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Living Abroad(Intermediate)_Not Feeling Well

PART A_1

Let’s introduce ourselves to each other.

PART A_2

My name is ________________. What is your name?

PART A_3

I am ________________. Nice to meet you.

PART A_4

Nice to meet you too, ________________. Let’s begin our lesson!

PART B_1

Now, you will ask me the following questions and you will summarize my responses later. Please take note of my responses as needed.

PART B_2

1. What is your name?
2. When was the last time you were sick?
3. What would you do when you were sick?
4. Have you ever had the flu? What symptoms did you have?
5. What do you do to avoid getting sick?

PART B_3

Now, please summarize my responses to your questions.

PART B_4

My tutor’s name is

PART B_5

Now, let’s review your answers. Then, please read them aloud.
(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

PART B_6

PART C_1

We’ll read aloud the words below. Please repeat after me. I will check your pronunciation.
(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)

PART C_2

lift
stomachache
examine
belly
symptom

PART C_3

Now, let’s review some words from part C_2.
(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions from part C_2.)

PART C_4

PART D_1

We’ll read aloud the sentences below. I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)

PART D_2

1. How may I help you?
2. since ～
3. lift up
4. examine one’s belly
5. Should I ～
6. such as ～
PART D_3

Now, let’s review some words and expressions from part D_2.
(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions from part D_2.)

PART D_4

PART E_1

We’ll read aloud the dialogue below. I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
After reading it once, we’ll switch roles.
(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)

PART E_2

At a hospital
Doctor:
 Hi. How may I help you today?
Kei:
 Um, I’ve been having a stomachache since yesterday.
Doctor:
 Okay, let me examine your belly first.
Kei:
 Yes. Should I lift up my clothes?
Doctor:
 No, you don’t have to. Let’s see…
Kei:
 I also have symptoms other than a stomachache, such as…

PART E_3

Now, let’s review some words and sentences from part E_2.
(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions from part E_2.)

PART E_4

PART F_1

Now, please answer the following questions. I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.

PART F_2

1. Hi. How may I help you today?
Answer: I think I _______ a fever.
fever　熱
2. When did your headache start?
Answer: _______ yesterday morning.
3. Do you have any other symptoms?
Answer: Yes, I’ve ____________ a stomachache ______ this morning.
4. You don’t look well. Are you okay?
Answer: (Tell your symptoms) ________________________.
5. Have you been ill recently? What were your symptoms at the time?
Answer: .
PART F_3

Now, let’s review your answers.
(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

PART F_4

PART G_1

Now, you will make questions. I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.
(Please send the sentences that need grammar corrections to your student.)

PART G_2

Student:
 How _________ feeling?
Tutor:
 Well…, actually, I have a sore throat.
Student:
 When _______ your symptom _______?
Tutor:
 It started last Friday. It doesn’t get well.
Student:
 Do you have any other ____________?
Tutor:
 Yes, I can’t stop coughing.
Student:
 ________ I take a day off from school?
Tutor:
 Yes, you should. Get enough rest.
Student:
 You don’t look well. Are you okay?
Tutor:
 (Tell your symptoms) ________________________.

PART G_3

Now, let’s review your answers.
(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

PART G_4

PART H_1

Let’s do a role play with the given situations.

PART H_2

Situation 1: (At your host family’s house.) You have a headache today. Let’s share how you feel and get your host brother to tell your teacher about you.

(Your tutor will be your host brother.)
Items to mention: – How you feel today
– Asking him to tell your teacher that you will not go to school today
– Saying thank you

PART H_3

Situation 2: (On the phone) You are feeling pain in your back, so you decided to go see a doctor. Let’s make a doctor’s appointment on the phone.

(Your tutor will answer your phone.)
Items to mention: – Telling that you want to make a doctor’s appointment
– Why you want to see a doctor
– When you can go to the hospital

PART H_4

Situation 3: (At a doctor’s office) You come to a new hospital for the first time. Let’s talk to the staff at the entrance.

(Your tutor will be a receptionist.)
Items to mention: – Telling him or her your name and how you feel
– What time your appointment is
– Whether or not you have to show them your passport
PART H_5

Situation 4: (At your host family’s house.) You have a stomachache and can’t eat dinner so much. Let’s share how you feel with your host family.

(Your tutor will be your host mother.)
Items to mention: – Telling her that you can’t eat so much tonight
– Why you can’t eat
– Asking her for a cup of water
PART H_6

Situation 5: (At your friend’s house.) You are visiting your friend’s place because he or she is absent. Let’s ask him or her how he or she feels.

(Your tutor will be your friend.)
Items to mention: – How he or she feels
– What you can do for him or her to catch up with studies
– Saying “Take care of yourself.”


