英語4技能対策

洗足学園帰国子女枠入試A方式の英語面接

● 面接で重視される能力は、流暢さ・発音・論理的に自分の意見を述べる力。特に、日本語的な受け答えではなく、英語圏の「自分の意見を述べ、理由を説明する形式」として準備することが推奨されています。


● 面接では、1.5分で約200語前後のスピーチが適切とされています。



🔎 出題テーマとして予想されやすい分野


 ● 自己紹介 / 自己PR / 自分のバックグラウンド

 ● 家族・帰国経験・海外生活について

 ● 学校や将来の夢・志望理由

 ● 読書や好きな本/映画/文化

 ● 社会問題/時事問題(環境問題、テクノロジーの進展、教育、ジェンダーなど)

 ● 倫理・価値観(“What is important to you?”, “What does success mean to you?” など)

 ● チームワーク・リーダーシップ・協調性を問うような場面


=======================================

練習問題 :  推薦回答時間は 1~2分(150語~250語)



Question 1

Tell me about yourself. What kind of person are you?


Question  2

Why did you choose Senzoku Gakuen?



Question 3
How has living or studying abroad shaped you?


Question 4
What is your favorite book or movie, and what did you learn from it?


Question 5

Describe a challenge you faced and how you overcame it.


Question 6

What is the biggest problem your generation faces?


Question 7

What do you think about AI? Is it beneficial or dangerous?


Question 8
If you could change one thing in the world, what would it be?


Question 9
What do you like to do in your free time?


Question 10

What does “success” mean to you?


Question 11

Who has influenced you the most?


Question 12
Do you prefer working alone or in a team?


Question 13
What ability do you bring to a group?


Question 14
If you could study abroad again, where would you go?


Question 15

What is your favorite school subject and why?


Question 16
How do you deal with stress or failure?


Question 17
Should students learn a second language?


Question 18
What qualities make a good leader?


Question 19
Should students specialize early, or study broadly?


Question 20

What role does technology play in education?


Question  21
Is it important to learn about other cultures?


Question 22

Describe a meaningful object or place from your childhood.


Question 23
What would you do if you saw a classmate being bullied?


Question 24
How do you define “happiness”?


Question 25

What career would you like to pursue in the future?


Question 26
Is social media helpful or harmful for young people?

Question 27
Should students wear uniforms?

Question 28
If you could start a club at Senzoku, what would it be?

Question 29
Are environmental issues important? What can you do to help?

Question 30
Describe a book, movie, or event that changed your way of thinking.


🌟 読書・本・映画・文化:予想問題

Question 31
What is a book that had a strong impact on your life? Why?


Question 32
What is your favorite movie, and what lesson did it teach you?

Question 33
Do you prefer reading books or watching movies? Explain your reasons.


Question 34
Tell me about a book or movie that helped you understand a different culture.


Question 35
Describe a character from a book or movie that you admire.



🌍社会問題・時事問題 ― 予想質問

Question 36
Do you think climate change is the most serious global issue today? Why or why not?


Question 37

What is your opinion on the rapid development of AI and its impact on society?

Question 38
What changes do you think should be made to improve the education system?


Question 39
What does gender equality mean to you, and why is it important?


Question 40
What do you think is the biggest challenge for the younger generation in the digital age?



🌟 倫理・価値観テーマ:予想問題

Question 41

What is the most important value in your life, and why?


Question 42
What does “success” mean to you?


Question 43

Do you believe people are naturally good or naturally selfish?


Question 44
What kind of person do you want to be in the future?


Question 45

If you had to choose between being honest and being kind, which would you choose?

TOEFL Writing Mock Test (Update 2026)ー For Tutor

※ All instructors will teach this course.

