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Conversation(Entry Chapter 2)|日常会話(入門2章)
Lesson6: Things in the Office-That/Those オフィスにあるもの-あれ/あれら

LESSON GOAL

Let’s check our lesson goal.
In this material, you will learn how to use “that and those” to describe the things that are far from you.

PART A_1

Let’s read!

That is a chair.
あれは椅子です。
It is soft.
それは柔らかいです。
It is red.
それは赤色です。

PART A_2

Those are chairs.
あれらは椅子です。
They are soft.
それらは柔らかいです。
They are red.
それらは赤色です。

PART B_1

Your tutor will describe some things. Complete the sentences with the information provided.

That is a __________.
あれは_______ です。
It is __________.
それは_______ です。
It is __________.
それは_______ です。

PART B_2

Those are __________.
あれらは_______ です。
They are __________.
それらは_______ です。
They are __________.
それらは_______ です。

PART C_1

Let’s name some things in the office. Please read after me.

PART C_2

That is a laptop.
あれはノートパソコンです。
It is a rectangle.
それは長方形です。
It is new.
それは新しいです。

Those are laptops.
あれらはノートパソコンです。
They are a rectangle.
それらは長方形です。
They are new.
それらは新しいです。

That is a cabinet.
あれはキャビネットです。
It is hard.
それはかたいです。
It is brown.
それは茶色です。

Those are cabinets.
それらはキャビネットです。
They are hard.
それらはかたいです。
They are brown.
それらは茶色です。

That is a bookshelf.
あれは本棚です。
It is made of wood.
それは木でできています。
It has books.
それには本があります。

Those are bookshelves.
あれらは本棚です。
They are made of wood.
それらは木でできています。
They have books.
それらには本があります。

PART D_1

Name the thing/s in the picture. Complete each sentence.

PART D_2


That is a _______.
あれは_______ です。

Those are _______.
それらは_______ です。

That is a _______.
あれは_______ です。

Those are _______.
それらは_______ です。

That is a _______.
あれは_______ です。

Those are _______.
それらは_______ です。

REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.
(Please give a short feedback on how your student did on 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.

Conversation(Beginner Chapter 2)|日常会話(初級2章)
Lesson17: Things at Home-Prepositions of Place 家のもの-場所の前置詞

LESSON GOAL
Let’s check our lesson goal.
In this material, you will learn to talk about the location of things.
PART A_1

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

PART A_2

Good morning, Alice. I lost my car key somewhere here in our house. Have you seen it?
You left it earlier in the kitchen. Thankfully, I brought it with me in case you come back.

Thank you. By the way, I want to add a small table beside the sofa. Would that be okay?
Of course. That is a nice idea. You can buy one online or at the mall. Anyway, you should be more careful next time.

I will keep that in mind, thank you. Oh, I will look for a table online. If I don’t find anything good, I would go to the mall.
Alright. Good luck finding the small table.

PART A_3

Please answer the questions I will ask you about the dialogue.

PART A_4

1. Where is Sam’s car key?
Answer:
2. Why should Sam be more careful next time?
Answer:
3. According to Alice, where can Sam buy a table?
Answer:
4. Does Alice think that a table will look good beside the sofa?
Answer:

PART B_1

Study the picture for 1 minute. Answer the questions in complete sentences.

PART B_2

1. Where is the computer?
Answer:
2. Where is the ball?
Answer:
3. Where are the books?
Answer:

PART C_1

Let’s talk. Please answer my questions. You may ask questions, too.

PART C_2

1. Are pets allowed in your house?
Answer:
2. What things would you like to put in your bedroom?
Answer:
3. Where do you keep important things?
Answer:
4. Do you put decorations in your house during Christmas season?
Answer:
5. What new furniture would you like to buy? Where would you put it?
Answer:

Conversation(Beginner Chapter 2)|日常会話(初級2章)
Lesson24: At Work-Why-Because 職場で-なぜ-なぜなら

LESSON GOAL

Let’s check our lesson goal.
In this material, you will learn how to use why and because in sentences.

PART A_1

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

PART A_2

Good morning, Emma. Why are you late?
I’m really sorry, Ron. I’m late because there was an accident on the road. Anyway, why do we have to meet early?

Oh, I see. Are you okay? We have to meet early because of an urgent request from a client. They want us to finish the project within the week.
I am okay, don’t worry. I thought we have already agreed to finish the project in a month?

I’m sorry. We have to finish the project this week because the event is moved to an earlier date.
It’s not a big problem, Ron. We can do it. I’ll set a meeting with the client this afternoon. Then, we can discuss the changes with our team.

PART A_3

Please answer the questions I’ll ask you about the dialogue.

