SLOW Eigo with Anne-sensei | Audio: Reader Series: Stories from an ALT in Japan
🎧 Easy English listening practice (A2–B1) using clear and natural English. Each episode is a chapter in an ongoing story about a Canadian living and working in Japan. Designed for Japanese speakers. All learners are welcome.
🎧 日本語話者のために作られた、やさしく自然な英語リスニング（A2–B1）です。各エピソードは、日本で暮らし働くカナダ人の物語の一章になっています。どなたでも学習にご活用いただけます。
The SLOW Eigo series is created and hosted by experienced ESL teacher, Anne Roop-Takata (see Bio) |
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）
SLOW Eigo with Anne-sensei: Learning English Through Life Stories | 人生の物語を通して学ぶ
Book 1: Stories from an ALT in Japan
Follow the story of Kate, a young Canadian living and working in rural Japan. Two new episodes are released each week.
第1巻：日本でALTとして働くケイトの物語
カナダ出身の若い女性ケイトが、日本の田舎での暮らしと仕事を描いた物語です。
毎週2本の新しいエピソードを配信しています
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🎧 SLOW Eigo Audio is part of the Slow Eigo Learning Project. It is created and hosted by Anne Roop-Takata, an English teacher with over 25 years of teaching experience in Japan and Canada. She holds a Master’s degree in Education (MScEd TESOL). You can learn more in Anne's profile.
SLOW Eigo Audio Reader Series is the listening companion to SLOW Eigo Readers. The first series is called Stories from an ALT in Japan. The stories use natural, easy English for high-beginner and low-intermediate (A2–B1) learners. Each chapter has a written script and a glossary to help you read along and check new words. Relax and enjoy!
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🎧 SLOW 英語 Audio は、Slow Eigo Learning Project の一環として制作されている音声シリーズです。本シリーズは、日本とカナダで25年以上にわたり英語教育に携わってきた英語講師、アン・ループ・タカタが企画・制作・ホストを務めています。アンは、教育学修士号（MScEd TESOL）を取得しています。
詳しくはアンのプロフィールをご覧ください。
SLOW 英語 Audio Reader Series は、SLOW 英語 Readers の音声教材です。
第1シリーズは Stories from an ALT in Japan（日本でALTとして働く日々の物語）です。ストーリーは、英語初級後半から中級前半（A2–B1）レベルの学習者の方が無理なく理解できるよう、自然でやさしい英語で書かれています。
各チャプターには、音声に対応したスクリプトと語彙リスト（グロッサリー）が用意されており、聞きながら読んだり、新しい単語を確認したりすることができます。
どうぞリラックスしてお楽しみください。
SLOW Eigo with Anne-sensei | Audio: Reader Series: Stories from an ALT in Japan
18 Chapter 18 - My First Christmas in Japan
Use Left/Right to seek, Home/End to jump to start or end. Hold shift to jump forward or backward.
After a busy school term, Kate finds herself alone for Christmas.
Download PDF: Chapter 18 GLOSSARY & SCRIPT
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 experience in teaching and curriculum development, including 20 years supporting Japanese students of all ages and learning goals.(See bio for more details)
Slow Eigo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。
制作者兼ホストのアン・ループ・タカタは、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）
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
Slow Ego Audio reader. Book one Stories from an A LT in Japan, part three, finding My Rhythm, chapter 18. My first Christmas in Japan, all of December had been hectic. In addition to finishing up lessons and grades for the fall term, I was in charge of Christmas themed activities in each of my classes. in the elementary schools, we had fun with crafts and songs, which are typical for children in Canada around the holidays. In the junior high though, we combined our English class with their home economics class and made gingerbread man cookies. I've never seen such creative and cute gingerbread cookies. Of course, teens are always hungry. So this activity was a big hit on the last day before the winter break, just before the students were let out. There was an all school assembly in the gym. It wasn't too long. There was a short speech from the principal. A few reminders. From teachers and each grade sang a song. at the end, the students were free to go laid, cheered. It felt like a shared moment of accomplishment. It was a really nice way to wrap things up before the break. It is December 24th now Christmas Eve. I'm alone in my home, in the countryside. Everything is quiet. I have never been alone at Christmas time before. It's always such a busy but joyful time for me and my family. Back in Canada, my extended family has gathered as usual at my grandparents' house for a few days. My parents, aunts, uncles, and cousins are all there. There will be lots of chatting, laughter games, and more than enough food. It's always warm and lively. I am missing out on all of that this year. I miss my family and my friends back home. I feel lonely. I tried to connect with my family on video chat, but the time difference makes it difficult to find a good time. Besides, there is a lot of commotion on their side. So it isn't great for meaningful conversations. I let myself be sad for a few hours. I even cry a little. hunger eventually hits, and I pour myself a bowl of Jiu. A delicious miso based pork soup that Sato Sun taught me to make. With a warm bowl in hand, I look around my little house that is decorated with lovely crafts and notes from my students. On the table, I see a gift basket of fruits and desserts. I receive from Takeuchi Sun at the Board of Education. Beside the basket is a Christmas card from Maori sensei with a heartfelt note. I turn to see the little evergreen tree Yucca and cazo cut for me from their farm. Their children help me decorate it with Christmas lights, ornaments, and a star on top. Under the tree are several small wrapped gifts my parents had sent by mail. I feel a wave of gratitude wash over my body. I'm far from home, but I am not alone. I.
