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Conversation (Intermediate Chapter 1)｜日常会話（中級１章）
Lesson20: What’s for Dinner?

2021年5月20日 weblio PH

PART A_1

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

PART A_2

1.　order 　注文、注文する
	We ordered a large pizza for his birthday.
2.　sauté 　炒める
	The mother is in the kitchen teaching her children how to sauté.
3.　delicious 　おいしい
	It’s not just important for food to be delicious; it should be nutritious as well.
4.　portion 　一部、分け前、分配
	The restaurant serves generous portions of food.
5.　fast food 　ファストフード
	I only eat fast food once a month.

PART A_3

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

PART A_4

1.	What do you usually order in restaurants?
2.	Do you know how to sauté vegetables?
3.	What is the most delicious food you have ever eaten?
4.	Why is it important to control food portions?
5.	How often do you eat fast food meals?

PART B_1

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

PART B_2

Hi, Emma! I thought you’re going to cook dinner tonight with your roommates.

We usually cook dinner, but today has been exceptionally busy, and
all of us feel really tired.

I see. So, you’ll just order food instead?

Yes, we’ll just order chicken barbecue. How about you, Ron?
What’s for dinner?

Sautéed beef and broccoli with rice.

That sounds delicious! Do you often cook dinner, Ron?

I only cook when I have time, and today is one of those days.

I prefer cooking at home rather than ordering meals. It’s cheaper and
healthier than fast food, and I can also control the portions.

I totally agree with you, Emma. Oh, I’m going this way now. Take care. See you tomorrow!

Take care! Bye!

PART C_1

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

PART C_2

1.	Why did Emma order dinner instead of cooking?
2.	What is Ron making for dinner?
3.	Why do they prefer home-cooked meals?

PART D_1

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

PART D_2

1.	A: That smells ________________! What do you call this dish? B: It’s carbonara. I’ll give you a serving later.
2.	A: The doctor said that I need to go on a diet. How can I do that? B: I suggest using smaller plates and bowls when you eat so you can control your food _________.
3.	A: I don’t think it’s a good idea to eat ______________ meals that often. B: I know, but I’ve been really busy recently.
4.	A: Could you teach me how to ___________? B: First, make sure to heat the pan. Once it’s hot, put a little amount of oil, and when it’s ready, you can brown the meat and vegetables.
5.	A: Why don’t we ___________ pizza for our snacks later? B: That’s a great idea. I haven’t had pizza in a while.

PART E_1

Let’s do a role play. Talk with me based on the situation below, using the expressions you just learned.

PART E_2

You and your roommate are talking about what you will have for dinner later. Ask what he/she usually cooks for dinner.

PART E_3

REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.

(Please give short feedback on how your student did in your class.)

	Grammar 文法	Pronunciation 発音	Vocabulary 単語	Comprehension 理解
GOOD	文法の誤りはほとんどなく、完全な文章で話すことができる	ほとんどの単語をはっきりと正しく発音することができる	習った表現を適切に使うことができる	文章を理解し、質問に正しく答えることができる
FAIR	文法の誤りはあるが、完全な文章で話すことができる	発音の練習が必要な言葉がいくつかある	たまにミスはあるが、習った表現を適切に使うことができる	文章を完全に理解するのは難しく、質問に正しく答えられないときもある
POOR	文章で話すのは難しく、単語だけで話すことができる	発音の練習が必要である	習った単語と表現を少しだけ使うことができる	文章を理解するのは難しく、質問に答えるのは難しい

TUTOR FEEDBACK

GRAMMAR
Good:	Was able to speak in complete sentences with minimal grammatical errors.
Fair:	Was able to speak in complete sentences with evident grammatical errors.
Poor:	Was able to speak using words only.
PRONUNCIATION
Good:	Was able to pronounce most of the words clearly and correctly.
Fair:	Mispronounced a few words.
Poor:	Mispronounced most of the words.
VOCABULARY
Good:	Used appropriate expressions learned in class.
Fair:	Used appropriate expressions learned in class and made a few errors in word choice.
Poor:	Used only a few words and expressions.
COMPREHENSION
Good:	Was able to understand the passages and answer the questions correctly.
Fair:	Had a little difficulty in understanding passages and answering questions.
Poor:	Had a hard time understanding passages and answering questions.

Conversation (Intermediate Chapter 1)｜日常会話（中級１章）
Lesson34: Watching a Boxing Match

2021年5月20日 weblio PH

PART A_1

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

PART A_2

1.　ecstatic 　有頂天の、夢中の
	The band was amazed by the chants of the ecstatic crowd.
2.　record 　記録
	His talent has set a world record.
3.　knockout 　ノックアウト
	He lost the match via knockout.
4.　loss 　喪失、敗北
	The team trains harder after a heartbreaking loss.
5.　amateur 　アマチュア
	Several amateur basketball players went to the tryout for the national team.

