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General English(Intermediate)_Advantages and Disadvantages of SNS

PART A_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 A_2

ge_science

manage
connect
challenging
private
personal

PART A_3

Now, let’s review some words from part A_2.
(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions from part A_2.)

PART A_4

PART A_5

Please look at the picture in part A_2. Give a maximum of three things that you see in the picture.
(If your student is having a hard time to answer, please move to the next activity.)

PART A_6

PART B_1

You will read aloud the passage below. I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)

PART B_2

Social networking sites have improved communication between people. However, they also have some advantages and disadvantages. Knowing how to manage them could be challenging but it is very important.
One of the most common advantages of SNS is the ability to connect people around the world. With just one click, people can get information, read news, meet new people, and communicate with anyone. There are also some disadvantages such as issues with stealing and using other people’s private information. Some people share too much personal information which could be used to harm them. Also, some people depend on SNS to communicate rather than doing face-to-face conversations. Therefore, it is important for people to be careful when they share information on SNS to avoid problems in the future.

PART B_3

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

PART B_4

PART B_5

I will ask the following questions. Please answer based on the passage. I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.

PART B_6

1. What is one of the most common advantages of SNS?
Answer:
2. What can people get with just one click?
Answer:
3. What do people share which could be used to harm them?
Answer:

PART B_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 B_8

PART C_1

Please choose a word to complete each sentence. Then, read aloud the sentences.

PART C_2

private
connect
manage
personal

1. People should not give their ___________ information to strangers.
2. His life was kept ___________ by his parents.
3. I was able to ____________ my two jobs last year.
4. Please ___________ the printer to the computer.

PART C_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 C_4

PART D_1

Please answer the following question.
I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.

PART D_2

Question: What do you usually do in social networking sites?
Answer:

PART D_3

Now, let’s review your answer.
(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_4

PART E_1

Now, let’s answer the following questions. Your answer should start with “Yes/No”.
Give at least one reason to support your opinion. I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.

PART E_2

1. Do you think more people will be dependent on SNS in the future?
Answer:
2. Do you think SNS will have more advantages in the future?
Answer:

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 F_1

Let’s do a free talk about the following topic.
(Please do a free talk if you have time left.)

PART F_2

What information are you comfortable to share on SNS?

PART F_3

General English(Intermediate)_Media

PART A_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 A_2

ge_science

media
communication
issue
culture
electronic

PART A_3

Now, let’s review some words from part A_2.
(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions from part A_2.)

PART A_4

PART A_5

Please look at the picture in part A_2. Give a maximum of three things that you see in the picture.
(If your student is having a hard time to answer, please move to the next activity.)

PART A_6

PART B_1

You will read aloud the passage below. I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)

PART B_2

Media plays an important role in communication. It provides information to the public and talks about important issues. Because of that, they have the power to affect people’s opinion on certain issues. There are two types of media; traditional and digital media. Traditional media has been used for centuries. Newspaper, television, and radio are some of the forms of traditional media. Meanwhile, digital media has become more and more popular these days. Digital media is a type of media that uses electronic devices. Social media is a part of digital media. Most people prefer to use their electronic devices and social networking sites when reading the news or collecting information.

PART B_3

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

PART B_4

PART B_5

I will ask the following questions. Please answer based on the passage. I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.

PART B_6

1. What plays an important role in communication?
Answer:
2. What does media provide?
Answer:
3. What are the two types of media?
Answer:

PART B_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 B_8

PART C_1

Please choose a word to complete each sentence. Then, read aloud the sentences.

PART C_2

culture
issue
media
communication

1. She doesn’t believe what the __________ says.
2. Thanks for reporting this __________.
3. She wants to improve her __________ skills.
4. I want to learn about Japanese __________.

PART C_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 C_4

PART D_1

Please answer the following question.
I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.

PART D_2

Question: Which do you prefer, traditional or digital media?
Answer:

PART D_3

Now, let’s review your answer.
(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_4

PART E_1

Now, let’s answer the following questions. Your answer should start with “Yes/No”.
Give at least one reason to support your opinion. I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.

PART E_2

1. Do you agree that media can control the information being shared to the public?
Answer:
2. Do you think that media should only focus on positive things?
Answer:

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 F_1

Let’s do a free talk about the following topic.
(Please do a free talk if you have time left.)

PART F_2

Do you want to work for a media company?