Living Abroad(Intermediate)_Plans for the Weekend

PART A_1

Let’s introduce ourselves to each other.

PART A_2

My name is ________________. What is your name?

PART A_3

I am ________________. Nice to meet you.

PART A_4

Nice to meet you too, ________________. Let’s begin our lesson!

PART B_1

Now, you will ask me the following questions and you will summarize my responses later. Please take note of my responses as needed.

PART B_2

1. What is your name?
2. What are you going to do this weekend?
3. What do you do when you have free time?
4. Which do you prefer, staying home or going out?
5. What would you like to do in the summer?

PART B_3

Now, please summarize my responses to your questions.

PART B_4

My tutor’s name is

PART B_5

Now, let’s review your answers. Then, please read them aloud.
(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

PART B_6

PART C_1

We’ll read aloud the words below. Please repeat after me. I will check your pronunciation.
(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)

PART C_2

surf
Sunday
never
join
long

PART C_3

Now, let’s review some words and expressions from part C_2.
(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions from part C_2.)

PART C_4

PART D_1

We’ll read aloud the phrases below. I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
(Please send the mispronounced words and phrases to your student.)

PART D_2

1. go surfing (swimming/shopping/hiking)
2. have never ～ it before
3. was (were) going to
4. join someone
5. I have wanted to ～
6. let me ～

PART D_3

Now, let’s review some words and sentences from part D_2.
(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions from part D_2.)

PART D_4

PART E_1

We’ll read aloud the dialogue below. I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
After reading it once, we’ll switch roles.
(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)

PART E_2

At your host family’s home
John:
 Saki, we are going to go surfing next Sunday.
Saki:
 Wow, that’s so cool. I’ve never tried it before.
John:
 What are you going to do on Sunday?
Saki:
 I’m going to go see my friend, Mike.
John:
 Oh, I was going to ask you to join us.
Saki:
 I’ve wanted to surf for so long, so let me join next time!

PART E_3

Now, let’s review some words and sentences from part E_2.
(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions from part E_2.)

PART E_4

PART F_1

Now, please answer the following questions. I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.

PART F_2

1. What are you going to do after school today?
Answer: .
2. Where are you going to go this weekend?
Answer: .
3. What are your plans for next week?
Answer: .
4. What subject are you going to study the most for the next exam?
Answer: .
5. What activity have you wanted to do for so long?
Answer: .

PART F_3

Now, let’s review your answers.
(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

PART F_4

PART G_1

Now, you will make questions. I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.
(Please send the sentences that need grammar corrections to your student.)

PART G_2

Student:
 What _______________________?
Tutor:
 I’m going to ____________________ after work today.
Student:
 Where _____________ go ___________?
Tutor:
 I’m going to ____________________ this weekend.
Student:
 What _______________________?
Tutor:
 My plans for next week are _______________________.
Student:
 What _________________ next holiday?
Tutor:
 I’m thinking about ______________ next holiday.
Student:
 What activity __________________ to do _________?
Tutor:
 I have wanted to _______________ for so long.

PART G_3

Now, let’s review your answers.
(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

PART G_4

PART H_1

Let’s do a role play with the given situations. You should mention the items below during the conversation.

PART H_2

Situation 1: (At your host family’s house) Your host father asks you what you are going to do this weekend. He wants you to help clean his car. Let’s answer him.

(Your tutor will be your host father.)
Items to mention: – Whether or not your schedule is open
– Ask him what you need to do
– Whether you’ve done it before or not

PART H_3

Situation 2: (In the class room) Your teacher is asking you if you want to join the charity event on Wednesday. Let’s answer her.

(Your tutor will be your teacher.)
Items to mention: – Whether or not you can participate in the event
– Whether or not you have ever volunteered before
– What you are going to help her with if you can go

PART H_4

Situation 3: (Over the phone with your friend) You want to go shopping with your friend. Let’s check his or her schedule this weekend.

(Your tutor will be your friend.)
Items to mention: – Whether or not your friend is available this weekend
– Telling him or her that you want to go shopping together
– What he or she is going to do

PART H_5

Situation 4: You will return to Japan on Saturday. You need help packing up. Ask your host brother/sister for help.

(Your tutor will be your host sister/brother.)
Items to mention: – Whether or not she/he is available
– Whether or not she/he can help you pack up
– Saying thank you

PART H_6

Situation 5: (At your host family’s house) You are asked to help your host brother clean his room tomorrow. You have another plan. Let’s say no to him in a friendly way.