PART A_3

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

PART A_4

1.	What things make you ecstatic?
2.	Why are records important?
3.	If you became a boxer, would you prefer to win by knockout or unanimous decision? Explain your answer.
4.	How do you cope with loss?
5.	What field do you consider yourself an amateur in?

PART B_1

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

PART B_2

Hi, Emma! How are you doing?

I’m doing great. How about you, Ron?

I’m feeling ecstatic right now for the upcoming boxing match of my favorite boxer, Manny “PacMan” Pacquiao.

Really? When is the fight? Is he a good boxer?

It is tonight. PacMan’s record is very impressive. He has a total of 71 fights with 62 wins, 39 by knockout, and only 7 losses.

Wow, that’s an impressive record!

I know, right? He started as an amateur boxer at the age of 15!

I’m getting more interested in boxing now.

How about coming over tonight to watch the match?

I’ll let you know by 5 PM if I can make it. Thanks for inviting me!

PART C_1

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

PART C_2

1.	Who is Ron’s favorite boxer?
2.	How many losses does the boxer have according to the dialogue?
3.	At what age did Ron’s favorite boxer become an amateur?

PART D_1

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

PART D_2

1.	A: Do you usually go to concerts? B: Yes! I always love being a part of an ____________ crowd.
2.	A: Did you hear about Sarah’s new achievement? B: Yes! She just set a new ________ for the highest number of sales in a single month at our company!
3.	A: Did our favorite boxer win? B: Yes, he won by ____________.
4.	A: That has been his biggest __________ in his entire career. B: I hope he bounces back as soon as possible.
5.	A: My sister is an _____________ photographer. B: Yeah, I’ve seen some of her shots. She’ll go far.

PART E_1

Let’s do a role play. Talk with me based on the situation below, using the expressions you just learned.

PART E_2

Your dad is excited to watch a boxing match tonight. Ask him about the boxers who will be fighting in the match.

PART E_3

REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.

(Please give short feedback on how your student did in your class.)

	Grammar 文法	Pronunciation 発音	Vocabulary 単語	Comprehension 理解
GOOD	文法の誤りはほとんどなく、完全な文章で話すことができる	ほとんどの単語をはっきりと正しく発音することができる	習った表現を適切に使うことができる	文章を理解し、質問に正しく答えることができる
FAIR	文法の誤りはあるが、完全な文章で話すことができる	発音の練習が必要な言葉がいくつかある	たまにミスはあるが、習った表現を適切に使うことができる	文章を完全に理解するのは難しく、質問に正しく答えられないときもある
POOR	文章で話すのは難しく、単語だけで話すことができる	発音の練習が必要である	習った単語と表現を少しだけ使うことができる	文章を理解するのは難しく、質問に答えるのは難しい

TUTOR FEEDBACK

GRAMMAR
Good:	Was able to speak in complete sentences with minimal grammatical errors.
Fair:	Was able to speak in complete sentences with evident grammatical errors.
Poor:	Was able to speak using words only.
PRONUNCIATION
Good:	Was able to pronounce most of the words clearly and correctly.
Fair:	Mispronounced a few words.
Poor:	Mispronounced most of the words.
VOCABULARY
Good:	Used appropriate expressions learned in class.
Fair:	Used appropriate expressions learned in class and made a few errors in word choice.
Poor:	Used only a few words and expressions.
COMPREHENSION
Good:	Was able to understand the passages and answer the questions correctly.
Fair:	Had a little difficulty in understanding passages and answering questions.
Poor:	Had a hard time understanding passages and answering questions.

Conversation (Intermediate Chapter 1)｜日常会話（中級１章）
Lesson35: Getting Sick

2021年5月20日 weblio PH

PART A_1

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

PART A_2

1.　migraine 　偏頭痛
	She suffers from migraines due to weather changes.
2.　medicine 　薬
	Could you get my medicine from the bottom drawer?
3.　severe 　厳しい、重度な
	Maya is in bed with a severe cold.
4.　vomit 　吐く、もどす
	The foul smell makes me want to vomit.
5.　trigger 　引き金
	Seafood can trigger my allergies.

PART A_3

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

PART A_4

1.	Have you ever suffered from migraines?
2.	Are you currently taking medicine?
3.	What severe illness/disease have you already experienced?
4.	What do you do if you feel like you might vomit?
5.	What triggers your bad mood?

PART B_1

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

PART B_2

Are you okay, Emma?

