Week 5 – Sequence, simultaneity and causal relationships

·      Lesson 13 (Grammar ⑧ – order and simultaneity)

·      Content: expressions denoting the order or concurrence of actions such as “～てからでないと／～てからでなければ”, “～て以来”, “～ところ”, “～最中”, and “～うちに”.

·      Materials: TRY! N3 Chapter 3 Unit 2

·      Activities: write compositions explaining sequences of actions; select conjunctions in past‑exam exercises.

• Lesson 14 (Grammar ⑨ – causes and reasons ②)

·      Content: expressions including “～せいか”, “～ものだから”, “～ものの”, and “～にもかかわらず” to show reasons or concessive relationships.

·      Materials: TRY! N3 Chapter 3 Unit 3

·      Activities: use real news topics to explain causes and results; debate to present opposing opinions.

• Lesson 15 (Vocabulary booster ③ – society and news)

·      Content: vocabulary relating to news and social issues (economy, environment, politics, incidents, etc.).

·      Activities: read short newspaper articles; summarise and exchange opinions; quiz on news terms.