▮ Course Title:

TOEFL Writing Mock Test (Update 2026)

▮ Level:

CEFR A2, TOEIC L&R 400+, EIKEN Grade Pre-2+

▮ Number of Lessons:

100 Mock Tests (1 Mock = 2 Lessons, 50 minutes total)


◆◆◆ 1 Mock = 3 Tasks ◆◆◆

Build a Sentence — Sample Material
Write an Email — Sample Material
Academic Discussion — Sample Material


▮ Standard Required Time:

1 Mock Test typically requires 2 lessons (25 min × 2).
★ The actual time required may vary depending on the learner.

▮ Recommended Number of Mocks:

50 Mocks = 100 Lessons
(The number of mocks is up to the learner’s discretion.)


▮ Materials:

You will receive the materials from the instructor during the lesson.
Please take the lesson without preparation.
If you need the materials for review, you may request the instructor to give you only the materials used during the lesson.


▮ Lesson Overview:

This course uses practice questions similar to the actual exam.

● Each Mock Test proceeds in the following order:
Build a Sentence → Write an Email → Academic Discussion

● Standard Required Time:
1 Mock Test typically requires 2 lessons (25 min × 2).

● During the lesson, the instructor will correct your written answers and create a model response based on your work.
For consistency, please book the same instructor for all 3 tasks (2 consecutive lessons) within one Mock.

“think outside the box  ” って? 今日から使えるネイティブ表現


🔷 今回のイディオム

“think outside the box”


“think outside the box” は、

「固定観念にとらわれず、自由な発想で考える」
という意味の英語表現です。

ビジネスでも日常会話でもとてもよく使われる、
まさに “使えるイディオム” の代表格です。



🌟 どんな意味?

直訳すると「箱の外で考える」。
つまり 常識・いつもの考え方(=box)から一歩外に出て、
新しい視点で物事を見る
ということです。

日本語の「発想を変える」「柔軟に考える」「型にハマらない考え方をする」
に近いニュアンスです。



🧩 語源について

語源は パズルゲーム と言われています。

9つの点を3本の線で一筆書きでつなぐパズルがあり、
答えにたどり着くためには “点を囲む四角(box)の外へ線を伸ばす必要がある” ことから生まれた表現とされています。

この発想が“固定観念から抜け出す考え方”を象徴するものとなり、
ビジネスシーンでも広く使われるようになりました。



📘 使い方をチェック!(例文3つ)

1️⃣ We need to think outside the box to attract more customers.
(もっと多くの顧客を引きつけるには、型にとらわれない発想が必要だ。)

2️⃣ She always thinks outside the box and comes up with creative ideas.
(彼女はいつも自由な発想で、クリエイティブなアイデアを出す。)

3️⃣ If you’re stuck, try thinking outside the box.
(行き詰まったら、発想を変えてみるといいよ。)



💡 ポイント解説

  • 「創造性」「柔軟性」「新しい発想」を評価する場面でよく使う
  • ビジネス英語の定番だが、日常会話でも普通に使える
  • 「工夫する」「角度を変えて考える」時に非常に便利




🌈 似たような表現

  • think creatively(創造的に考える)
  • break the mold(型を破る)
  • look at something from a different angle(視点を変えて見る)
  • go beyond the usual ideas(いつもの考えを超える)



“think outside the box” は、
ビジネス・勉強・日常すべての場面で使える万能イディオムです。

「新しいアイデアがほしい」「行き詰まった」
そんなときにこそ使ってみてください。


試験対策に強いオンライン英会話 ”マイチューター”

TOEFL Writing Mock Test (Update 2026) ーFor Tutor

※ All instructors can teach this course.


▮ Course Title:

TOEFL Writing Mock Test (Update 2026)


▮ Level:

CEFR A2, TOEIC L&R 400+, EIKEN Grade Pre-2+


▮ Number of Lessons:

100 Mock Tests
( 1 Mock = 2 Lessons / Total 50 minutes )


◆◆◆ 1 Mock = 3 Tasks ◆◆◆

  • ● Build a Sentence Sample material available
  • ● Write an Email Sample material available
  • ● Academic Discussion Sample material available

▮ Standard Time Required:

1 Mock Test = 2 lessons (25 minutes × 2).
★ The actual time required per Mock Test may vary depending on the learner.


▮ Recommended Study Amount:

50 Mocks = 100 Lessons
(Learners may freely decide the number of lessons based on their needs.)


▮ Materials:

  • You will receive all materials directly from the instructor during the lesson.
  • Please take the lesson without any preparation.
  • For review, materials used during the lesson only may be requested from the instructor.

