【50】The Tree in the Hole🌱

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《💿【50】The Tree in the Hole》Using the lyrics and the corresponding content of 《📙BOOK5》 as a basis,
“We will nurture the seeds of learning "English at home" 📝🌱
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But before that...

Some of you reading this blog may be hearing the term "Home English" for the first time, so
"I'm a beginner at English at home."First of all,"How to Learn English at Home"Please read

《Introduction to the scene》

This time it is handled in DWE green.《💿【50】The Tree in the Hole》Using the lyrics and the corresponding content of 《📙BOOK5》 as a seed, we will nurture the seeds of learning English at home. 📝🌱

This song depicts a scene where a tree grows rapidly, and eventually birds build nests in its branches. 🌳🐦

The appeal lies in how the process of "planting → growing → life continuing" is conveyed through song and visuals.

✅Example of what to say

If you dig a hole:
“A hole!” “In the hole!”

If you put up branches or sticks:
"A tree in the hole!"
"It's growing!"(They're growing up.)

Once you've built your nest:
“A nest!” “A bird is here!”
"Look! A bird!"

“It's not something we often consciously think about in our daily lives, is it?

However, even through play, children internalize concepts like the "flow of time" and "connections" through their bodies.

Next time I go to the park or sandbox,"A tree in the hole!"Try saying that!

"Let's master grammar"

🌸There is/are syntax🌸

🌸Article (a/the)🌸

Example sentence 1) There is a hole in the ground.

(Quoted from DWE's "Sing Along!")

"column"~A chain of words in "The Tree in the Hole"~

"The Tree in the Hole" is a song about how the world gradually "connects" as a tree grows, its branches extend, a nest is built, eggs are laid, birds appear...🌳🐦
In English, in one phraseThere is/are, article, superlative, relative pronoun that, preposition of place It's packed with content, making it a treasure trove of "robust input" that's typical of Green.

1.Checking the basics

■ There is/are construction (there is/are...)

This is a basic expression used when introducing something.

• There is + singular
  There is a hole in the ground. (There is a hole in the ground.)
  
  
• There are + multiple
  There are butter The eggs are in the nest.

In this song, I first acknowledge its existence, and then explain it in more detail later.

There is a hole — the deepest hole that you'll ever see.

The process starts with "There's a hole," and then adds information like, "And what's more, it's the deepest hole we've ever seen."

■ Articles a / the (to indicate "which" noun)

• a: One of many (first appearance, not specifically identified)
  
• the: That's it! It can be identified (the only one that has been mentioned before, the superlative, and is the only one that fits).

Even in song lyrics, when it first appeared... a holeThe next time it appears the deepest hole (the deepest hole = determined to be one) It has switched over.

2.DWE research

This song has what's called a "cumulative" structure.
The world gradually expands as the nouns mentioned in the previous sentence are followed by the next sentence, like this: hole → tree → branch → nest → egg → bird → beak → earthworm.

This is the key point: even if the child doesn't fully understand the meaning,

• Same rhythm
  
• Same type
  
• Superlative repetition
  
• Prepositions indicating location (in / on)

Through this process, you will acquire the "structure of English" and the "differences" through sound, and unconsciously infer and perceive them.

3.Difficulties in learning English at home

✅ Stumbling Block ①:I get "a" and "the" confused.

Japanese doesn't have articles, so trying to understand it perfectly through logic will only get you stuck.
But this songa (appearance) → the (specific) The structure is designed so that articles are naturally incorporated, allowing listeners to understand the meaning of articles naturally through rhythm rather than through explanation.

✅Stumbling ②:They don't realize that the superlative is an exaggeration.

Deepest, tallest, longest... are not so much about "studying comparisons" as they are about...
“The way of saying "The best of the bunch!" conveys emotion. It's important to feel that way.

✅ Stumble③:The prepositions in and on are mixed together.

In Japanese, "on top of the tree" and "inside the tree" can be expressed interchangeably, but English has a slightly more nuanced way of perceiving location.
This song in the hole / on the tree / in the nest As you can see, the spatial relationships are clearly organized, making them easy to remember intuitively.

4.What I want to input with this song

There are three things I want to achieve with this song:

■ Superlative (the + adjective -est)

This form involves comparing three or more items and stating which one is "the most [adjective]".

• the deepest hole(The deepest hole)
  
• the tallest tree(The tallest tree)
  
• the longest branch(The longest branch)

The highest grade is almost always a set. the It comes with it.
In other words, this song is a superlative of repetition. The sense of the It also helps to raise them at the same time.

■ Relative pronoun that (describes a noun from behind)

“"Will" is a declaration of action for that moment.

the deepest hole that you'll ever see
"The deepest hole you've ever seen."

