリーズは、経験豊かなESL教師アン・ループ・タカタが制作・配信しています。（プロフィールはこちら）</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2355349/fan_mail/new">Connect with Anne-sensei | アン先生にメッセージを送る</a></p><p><b>Thank you for hanging out with us at Slow Eigo. Keep listening, keep learning. </b></p><p>Podcast Website: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2355349</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Kate arrives at her new home in Gunma prefecture. She is surprised to find that she has a whole house to herself, and that it is in the countryside surrounded by rice fields.  Download PDF: Chapter 6 SCRIPT &amp; GLOSSARY The SLOW Eigo series is created and hosted by experienced ESL teacher Anne Roop-Takata. (See Bio for more information.) SLOW Eigoシリーズは、経験豊かなESL教師アン・ループ・タカタが制作・配信しています。（プロフィールはこちら） Connect with Anne-sensei | アン先生にメッセージを送る Thank you for hanging out with us at Slow Eigo. K...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Kate arrives at her new home in Gunma prefecture. She is surprised to find that she has a whole house to herself, and that it is in the countryside surrounded by rice fields. </p><p><a href='https://drive.google.com/file/d/1b8S5OjXUoBlLXZmqBJenxAerEIu87sNm/view?usp=sharing'>Download PDF: Chapter 6 SCRIPT &amp; GLOSSARY</a></p><p>The SLOW Eigo series is created and hosted by experienced ESL teacher Anne Roop-Takata. (See Bio for more information.)</p><p>SLOW Eigoシリーズは、経験豊かなESL教師アン・ループ・タカタが制作・配信しています。（プロフィールはこちら）</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2355349/fan_mail/new">Connect with Anne-sensei | アン先生にメッセージを送る</a></p><p><b>Thank you for hanging out with us at Slow Eigo. Keep listening, keep learning. </b></p><p>Podcast Website: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2355349</p>]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Kate takes a train with Mori-sensei from Tokyo to Maebashi, Gunma.  Download PDF: Chapter 5 SCRIPT &amp; GLOSSARY The SLOW Eigo series is created and hosted by experienced ESL teacher Anne Roop-Takata. (See profile for more information.) SLOW Eigoシリーズは、経験豊かなESL教師アン・ループ・タカタが制作・配信しています。（プロフィールはこちら）   Connect with Anne-sensei | アン先生にメッセージを送る Thank you for hanging out with us at Slow Eigo. Keep listening, keep learning.  Podcast Website: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2355349 ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Kate takes a train with Mori-sensei from Tokyo to Maebashi, Gunma. </p><p><a href='https://drive.google.com/file/d/12YuQ5MeCAm-ggoXzDWXnr2HtqzaW0gtd/view?usp=sharing'>Download PDF: Chapter 5 SCRIPT &amp; GLOSSARY</a></p><p>The SLOW Eigo series is created and hosted by experienced ESL teacher Anne Roop-Takata. (See profile for more information.)</p><p>SLOW Eigoシリーズは、経験豊かなESL教師アン・ループ・タカタが制作・配信しています。（プロフィールはこちら）</p><p><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2355349/fan_mail/new">Connect with Anne-sensei | アン先生にメッセージを送る</a></p><p><b>Thank you for hanging out with us at Slow Eigo. Keep listening, keep learning. </b></p><p>Podcast Website: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2355349</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Kate takes a train with Mori-sensei from Tokyo to Maebashi, Gunma. </p><p><a href='https://drive.google.com/file/d/12YuQ5MeCAm-ggoXzDWXnr2HtqzaW0gtd/view?usp=sharing'>Download PDF: Chapter 5 SCRIPT &amp; GLOSSARY</a></p><p>The SLOW Eigo series is created and hosted by experienced ESL teacher Anne Roop-Takata. (See profile for more information.)</p><p>SLOW Eigoシリーズは、経験豊かなESL教師アン・ループ・タカタが制作・配信しています。（プロフィールはこちら）</p><p><br/></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2355349/fan_mail/new">Connect with Anne-sensei | アン先生にメッセージを送る</a></p><p><b>Thank you for hanging out with us at Slow Eigo. Keep listening, keep learning. </b></p><p>Podcast Website: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2355349</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Kate spends a few days in Shinjuku at an orientation to prepare for her new role as an ALT (Assistant Language Teacher). Kate meets Mori-sensei, her new colleague.