▮ Lesson Overview:

This course uses TOEFL-style similar practice questions.

    TOEFL Speaking Mock Test (Update 2026)ーFor Tutor

    All instructors can teach this course.


    ▮ Course Title:

    TOEFL Speaking Mock Test (Update 2026) Sample Material Available


    ▮ Level:

    CEFR A2+, EIKEN Grade Pre-2+, TOEIC L&R 400+


    ▮ Number of Lessons:

    50 Mock Tests
    ( 1 Mock = 1 Lesson / 25 minutes )


    ◆◆◆ 1 Mock Test = 2 Tasks ◆◆◆

    • ● Task 1: Listening and Repeat(7 items)
    • ● Task 2: Take an Interview(4 items)

    ▮ Materials:

    • You will receive all materials directly from the instructor during the lesson.
    • Please take the lesson without any preparation.
    • For review, you may request the materials used during the lesson only, and the instructor will provide them.

    ▮ Course Features:

      TOEFL Listening Mock Test (Update 2026)ー For Tutor

      ※ All instructors can teach this course.


      ▮ Course Title:

      TOEFL Listening Mock Test (Update 2026)


      ▮ Level:

      CEFR B1, TOEIC 550+, EIKEN Grade Pre-2+


      ▮ Number of Lessons:

      73 Mocks
      ( 1 Mock = 2 lessons = 50 minutes total )


      = 1 Mock = 4 Tasks =

      • ● Listen and Choose a Response Sample material available
      • ● Listen to a Conversation Sample material available
      • ● Listen to an Announcement Sample material available
      • ● Listen to an Academic Talk Sample material available

      ▮ Recommended Study Amount:

      50 Mocks = 100 Lessons
      (Students may freely adjust the number of lessons based on their needs.)


      ▮ Standard Time Required:

      1 Mock Test = 2 lessons (25 minutes × 2).


      ▮ Course Materials:

      • You will receive all materials directly from the instructor during the lesson.
      • Please take all tasks (Task 1–Task 4) without any preparation.
      • For review purposes, you may request the materials and scripts used during the lesson from the instructor.

      ▮ Lesson Overview:

      This course uses TOEFL-style common questions and similar-format practice items.

      In the new Listening section, a multistage adaptive format is introduced, where the difficulty of later questions changes based on performance in the earlier part.
      This course focuses on the common items from the first stage.

      • 1 Mock Test proceeds in the following order:
         Listen and Choose a Response → Listen to a Conversation →
         Listen to an Announcement → Listen to an Academic Talk

      • Standard duration: 1 Mock Test = 2 lessons (25 min × 2)
      • Lessons focus on answer checking and strategies for approaching the questions.
      • Please book the same instructor for both lessons (2 slots) whenever possible.

      ▮ About Each Task


      ● Listen and Choose a Response

      Listen to the initial question or statement in a short exchange and choose the most appropriate response.


      ● Listen to a Conversation

      Listen to a short conversation between two speakers and choose the correct answers.
      Topics include daily-life situations such as food, socializing, education, entertainment, services, health, hobbies, home, shopping, communication, and travel.


      ● Listen to an Announcement

      Listen to a short academic-related announcement (approx. 40–85 words) and answer questions based on its content.
      Typical topics include schedules, guidance, rules/regulations, and student-related information.


      ● Listen to an Academic Talk

      Listen to a short academic lecture (approx. 100–250 words) and answer questions about the content.
      Topics may include history, arts & music, life sciences, physical sciences, business & economics, and social sciences.


      <Additional Notes>

      Listening audio is played only once. Scripts are not shown on the screen (except for question text).

      Some listening items may include unscored questions.

