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Living Abroad(Intermediate)_Talking About Family

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. Do you live with your family?
3. How often do you go out with your family?
4. What do you like to do with your family?
5. Who is the tallest in your family?

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

only
youngest (young/younger)
spend
couch
bond

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 many people are there in your family?
2. an only child
3. as for me~
4. spend time with (or ～ing)
5. enjoy ～ing
6. family bonding
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

Talking with a Friend
Kei:
 How many people are there in your family?
Mike:
 There are three people in my family. My parents and me. I’m an only child.
Kei:
 As for me, I have one brother and one sister. I’m the youngest.
Mike:
 Wow. What do you like doing when you spend time with your family?
Kei:
 We all enjoy watching movies on the same couch.
Mike:
 That must be great for family bonding.

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 many people are there in your family?
Answer: .
2. How many brothers and/or sisters do you have? Or are you an only child?
Answer: .
3. What do you like doing when you spend time with your family?
Answer: .
4. Do your grandparents live nearby?
Answer: .
5. How often do you see your grandparents?
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 ______ people ______ there in your family?
Tutor:
 .
Student:
 How ______ brothers and/or sisters do you have? Or are you an ______ child?
Tutor:
 .
Student:
 What do you like doing when you _______ time ______ your family?
Tutor:
 .
Student:
 _____ your grandparents live nearby?
Tutor:
 .
Student:
 _____ often do you see your grandparents?
Tutor:
 .

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: You are talking about family with your friend. Let’s ask your friend about his or her family.

(Your tutor will be your friend.)
Items to mention: – How many people she or he has in his or her family
– How many siblings she or he has
– What she or he likes doing with his or her family

PART H_3

Situation 2: You are talking about your siblings with your friend. Let’s explain to him or her about your siblings (brothers or sisters).

(Your tutor will be your friend.)
Items to mention: – How many siblings you have
– Whether your siblings are older or younger

PART H_4

Situation 3: You are talking about your pets with your friend. Let’s share your story with your friend.

(Your tutor will be your friend.)
Items to mention: – If you have a pet
– If yes, what animal you have in your family
– If not, whether or not you have ever had a pet before
PART H_5

Situation 4: (At a campsite with friends) You are counting how many people you have in a group. Let’s ask your friend to double-check.

(Your tutor will be your friend.)
Items to mention: – How many people you think there are
– How many people your friend thinks there are
– How many people there should be
PART H_6

Situation 5: You are talking with your friend. Let’s share how you spend time at home with him or her.

(Your tutor will be your friend.)
Items to mention: – How you spend time at home
– Why you enjoy doing it
– With whom you do it


Living Abroad(Intermediate)_Taking Public Transportation

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

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

PART B_2

1. What is your name?
2. What public transport is common in your country?
3. Would you like to drive a car?
4. How do you go to your office?
5. How long does it take?

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 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

cost
certainly
thousand
electronic money
baggage

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. Where would you like to go?
2. take someone to~
3. How much will it cost?
4. it costs~
5. Do you accept～?
6. Here you are.

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 Taxi Stand
Taxi driver:
 Where would you like to go?
Kei:
 Can you take me to Winter Hotel? And how much will it cost?
Taxi driver:
 Certainly. It’ll cost about three thousand yen.
Kei:
 Okay. Do you accept electronic money?
Taxi driver:
 Yes, I do. Oh, could I put your baggage in the trunk?
Kei:
 Thank you. Here you are.

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. (At a taxi stand) Hi. Where would you like to go?
Answer: Can you ______ me ___ Haneda Airport?
2. How would you like to pay?
Answer: I’d ______ to _____ with e__________ money.
3. Could I put your baggage in the trunk?
Answer: Oh, thank you. ______ you are.
4. (At a station platform) Where would you like to go?
Answer: Ah, does this train ______ me to Akihabara?
5. What transportation do you use to go to school?
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:
 Excuse me. Can you ___________ to Narita Airport?
Tutor:
 Certainly. Let me put your baggage in the trunk.
Student:
 I want to go to Maruyama Zoo. How ______ will it _______?
Tutor:
 It costs about two thousand yen.
Student:
 Do you ________ credit cards?
Tutor:
 Yes. We also accept electronic money.
Student:
 Could _____ please put my ________ in the trunk?
Tutor:
 Of course. Let me open it.
Student:
 What mode of transportation do you ________ your daily life?
Tutor:
 .