I don’t feel good. I think my migraine is acting up again.

Do you want me to drive you home?

Would that be okay?

Of course. Did you bring your medicine? What does a migraine feel like?

Yes, I have my medicine here. A migraine is like severe, continuous
pain in my head, which often makes me vomit and makes it hard to see.

Oh, my. That sounds painful. Do you always suffer from it?

Yes, and stress usually triggers it.

I see. Please relax now, and you may sleep while we’re on our way to your house.

Thank you so much, Ron.

PART C_1

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

PART C_2

1.	What does a migraine feel like, according to the dialogue?
2.	What triggers Emma’s migraines?
3.	What did Ron offer to Emma?

PART D_1

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

PART D_2

1.	A: Why were you absent yesterday? B: My ____________ is acting up again.
2.	A: I already ran out of my ______________. B: Alright. I’ll go to the drugstore to buy some.
3.	A: I heard that she had ___________ colon cancer but recovered from it. B: Yeah, I admire her for being such a brave cancer survivor.
4.	A: I really feel dizzy. I think I’m going to _________ any minute now. B: Hold on, we’re almost there.
5.	A: What happened to your lips? B: I think my allergies are acting up again, and the nuts __________ it.

PART E_1

Let’s do a role play. Talk with me based on the situation below, using the expressions you just learned.

PART E_2

Your sibling tells you that he/she is not feeling well. Advise him/her to take his/her medicine and get plenty of rest. Your tutor will act as your sibling.

PART E_3

REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.

(Please give short feedback on how your student did in your class.)

	Grammar 文法	Pronunciation 発音	Vocabulary 単語	Comprehension 理解
GOOD	文法の誤りはほとんどなく、完全な文章で話すことができる	ほとんどの単語をはっきりと正しく発音することができる	習った表現を適切に使うことができる	文章を理解し、質問に正しく答えることができる
FAIR	文法の誤りはあるが、完全な文章で話すことができる	発音の練習が必要な言葉がいくつかある	たまにミスはあるが、習った表現を適切に使うことができる	文章を完全に理解するのは難しく、質問に正しく答えられないときもある
POOR	文章で話すのは難しく、単語だけで話すことができる	発音の練習が必要である	習った単語と表現を少しだけ使うことができる	文章を理解するのは難しく、質問に答えるのは難しい

TUTOR FEEDBACK

GRAMMAR
Good:	Was able to speak in complete sentences with minimal grammatical errors.
Fair:	Was able to speak in complete sentences with evident grammatical errors.
Poor:	Was able to speak using words only.
PRONUNCIATION
Good:	Was able to pronounce most of the words clearly and correctly.
Fair:	Mispronounced a few words.
Poor:	Mispronounced most of the words.
VOCABULARY
Good:	Used appropriate expressions learned in class.
Fair:	Used appropriate expressions learned in class and made a few errors in word choice.
Poor:	Used only a few words and expressions.
COMPREHENSION
Good:	Was able to understand the passages and answer the questions correctly.
Fair:	Had a little difficulty in understanding passages and answering questions.
Poor:	Had a hard time understanding passages and answering questions.

Conversation(Intermediate Chapter 1)｜日常会話（中級１章）
Lesson42: Recipes

2021年5月19日 weblio PH

PART A_1

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

PART A_2

1.　recipe 　レシピ
	I am going to learn my family’s meat pie recipe.
2.　sauté 　炒める
	Sauté the onions in butter until they turn golden brown.
3.　slightly 　わずかに、少し
	The cupcake is slightly sweet.
4.　toss 　かき混ぜる
	Please toss the salad for me.
5.　ingredient 　成分
	I went to the grocery to buy ingredients for my caramel cake.

PART A_3

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

PART A_4

1.	What is the easiest recipe you know?
2.	Have you ever sautéed onions and garlic?
3.	Would you prefer the sauce to be slightly spicier?
4.	Can you toss the salad for me?
5.	What ingredients do you always keep at home?

PART B_1

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

PART B_2

Are you ready to follow my recipe for spaghetti napolitan?

I’m ready! What’s the first step?

Cook the pasta first. While it’s cooking, sauté the garlic, onions, mushrooms, bell peppers, and sausages.

Okay, got it. What’s next?

Cook the sausages until they’re slightly browned. Then, add the ketchup and continue to sauté for two minutes.

Right.

Once the pasta is cooked, add it to the pan and toss it with the rest of the ingredients.

This is going to taste so good!

