Duty-Free Shop
Part A Self Introduction
A_1
Let’s introduce ourselves to each other.
My name is ________. What is your name?
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I’m ________. Nice to meet you.
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Nice to meet you too, ________. How was your winter vacation? What did you do? Did you go anywhere?
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A_5
I see. Let’s begin our lesson!
Part B Vocabulary
B_1
We’ll read aloud the words and sample sentences below. Please repeat after me.
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tax-free 免税の、免税で
Many basic foodstuffs, such as bread and milk, are tax-free.
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require 必要とする
You are required to buy 4,000 yen worth of products or more.
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tax refund 税金の払い戻し
Please keep your receipt for the tax refund.
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B_3
Please choose a word to complete each sentence. Then, read aloud the sentences.
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tax-free
require
tax refund
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You are ______ to have your passport ready.
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You need to bring your purchase, your passport, and the receipt for the ______.
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These items are ______.
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B_5
Great job!
Part C Picture description
C_1
Please look at the pictures below. Then, describe the situations.
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C_4
You described the pictures wonderfully!
Part D Useful phrases
D_1
We’ll read aloud the phrases and sample sentences below. Please repeat after me.
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You are required to ～.
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I’m afraid ～.
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You can apply for ～.
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less than ～ yen
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～ yen or more
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D_3
We will read aloud the dialogues below. Please choose a phrase to complete each sentence. Then, read aloud the sentences.
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| STAFF: |
Do you want a tax refund? First, you are ______ to buy 5,000 yen or more of products.
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| CUSTOMER: |
I see. Thank you for the information.
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D_5
| CUSTOMER: |
Are these items tax-free?
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| STAFF: |
I am ______ you cannot purchase those items tax-free.
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| CUSTOMER: |
I spent 4,500 yen at this shop. Can I apply for a tax refund?
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Yes, you can ______ it. It’s necessary to spend 4,000 yen or more.
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| CUSTOMER: |
I spent 3,000 yen at this shop. Can I apply for a tax refund?
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| STAFF: |
No, you can’t apply for it. Your purchase is ______ 4,000 yen, so you have to buy more to apply for a tax refund.
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| CUSTOMER: |
I spent 4,000 yen at this shop. Can I apply for a tax refund?
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No, you can’t apply for it. It’s necessary to spend 5,000 ______.
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D_9
Awesome!
Part E Q&A
E_1
Now, please fill in the blanks to complete each sentence.
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| CUSTOMER: |
I want to buy Japanese souvenirs. What do you recommend?
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| STAFF: |
I ________ Maneki-Neko. It can bring you luck!
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| CUSTOMER: |
Is this a tax-free shop?
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| STAFF: |
No, it’s not. The products at this shop are not ______.
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| CUSTOMER: |
How can I apply for a tax refund?
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You need to bring your purchase, your passport, and the receipt to the tax-free counter.
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E_5
| CUSTOMER: |
Excuse me, where is the tax-free counter?
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I can take you to the ______ counter. Please have your passport ready.
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E_6
Fantastic!
Part F Dialogue Practice
F_1
We’ll read aloud the dialogue below. I will be the CUSTOMER and you will be the STAFF.
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CUSTOMER:
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I spent 5,000 yen at this shop. Can I apply for a tax refund? |
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STAFF:
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I’m afraid, but you can’t apply for it. |
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CUSTOMER:
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What is the minimum purcahse to apply for a tax refund? |
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STAFF:
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You have to spend 10,000 yen or more. |
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CUSTOMER:
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I see. I’ll buy more than 10,000 yen. Where can I apply for it? |
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STAFF:
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The tax-free counter is one floor above. To complete the application, please make sure to bring your purchase, the receipt, and your passport. |
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CUSTOMER:
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Is that all I need? |
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STAFF:
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Yes, but please keep in mind that you’re required to do that within today. |
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CUSTOMER:
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Thanks. By the way, I want to buy Japanese souvenirs. What do you recommend for souvenirs? |
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STAFF:
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I recommend omamori, Japanese lucky charms. They are not tax-free, but not that expensive. |
F_3
Great job reading the dialogue!
