Conversation(Intermediate Chapter 1)｜日常会話（中級１章）Lesson53: Playing Computer Games

PART A_1

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

PART A_2

1.　console 　キャビネット、コンソール、家庭用ゲーム機
	The price of a console ranges between $300 and $500 nowadays.
2.　pro 　専門家、プロ
	Mark is a real pro at arranging flowers.
3.　gamer 　ゲーマー
	JK wants to step up and become a pro gamer for good.
4.　lean toward something 　〈人・関心などが〉〔…に〕傾く
	Both teams are really good, but I lean toward T1.
5.　storyline 　ストーリー展開、筋
	I think the game’s greatest strength is its storyline.

PART A_3

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

PART A_4

1.	Which do you prefer: console games or online computer games?
2.	Do you know any famous pro gamers?
3.	Do you consider yourself a gamer? Why or why not?
4.	What kind of games do you lean toward?
5.	Do you prefer playing games with storylines or those without?

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

Do you like playing computer games, Emma?

Computer games? Not so much. I like playing console games,
though, but I’m far from being a pro. How about you?

Yes. I like playing computer games with friends during free time. I didn’t know you were a gamer, Emma.

That’s because I only play at home. What sort of games do you play?

I like PUBG, Fortnite, and DoTA. What’s yours?

Oh, I play Final Fantasy a lot. I lean toward games with interesting
storylines. I grew up playing the series.

I see why a lot of people are into it! And besides, the graphics are awesome.

Do you prefer computer games to gaming consoles?

I enjoy both, but I prefer computer games because they are easier to upgrade. Do you want to play console games with me sometime?

Sure, Ron! Why not? Let’s play this Saturday if you’re free.

PART C_1

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

PART C_2

1.	What games does Ron like to play?
2.	What type of games does Emma like to play?
3.	Why does Ron prefer computer games?

PART D_1

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

PART D_2

1.	A: Which gaming ___________ is your favorite? B: It has to be the PS5!
2.	A: What’s something to look forward to in this game? B: Aside from the awesome graphics, the _____________ is definitely something to look forward to!
3.	A: Do you know “Faker”? B: Yes! He’s a ______ gamer from South Korea. He’s considered one of the best League of Legends players in the world.
4.	A: Do you like playing video games? B: Not so much. But I have a lot of __________ friends.
5.	A: I _______________ games with horror storylines. B: I’m not surprised at all.

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

You and your friend are talking about video games. Ask what kind of games he or she likes and if he or she prefers online or console games.

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.