PART F_3

General English(Intermediate)_Setting Goals

PART A_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 A_2

ge_science

goal
achieve
confident
encourage
exact

PART A_3

Now, let’s review some words from part A_2.
(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions from part A_2.)

PART A_4

PART A_5

Please look at the picture in part A_2. Give a maximum of three things that you see in the picture.
(If your student is having a hard time to answer, please move to the next activity.)

PART A_6

PART B_1

You will read aloud the passage below. I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)

PART B_2

Some people say that it is better to have one simple goal than not to have any goals at all. Having goals is important because it gives people directions in life. Goals should be exact and to achieve them, goal setting is important.
People become more confident when they set goals because they can check the progress of their hard work and see how they are moving towards achieving their goals. Goal setting leads people to pay more attention to the things that should be done first. People can also be encouraged to work and achieve goals within a given time. Goal setting is like making a map. Through proper setting of goals and using it as a guide, people can achieve their goals in life.

PART B_3

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

PART B_4

PART B_5

I will ask the following questions. Please answer based on the passage. I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.

PART B_6

1. Why is having goals important?
Answer:
2. Why do people become more confident when they set goals?
Answer:
3. What does goal setting lead people to do?
Answer:

PART B_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 B_8

PART C_1

Please choose a word to complete each sentence. Then, read aloud the sentences.

PART C_2

achieve
goal
confident
encourage

1. My _______ is to travel around the world.
2. We should work hard to __________ what we want in life.
3. My parents always ___________ me to study hard.
4. She was ___________ of winning the contest.

PART C_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 C_4

PART D_1

Please answer the following question.
I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.

PART D_2

Question: How can writing and setting goals help people in achieving their goals?
Answer:

PART D_3

Now, let’s review your answer.
(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_4

PART E_1

Now, let’s answer the following questions. Your answer should start with “Yes/No”.
Give at least one reason to support your opinion. I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.

PART E_2

1. Do you agree that people should start learning how to set goals at a very young age?
Answer:
2. Do you think age matters in achieving goals in life?
Answer:

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 F_1

Let’s do a free talk about the following topic.
(Please do a free talk if you have time left.)

PART F_2

What is your most important goal in life?

PART F_3

General English(Intermediate)_Globalization

PART A_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 A_2

ge_science

connection
organization
suddenly
trade
opportunity

PART A_3

Now, let’s review some words from part A_2.
(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions from part A_2.)

PART A_4

PART A_5

Please look at the picture in part A_2. Give a maximum of three things that you see in the picture.
(If your student is having a hard time to answer, please move to the next activity.)

PART A_6

PART B_1

You will read aloud the passage below. I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)

PART B_2

Globalization is the growing connection between people, organizations, and economies of different parts of the world. The modern globalization suddenly increased in the 20th century with the help of international travel, free trade, and the widespread access to the internet.
Nowadays, news and information are readily available on the internet. People can read news and information about foreign countries easily. Meanwhile, the increasing number of international travel each year has played a huge role in globalization. International travel gives people opportunities to work abroad. While some people travel abroad for vacation which allows them to learn more about other countries’ cultures.
International trade is essential to countries’ economies. Over the past years, international economy has become more globalized as many countries have agreed to fair trade.

PART B_3

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

PART B_4

PART B_5

I will ask the following questions. Please answer based on the passage. I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.

PART B_6

1. What is the growing connection between people, organizations, and economies of different parts of the world?
Answer:
2. When did the modern globalization increase rapidly?
Answer:
3. What is essential to countries’ economies?
Answer:

PART B_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 B_8

PART C_1

Please choose a word to complete each sentence. Then, read aloud the sentences.

PART C_2

suddenly
opportunity
organization
trade

1. She is the president of the ________.
2. The train stopped ________.
3. She took advantage of the ________.
4. He ________ in his car for a new one.

PART C_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 C_4

PART D_1

Please answer the following question.
I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.

PART D_2

Question: In your opinion, what are the disadvantages of globalization?
Answer:

PART D_3

Now, let’s review your answer.
(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_4

PART E_1

Now, let’s answer the following questions. Your answer should start with “Yes/No”.
Give at least one reason to support your opinion. I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.

PART E_2

1. Do you think globalization could cause damage to the environment?
Answer:
2. Is globalization good for the world?
Answer:

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 F_1

Let’s do a free talk about the following topic.
(Please do a free talk if you have time left.)

PART F_2

Do you like reading international news?