Part G Fill in the blank
G_1
We’ll read aloud the dialogue below. I will be the CUSTOMER and you will be the STAFF.
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CUSTOMER:
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I spent 5,000 yen at this shop. Can I apply for a tax refund? |
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STAFF:
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I’m afraid, but you can’t ________ it. |
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CUSTOMER:
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What is the minimum purcahse to apply for a tax refund? |
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STAFF:
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You have to spend 10,000 yen ________. |
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CUSTOMER:
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I see. I’ll buy more than 10,000 yen. Where can I apply for it? |
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STAFF:
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The ________ counter is one floor above. To ________ the application, please make sure to bring your purchase, the receipt, and your passport. |
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CUSTOMER:
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Is that all I need? |
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Yes, but please keep in mind that you’re ________ do that within today. |
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CUSTOMER:
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Thanks. By the way, I want to buy Japanese souvenirs. What do you recommend for souvenirs? |
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STAFF:
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I recommend omamori, Japanese lucky charms. They are not ________, but not that expensive. |
G_3
Awesome job!
Part H Roleplay 1
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We’ll read aloud the dialogue below. I will be the CUSTOMER and you will be the STAFF.
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CUSTOMER:
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I spent 5,000 yen at this shop. Can I apply for a tax refund? |
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STAFF:
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I’m afraid, but you _______________________________. |
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CUSTOMER:
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What is the minimum purcahse to apply for a tax refund? |
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STAFF:
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You _______________________________. |
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CUSTOMER:
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I see. I’ll buy more than 10,000 yen. Where can I apply for it? |
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STAFF:
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The _____________________________. To _____________________________. |
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CUSTOMER:
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Is that all I need? |
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Yes, but please keep in mind that _______________________________. |
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CUSTOMER:
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Thanks. By the way, I want to buy Japanese souvenirs. What do you recommend for souvenirs? |
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STAFF:
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I recommend omamori, Japanese lucky charms. They are not ____________________________. |
H_3
Perfect!
Part I Roleplay 2
I_1
Let’s do a role play with the given situations. Please read aloud the situation and roles.
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Situation 1:
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A tourist wants to apply for a tax refund but has not reached the required minimum amount (3,000 yen). Assist him or her.
(Your tutor will pretend to be the customer.)
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– Can I apply for a tax refund?
– I spent 3,000 yen at this shop.
– Should I bring my passport?
– I spent 3,000 yen at this shop.
– Should I bring my passport?
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Situation 2:
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A tourist wants to apply for a tax refund. Tell him or her the requirements to get a tax refund.
(Your tutor will pretend to be the customer.)
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I_5
– How much am I required to buy?
– What do I need to bring to the tax-free counter?
– Can you take me to the tax-free counter?
– What do I need to bring to the tax-free counter?
– Can you take me to the tax-free counter?
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Situation 3:
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A tourist is interested in buying Japanese souvenirs. Please give him or her a recommendation.
(Your tutor will pretend to be the customer.)
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I_7
– What do you recommend for souvenirs?
– Is it tax-free?
– That’s a great recommendation.
– Is it tax-free?
– That’s a great recommendation.
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Situation 4:
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A tourist wants to know if some items in the shop are tax-free. Assist him or her.
(Your tutor will pretend to be the customer.)
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I_9
– Are those items tax-free?
– Where are the tax-free items located?
– Can you check if these items are tax-free?
– Where are the tax-free items located?
– Can you check if these items are tax-free?
I_10
Awesome! Now you can serve your customers!
Part J Free talk
J_1
Let’s have a free talk with the topics below.
(Please do a free talk if you have time left.)
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What do you think are some of the best parts of traveling?
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What Japanese souvenir would you recommend to a foreign friend? Why?
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What kinds of souvenirs do you usually buy when you travel? Could you tell me about them?
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