PART A_4

1. Why is Emma late?
Answer:
2. Why did Ron ask to meet Emma?
Answer:
3. Why do they have to finish the project in a week?
Answer:
4. Do you think that they will finish the project on time?
Answer:

PART B_1

Study the picture for 1 minute. Complete the sentences with the correct answers to the questions.

PART B_2

1. Why is the manager angry?
Answer: The manager is angry because ______________________________.
2. Why is Sandy sad?
Answer: Sandy is sad because ______________________________.
3. Why is Bill happy?
Answer: Bill is happy because ______________________________.

PART C_1

Let’s talk. Please answer my questions. You may ask questions, too.

PART C_2

1. Why do most workers want to study English?
Answer:
2. Why do most people work overtime?
Answer:
3. What is your dream job? Why?
Answer:
4. Which do you prefer, a job with a high salary or a workplace with nice people? Why?
Answer:
5. Which do you prefer, working with a team or working alone? Why?
Answer:

Entry: Things at Home – This/These

LESSON GOAL

Let’s check our lesson goal.
In this material, you will learn how to use “this and these” to describe the things that are near to you.

PART A_1

Let’s read!

This is a book.
これは本です。
This is my favorite story book.
これは私のお気に入りの物語の本です。
This is for fun.
これは楽しむためです。

PART A_2

These are books.
これらは本です。
These are my favorite books.
これらは私のお気に入りの本です。
These are for studying.
これらは勉強のためです。

PART B_1

Tell me something about yourself. Complete the sentences about your favorite things.

This is a __________.
これは_______ です。
This is my favorite __________.
これは私のお気に入りの_______ です。
This is for __________.
これは_______ のためです。

PART B_2

These are __________.
これらは_______ です。
These are my favorite __________.
これらは私のお気に入りの_______ です。
These are for __________.
これらは_______ のためです。

PART C_1

Let’s name some things. Please read after me.

PART C_2

bd_girl_sleep
This is a bed.
これはベッドです。
This is soft.
これは柔らかいです。
This is for sleeping.
これは寝るためのものです。

These are beds.
これらはベッドです。
These are soft.
これらは柔らかいです。
These are for sleeping.
これらは寝るためのものです。

This is a chair.
これは椅子です。
This is hard.
これは固いです。
This is for sitting.
これは座るためのものです。

These are chairs.
これらは椅子です。
These are hard.
これらは固いです。
These are for sitting.
これらは座るためのものです。

This is a pan.
これはフライパンです。

This is hot.
これは熱いです。
This is for cooking.
これは料理のためのものです。

These are pans.
これらはフライパンです。

These are hot.
これらは熱いです。
These are for cooking.
これらは料理のためのものです。

PART D_1

Name the thing/s in the picture. Complete each sentence.

PART D_2


This is ________ .
これは_______ です。

These are ________ .
これらは_______ です。

This is ________ .
これは_______ です。

These are ________ .
これらは_______ です。

This is ________ .
これは_______ です。

These are ________ .
これらは_______ です。

REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.
(Please give a short feedback on how your student did on 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.

Conversation(Beginner Chapter 2)|日常会話(初級2章)
Lesson26: Hobbies-Coordinating Conjunctions 趣味-等位接続詞

LESSON GOAL

Let’s check our lesson goal.
In this material, you will learn how to use coordinating conjunctions to connect ideas in sentences.

PART A_1

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

PART A_2

Hello, Emma. What are you going to do this weekend?
Hi, Ron. I’m just going to watch TV at home. I like reading books after watching TV. How about you?

I don’t like watching TV, but I like reading books. By the way, do you like listening to music?
Yes, I like listening to pop songs. How about you?

I also like that. Actually, I like singing karaoke but I only like pop songs.
Nice to know about that. I don’t like singing, but I am looking forward to hear you sing next time.

PART A_3

Please answer the questions I’ll ask you about the dialogue.
講師が会話文について質問するので答えてみましょう。

PART A_4

1. What is Emma going to do this weekend?
Answer:
2. What does Emma like to do after watching TV?
Answer:
3. Does Emma like listening to pop songs?
Answer:
4. Does Ron like singing rock songs?
Answer:

PART B_1

Study the picture for 1 minute. Answer the following questions in complete sentences.

PART B_2

1. What does Sarah like to do?
Answer:
2. What does Karen like to do?
Answer:
3. What does Jack like/dislike to do?
Answer: ____________________. But,_________________

PART C_1

Let’s talk. Please answer my questions. You may ask questions, too.