PART C_1

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

PART C_2

1.	What is Emma going to cook?
2.	What are the ingredients?
3.	What is the final step in Ron’s recipe?

PART D_1

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

PART D_2

1.	A: Do you remember the cooking show we watched last night? B: Yes! Let’s try the fried rice______today!
2.	A: What do you think of the ramen I cooked? B: It’s good but______spicy.
3.	A: What do I do with these potatoes? B: _____them together with garlic and onion.
4.	A: I am giving you a list of______to buy at the store. B: That’s great, thanks.
5.	A: Could you please ______ the salad to mix the ingredients? B: Sure, I’ll do that right now.

PART E_1

Let’s do a role play. Talk with me based on the situation below, using the expressions you just learned.

PART E_2

Your friend asked for your chicken curry recipe. Share the ingredients and steps to cook it. You can also talk about your specialty dish aside from chicken curry.

PART E_3

REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.

(Please give short feedback on how your student did in your class.)

	Grammar 文法	Pronunciation 発音	Vocabulary 単語	Comprehension 理解
GOOD	文法の誤りはほとんどなく、完全な文章で話すことができる	ほとんどの単語をはっきりと正しく発音することができる	習った表現を適切に使うことができる	文章を理解し、質問に正しく答えることができる
FAIR	文法の誤りはあるが、完全な文章で話すことができる	発音の練習が必要な言葉がいくつかある	たまにミスはあるが、習った表現を適切に使うことができる	文章を完全に理解するのは難しく、質問に正しく答えられないときもある
POOR	文章で話すのは難しく、単語だけで話すことができる	発音の練習が必要である	習った単語と表現を少しだけ使うことができる	文章を理解するのは難しく、質問に答えるのは難しい

TUTOR FEEDBACK

GRAMMAR
Good:	Was able to speak in complete sentences with minimal grammatical errors.
Fair:	Was able to speak in complete sentences with evident grammatical errors.
Poor:	Was able to speak using words only.
PRONUNCIATION
Good:	Was able to pronounce most of the words clearly and correctly.
Fair:	Mispronounced a few words.
Poor:	Mispronounced most of the words.
VOCABULARY
Good:	Used appropriate expressions learned in class.
Fair:	Used appropriate expressions learned in class and made a few errors in word choice.
Poor:	Used only a few words and expressions.
COMPREHENSION
Good:	Was able to understand the passages and answer the questions correctly.
Fair:	Had a little difficulty in understanding passages and answering questions.
Poor:	Had a hard time understanding passages and answering questions.

Conversation(Intermediate Chapter 1)｜日常会話（中級１章）
Lesson41: Convenience Store Food

2021年5月19日 weblio PH

PART A_1

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

PART A_2

1.　starve 　飢える
	I did not have breakfast or lunch. I’m starving!
2.　ready-to-eat 　すぐに食べられる
	They will be back in two hours. They just grabbed some ready-to-eat meals from a convenience store.
3.　grilled 　（焼き網で焼いた）焼肉、（焼き網で）焼く
	I think grilled chicken tastes better than baked chicken.
4.　self-service 　セルフサービス、セルフサービスのお店
	Our office has a self-service cafeteria.
5.　essential 　必需品
	My mother asked me to buy essentials for the house.

PART A_3

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

PART A_4

1.	What do you usually eat when you feel like you’re starving?
2.	Are homemade meals better than ready-to-eat meals?
3.	Do you prefer your fish, fried or grilled?
4.	Which restaurants in your country are self-service?
5.	What essentials should a person never forget when packing for a trip?

PART B_1

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

PART B_2

We’ve been traveling for hours. I’m starving! Would you like to stop by the convenience store?

What are you going to get?

Maybe a ready-to-eat meal like curry rice or pasta if they have it. Grilled cheese sandwich, hotdog, and soda sound good too.

That sounds good. I’ll probably get the same as you. Do you think
they have a microwave oven?

Of course. I think it’s self-service.

Right. I’m going to buy some essentials too.

Yes, we need toiletries and umbrellas.

It’s a good thing you remembered!

PART C_1

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

PART C_2

1.	Why does Ron want to go to the convenience store?
2.	What is Ron going to buy?
3.	What else do Ron and Emma need besides food?

PART D_1

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

PART D_2

1.	A: I’m feeling too lazy to wait for a waiter. B: You can use the ________ station to grab your drink.
2.	A: Ma’am, how would you like your vegetables to be cooked? B: Oh, I’d like them _____, please.
3.	A: You keep buying candies and magazines. Those are not ________! B: I’m sorry, but they’re on sale!
4.	A: I’m too lazy to cook anything. B: We can just buy _______ food.
5.	A: My stomach just growled. B: You must be __________.

PART E_1

Let’s do a role play. Talk with me based on the situation below, using the expressions you just learned.

