Conversation (Intermediate Chapter 1)｜日常会話（中級１章）Lesson23: Going to a Concert

PART A_1

Let’s learn new vocabulary. Listen and repeat these words with me.

PART A_2

1.　on a tight budget 　きびしい予算で
	She started living on a tight budget when she became independent.
2.　can’t stand 　我慢できない
	I can’t stand that smell. It’s awful.
3.　take place 　起こる、行なわれる
	The next meeting will take place on Thursday.
4.　beverage 　飲み物
	Bring a snack and a beverage to relieve hunger.
5.　prohibited 　禁止
	Smoking is strictly prohibited in this area.

PART A_3

I will ask the questions below. Please answer in complete sentences.

PART A_4

1.	When are you usually on a tight budget?
2.	What are the things you can’t stand doing?
3.	When does your favorite Japanese holiday take place?
4.	Do you think that bringing beverages to concerts should be allowed? Why? Why not?
5.	What are the things that are prohibited in your school/office?

PART B_1

Let’s read the dialogue. I will play Ron, and you will play Emma. Then, we’ll switch roles.

PART B_2

Tonight, my favorite band will be performing in town. Let’s go to the concert together.

Oh, how I wish I could. However, I am on a tight budget. How much does
it cost?

Don’t worry, I will treat you. Just come with me. I just can’t stand going to concerts alone.

If you say so, that’s fine. What kind of music do they play?

I suppose I’d call it rock. Do you like rock music?

That’s perfect. When does the concert start, and where will it be held?

9:00 p.m., and it will take place at City Hall. Would you like to have a few drinks before the show?

That’s a great idea. Is it okay if I bring a friend?

Sure. I’m wondering if we’ll be able to bring some alcoholic beverages to the concert.

I don’t think we can bring alcohol. It’s prohibited.

PART C_1

I will ask questions about the conversation. Please answer in complete sentences.

PART C_2

1.	Why did Ron invite Emma to go to the concert with him?
2.	What time does the concert start?
3.	Can they bring alcoholic beverages to the concert?

PART D_1

Fill in the blanks using the new vocabulary you learned to complete the conversation.

PART D_2

1.	A: Let’s watch a movie tonight. What do you think? B: I’m sorry. I am __________.
2.	A: I don’t like pets. B: Me too. I __________ their smell. I am allergic to pets.
3.	A: Have you heard the news? B: Yeah, the incident _________ here.
4.	A: You may get any __________ from the snack counter. B: Okay. Thanks!
5.	A: What is prohibited at work? B: Drinking alcohol during working hours is __________.

PART E_1

Let’s do a role play. Talk with me based on the situation below, using the expressions you just learned.

PART E_2

Your favorite J-pop boy/girl band is having a concert this weekend. Invite your friend to join you. Your tutor will pretend to be your friend.

PART E_3

REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

Now, let us review the things that 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.