PART C_2

1. What three things do you like doing in your free time?
Answer:
2. What activities at home do you like/dislike?
Answer: ____________________. But,_________________
3. What activities at school do you like/ dislike?
Answer: ____________________. But,_________________
4. What activities do you like to do with your family?
Answer:
5. Which one do you like? Reading books or watching TV?
Answer:

Conversation(Beginner Chapter 2)|日常会話(初級2章)
Lesson25: Cooking and Dining-How-So 料理と食事-どのように-だから

LESSON GOAL

Let’s check our lesson goal.
In this material, you will learn how to use how and so in sentences.

PART A_1

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

PART A_2

Hi, Emma. Do you cook at home?
Yes, I cook at home most of the time so that I can save money on food. I learned how to cook from my parents who work as chefs. How about you?

You are very lucky. I try to cook sometimes so I can eat home-cooked meals at school. I’m not a good cook, though. How can I learn to cook on my own?
You can read and follow cookbooks so that you can learn how to cook on your own. I’m sure you can do it, Ron.

Thanks, Emma. I will start tomorrow so that I can have more time to practice cooking.
That’s a great idea. Good luck!

PART A_3

Please answer the questions I’ll ask you about the dialogue.

PART A_4

1. What does Emma do to save money on food?
Answer:
2. Why does Ron try to cook sometimes?
Answer:
3. How did Emma learn how to cook?
Answer:
4. Does Ron want to learn how to cook?
Answer:

PART B_1

Study the picture for 1 minute. Fill in the blanks by describing what each character does.

PART B_2

1. How does Rina prepare for Ron’s birthday?
Answer: ___________________ so that they can eat cake.
2. How does David prepare for Ron’s birthday?
Answer: ____________________ so that they can cook delicious food.
3. How does Bella prepare for Ron’s birthday?
Answer: ______________________ so that they can use clean plates.

PART C_1

Let’s talk. Please answer my questions. You may ask questions, too.

PART C_2

1. How do you prepare your food so that it will look good and delicious?
Answer:
2. How often do you eat out so that you can eat together with friends or family? Tell me something about your favorite restaurant.
Answer:
3. How do you eat so that you can stay healthy? Do you usually eat vegetables and fruits?
Answer:
4. How many times do you eat in a day so that you do not feel hungry?
Answer:
5. How do you have your lunch so that you can eat at school or at work? Do you eat out or bring your own food?
Answer:

Conversation(Beginner Chapter 2)|日常会話(初級2章)
Lesson20: Going Abroad-Modals of Necessity 海外に行く-必要性の様態(表し方)

LESSON GOAL

Let’s check our lesson goal.
In this material, you will learn how to modals of necessity in creating sentences.

PART A_1

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

PART A_2

Hi Emma. Have you been to other countries?
Yes, I sometimes spend my vacation with my family abroad. Why?

That is nice. I will go to the Philippines as an exchange student this September. Can you give me some tips when going abroad?
Sure! You must have your passport, visa, airplane ticket, and other important documents with you. You should check them days or hours before taking your flight.

I’ll take note of that. Anyway, when going to other countries, should I study and use their local language?
Most people speak English in The Philippines, but if you really want to communicate better, you must study common expressions in their local language. Good luck!

PART A_3

Please answer the questions I’ll ask you about the dialogue.

PART A_4

1. What will Ron do in September?
Answer:
2. What things must Ron have before taking his flight?
Answer:
3. How does Emma spend her vacation with her family?
Answer:
4. Has Ron gone to other countries before?
Answer:

PART B_1

Study the picture for 1 minute. Answer each question in a complete sentence.

PART B_2

1. What must Annie have before taking the flight?
Answer:
2. What must James have before taking the flight?
Answer:
3. What should Ellen have before taking the flight?
Answer:

PART C_1

Let’s talk. Please answer my questions. You may ask questions, too.

PART C_2

1. What things should you bring when you go to a far place?
Answer:
2. What should you do if you forgot something important?
Answer:
3. What should you know before going to other countries?
Answer:
4. When you go abroad, should you learn the local language or just communicate in English?
Answer:
5. What must you do if you got lost while travelling?
Answer:

Conversation(Beginner Chapter 2)|日常会話(初級2章)
Lesson21: Food-Modals of Request and Permission 食べ物-依頼や許可の様態(表し方)

LESSON GOAL

Let’s check our lesson goal.
In this material, you will learn how to use modals of permission and request in creating sentences.

PART A_1

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

PART A_2

Emma, you are right! The food here is really good.
I am glad you like it here. We can eat here again on Sam’s birthday.

Sure. I would love to dine here again. Anyway, could you please pass the salt?
Here you go. Your food looks nice. May I have a taste?

Yes, you may. Here, take some. It’s a fish chowder. If I remember correctly, your mom loves anything that is fish, right?
Yes, she does, since she does not like to eat meat. I will order a fish chowder for myself and a smoked salmon for my mom later for takeout.

