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Exercises for Learning Positional Words

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Positional words are words that describe the location of one object in relation to another. They are an important part of English grammar and vocabulary, and they can be used to create clear and concise sentences. There are many different positional words, but some of the most common ones include: above below beside behind in front of on under near far between Benefits of Learning Positional Words Learning positional words can have many benefits for children, including: Improved communication skills: Children who know positional words can use them to describe the location of objects, which can help them communicate more effectively with others. Better understanding of spatial relationships: Positional words can help children understand how objects relate to each other in space. This can be helpful for tasks such as playing games, building structures, and navigating their environment. Increased vocabulary: Learning positional words can help children expand their vocab...

‘Radio taiso’ keeping Japanese fit

It might not make the cut for Olympians at Tokyo 2020, but each day in Japan’s parks, schools and offices millions perform the country’s most popular stretching routine: radio taiso. The three-minute drills, usually done to piano music with encouraging shouts of “one, two, three, four!” in Japanese, are broadcast several times a day on public radio and television. And while workout videos and podcasts soared in popularity worldwide during virus lockdowns, Japan’s taiso tradition dates back nearly 100 years – even surviving a post-war ban by the Americans, who deemed the group activity too militaristic. Radio taiso’s 13 bending, reaching and twisting moves are familiar to almost everyone in the country, which is preparing to host the postponed Tokyo Olympics this summer under strict anti-virus rules. “First, lift your arms and stretch your body . . . next, rotate your arms,” the presenter says as the old-fashioned music plays. “Now forward bend softly, with rhythmic bounces thre...