PART E_2

Your friend dropped by the convenience store before heading to your home. Call and ask him/her to buy some essentials and ready-to-eat food for you.

PART E_3

REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.

(Please give short feedback on how your student did in your class.)

	Grammar 文法	Pronunciation 発音	Vocabulary 単語	Comprehension 理解
GOOD	文法の誤りはほとんどなく、完全な文章で話すことができる	ほとんどの単語をはっきりと正しく発音することができる	習った表現を適切に使うことができる	文章を理解し、質問に正しく答えることができる
FAIR	文法の誤りはあるが、完全な文章で話すことができる	発音の練習が必要な言葉がいくつかある	たまにミスはあるが、習った表現を適切に使うことができる	文章を完全に理解するのは難しく、質問に正しく答えられないときもある
POOR	文章で話すのは難しく、単語だけで話すことができる	発音の練習が必要である	習った単語と表現を少しだけ使うことができる	文章を理解するのは難しく、質問に答えるのは難しい

TUTOR FEEDBACK

GRAMMAR
Good:	Was able to speak in complete sentences with minimal grammatical errors.
Fair:	Was able to speak in complete sentences with evident grammatical errors.
Poor:	Was able to speak using words only.
PRONUNCIATION
Good:	Was able to pronounce most of the words clearly and correctly.
Fair:	Mispronounced a few words.
Poor:	Mispronounced most of the words.
VOCABULARY
Good:	Used appropriate expressions learned in class.
Fair:	Used appropriate expressions learned in class and made a few errors in word choice.
Poor:	Used only a few words and expressions.
COMPREHENSION
Good:	Was able to understand the passages and answer the questions correctly.
Fair:	Had a little difficulty in understanding passages and answering questions.
Poor:	Had a hard time understanding passages and answering questions.

Conversation(Intermediate Chapter 1)｜日常会話（中級１章）
Lesson17: Catching a Cold

2021年5月19日 weblio PH

PART A_1

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

PART A_2

1.　fever 　熱
	I have to take care of my sister, who has a high fever right now.
2.　thermometer 　温度計
	They use a thermometer to measure the air temperature.
3.　concern 　心配する、心配事、関心ごと
	If you have any concerns about the product, please contact me.
4.　plenty 　たくさんの、十分な、豊富な
	He got plenty of rest yesterday.
5.　reschedule 　再スケジュール
	She rescheduled our meeting for next week.

PART A_3

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

PART A_4

1.	When was the last time you had a fever?
2.	Do you keep a thermometer?
3.	What do you do when you have a health concern?
4.	Do you make sure to get plenty of rest?
5.	When was the last time you had to reschedule a meeting (e.g., appointment, class, or work)?

PART B_1

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

PART B_2

Hi, Emma. I’m sorry I can’t meet you today. I caught a cold and have a fever.

Oh no, have you checked your temperature with a thermometer?

Yes, I have. It’s 38°C.

You should rest and drink plenty of water.

Thank you for your concern, Emma. I just took my medicine.

That’s good. We can reschedule our meeting. Don’t worry about it.

I’m glad. Well, then. I’ll see you next time.

Right. Get well soon!

PART C_1

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

PART C_2

1.	Why can’t Ron meet Emma?
2.	How did Ron check his temperature?
3.	What did Emma suggest Ron do?

PART D_1

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

PART D_2

1.	A: I feel very sick. Could you check my temperature? B: I’ll go to the pharmacy to buy a_________.
2.	A: You don’t seem okay. B: I have a lot of________ at the moment.
3.	A: Excuse me, I am not free on Friday. Can I_____my dentist appointment? B: Yes, of course.
4.	A: Would you like to go to the cafe later? B: I can’t. I’ve got work to do; I don’t have ________ of time.
5.	A: You have to stay in bed. You have a_________. B: Okay, I understand.

PART E_1

Let’s do a role play. Talk with me based on the situation below, using the expressions you just learned.

PART E_2

Your friend caught a cold and cannot meet you today. Advise him/her to rest and tell him/her that you will reschedule the meeting when he/she gets better.

PART E_3

REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.

(Please give short feedback on how your student did in your class.)