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 an airport) You are about to check in for your flight. Let’s ask the staff a lot of things.

(Your tutor will be the airport staff.)
Items to mention: – Whether or not you can bring your baggage aboard
– How long it will take to get to your destination
– How much it will cost if you upgrade your seat

PART H_3

Situation 2: (At a bus stop) You want to take a bus. Let’s ask the bus driver where the bus is going.

(Your tutor will be the bus driver.)
Items to mention: – Where you would like to go
– Where the bus is going
– How much it will cost to get there

PART H_4

Situation 3: (At a station) You are lost in the station. Let’s ask where you should go.

(Your tutor will be station staff.)
Items to mention: – What station you would like to go
– Which platform you should go
– How much it will cost to get there

PART H_5

Situation 4: (At a ticket counter in a port) You want to take a ship. Let’s check on the cruise.

(Your tutor will be the staff at a ticket counter.)
Items to mention: – How much the ticket costs
– Whether or not they accept credit cards or electronic money
– How long it will take to return to the port

PART H_6

Situation 5: (At a ticket counter in an amusement park) You want to get on Ferris wheels. Let’s ask the staff a lot of things.

(Your tutor will be the staff.)
Items to mention: – How long the ride will take
– How much it will cost
– What you can see from the top


Living Abroad(Intermediate)_Order at a Restaurant

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 is your favorite food?
3. How often do you eat fast food?
4. Can you make any desserts?
5. What do you do in your free time?

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 will 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

cleaning

social media
dishes

same
revised BM

order
cooking (1)

 decide
sleep

turn

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 will 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.
 try out
2.
 Have you decided～?
3.
 what to order
4.
 will have/do (your order)
5.
 good choice
6.
 one’s turn

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

PART E_2

Walking in Front of a Cafe with Your Friend
Kei:
 I saw the post about this cafe on social media. Let’s try this cafe out!
Jim:
 I was thinking the same thing! Let’s go in!
Kei:
 Alright. Have you decided what to order?
Jim:
 Well. I’ll have a matcha latte.
Kei:
 Good choice. I think I’ll have the same.
Jim:
 Now, it’s our turn.
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 respond to the following questions and requests. I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.

PART F_2

1. I’ve heard that this new mall was opened yesterday.
Answer: Let’s ____ in!
2. I’m in the mood for a hamburger. How about you?
Answer: I _____ thinking the ______ thing!
3. What menu do you usually order at a cafe?
Answer: .
4. Do you use social media to find shops or restaurants?
Answer: .
5. Do you try out new shops or restaurants as soon as they open?
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 and requests. 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:
 Do you know that the new cafe opened near school? Let’s _____ it out!
Tutor:
 Sure!
Student:
 Have you _________ what ____ order?
Tutor:
 Yes. I’ll have a cappuccino.
Student:
 What menu do you ____________ at a cafe?
Tutor:
 I usually order ______________.
Student:
 Do you use social __________ to find shops or restaurants?
Tutor:
 .
Student:
 Do you try ____ new shops or restaurants as soon as they open?
Tutor:
 .

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 at a cafe. Let’s order something.

(Your tutor will be the cafe staff.)
Items to mention: – What your order is (e.g., I’ll have ～, I’ll do ～, I haven’t decided yet, I don’t know what to order.)
– What size you want
– How you will pay
PART H_3

Situation 2: You are at a restaurant with your friend. Let’s order something.