</p><p>Download PDF: <a href='https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jLBP1LrPQQIkpxuOiWxbSsp_ZDpAUOHX/view?usp=sharing'>Chapter 4 ALT Orientation SCRIPT &amp; GLOSSARY</a></p><p>The SLOW Eigo series is created and hosted by experienced ESL teacher Anne Roop-Takata. (See profile for more information.)</p><p>SLOW Eigoシリーズは、経験豊かなESL教師アン・ループ・タカタが制作・配信しています。（プロフィールはこちら）</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2355349/fan_mail/new">Connect with Anne-sensei | アン先生にメッセージを送る</a></p><p><b>Thank you for hanging out with us at Slow Eigo. Keep listening, keep learning. </b></p><p>Podcast Website: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2355349</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>03 Chapter 3 - Flying to Japan</itunes:title>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>FREE PDF Download – Chapter 3 SCRIPT &amp; Glossary</b><br/> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WXHvJ88wX8zd2RpSrXmBh_TmTCicNK2T/view?usp=sharing</p><p>⭐️ Try this: <b>listen</b> once, then <b>read</b>, then <b>listen</b> again. Notice the difference?<br/> まず1回<b>聞いて</b>から<b>読み</b>、そのあともう一度<b>聞いて</b>みましょう。何か違いを感じましたか？</p><p>In this episode:<br/><b>Kate joins a large group of new ALTs (Assistant Language Teachers) on a flight from Vancouver, Canada to Narita, Japan. </b></p><p><b>Slow Eigo </b>is an English learning project specially designed for comfortable, immersive learning, and built on the understanding<b> </b>that people learn best when they feel relaxed, connected, and motivated to try.</p><p>Your creator and host, <b>Anne Roop-Takata</b>, holds a Master’s degree in Education and has over 30 years of experience in teaching and curriculum development, including 20 years supporting Japanese students of all ages and learning goals.(See bio for more details)</p><p><b>Slow Eigo</b>は、心地よく英語の世界に入り込みながら学べるように特別に設計された英語学習プロジェクトです。人は、リラックスし、つながりを感じ、やってみようという気持ちがあるときに最もよく学べるという考えに基づいています。</p><p>制作者兼ホストの<b>アン・ループ・タカタ</b>は、教育学の修士号を持ち、30年以上にわたり英語教育とカリキュラム開発に携わってきました。そのうち20年間は、さまざまな年齢や学習目的を持つ日本人学習者をサポートしてきました。（詳しくはプロフィールをご覧ください）</p><p><a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/2355349/fan_mail/new'>Connect with Anne-sensei | アン先生にメッセージを送る</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2355349/fan_mail/new">Connect with Anne-sensei | アン先生にメッセージを送る</a></p><p><b>Thank you for hanging out with us at Slow Eigo. Keep listening, keep learning. </b></p><p>Podcast Website: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2355349</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>FREE PDF Download – Chapter 3 SCRIPT &amp; Glossary</b><br/> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WXHvJ88wX8zd2RpSrXmBh_TmTCicNK2T/view?usp=sharing</p><p>⭐️ Try this: <b>listen</b> once, then <b>read</b>, then <b>listen</b> again. Notice the difference?<br/> まず1回<b>聞いて</b>から<b>読み</b>、そのあともう一度<b>聞いて</b>みましょう。何か違いを感じましたか？</p><p>In this episode:<br/><b>Kate joins a large group of new ALTs (Assistant Language Teachers) on a flight from Vancouver, Canada to Narita, Japan. </b></p><p><b>Slow Eigo </b>is an English learning project specially designed for comfortable, immersive learning, and built on the understanding<b> </b>that people learn best when they feel relaxed, connected, and motivated to try.</p><p>Your creator and host, <b>Anne Roop-Takata</b>, holds a Master’s degree in Education and has over 30 years of experience in teaching and curriculum development, including 20 years supporting Japanese students of all ages and learning goals.(See bio for more details)</p><p><b>Slow Eigo</b>は、心地よく英語の世界に入り込みながら学べるように特別に設計された英語学習プロジェクトです。人は、リラックスし、つながりを感じ、やってみようという気持ちがあるときに最もよく学べるという考えに基づいています。</p><p>制作者兼ホストの<b>アン・ループ・タカタ</b>は、教育学の修士号を持ち、30年以上にわたり英語教育とカリキュラム開発に携わってきました。そのうち20年間は、さまざまな年齢や学習目的を持つ日本人学習者をサポートしてきました。（詳しくはプロフィールをご覧ください）</p><p><a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/2355349/fan_mail/new'>Connect with Anne-sensei | アン先生にメッセージを送る</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2355349/fan_mail/new">Connect with Anne-sensei | アン先生にメッセージを送る</a></p><p><b>Thank you for hanging out with us at Slow Eigo. Keep listening, keep learning. </b></p><p>Podcast Website: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2355349</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>00 INTRODUCTION Slow Eigo Audio Reader ONE: Part 1 - A New Beginning</itunes:title>