	Grammar 文法	Pronunciation 発音	Vocabulary 単語	Comprehension 理解
GOOD	文法の誤りはほとんどなく、完全な文章で話すことができる	ほとんどの単語をはっきりと正しく発音することができる	習った表現を適切に使うことができる	文章を理解し、質問に正しく答えることができる
FAIR	文法の誤りはあるが、完全な文章で話すことができる	発音の練習が必要な言葉がいくつかある	たまにミスはあるが、習った表現を適切に使うことができる	文章を完全に理解するのは難しく、質問に正しく答えられないときもある
POOR	文章で話すのは難しく、単語だけで話すことができる	発音の練習が必要である	習った単語と表現を少しだけ使うことができる	文章を理解するのは難しく、質問に答えるのは難しい

TUTOR FEEDBACK

GRAMMAR
Good:	Was able to speak in complete sentences with minimal grammatical errors.
Fair:	Was able to speak in complete sentences with evident grammatical errors.
Poor:	Was able to speak using words only.
PRONUNCIATION
Good:	Was able to pronounce most of the words clearly and correctly.
Fair:	Mispronounced a few words.
Poor:	Mispronounced most of the words.
VOCABULARY
Good:	Used appropriate expressions learned in class.
Fair:	Used appropriate expressions learned in class and made a few errors in word choice.
Poor:	Used only a few words and expressions.
COMPREHENSION
Good:	Was able to understand the passages and answer the questions correctly.
Fair:	Had a little difficulty in understanding passages and answering questions.
Poor:	Had a hard time understanding passages and answering questions.

Conversation (Intermediate Chapter 1)｜日常会話（中級１章）
Lesson19: Afraid of Heights

2021年5月19日 weblio PH

PART A_1

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

PART A_2

1.　observation deck 　展望デッキ
	The observation deck gave us a 360-degree view of the city’s night lights.
2.　from a distance 　遠くから
	From a distance, she looks like my cousin.
3.　height 　高いこと、高さ、高い場所
	Acrophobia is an intense fear of heights that can cause stress and panic.
4.　scenery 　風景
	My parents witnessed the breathtaking scenery of the northern lights.
5.　take time 　時間がかかる
	It took time before she finally conquered her fears.

PART A_3

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

PART A_4

1.	Have you been to an observation deck before?
2.	What can you see from a distance?
3.	Do you have a fear of heights?
4.	What is the most beautiful scenery you have ever taken a picture of?
5.	What takes time in the morning before you go to school/work?

PART B_1

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

PART B_2

My family and I are traveling to Dubai next month.

That’s great news! I know you’ve been working hard, so you really
deserve this vacation. Which places are you going to visit?

Of course, visiting Burj Khalifa is at the top of our list. It’s definitely a must-visit.

Burj Khalifa? That’s the tallest building in the world, right?

Yes, it is. We are going to buy tickets for its observation deck.

That’s really nice. Burj Khalifa is a magnificent structure. But I
doubt I’ll be able to go to its observation deck. I guess I’ll just
admire it from a distance.

Why do you say that?

Oh, I’m terribly afraid of heights. My knees tremble just thinking about it.
But I’m sure you’ll have a great time admiring the scenery.

It’s a scary thought, but I hope you’ll be able to conquer your fear of heights. It might take some time, but it’s definitely possible.

I hope so, Ron.

PART C_1

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

PART C_2

1.	Where is Ron and his family going next month?
2.	What is Emma afraid of?
3.	What did Ron tell Emma about her fear of heights?

PART D_1

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

PART D_2

1.	A: _______________, the people on the ground floor looked like ants. Look! B: No way! I’m too scared to look down.
2.	A: We are going to visit the ____________________ tonight. Do you want to come with us? B: Thank you for the invitation. I appreciate it. But maybe next time.
3.	A: Why didn’t Lisa join us on the Ferris wheel? B: She said she has a fear of ______________.
4.	A: It will ________________, but I’m sure you’ll get used to it. B: Well, I hope so.
5.	A: What a beautiful ______________. I’m so glad to share this moment with the two of you, Mom and Dad. B: That’s so sweet of you. Thank you, son.

PART E_1

Let’s do a role play. Talk with me based on the situation below, using the expressions you just learned.

PART E_2

Your friend invites you to a famous observation deck in your city, but you have a fear of heights. Politely decline the invitation and explain why.

PART E_3

REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.

(Please give short feedback on how your student did in your class.)

	Grammar 文法	Pronunciation 発音	Vocabulary 単語	Comprehension 理解
GOOD	文法の誤りはほとんどなく、完全な文章で話すことができる	ほとんどの単語をはっきりと正しく発音することができる	習った表現を適切に使うことができる	文章を理解し、質問に正しく答えることができる
FAIR	文法の誤りはあるが、完全な文章で話すことができる	発音の練習が必要な言葉がいくつかある	たまにミスはあるが、習った表現を適切に使うことができる	文章を完全に理解するのは難しく、質問に正しく答えられないときもある
POOR	文章で話すのは難しく、単語だけで話すことができる	発音の練習が必要である	習った単語と表現を少しだけ使うことができる	文章を理解するのは難しく、質問に答えるのは難しい