PART F_3

General English(Intermediate)_Energy

PART A_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 A_2

ge_science

electricity
machine
source
technology
produce

PART A_3

Now, let’s review some words from part A_2.
(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions from part A_2.)

PART A_4

PART A_5

Please look at the picture in part A_2. Give a maximum of three things that you see in the picture.
(If your student is having a hard time to answer, please move to the next activity.)

PART A_6

PART B_1

You will read aloud the passage below. I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)

PART B_2

Nowadays, many sources of energy are being used to produce electricity all over the world. One of the most common energy sources is wind power. Since it does not pollute air and water, it has fewer bad effects on the environment. Wind farms usually run this source of energy. Once wind flows into the wind turbines at the wind farm, the rotor blades on them start spinning around and produce electricity. With the existence of advanced technologies, some countries are encouraged to use wind as a source of energy with a lower production cost.

PART B_3

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

PART B_4

PART B_5

I will ask the following questions. Please answer based on the passage. I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.

PART B_6

1. What is one of the most common energy sources?
Answer:
2. Why does wind power have fewer bad effects on the environment?
Answer:
3. How do wind turbines work?
Answer:

PART B_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 B_8

PART C_1

Please choose a word to complete each sentence. Then, read aloud the sentences.

PART C_2

electricity
machine
produce
source

1. The river is the city’s ___________ of water.
2. His house is too dark at night because it does not have ___________.
3. The workers used the new ___________ to help them work faster.
4. Those trees __________ a lot of fruits in summer.

PART C_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 C_4

PART D_1

Please answer the following question.
I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.

PART D_2

Question: What are the common sources of energy in your country?
Answer:

PART D_3

Now, let’s review your answer.
(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_4

PART E_1

Now, let’s answer the following questions. Your answer should start with “Yes/No”.
Give at least one reason to support your opinion. I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.

PART E_2

1. Do you think more people will use wind energy in the future?
Answer:
2. Do you think it is a good idea to use alternative sources of energy such as wind, solar, and water energy?
Answer:

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 F_1

Let’s do a free talk about the following topic.
(Please do a free talk if you have time left.)

PART F_2

What do you think is the most effective way to save energy?

PART F_3

Living Abroad(Intermediate)_My Favorite in Childhood

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. Who is your childhood best friend?
3. What games did you play with your childhood friends?
4. Where did you live when you were a child?
5. What song did you use to sing as a child?

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

dishes

childhood

dishes

hide-and-seek

revised BM

remember

cooking (1)

tag

sleep

remind

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.
I used to ~ .
2.
miss those days
3.
I wish I could go back to ~ .
4.
◯ reminds me of ~ .
5.
best childhood memory
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

Danny:
Hi, Kei! I’m Danny, your childhood friend. Do you remember me?
Kei:
Hi, Danny! Of course! I am happy to see you again. I remember when we were playing video games, tag, and hide-and-seek 10 years ago.
Danny:
Yeah. I also remember that. Playing video games reminds me of my childhood. I miss those days.
Kei:
Me, too. I used to play video games in your house. That is my best childhood memory.
Danny:
Wow! There are a lot of things that really remind us of our childhood.
Kei:
You’re right. I wish I could go back to our childhood days.
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. What is your best childhood memory?
Answer: .
2. What food reminds you of your childhood?
Answer: .
3. What game did you use to play when you were a child?
Answer: .
4. When you were a child, did you use to play alone or with your friends?
Answer: .
5. What activities did you enjoy when you were a child?
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:
What ?
Tutor:
I used to play video games with my childhood friends.
Student:
What ?
Tutor:
My best childhood memory is playing dodge ball with my classmates.
Student:
What ?
Tutor:
Animation movies remind me of my childhood.
Student:
Do ?
Tutor:
Yes. I wish I could go back to my childhood days.
Student:
Where ?
Tutor:
I used to play at the park.

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 talking with your cousin. Please talk to him/her about your favorite childhood memory.

(Your tutor will pretend to be your cousin.)
Items to mention: – your favorite childhood memory
– reasons why it is your favorite
– your age when it happened
PART H_3

Situation 2: You are talking with your classmate about childhood memories. Please tell him/her the first thing that reminds you of your childhood.

(Your tutor will pretend to be your classmate.)
Items to mention: – the thing that reminds you of your childhood
– where you bought it or who gave it to you
– reason why it reminds you of your childhood
PART H_4

Situation 3: You are talking with your new classmate from the USA. Please tell him/her about your childhood in Japan.