(Your tutor will be your host brother.)
Items to mention: – Telling him that you have another plan for tomorrow
– Showing your regret (e.g. I’m sorry, but~, Maybe next time)


Living Abroad(Intermediate)_Plans for the Weekend

PART A_1

Let’s introduce ourselves to each other.

PART A_2

My name is ________________. What is your name?

PART A_3

I am ________________. Nice to meet you.

PART A_4

Nice to meet you too, ________________. Let’s begin our lesson!

PART B_1

Now, you will ask me the following questions and you will summarize my responses later. Please take note of my responses as needed.

PART B_2

1. What is your name?
2. What are you going to do this weekend?
3. What do you do when you have free time?
4. Which do you prefer, staying home or going out?
5. What would you like to do in the summer?

PART B_3

Now, please summarize my responses to your questions.

PART B_4

My tutor’s name is

PART B_5

Now, let’s review your answers. Then, please read them aloud.
(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

PART B_6

PART C_1

We’ll read aloud the words below. Please repeat after me. I will check your pronunciation.
(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)

PART C_2

surf
Sunday
never
join
long

PART C_3

Now, let’s review some words and expressions from part C_2.
(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions from part C_2.)

PART C_4

PART D_1

We’ll read aloud the phrases below. I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
(Please send the mispronounced words and phrases to your student.)

PART D_2

1. go surfing(swimming/ shopping/ hiking)
2. have never ~ it before
3. was(were) going to
4. join oneself
5. I have wanted to~
6. let me ~

PART D_3

Now, let’s review some words and sentences from part D_2.
(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions from part D_2.)

PART D_4

PART E_1

We’ll read aloud the dialogue below. I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
After reading it once, we’ll switch roles.
(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)

PART E_2

Kei:
 Hi, Alex. I just got back from the Philippines.
Alex:
 How was the weather there? Did you enjoy your vacation?
Kei:
 I did. The sunset there was very beautiful. But the weather was very humid. How about here?
Alex:
 It was raining cats and dogs last week. The thunder was so scary.
Kei:
 Good thing it already stopped. Do you know if there is a chance of rain this weekend?
Alex:
 I’m not sure about its accuracy, but I heard from the weather forecast that there is a 50% chance of rain the day after tomorrow.

PART E_3

Now, let’s review some words and sentences from part E_2.
(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions from part E_2.)

PART E_4

PART F_1

Now, please answer the following questions. I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.

PART F_2

1. How was the weather yesterday?
Answer: .
2. Do you like watching sunsets?
Answer: .
3. Is there any chance of rain in your city today?
Answer: .
4. Do you think it will rain the day after tomorrow?
Answer: .
5. Did you check the weather forecast today?
Answer: .

PART F_3

Now, let’s review your answers.
(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

PART F_4

PART G_1

Now, you will make questions. I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.
(Please send the sentences that need grammar corrections to your student.)

PART G_2

Student:
 How ?
Tutor:
 Thailand’s weather is usually humid.
Student:
 Was ?
Tutor:
 Yes, it was raining cats and dogs last Saturday.
Student:
 What ?
Tutor:
 The weather forecast said that there is a zero percent chance of rain today.
Student:
 Do ?
Tutor:
 That’s a great idea. I’m excited to watch the sunset later.
Student:
 How ?
Tutor:
 It is sunny today. How about in your city?

PART G_3

Now, let’s review your answers.
(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

PART G_4

PART H_1

Let’s do a role play with the given situations. You should mention the items below during the conversation.

PART H_2

Situation 1: You are asked about the weather in Japan by a foreigner who is planning to go around Japan. Tell him/her about the weather around Japan.

(Your tutor will pretend to be a foreigner.)
Items to mention: – weather in North Japan, East Japan, West Japan
– snowy areas and hot areas
– the features of the weather in your area

PART H_3

Situation 2: You are to discuss with your classmates about recent climate change. Talk about what you know.

(Your tutor will pretend to be your classmate.)
Items to mention: – what you are curious/worried about the recent weather
– unusual weather you experienced
– what you know about world’s climate

PART H_4

Situation 3: You are a weather reporter. Tell your audience about today and tomorrow’s weather.

(Your tutor will pretend to be your audience.)
Items to mention: – today and tomorrow’s weather
– today and tomorrow’s temperature
– chance of rain

PART H_5

Situation 4: Your Filipino friend will visit you in Japan. Please tell him/her about Japan’s season in December.

(Your tutor will pretend to be your Filipino friend.)
Items to mention: – Japan’s season in December
– average temperature in December
– things s/he should bring to Japan

PART H_6

Situation 5: Your aunt/uncle works in Australia. Please ask her/him about the climate there.

(Your tutor will pretend to be your aunt/uncle.)
Items to mention: – seasons in Australia
– current season in Australia
– today’s temperature