    <title>00 INTRODUCTION Slow Eigo Audio Reader ONE: Part 1 - A New Beginning</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The SLOW Eigo series is created and hosted by experienced ESL teacher Anne Roop-Takata. (See profile for more information.)  SLOW Eigoシリーズは、経験豊かなESL教師アン・ループ・タカタが制作・配信しています。（プロフィールはこちら） ----------------------- Hello, I’m Anne Sensei, and I’d like to welcome you to Slow Eigo. Slow Eigo is a calm and relaxed way to learn English and build confidence. In this Audio Reader series, I use short stories and natural English for high beginner and intermediate learners. You do not need to understan...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The SLOW Eigo series is created and hosted by experienced ESL teacher Anne Roop-Takata. (See profile for more information.) </p><p>SLOW Eigoシリーズは、経験豊かなESL教師アン・ループ・タカタが制作・配信しています。（プロフィールはこちら）</p><p>-----------------------</p><p>Hello, I’m Anne Sensei, and I’d like to welcome you to Slow Eigo.</p><p>Slow Eigo is a calm and relaxed way to learn English and build confidence.</p><p>In this Audio Reader series, I use short stories and natural English for high beginner and intermediate learners.</p><p>You do not need to understand every word. Let yourself be immersed in the story.</p><p>As you listen, let your imagination create a little movie of the story.</p><p>After listening, you can read the script and check the glossary for new words.</p><p>Then, listen again and see how much more you understand.</p><p>Let’s get started! Enjoy! </p><p>- - - - - - - - - - -</p><p>こんにちは、アン・せんせいです。<br/>Slow Eigoへようこそ。</p><p>Slow Eigoは、落ち着いた雰囲気の中で英語を学び、自信を育てていくためのシリーズです。</p><p>このAudio Readerシリーズでは、初級後半から中級レベルの学習者に向けて、短いストーリーと自然な英語をお届けします。</p><p>すべての単語を理解する必要はありません。物語の世界に、ゆっくりと身をゆだねてみてください。</p><p>聞きながら、物語の情景を小さな映画のように思い描いてみてください。</p><p>聞き終えたら、スクリプトを読んだり、語彙リストで新しい単語を確認したりしてみましょう。</p><p>そして、もう一度聞いてみてください。最初よりも理解が深まっていることに気づくはずです。</p><p>それでは、始めましょう。どうぞお楽しみください。</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2355349/fan_mail/new">Connect with Anne-sensei | アン先生にメッセージを送る</a></p><p><b>Thank you for hanging out with us at Slow Eigo. Keep listening, keep learning. </b></p><p>Podcast Website: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2355349</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The SLOW Eigo series is created and hosted by experienced ESL teacher Anne Roop-Takata. (See profile for more information.) </p><p>SLOW Eigoシリーズは、経験豊かなESL教師アン・ループ・タカタが制作・配信しています。（プロフィールはこちら）</p><p>-----------------------</p><p>Hello, I’m Anne Sensei, and I’d like to welcome you to Slow Eigo.</p><p>Slow Eigo is a calm and relaxed way to learn English and build confidence.</p><p>In this Audio Reader series, I use short stories and natural English for high beginner and intermediate learners.</p><p>You do not need to understand every word. Let yourself be immersed in the story.</p><p>As you listen, let your imagination create a little movie of the story.</p><p>After listening, you can read the script and check the glossary for new words.</p><p>Then, listen again and see how much more you understand.</p><p>Let’s get started! Enjoy! </p><p>- - - - - - - - - - -</p><p>こんにちは、アン・せんせいです。<br/>Slow Eigoへようこそ。</p><p>Slow Eigoは、落ち着いた雰囲気の中で英語を学び、自信を育てていくためのシリーズです。</p><p>このAudio Readerシリーズでは、初級後半から中級レベルの学習者に向けて、短いストーリーと自然な英語をお届けします。</p><p>すべての単語を理解する必要はありません。物語の世界に、ゆっくりと身をゆだねてみてください。</p><p>聞きながら、物語の情景を小さな映画のように思い描いてみてください。</p><p>聞き終えたら、スクリプトを読んだり、語彙リストで新しい単語を確認したりしてみましょう。</p><p>そして、もう一度聞いてみてください。最初よりも理解が深まっていることに気づくはずです。</p><p>それでは、始めましょう。どうぞお楽しみください。