(Your tutor will pretend to be your new classmate from the USA.)
Items to mention: – what you used to play with your friends
– where you used to play
– things you miss in your childhood days
PART H_5

Situation 4: Your classmate is asking about your childhood days. Please tell him/her about the movies you used to watch.

(Your tutor will pretend to be your classmate.)
Items to mention: – movies you used to watch
– with whom you watched those movies
– why you liked those movies as a child
PART H_6

Situation 5: You are talking with your friend. Please tell him/her about your best memory at school during childhood.

(Your tutor will pretend to be your friend.)
Items to mention: – your best memory at school
– reasons why it is your best childhood memory at school
– with whom you had those memories


Living Abroad(Intermediate)_How to Make Japanese Dish

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 dish from your country?
3. What is the most popular dish in your country?
4. Have you tried any Japanese dish?
5. Would you like to learn how to make a Japanese dish?

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

steam

simmer

season

broth

nutritious

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.
known as
2.
topped with
3.
shape into
4.
in addition to
5.
served with

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

Sofia:
Hi, Kei. I heard that Japan has many rice dishes. Also, is it true that plain rice is often enjoyed with rice seasoning that is known as furikake?
Kei:
That’s true. There are many kinds of furikake. Some people have “furikake gohan” in a busy morning because all it takes is to sprinkle it onto rice. Would you like me to teach you how to cook onigiri and gyudon? Those are some of my favorite Japanese food.
Sofia:
That sounds great! Could you tell me more about gyudon and onigiri?
Kei:
Gyudon is one of the most popular rice dishes in Japan. It is a bowl of steamed rice topped with beef and onions that are simmered in sake and soy sauce. Onigiri is made of lightly salted rice and it is usually shaped into a round or triangle. It is often put into bento boxes.
Sofia:
I see. I heard that in addition to rice, Japanese meals are usually served with soup?
Kei:
Yes, that’s true. Miso soup consists of broth into which soybean paste is mixed. It is very nutritious but easy to make. I am so excited for you to try all of them.
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. Do you like soup with beef broth?
Answer: .
2. Is sushi usually served with wasabi?
Answer: .
3. Do you agree that students should always eat nutritious food?
Answer: .
4. Which do you prefer, plain rice or seasoned rice?
Answer: .
5. Do you know how to make a Japanese dish?
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 ?
Tutor:
Yes, I think that school cafeterias should only sell nutritious food.
Student:
Do ?
Tutor:
No, I do not know how to make Japanese dishes.
Student:
Do ?
Tutor:
Yes, I agree that restaurants should always serve meals with free soup.
Student:
Which ?
Tutor:
I prefer plain rice to seasoned rice.
Student:
Do ?
Tutor:
Yes, I like miso soup.

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 Japanese restaurant with your foreign friend. Please help him/her choose food to order.

(Your tutor will pretend to be your foreign friend.)
Items to mention: – your favorite meal from that restaurant
– reason why you like it
– other popular meals from that restaurant
PART H_3

Situation 2: Your host mother/father is cooking curry for dinner. Please ask him/her more about curry.

(Your tutor will pretend to be your host mother/father.)
Items to mention: – ingredients
– how to cook curry
– points to remember when making curry
PART H_4

Situation 3: Your Canadian friend wants to learn how to make onigiri. Please teach him/her how to make onigiri.

(Your tutor will pretend to be your Canadian friend.)
Items to mention: – ingredients
– steps for making onigiri
– points to remember when making onigiri
PART H_5

Situation 4: Your sister/brother is making sushi. Please tell him/her how to make sushi.

(Your tutor will pretend to be your sister/brother.)
Items to mention: – ingredients
– steps for making sushi
– things s/he needs to remember when making sushi
PART H_6

Situation 5: Your host brother/sister will visit Japan next week. Please tell him/her about Japanese dish you recommend.

(Your tutor will pretend to be your host brother/sister.)
Items to mention: – Japanese dish you recommend
– reason why you recommend it
– best place to buy or eat it


Living Abroad(Intermediate)_Pop Culture 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

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 kind of music do you like listening to?
3. What kind of movie do you like watching?
4. Do you like watching TV series?
5. Are you interested in popular culture in your country?