(Your tutor will be your friend.)
Items to mention: – What your friend is going to order
– Whether or not you will have the same one as his or hers
– What else the restaurant has
PART H_4

Situation 3: (At a food truck on the street) You want to eat a hamburger. It’s your turn to order. Let’s make an order.

(Your tutor will be the staff.)
Items to mention: – What your order is
– How much the total amount is
– How you will pay
PART H_5

Situation 4: You are working at a restaurant. Let’s take an order.

(Your tutor will be a customer.)
Items to mention: – What your customer’s order is (e.g., Have you decided your order?, Are you ready to order?)
– Making a comment on the customer’s order (e.g., Good choice!, Would you like to try out our new dish?)
– Recommend today’s special
PART H_6

Situation 5: (At your host family’s house) You are going to order food delivery online. Let’s ask your host family what they want.

(Your tutor will be your host brother.)
Items to mention: – What your order is
– What your host brother wants
– What other family members want


Living Abroad(Beginner)_Events in Japan

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

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

PART B_2

apple

 experience
doughnut hold
hamburguer holiday
ice-cream fireworks
tongue wear

PART B_3

Now, let’s review some words from part B_2.
(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions from part B_2.)
PART B_4

PART C_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 C_2

1. I am planning to ~ .
2. be held~
3. Do you want ~?
4. related to
5. make a wish
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 dialogue below. I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)
PART D_2

Tutor: I am planning to go to the Tanabata festival on the holiday next week. Do you want to go with me? It will be held in Sendai.
Student: Sure! I have been to the Fireworks Festival but I haven’t experienced going to the Tanabata Festival. What is it like?
Tutor: Tanabata is a festival related to the stars. On July 7th, people make a wish, write it on a colorful piece of paper and hang it on bamboo branches.
Student: Wow! Thanks for the information. Let’s wear our colorful yukata.
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 D_5

Please fill in the blanks and read aloud the dialogue. I will check your pronunciation and intonation.

PART D_6

Tutor: I am planning to go to the Tanabata festival on the holiday next week. Do you want to go with me? It will be held once a year in Sendai.
Student: Sure! I have been to the Fireworks Festival but I haven’t _____________ going to the Tanabata Festival. How is it _______________?
Tutor: Tanabata is a festival related to the stars. On July 7th, people make a wish, write it on a colorful piece of paper and hang it on bamboo branches.
Student: Wow! Thanks for the information. Let’s ___________ our colorful yukata.
PART D_7

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 D_8

PART E_1

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

PART E_2

1. Do you want to go to the Fireworks Festival?
Answer: _____, I ________ to go ________ Fireworks Festival.
2. What is your favorite Japanese holiday?
Answer: My ____________ Japanese holiday is ____________.
PART E_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 E_4

PART E_5

Now, please make complete sentences to answer the following 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 E_6

1. When is your favorite festival held?
Answer: .
2. How do you celebrate the Setsubun Festival?
Answer: .
PART E_7

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 E_8

PART F_1

Now, you will ask me the questions below. Fill in the blanks to complete the sentences. 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 F_2

1. ________ do you ____________ the Tanabata Festival?
Tutor: I wear a yukata during the Tanabata Festival.
2. Have ___________________ to various ___________ festivals?
Tutor: Yes. I have experienced going to various Japanese festivals.
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 F_5

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 F_6

Student: What ?
Tutor: I usually make a wish during the Tanabata Festival.
Student: Is ?
Tutor: Yes. The Tanabata Festival is held once a year.
PART F_7

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_8

PART G_1

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

PART G_2

Situation 1: You are talking with your American friend. Please ask him/her if he/she wants to go to cherry blossom viewing called Hanami with you.

(Your tutor will pretend to be your American friend.)
Items to mention: – where the best place to do Hanami in your neighborhood
– how you enjoy Hanami
PART G_3

Situation 2: You are talking with your classmate. Please talk to him/her about your favorite Japanese event.