        TOEFL Listning Mock Test (2026 新形式)

        ※ 全ての講師が担当します。

        ▮ レッスンコース名: TOEFL Listening Mock Test (Update 2026)

        ▮ レベル    :   CEFR B1, TOEIC 550~、英検2級~ 

        ▮ レッスン数  :  73 Mock ( 1 Mock = 2 lessons 50分)


        = 1 Mock = 4 Tasks =


                   ● Listen and Choose a Response       サンプル教材
                   ● Listen to a Conversation          サンプル教材

                   ● Listen to an Announcement        サンプル教材


                  ● Listen to an Academic Talk        サンプル教材



        ▮ 推奨受講数 : 50 Mocks = 100 Lessons (受講者の判断で受講数を決めてください)


        ▮ 標準必要時間: 1Mock Test は 2レッスン(25分×2)が標準です。



        ▮ 教材 : 教材はレッスン時間中に講師から受け取ることになります。
               Task 1 ~ Task4 全て予習をせずに受講 してください。 

              

               復習で必要な方はレッスンで使用した分に限り教材とスクリプトを講師から

               受け取ってください。


        ▮ レッスンの概要     : 共通問題の類似問題を使ったレッスンです。
         
          リスニングセクションでは、前半の回答結果によって後半の問題が調整される「アダプティブ方式(multistage adaptive)」が導入されます。 レッスンでは前半の共通問題対策となります。

         ● 1 Mock Test は Listen and Choose a Response → Listen to a Conversation  →

           Listen to an Announcement → Listen to an Academic Talkの順で進めていきます。
         
         ● 標準必要時間: 1Mock Test は 2レッスン(25分×2)が標準です。

         ● レッスン時間では問題の答え合わせ、解き方(アプローチ)の確認が中心になります。
           1Mock (2コマ)はなるべく同じ講師をご予約ください。


        ▮ 各 Taskについて


        ● Listen and Choose a Response:短いやり取りの最初の質問または発言を聞き、話し手の発言に対して最も適切な応答を選ぶ

        ● Listen to a Conversation:2人の話し手による短い会話を聞き、その会話に関する回答を選ぶ。会話のトピックは、日常に関わる、食事、社交、教育、娯楽、サービス、健康、趣味、家庭、買い物、通信、旅行など

        ● Listen to an Announcement:アカデミック関連の短いアナウンス(約40〜85語)を聞き、その内容に関する問題の回答を選ぶ。アナウンスの内容は、スケジュール、案内、規則や規定または学生の成果に関する情報が含まれる

        ● Listen to an Academic Talk:アカデミック関連の短い講義(約100〜250語)を聞き、その内容に関する問題の回答を選ぶ。講義のトピックは、歴史、美術・音楽、生命科学、物理科学、ビジネス・経済学、社会科学など




        <補足>

          ● Listening の音声が流れるのは1度のみ。スクリプトは画面上には表示されない(問題を除く)

          ● Listening の問題には採点されない問題が含まれることがある

          TOEFL Reading Mock Test (Update 2026)- For Tutor

          ※ All instructors can teach this course.


          ▮ Course Title:

          TOEFL Reading Mock Test (Update 2026)


          ▮ Level:

          CEFR A2, TOEIC 400+, EIKEN Grade Pre-2+


          ▮ Number of Lessons:

          100 Mocks
          ( 1 Mock = 2 Lessons / Total 50 minutes )


          ◆◆◆ 1 Mock = 3 Tasks ◆◆◆

          • ● Build a Sentence Sample material available
          • ● Write an Email Sample material available
          • ● Academic Discussion Sample material available

          ▮ Standard Time Required:

          1 Mock Test = 2 lessons (25 minutes × 2).


          ▮ Recommended Study Amount:

          50 Mocks = 100 Lessons
          (Students may freely adjust the number of lessons based on their needs.)


          ▮ Materials:

          • You will receive the materials directly from the instructor during the lesson.
          • Please take all tasks except Task 3 (Academic Discussion) without preparation.
          • For Task 3, you may also take the lesson without preparation if you feel confident.
          • For review, you may request the materials used during the lesson only, and the instructor will provide them.