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

escape

participate

translate

ceremony2

overcome

graduate

barrier

ceremony 3

imagination

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.
escape from
2.
be translated into ~
3.
overcome the language barrier
4.
be drawn into
5.
catch one’s imagination

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

Jamie:
Hi, Kei. I heard that you like reading Japanese comic books.
Kei:
Yes, I do. We call them manga in Japan. I like reading them because they help me escape from stressful days. Would you like to try one? I have one that is translated into English.
Jamie:
Really? It is nice that it has an English translation. I think it would help overcome the language barrier. By the way, what are the other types of popular culture in Japan?
Kei:
That’s true. Also, I guess it can easily catch your imagination and you’ll be drawn into it. There are a lot of popular culture in Japan, some of the most popular ones are anime, J-pop music, and Purikura.
Jamie:
What is Purikura? I have never heard of it but it seems interesting.
Kei:
It is a kind of photo booth in which people take photos and edit them. People may add stickers and special effects like making their eyes look bigger. It is fun, you should try it when you go to Japan.
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. Do you like reading books that are translated into English?
Answer: .
2. Do you think translations help overcome the language barrier?
Answer: .
3. What do you do to escape from stressful days?
Answer: .
4. Are you interested in popular culture in Japan?
Answer: .
5. What kind of books can catch the reader’s imagination?
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 ?
Tutor:
I watch anime to escape from a boring day.
Student:
Are ?
Tutor:
Yes, I am interested in popular culture in Japan.
Student:
Do ?
Tutor:
No, I don’t like reading manga.
Student:
Do ?
Tutor:
Yes, I like watching anime that is translated into English.
Student:
Are ?
Tutor:
No, I’m not interested in purikura.

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 see your classmate reading a Japanese comic book. Please ask him/her more about it.

(Your tutor will pretend to be your classmate.)
Items to mention: – title of the comic book
– reason why s/he likes reading manga
– his/her favorite comic book
PART H_3

Situation 2: Your friend will visit Japan with his/her family next week. Please tell him/her about the best place to buy manga.

(Your tutor will pretend to be your friend.)
Items to mention: – best place to buy manga
– reason why it is the best place
– your recommended comic books
PART H_4

Situation 3: You are talking with your Canadian friend. Please tell him/her about the popular culture in Japan.

(Your tutor will pretend to be your Canadian friend.)
Items to mention: – popular culture in Japan
– reason why they are popular
– your favorite popular culture
PART H_5

Situation 4: Your brother is asking you about your favorite Japanese movie. Please tell him/her more about it.

(Your tutor will pretend to be your brother/sister.)
Items to mention: – your favorite Japanese movie
– where you watched it
– reason why you like it
PART H_6

Situation 5: You are listening to J-pop songs and your cousin asks you about your favorite J-pop song. Please tell him/her about your favorite J-pop song and ask questions, too.

(Your tutor will pretend to be your cousin.)
Items to mention: – your favorite J-pop song
– reason why you like it
– If s/he knows any J-pop artists


Living Abroad(Intermediate)_Season

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. How many seasons are there in your country?
3. What is your favorite season?
4. What season do you like the least?
5. What is the best season to visit your country?

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

opposite

participate

midnight

ceremony2

Northern/Southern Hemisphere

graduate

approximately

ceremony 3

extremely

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.
What is/was the weather like in~?
2.
The best season to visit ◯◯ is ~.
3.
the midnight sun
4.
last from A to B
5.
It is/was amazing to ~.

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

Jane:
I read an extremely interesting book about the midnight sun. The midnight sun is that the sun never sets even at midnight during summer. It occurs in countries like Finland and Canada. Have you also read about it before?
Kei:
Yes, I have. I also read that the Northern and Southern hemispheres have opposite seasons. Right?
Jane:
You’re right. When it is winter in the Northern Hemisphere, it is summer in the Southern Hemisphere. I experienced the midnight sun when I visited Canada last year.
Kei:
Wow! What was the weather like in Canada at that time? And how long does the midnight sun last?
Jane:
It wasn’t that cold since I went there in summer. Approximately, it lasts from May to July. During that time, the sun is seen for 24 hours. Anyway, it was amazing to see the midnight sun.
Kei:
That’s great! I think summer is the best season to visit Canada. I really want to see the midnight sun next year.
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. What do you think is the best season to visit Japan?
Answer: .
2. Have you seen the midnight sun?
Answer: .
3. What season do you like the least?
Answer: .
4. Please describe what the weather of each season is like in Japan.
Answer: .
5. What type of weather do you like?
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:
Does ?
Tutor:
Yes. It gets warm in spring.
Student:
Where ?
Tutor:
You can see the midnight sun in Northern Europe and Canada.
Student:
Why ?
Tutor:
I don’t like winter because it gets extremely cold.
Student:
How long ?
Tutor:
My English class lasts from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Student:
What ?
Tutor:
I eat ice cream when it gets too warm in summer.