TUTOR FEEDBACK

GRAMMAR
Good:	Was able to speak in complete sentences with minimal grammatical errors.
Fair:	Was able to speak in complete sentences with evident grammatical errors.
Poor:	Was able to speak using words only.
PRONUNCIATION
Good:	Was able to pronounce most of the words clearly and correctly.
Fair:	Mispronounced a few words.
Poor:	Mispronounced most of the words.
VOCABULARY
Good:	Used appropriate expressions learned in class.
Fair:	Used appropriate expressions learned in class and made a few errors in word choice.
Poor:	Used only a few words and expressions.
COMPREHENSION
Good:	Was able to understand the passages and answer the questions correctly.
Fair:	Had a little difficulty in understanding passages and answering questions.
Poor:	Had a hard time understanding passages and answering questions.

Conversation(Intermediate Chapter 1)｜日常会話（中級１章）
Lesson18: Computer Savvy

2021年5月19日 weblio PH

PART A_1

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

PART A_2

1.　load 　積む、つめこむ、（データを）読み込む
	You need to load this program onto your computer.
2.　antivirus 　抗ウイルスの、対ウイルスの
	The computer’s antivirus protects it from harmful programs.
3.　update 　更新する
	He hasn’t updated the software in two years.
4.　run 　実行する、走らせる
	To run the program, all you need to do is double-click on the icon.
5.　restart 　再起動
	Restart the computer and check if the programs are working properly.

PART A_3

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

PART A_4

1.	Does your computer take a long time to load?
2.	Does your computer have antivirus software installed?
3.	Why is it important to update your computer’s software?
4.	What programs do you usually run on your computer?
5.	How often do you restart your computer?

PART B_1

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

PART B_2

Hi, Emma! What seems to be the problem?

Hello, Ron. Well… My computer has been taking a long time to load
lately. It’s getting slow. Could you check it? I know you’re good with
these things since you’re computer-savvy.

Not really; I’m just really interested in these things. Let’s see… It looks like your computer antivirus is updated and working fine. Let me check the task manager.

Oh, right. I haven’t checked that.

Yes, look here. Your computer is running many programs in the background without you knowing. There are plenty of programs running in the background.

I didn’t know that. What should I do to prevent it?

Always check the Processes tab; it shows all the running programs. Now I’ll close some of these and restart. Let’s see if that helps.

I hope so, Ron. I still have to finish some tasks today.

Just let me know if it worked. If not, I will check it again later.

Thank you so much, Ron.

PART C_1

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

PART C_2

1.	What is wrong with Emma’s computer?
2.	What did Ron find out about Emma’s computer?
3.	What should Emma do next time to prevent this from happening?

PART D_1

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

PART D_2

1.	A: The internet browsers _______ slowly. Do you have any idea why? B: Maybe it’s time to clear their browsing history and delete some unnecessary files.
2.	A: This ______________ is pretty expensive. B: Yes, it is. But it does a really good job protecting the computer from harmful programs.
3.	A: No wonder your computer is overheating. You _______ a lot of programs. B: Right. I haven’t closed the other programs.
4.	A: My computer is lagging. What should I do? B: Just ________ the computer and check it again later.
5.	A: It’s time to _______ the internet browser to a newer version. B: That’s great. We can make sure the internet browser works perfectly fine.

PART E_1

Let’s do a role play. Talk with me based on the situation below, using the expressions you just learned.

PART E_2

You are having trouble with your computer. Ask a computer-savvy friend to help you fix these problems:
・It’s getting slow.
・It turns off by itself.

PART E_3

REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.

(Please give short feedback on how your student did in your class.)

	Grammar 文法	Pronunciation 発音	Vocabulary 単語	Comprehension 理解
GOOD	文法の誤りはほとんどなく、完全な文章で話すことができる	ほとんどの単語をはっきりと正しく発音することができる	習った表現を適切に使うことができる	文章を理解し、質問に正しく答えることができる
FAIR	文法の誤りはあるが、完全な文章で話すことができる	発音の練習が必要な言葉がいくつかある	たまにミスはあるが、習った表現を適切に使うことができる	文章を完全に理解するのは難しく、質問に正しく答えられないときもある
POOR	文章で話すのは難しく、単語だけで話すことができる	発音の練習が必要である	習った単語と表現を少しだけ使うことができる	文章を理解するのは難しく、質問に答えるのは難しい

TUTOR FEEDBACK

GRAMMAR
Good:	Was able to speak in complete sentences with minimal grammatical errors.
Fair:	Was able to speak in complete sentences with evident grammatical errors.
Poor:	Was able to speak using words only.
PRONUNCIATION
Good:	Was able to pronounce most of the words clearly and correctly.
Fair:	Mispronounced a few words.
Poor:	Mispronounced most of the words.
VOCABULARY
Good:	Used appropriate expressions learned in class.
Fair:	Used appropriate expressions learned in class and made a few errors in word choice.
Poor:	Used only a few words and expressions.
COMPREHENSION
Good:	Was able to understand the passages and answer the questions correctly.
Fair:	Had a little difficulty in understanding passages and answering questions.
Poor:	Had a hard time understanding passages and answering questions.