</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2355349/fan_mail/new">Connect with Anne-sensei | アン先生にメッセージを送る</a></p><p><b>Thank you for hanging out with us at Slow Eigo. Keep listening, keep learning. </b></p><p>Podcast Website: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2355349</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>FREE PDF Download – Chapter 1 SCRIPT &amp; Glossary</b></p><p><a href='https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BNZlRDvFrrr4ZwlqkJqXUaZigsqNB0lp/view?usp=drive_link'>https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BNZlRDvFrrr4ZwlqkJqXUaZigsqNB0lp/view?usp=drive_link</a></p><p>⭐️ Try this: <b>listen</b> once, then <b>read</b>, then <b>listen</b> again. Notice the difference?<br/> まず1回<b>聞いて</b>から<b>読み</b>、そのあともう一度<b>聞いて</b>みましょう。何か違いを感じましたか？</p><p>In this episode:<br/><b>Kate, a university student in Vancouver, Canada, sees a poster for Assistant Language Teachers (ALTs) in Japan. The seed is planted. A few years later, Kate starts her new life as an ALT in Japan</b></p><p><b>Slow Eigo </b>is an English learning project specially designed for comfortable, immersive learning, and built on the understanding<b> </b>that people learn best when they feel relaxed, connected, and motivated to try.</p><p>Your creator and host, <b>Anne Roop-Takata</b>, holds a Master’s degree in Education and has over 30 years of experience in teaching and curriculum development, including 20 years supporting Japanese students of all ages and learning goals.(See bio for more details)</p><p><b>Slow Eigo</b>は、心地よく英語の世界に入り込みながら学べるように特別に設計された英語学習プロジェクトです。人は、リラックスし、つながりを感じ、やってみようという気持ちがあるときに最もよく学べるという考えに基づいています。</p><p>制作者兼ホストの<b>アン・ループ・タカタ</b>は、教育学の修士号を持ち、30年以上にわたり英語教育とカリキュラム開発に携わってきました。そのうち20年間は、さまざまな年齢や学習目的を持つ日本人学習者をサポートしてきました。（詳しくはプロフィールをご覧ください）</p><p><a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/2355349/fan_mail/new'>Connect with Anne-sensei | アン先生にメッセージを送る</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2355349/fan_mail/new">Connect with Anne-sensei | アン先生にメッセージを送る</a></p><p><b>Thank you for hanging out with us at Slow Eigo. Keep listening, keep learning. </b></p><p>Podcast Website: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2355349</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>FREE PDF Download – Chapter 1 SCRIPT &amp; Glossary</b></p><p><a href='https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BNZlRDvFrrr4ZwlqkJqXUaZigsqNB0lp/view?usp=drive_link'>https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BNZlRDvFrrr4ZwlqkJqXUaZigsqNB0lp/view?usp=drive_link</a></p><p>⭐️ Try this: <b>listen</b> once, then <b>read</b>, then <b>listen</b> again. Notice the difference?<br/> まず1回<b>聞いて</b>から<b>読み</b>、そのあともう一度<b>聞いて</b>みましょう。何か違いを感じましたか？</p><p>In this episode:<br/><b>Kate, a university student in Vancouver, Canada, sees a poster for Assistant Language Teachers (ALTs) in Japan. The seed is planted. A few years later, Kate starts her new life as an ALT in Japan</b></p><p><b>Slow Eigo </b>is an English learning project specially designed for comfortable, immersive learning, and built on the understanding<b> </b>that people learn best when they feel relaxed, connected, and motivated to try.</p><p>Your creator and host, <b>Anne Roop-Takata</b>, holds a Master’s degree in Education and has over 30 years of experience in teaching and curriculum development, including 20 years supporting Japanese students of all ages and learning goals.(See bio for more details)</p><p><b>Slow Eigo</b>は、心地よく英語の世界に入り込みながら学べるように特別に設計された英語学習プロジェクトです。人は、リラックスし、つながりを感じ、やってみようという気持ちがあるときに最もよく学べるという考えに基づいています。</p><p>制作者兼ホストの<b>アン・ループ・タカタ</b>は、教育学の修士号を持ち、30年以上にわたり英語教育とカリキュラム開発に携わってきました。そのうち20年間は、さまざまな年齢や学習目的を持つ日本人学習者をサポートしてきました。（詳しくはプロフィールをご覧ください）</p><p><a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/2355349/fan_mail/new'>Connect with Anne-sensei | アン先生にメッセージを送る</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2355349/fan_mail/new">Connect with Anne-sensei | アン先生にメッセージを送る</a></p><p><b>Thank you for hanging out with us at Slow Eigo. Keep listening, keep learning. </b></p><p>Podcast Website: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2355349</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[FREE PDF Download – Chapter 2 SCRIPT &amp; Glossary https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-RwnEni6pp-qMEK0gc8YJ-FIckYkDHo9/view?usp=sharing ⭐️ Try this: listen once, then read, then listen again. Notice the difference?  