Conversation(Beginner Chapter 1)|日常会話(初級1章)
Lesson 46: Different Customs in Different Places 国や地域ごとの習慣

PART A_1
Let’s learn some new vocabulary. Please listen and repeat after me.
PART A_2
1. impressed 感動した
2. celebration お祝いの日、行事
3. surprised 驚いた
PART B_1
Let’s learn today’s phrases. Read the sentences below.
PART B_2
How was the movie theater staff?
The movie theater staff was very nice to us. I was surprised that they gave us free popcorn.
PART C_1
Let’s read the dialogue. I will play Ron and you will play Emma. Then, we’ll switch roles.
PART C_2

How did you like the movie?
I enjoyed it a lot. I was impressed by the story. The cast was amazing!

I’m glad you enjoyed it.
Thank you for the recommendation.

You’re welcome. How was the movie theater staff?
The movie theater staff was very nice to us.
I was surprised that they gave us free popcorn.

Right! I almost forgot. It was also a special popcorn day last week in this area. Movie theaters usually give free popcorn to moviegoers on that day.
Wow! I was lucky I went out on the same day as that celebration.
PART D_1
Let’s read the dialogue. Read aloud and fill in the blanks with the sentences you just practiced.
PART D_2

How did you like the movie?
I enjoyed it a lot. I _______________ by the story.
The cast was amazing!

I’m glad you enjoyed it.
Thank you for the recommendation.

You’re welcome. How was the movie theater staff?
The movie theater staff was very nice to us.
I _______________ that they gave us free popcorn.

Right! I almost forgot. It was also a special popcorn day last week in this area. Movie theaters usually give free popcorn to moviegoers on that day.
Wow! I was lucky I went out on the same day as that celebration.

PART E_1
Fill in the blanks and complete the conversation.
PART E_2
1. A: Did you know that tipping is uncommon in Japan?
B: Really? ______________________________________.
2. A: Were you surprised that they greeted you with a flower necklace in Hawaii?
B: Yes, ____________________________________. It was a warm welcome.
3. A: I am excited for the Thanksgiving dinner later. How about you?
B: Yes, ___________________________________. It’s a great time to enjoy time with our friends.
4. A: Spain’s “La Tomatina” surprised me so much. How about you?
B: Yes, ________________________________. It was a very unique celebration. They used giant tomatoes!
5. A: Being kind to visitors is a custom there.
B: Yes, ________________________________. It made me feel welcome.
6. A: The Haka tradition of New Zealand is very interesting. I was impressed by it.
B: Yes, ___________________________. I want to watch the Haka in person.
PART F_1
Let’s role-play. Use the situation below and the expressions you just learned.
PART F_2
You are talking with a friend about the customs in other countries that impressed or surprised you.
PART F_3
REVIEW AND FEEDBACK
Now, let us review what you learned in this lesson.
(Please give short feedback on how your student did in your class.)
Grammar
文法
Pronunciation 発音 Vocabulary
単語
Comprehension
理解
GOOD 文法の誤りはほとんどなく、完全な文章で話すことができる ほとんどの単語をはっきりと正しく発音することができる 習った表現を適切に使うことができる 文章を理解し、質問に正しく答えることができる

FAIR
文法の誤りはあるが、完全な文章で話すことができる 発音の練習が必要な言葉がいくつかある たまにミスはあるが、習った表現を適切に使うことができる 文章を完全に理解するのは難しく、質問に正しく答えられないときもある

POOR
文章で話すのは難しく、単語だけで話すことができる 発音の練習が必要である 習った単語と表現を少しだけ使うことができる 文章を理解するのは難しく、質問に答えるのは難しい
TUTOR FEEDBACK

GRAMMAR
Good: Was able to speak in complete sentences with minimal grammatical errors.
Fair: Was able to speak in complete sentences with evident grammatical errors.
Poor: Was able to speak using words only.
PRONUNCIATION
Good: Was able to pronounce most of the words clearly and correctly.
Fair: Mispronounced a few words.
Poor: Mispronounced most of the words.
VOCABULARY
Good: Used appropriate expressions learned in class.
Fair: Used appropriate expressions learned in class and made a few errors in word choice.
Poor: Used only a few words and expressions.
COMPREHENSION
Good: Was able to understand the passages and answer the questions correctly.
Fair: Had a little difficulty in understanding passages and answering questions.
Poor: Had a hard time understanding passages and answering questions.