Conversation (Intermediate Chapter 1)｜日常会話（中級１章）
Lesson33: Working Out

2021年5月19日 weblio PH

PART A_1

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

PART A_2

1.　routine 　ルーティン、日課、いつもの手順
	My daily routine includes a 30-minute walk with my dog.
2.　repetition 　繰り返し
	Repetition is helpful for children learning a language.
3.　fitness 　健康
	Exercise and a proper diet are essential for fitness and health.
4.　expert 　専門家、熟練者
	Denise is an expert in her field.
5.　beginner 　初心者
	Certain lesson materials are suitable only for beginners.

PART A_3

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

PART A_4

1.	What is your daily routine?
2.	Do you think repetition makes exercises more effective? Why or why not?
3.	Why is physical fitness important?
4.	What field or subject do you consider yourself an expert in?
5.	What advice would you give to beginners who are afraid to try harder things?

PART B_1

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

PART B_2

Hi, Emma! Could you share your workout routine?

Sure! So, I work out every day for 20 minutes. First, I do
some stretching, then I do 20 repetitions of squats.

I see. Then what’s next?

I also do 10 push-ups and 10 walking lunges.

Are the lunges for each leg?

Yes, they are! Also, for my arms, I use milk jugs as dumbbells.
That’s 10 for each arm.

Do you also do planking?

Of course! That’s second to last in my routine. I plank for
15 to 20 seconds. Then, I finish off my workout with 30
repetitions of jumping jacks.

You sound like a fitness expert!

Stop it! My routine is actually for beginners.

PART C_1

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

PART C_2

1.	How long does Emma work out every day?
2.	What does Emma use as dumbbells?
3.	What does Emma do to finish her daily workout?

PART D_1

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

PART D_2

1.	A: Has your training for the tournament started? B: Yes, we actually had to change our daily _________ and lifestyles.
2.	A: Could you share with me your technique for memorization? B: You just have to treat _____________ as your best friend.
3.	A: How was your visit to the doctor? B: It was okay. He pointed out that I should continue with my diet to work on my physical ____________.
4.	A: Who are we going to interview for our report? B: We could probably interview some ____________ in the field of science.
5.	A: As a ___________, he needs a lot of encouragement. B: I know. We should also extend our patience toward him.

PART E_1

Let’s do a role play. Talk with me based on the situation below, using the expressions you just learned.

PART E_2

You are too lazy to go to the gym today. Call your gym instructor and ask what workout you can do at home instead.

PART E_3

REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.

(Please give short feedback on how your student did in your class.)

	Grammar 文法	Pronunciation 発音	Vocabulary 単語	Comprehension 理解
GOOD	文法の誤りはほとんどなく、完全な文章で話すことができる	ほとんどの単語をはっきりと正しく発音することができる	習った表現を適切に使うことができる	文章を理解し、質問に正しく答えることができる
FAIR	文法の誤りはあるが、完全な文章で話すことができる	発音の練習が必要な言葉がいくつかある	たまにミスはあるが、習った表現を適切に使うことができる	文章を完全に理解するのは難しく、質問に正しく答えられないときもある
POOR	文章で話すのは難しく、単語だけで話すことができる	発音の練習が必要である	習った単語と表現を少しだけ使うことができる	文章を理解するのは難しく、質問に答えるのは難しい

TUTOR FEEDBACK

GRAMMAR
Good:	Was able to speak in complete sentences with minimal grammatical errors.
Fair:	Was able to speak in complete sentences with evident grammatical errors.
Poor:	Was able to speak using words only.
PRONUNCIATION
Good:	Was able to pronounce most of the words clearly and correctly.
Fair:	Mispronounced a few words.
Poor:	Mispronounced most of the words.
VOCABULARY
Good:	Used appropriate expressions learned in class.
Fair:	Used appropriate expressions learned in class and made a few errors in word choice.
Poor:	Used only a few words and expressions.
COMPREHENSION
Good:	Was able to understand the passages and answer the questions correctly.
Fair:	Had a little difficulty in understanding passages and answering questions.
Poor:	Had a hard time understanding passages and answering questions.