まず1回聞いてから読み、そのあともう一度聞いてみましょう。何か違いを感じましたか？ In this episode: Kate recalls her first experiences learning about Japan.  Slow Eigo is an English learning project specially designed for comfortable, immersive learning, and built on the understanding that people learn best when they...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><b>FREE PDF Download – Chapter 2 SCRIPT &amp; Glossary</b></p><p><a href='https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-RwnEni6pp-qMEK0gc8YJ-FIckYkDHo9/view?usp=sharing'>https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-RwnEni6pp-qMEK0gc8YJ-FIckYkDHo9/view?usp=sharing</a><br/>⭐️ Try this: <b>listen</b> once, then <b>read</b>, then <b>listen</b> again. Notice the difference?<br/> まず1回<b>聞いて</b>から<b>読み</b>、そのあともう一度<b>聞いて</b>みましょう。何か違いを感じましたか？</p><p>In this episode:<br/><b>Kate recalls her first experiences learning about Japan. </b></p><p><b>Slow Eigo </b>is an English learning project specially designed for comfortable, immersive learning, and built on the understanding<b> </b>that people learn best when they feel relaxed, connected, and motivated to try.</p><p>Your creator and host, <b>Anne Roop-Takata</b>, holds a Master’s degree in Education and has over 30 years of experience in teaching and curriculum development, including 20 years supporting Japanese students of all ages and learning goals.(See bio for more details)</p><p><b>Slow Eigo</b>は、心地よく英語の世界に入り込みながら学べるように特別に設計された英語学習プロジェクトです。人は、リラックスし、つながりを感じ、やってみようという気持ちがあるときに最もよく学べるという考えに基づいています。</p><p>制作者兼ホストの<b>アン・ループ・タカタ</b>は、教育学の修士号を持ち、30年以上にわたり英語教育とカリキュラム開発に携わってきました。そのうち20年間は、さまざまな年齢や学習目的を持つ日本人学習者をサポートしてきました。（詳しくはプロフィールをご覧ください）</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2355349/fan_mail/new">Connect with Anne-sensei | アン先生にメッセージを送る</a></p><p><b>Thank you for hanging out with us at Slow Eigo. Keep listening, keep learning. </b></p><p>Podcast Website: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2355349</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>FREE PDF Download – Chapter 2 SCRIPT &amp; Glossary</b></p><p><a href='https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-RwnEni6pp-qMEK0gc8YJ-FIckYkDHo9/view?usp=sharing'>https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-RwnEni6pp-qMEK0gc8YJ-FIckYkDHo9/view?usp=sharing</a><br/>⭐️ Try this: <b>listen</b> once, then <b>read</b>, then <b>listen</b> again. Notice the difference?<br/> まず1回<b>聞いて</b>から<b>読み</b>、そのあともう一度<b>聞いて</b>みましょう。何か違いを感じましたか？</p><p>In this episode:<br/><b>Kate recalls her first experiences learning about Japan. </b></p><p><b>Slow Eigo </b>is an English learning project specially designed for comfortable, immersive learning, and built on the understanding<b> </b>that people learn best when they feel relaxed, connected, and motivated to try.</p><p>Your creator and host, <b>Anne Roop-Takata</b>, holds a Master’s degree in Education and has over 30 years of experience in teaching and curriculum development, including 20 years supporting Japanese students of all ages and learning goals.(See bio for more details)</p><p><b>Slow Eigo</b>は、心地よく英語の世界に入り込みながら学べるように特別に設計された英語学習プロジェクトです。人は、リラックスし、つながりを感じ、やってみようという気持ちがあるときに最もよく学べるという考えに基づいています。</p><p>制作者兼ホストの<b>アン・ループ・タカタ</b>は、教育学の修士号を持ち、30年以上にわたり英語教育とカリキュラム開発に携わってきました。そのうち20年間は、さまざまな年齢や学習目的を持つ日本人学習者をサポートしてきました。（詳しくはプロフィールをご覧ください）</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2355349/fan_mail/new">Connect with Anne-sensei | アン先生にメッセージを送る</a></p><p><b>Thank you for hanging out with us at Slow Eigo. Keep listening, keep learning. </b></p><p>Podcast Website: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2355349</p>]]></content:encoded>
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