          ▮ Lesson Overview:

          This course uses TOEFL-style common questions and similar-format practice items.

          The new Reading section introduces a multistage adaptive format, in which the difficulty of the second module depends on the student’s performance in the first module.
          This course focuses on preparing for the common (shared) questions in the first module.


          ● Each Mock Test follows this sequence:

          Build a Sentence → Write an Email → Academic Discussion

          ● Standard duration:

          1 Mock Test = 2 lessons (25 minutes × 2).

          ● Lesson focus:

          Lessons center on checking answers and learning how to approach each question.
          Please book the same instructor for both lessons (2 slots) whenever possible.

            TOEFL Reading Mock Test (2026 新形式)

            ※ 全ての講師が担当します。

            ▮ レッスンコース名: TOEFL Reading Mock Test (Update 2026)

            ▮ レベル    :   CEFR B1, TOEIC 550~、英検2級~ 

            ▮ レッスン数  :  100 Mock (1 Mock = 2 Lessons 50 分)


            ◆◆◆  1 Mock = 3 Tasks  ◆◆◆




                       ● Build a Sentence      サンプル教材
                       ● Write an Email        サンプル教材

                       ● Academic Discussion    サンプル教材


            ▮ 標準必要時間: 1Mock Test は 2レッスン(25分×2)が標準です。


            ▮ 推奨受講数 :  50 Mock = 100 レッスン (受講者の判断で受講数を決めてください)



            ▮ 教材 : 教材はレッスン時間中に講師から受け取ることになります。
                   Task 3 (Academic Discussion)以外は予習をせずに受講 してください。 

                    Task 3 も自信がある方は予習をせずに受講してください。

                   復習で必要な方はレッスンで使用した分に限り教材を講師にお申し付けの上、

                   受け取ってください。


            ▮ レッスンの概要     : 共通問題の類似問題を使ったレッスンです。
             
            リーディングセクションでは、前半の回答結果によって後半の問題が調整される「アダプティブ方式(multistage adaptive)」が導入されます。 レッスンでは前半の共通問題対策となります。
             

            ● 1 Mock Test は Build a Sentence → Write an Email  →

               Academic Discussionの順で進めていきます。
             
             ● 標準必要時間: 1Mock Test は 2レッスン(25分×2)が標準です。

             ● レッスン時間では問題の答え合わせ、設問の解き方が中心になります。
               1Mock (2コマ)はなるべく同じ講師をご予約ください。


            TOEFL Writing Mock Test (2026 新形式)

            ※ 全ての講師が担当します。

            ▮ レッスンコース名: TOEFL Writing Mock Test (Update 2026)

            ▮ レベル    :   CEFR A2, TOEIC L&R 400~、英検準2級~ 

            ▮ レッスン数  :  100 Mock Test  (1 Mock = 2 Lessons 50 分)

             

            ◆◆◆  1 Mock = 3 Tasks  ◆◆◆


                       ● Build a Sentence     サンプル教材
                       ● Write an Email       サンプル教材

                       ● Academic Discussion   サンプル教材


            ▮ 標準必要時間: 1Mock Test は 2レッスン(25分×2)が標準です。
                        ★ 1Mock Testの所要時間は個人差がございます


            ▮ 推奨受講数 : 50 Mock = 100 レッスン (受講者の判断で受講数を決めてください)


            ▮ 教材 : 教材はレッスン時間中に講師から受け取ることになります。
                   予習をせずに受講 してください。 復習で必要な方はレッスンで

                   使用した分に限り講師にお申し付けの上、受け取ってください。


            ▮ レッスンの概要     : 類似問題を使ったレッスンです。
             
             ● 1 Mock Test は Build a Sentence → Write an Email  →

               Academic Discussionの順で進めていきます。
             
             ● 標準必要時間: 1Mock Test は 2レッスン(25分×2)が標準です。

             ● レッスン時間では受講者の回答文を基に添削して、模範回答文を作ります。
               1Mock (3 Task =2コマ)はなるべく同じ講師をご予約ください。