This is a form where the noun (hole) is modified by the information that follows it.
Leaving aside the difficult grammatical terms for now,
“"Descriptions are attached after nouns."” The aim is to incorporate that English sensibility.

■ Prepositions of place (in / on)

• in the road(Inside the hole)
  
• on the tree(On a tree, about a tree)
  
• in the nest(Inside the nest)

When you recreate the world of a song as a game, the prepositions"feelings"You'll gradually get used to it.

5. Besty's Tips for Today

 📌Tip 1:Playing pretend in the sandbox

Digging holes in the sand or soil and sticking sticks in them

• There is a hole.
  
• A in the road.
  
• A branch on the tree.
  
• A-Stone in the branch

📌 Tip #2: Use exaggerated commentary and use the superlatives with enthusiasm.

Try exaggerating things on purpose in your everyday life.

• This is the biggest Cookie! (The biggest cookie!)
  
• You're the east Runner! (The fastest!)
  
• That's the cutest Bird! (The cutest!)

The superlative degree isn't about "studying comparisons," but rather about "expressing feelings." Keeping this in mind will make using the superlative degree easier.

📌Tip 3: Experience the use of "a" → "the" in conversation

It can also be used in the sandbox, park, garden, and when playing with bubbles in the bath.

• There is a There's a bird.
  
• Look! The The bird is singing.

You'll experience the difference between "a" for the first appearance and "the" when it becomes a topic of conversation through a short exchange.

6.Mini Trivia

In English, the same word "tree" can be expressed in different ways.

• fruit on the tree (the tree has fruit on it)
  
• a bird in the tree (the bird is inside the tree = it feels like it's among the branches and leaves)

In this song as well, the prepositions are paired with pictures, which makes understanding the meaning much more natural than rote memorization.

7.summary

“The Tree in the Hole” isThe feeling of English words "connecting" togetherThis is a song that helps nurture children.

• There is/areFirst, let me introduce its existence.
  
• a / the: Switch between first appearance and specific appearance
  
• Highest level: Used with "the" to mean "The best of the best!"
  
• that: Add an explanation after the noun.
  
• prepositionUse :in/on to organize location relationships.

Sandbox holes, sticks, leaf nests. Let's recreate the world of DWE at home! 🌳🐦✨

"The secret to practice"

In the secrets of practice, Yume Mama, Besty instructors, and blog staff will share their practical methods for "home English"❣️

(Written by: Erinki)

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✅Enjoying DWE songs with your family (Erinki)

Among the many DWE songs, this one is particularly difficult.
I could only vaguely grasp the feel of the song, and I often found myself humming along,
Wouldn't it be cool if we could sing this song since we're already practicing? So, we decided to practice it as a family! 🗣️🎶

Being able to sing this long, tongue-twister-like song perfectly and with good pronunciation really boosts your confidence! 👄♪

My family and I tend to get tongue-tied when we try to read the words, so we opened a SA book and practiced by pointing to the pictures. ☝️
It's often said that when acquiring a language like your native tongue, it's important to translate images directly into English, and I think this song is exactly the kind of song that helps you do just that.

Some children may be good at practicing quietly on their own, but I think they'll love DWE songs even more if they sing together with their beloved mom and dad, listen to each other sing, or sing along to the chorus! ⭐️🎶

I'm sure that sharing songs and scenes with someone they love will really boost children's motivation! 😋❣️

📌Key point: Incorporate a game where you put into words what you've found!

“It's easier to remember if you create a situation where "there's something somewhere," like "There's a hole."

✅ ① The "Yes/No" game in the room

👩: “There is a toy under the chair! Can you find it?”
👦: "Oh! There it is!"

✅  ② Point to something in the picture book and say

📚「There is a cat on the roof!」
📚「There are apples on the table!」

✅  ③ Use while taking a walk

🚶‍♀️「Look! There is a bird in the tree!」
🌸「There are flowers in the garden!」

🎵 Recommended songs
   "There is a House in the Middle of the Street" → A song about discovering various things

📌 Application points

  "There is a ball under the sofa!" → Combine this with a hidden object game.

"There are two birds in the sky!" → Learn together with the concept of numbers.

💭A word from the blog administrator

The longer the song, the more we tend to think, "I have to be able to sing the whole thing," but what's wonderful about Erinki's approach is that she's learning through the "time shared with family" itself.

Practicing by looking at pictures and entering the image rather than following the lyrics is right in the middle of the native language method 🌱

Of course, there's the sense of accomplishment from saying "I did it!", but more than anything, the memory of singing together with Mom and Dad becomes the root of a child's love for English. ⭐️

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Explanations of English grammar may be provided. However, these explanations are aimed at parents who do not have English as their first language."To aid comprehension when studying English as a foreign language"is.
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