(Your tutor will pretend to be your classmate.)
Items to mention: – your favorite Japanese event
– reason why it is your favorite event
PART G_4

Situation 3: You are talking with an exchange student from Australia who wants to go to the Japanese summer festival. Please talk to him/her about it.

(Your tutor will pretend to be the exchange student from Australia.)
Items to mention: – where the Japanese summer festival will be held
– what you can eat and drink and where you can buy them

Living Abroad(Intermediate)_Go Shopping

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

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

PART B_2

1. What is your name?
2. Do you like shopping?
3. Who do you go shopping with?
4. Which do you prefer, going out for shopping or shopping online? Why?
5. What did you buy recently?

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 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

shirt
back
stock
similar
behind

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. in a (medium/small/large) size
2. out of ~
3. similar to
4. think of
5. in (color) black/white/blue
6. behind one’s back

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 Clothing Store
Kei:
 Excuse me, I’m looking for this shirt in a medium size.
Jane:
 I’m sorry, but we are out of stock for medium sizes.
Kei:
 Oh. Do you have anything similar to this shirt?
Jane:
 Yes, we do. What do you think of this one?
Kei:
 I think I like it. Do you have this one in black?
Jane:
 It’s behind your back.

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. Hello. May I help you?
Answer: Yes. I’m ______________ this shirt in a small size.
2. What do you think of the navy in a small size?
Answer: I ______ I like it.
3. We’re very sorry, but we’re out of stock for black.
Answer: Oh, then, _____ you __________ one ____ beige?
4. We’re very sorry, but we’re out of stock for medium sizes.
Answer: Well…, do you have ________ similar?
5. Do you always try on clothes before you buy them?
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:
 Hello. May I _____________?
Tutor:
 Yes. I’m looking for these sneakers in a small size.
Student:
 Do you _______ this shirt ____ green?
Tutor:
 Yes, we do. I’ll bring it to you.
Student:
 ____ you ______ this coat in a large _____?
Tutor:
 I’ll check our stock. Please wait a moment.
Student:
 Excuse me. Do you have _________ similar to this shirt?
Tutor:
 Yes. It’s on the shelf behind your back.
Student:
 Do you always _____ on clothes before you buy them?
Tutor:
 .

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 a clothing store with your friend) You are shopping with your friend. You are thinking about buying a shirt. Let’s ask what he or she thinks of that.

(Your tutor will be your friend.)
Items to mention: – What kind of clothes you chose
– What he or she thinks of the shirt
– Whether or not he or she has another suggestion

PART H_3

Situation 2: (At a pastry shop) You are looking for a birthday cake. You want a chocolate cake. Let’s check if the shop has any in stock.

(Your tutor will be a clerk.)
Items to mention: – Whether the shop has chocolate cakes
– Their location
– Their price

PART H_4

Situation 3: (At a book store) You are looking for an English dictionary for your homework. Let’s ask the store staff where they are.

(Your tutor will be the staff.)
Items to mention: – What kind of dictionary you want
– Where they are
– Why you want one

PART H_5

Situation 4: (At a souvenir shop) You are going to buy a plate. Let’s ask if they have ones in a different color.

(Your tutor will be a clerk.)
Items to mention: – What color of plate you want
– If they have plates in another size
– Ask how much it is

PART H_6

Situation 5: (At a flower shop) You are going to buy a bouquet for a friend’s birthday. Let’s ask the shop staff to wrap it.

(Your tutor will be the florist.)
Items to mention: – Why you are going to buy it
– What color of wrapping paper they have
– Whether or not you can put a message card on it


Living Abroad(Intermediate)_Holding a Party

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. Do Filipinos (people from the Philippines) like to hold parties?
3. What do you want for your birthday?
4. What was the best memory of your birthday?
5. Who do you spend your birthday with?