PART A_3

Please answer the questions I’ll ask you about the dialogue.

PART A_4

1. Can you tell me when they will eat at the restaurant again?
Answer:
2. Can you tell me what Ron asked Emma to pass?
Answer:
3. Could you tell me what food Emma’s mother loves?
Answer:
4. Could you tell me if Emma hates fish?
Answer:

PART B_1

Study the picture for 1 minute. Make a sentence on what the character should say based on the given situation.

PART B_2

1. How should the waitress ask for their orders?
Answer:
2. How should Bella ask for a bowl of salad?
Answer:
3. How should Lucas ask for a glass of wine?
Answer:

PART C_1

Let’s talk. Please answer my questions. You may ask questions, too.

PART C_2

1. May I know your favorite food?
Answer:
2. Can you tell me how to cook your favorite food?
Answer:
3. Could you tell me something about the most delicious food you’ve ever eaten?
Answer:
4. Can you tell me something about your favorite restaurant?
Answer:
5. May I know the weirdest food you’ve ever eaten?
Answer:

Conversation(Beginner Chapter 2)|日常会話(初級2章)
Lesson18: Time and Events-Prepositions of Time 時間と出来事-時間の前置詞

LESSON GOAL

Let’s check our lesson goal.
In this material, you will learn how to use prepositions of time in different situations.

PART A_1

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

PART A_2

Hi, Emma. It is nice to see you again. By the way, I am inviting you to come to my birthday party on February 6.
Let’s see. What day is it?

It is on Saturday. Are you free on that day?
I am free on Saturday. What time is the start of your party? I need to tell my parents so that they would know as well.
Emma

The party starts at five in the afternoon at my house. Don’t worry, my mom will message your parents a day before my birthday party.
Okay, thank you. See you at your birthday party, Ron!

PART A_3

Please answer the questions I’ll ask you about the dialogue.

講師が会話文について質問するので答えてみましょう。

PART A_4

1. When is Ron’s birthday party?
Answer:
2. What time is Ron’s birthday party?
Answer:
3. What day of the week does Ron’s birthday fall under?
Answer:
4. What will Ron’s mom do a day before his birthday?
Answer:

PART B_1

Study the picture for 1 minute. Answer the following questions in complete sentences.

PART B_2

1. What time is Andy’s meeting with Mr. Robins?
Answer:
2. When is Jane’s birthday?
Answer:
3. What month is Jane’s birthday?
Answer:

PART C_1

Let’s talk. Please answer my questions. You may ask questions, too.

PART C_2

1. At what time do you usually leave for and get home from work/school?
Answer:
2. Have you ever been late?
Answer:
3. Do you plan your schedule ahead of time?
Answer:
4. Have you ever missed an important event? What is it about?
Answer:
5. What is your favorite event? When is it?
Answer:

REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.
(Please give a short feedback on how your student did on 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.

Beginner: Present Progressive Tense

READING ALOUD

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

以下の会話文を読みましょう。最初に講師がSam、あなたがAliceの部分を読みます。終わったら交代しましょう。

READ

Hi, Alice. What are you doing?
Hello, Sam. I’m reading a book.
What kind of book are you reading?
I’m reading a travel book.
I see. Where do you want to go?
I want to go to Paris. Here, have a look at the pictures.
The pictures look beautiful! I want to see that with my own eyes.
Yeah, I’m planning to go to Paris next summer vacation.

CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING

Please answer the questions I’ll ask you about the dialogue.
講師が会話文について質問するので答えてみましょう。

ANSWER

1. Question What is Alice doing?
Answer: ______________________________
2. Question What kind of book is she reading?
Answer: ______________________________
3. Question Where does she want to go?
Answer: ______________________________
4. Question Do you think Sam wants to go to Paris as well?
Answer: Yes/No, ______________________________

DESCRIBING PICTURES

Study the picture for 1 minute. Tell me what they are doing.

1分間イラストを見ましょう。そのあと、それぞれのキャラクターが何をしているかを言ってみましょう。

DESCRIBE

present-progressive-tense---lane-highres
1. Question What is George doing?
Answer: ______________________________
2. Question What is Terry doing?
Answer: ______________________________
3. Question What is Sarah doing?
Answer: ______________________________

CONVERSATION PRACTICE

Let’s talk. Please answer my questions. You may ask questions, too.
会話練習をしましょう。講師が質問しますので答えてみましょう。また、講師に質問してみましょう。

ANSWER

1. Question Are you using a dictionary during our lesson?
Answer: _______________________________
2. Question What subjects are you studying today?
Answer: _______________________________
3. Question What books are you reading?
Answer: _______________________________
4. Question What sports are you playing?
Answer: _______________________________
5. Question Are you traveling a lot?
Answer: _______________________________