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 talking to your host brother/sister who will visit Japan for the first time. Please talk to him/her about the seasons in Japan.

(Your tutor will pretend to be your host brother/sister.)
Items to mention: – best season to visit Japan
– worst season to visit Japan
– what he/she can do during spring in Japan
PART H_3

Situation 2: You are talking with your classmate. Please tell him/her about the midnight sun.

(Your tutor will pretend to be your classmate.)
Items to mention: – what the midnight sun is
– where it occurs
– what season it occurs
PART H_4

Situation 3: You are talking with your friend. Please talk to him/her about your favorite season.

(Your tutor will pretend to be your friend.)
Items to mention: – your favorite season
– why it is your favorite
– activities you do during that season
PART H_5

Situation 4: Your American friend is asking you about spring in Japan. Please talk to him/her about it.

(Your tutor will pretend to be your American friend.)
Items to mention: – reason why spring is the best season to go to Japan
– how long spring lasts in Japan
– activities he/she can do during spring
PART H_6

Situation 5: Your English teacher asks you about seasons in Japan. Please tell him/her about the different seasons in Japan.

(Your tutor will pretend to be your English teacher.)
Items to mention: – different seasons in Japan
– best season to visit Japan
– interesting things about seasons in Japan


Living Abroad(Intermediate)_Introduce Someone

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 best friend’s name?
3. How many years have you known your best friend?
4. What do you have in common with your best friend?
5. How often do you go out with your best friend?

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

pleased

participate

especially

ceremony2

common

graduate

exchange

ceremony 3

both

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.
I’d like to introduce A to B.
2.
have (things/something/a lot) in common
3.
s/he likes ~ as much as you do
4.
keep/get in touch
5.
hit it off

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

James:
Hi, Kei. Happy birthday! I’d like to introduce you to my friend, Cindy.
Kei:
Thanks, James. Hi, Cindy. I am pleased to meet you. I’d like to thank both of you for coming to my birthday party.
James:
No problem, Kei. Anyway, where is your dog? Cindy likes animals as much as you do, especially dogs.
Kei:
Wow! I think we have a lot in common. My dog is in the living room.
James:
I guess you and Cindy will hit it off since both of you have the same interests.
Kei:
You’re right, James. Let’s exchange phone numbers so that we can get in touch and know more about each other.
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. Do you hit it off right away with a person who you meet for the first time?
Answer: .
2. What do you like to talk about with your friends?
Answer: .
3. What do you have in common with your friends?
Answer: .
4. Do you exchange contacts with a new friend?
Answer: .
5. Please introduce your family to me.
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 ?
Tutor:
Yes. My brother and I have a lot in common.
Student:
How ?
Tutor:
I keep in touch with my best friend by always talking on the phone.
Student:
Who ?
Tutor:
I hit it off with anyone who has the same interests.
Student:
What ?
Tutor:
My friend likes American movies as much as I do.
Student:
Please .
Tutor:
I would like to introduce you to my friend, Dina.

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: An exchange student came to your class. Please introduce your friends to him/her.

(Your tutor will pretend to be the exchange student.)
Items to mention: – name of your friend
– what food he/she likes
– subject s/he is good at
PART H_3

Situation 2: Your classmate visited you at home. Please introduce your family to your classmate.

(Your tutor will pretend to be your classmate.)
Items to mention: – each name of your family
– what they do for living
– your classmate’s name and reasons why you hit it off with him/her
PART H_4

Situation 3: You are at your school club meeting. Please introduce the new club member to everyone.

(Your tutor will pretend to be a member of the school club.)
Items to mention: – name of the new club member
– the grade s/he is in
– why s/he wanted to join the school club
PART H_5

Situation 4: You and your friend are invited to your host brother/sister’s birthday party. Please introduce your friend to your host brother/sister.

(Your tutor will pretend to be your host brother/sister.)
Items to mention: – name of your friend
– what you have in common with your friend
– how you met your friend
PART H_6

Situation 5: Your parents came to your school for Parents’ day. Please introduce your teacher to your parents.

(Your tutor will pretend to be one of your parents.)
Items to mention: – name of your teacher
– subject s/he teaches
– what kind of person s/he is