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 will 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

excursion

hold
participate

plan
ceremony2

involve
graduate

 text
ceremony 3

birthday

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 will 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.
 hold a party
2.
 sounds like a plan
3.
 Who’s in?
4.
 get someone involved in
5.
 let me know
6.
 how many

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

PART E_2

Talking with Your Classmates
Ryan:
 Do you know that it’s Mike’s birthday next Saturday?
Saki:
 Yeah, I’m thinking about holding a party for him.
Ryan:
 Sounds like a plan! Who’s in?
Saki:
 It’s just Saya and me for now. Can you get everyone involved in the plan?
Ryan:
 Okay, I’ll text everyone.
Saki:
 Let me know how many people are coming later.
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 respond to the following questions and requests. I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.

PART F_2

1. How about holding a surprise birthday party for him?
Answer: Sounds like a ______!
2. It’s our mom’s birthday next week. What are we going to do?
Answer: I’m thinking about ________ a surprise party for her. Are you in?
3. Let’s have a study group at my place this Friday.
Answer: Sounds good! Who’s ____?
4. Do we have enough members to prepare for the school festival?
Answer: I guess… no. Let’s get everyone ________ in the plan.
5. Did you hold a party or event recently? How was it?
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 and requests. 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 about ________ a surprise birthday party for her?
Tutor:
 Sounds like a plan! I’ll sneak out and buy a cake.
Student:
 I’m __________ about buying a birthday gift for my farther. Any ideas?
Tutor:
 What about massage products?
Student:
 Can you _____ everyone ___________ in the plan?
Tutor:
 Leave it to me.
Student:
 I’m really excited for the pizza party this Friday! _______’s in?
Tutor:
 You, Kota, Jenn and some more people.
Student:
 How _____________ are coming to the event?
Tutor:
 So far, 15 people are coming, I guess.

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: (In the classroom) Your teacher will be leaving your school next month. Let’s make a plan for a farewell party.

(Your tutor will be one of your classmates.)
Items to mention: – Sharing your ideas for holding the party
– Deciding on what gift to get him
– Where to hold the party
PART H_3

Situation 2: (During the discussion about a school festival) Your class will do a play at a school festival. Let’s decide who’s going to do each role with your classmates.

(Your tutor will be one of your classmates.)
Items to mention: – Checking all the roles you have (e.g., a witch, a goblin, and so on…)
– Asking what role he or she wants to do (e.g., Do you know~?, Let me know~)
PART H_4

Situation 3: (At your host family’s house) Your host family and you are going on a trip to Tokyo. Let’s check out what to do with your host sister.

(Your tutor will be your host sister.)
Items to mention: – What you should do in Tokyo
– Offering help to reach out to a travel agency
– How long you will stay
PART H_5

Situation 4: (In the classroom) Your classmates and you are planning to hold a party. Let’s check out what you need for the party.

(Your tutor will be one of your classmates.)
Items to mention: – What food you should prepare
– How many people will participate in the party
– Where you will hold the party
PART H_6

Situation 5: (During the discussion about a school festival) You are talking with your classmates. Let’s arrange the lunch meeting for the festival with your classmates.

(Your tutor will be one of your classmates.)
Items to mention: – Whether or not anyone has food allergies
– Whether or not you can use a school cafeteria for the meeting
– What you should discuss in the meeting


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 decide 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, which is making it difficult for you to eat dinner. 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, as he wants you to help clean his car.

(Your tutor will be your host father.)
Items to mention: – Confirm whether or not your schedule is open
– Ask him what specifically you need to do
– Mention whether you have previous experience with this task or not

PART H_3

Situation 2: (In the classroom) Your teacher is asking you if you want to join the charity event on Wednesday. Let’s respond to 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 assistance you can provide if you’re able to attend

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
– Asking about your friend’s plans for the weekend

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) Your host brother has asked for your help in cleaning his room tomorrow, but you already have other plans. Politely decline his request.

(Your tutor will be your host brother.)
Items to mention: – Telling him that you have another plan for tomorrow
– Telling him the possibility of helping out another time, (e.g., Maybe we can do it another day,” or “I’d be happy to help 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