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Conversation(Expert Chapter 3)|日常会話(上級3章)
Lesson12: Education and Languages 教育と言語

LESSON GOAL

Let’s check our lesson goal.
In this material, you will learn how to talk about education and learning other languages in an advanced English conversation.

PART A_1

Let’s read the dialogue. I will be Alice and you will be Ron. After reading it once, we’ll switch roles.

PART A_2

Can I borrow your car, brother? I’m taking French Language proficiency exams this Saturday.
No problem. I didn’t know you’re learning French. When did you start?

I started four months ago. I’m planning to take my master’s degree in France, so I figured learning French will be a great help.
That’s true. French is a beautiful language. I would love to learn another language, too. However, I don’t think I have the time and patience for it.

You can, if you will, brother. I remember you took Japanese language classes in high school.
Sure, I did. I might start relearning Japanese when I decide to work there.

PART B_1

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

PART B_2

1. What subjects were you good and bad at when you were a student?
Answer:
2. What do you like best about the education in your country?
Answer:
3. Is it easy to get a job for those who didn’t go to college?
Answer:
4. Is college education expensive in your country?
Answer:
5. What do you think are the things that should be improved in the education in your country?
Answer:
6. How many languages do you speak?
Answer:
7. How did you learn your second language?
Answer:
8. What’s the best way to learn a foreign language?
Answer:
9. Which do you think is the most difficult language to learn?
Answer:
10. What languages would you like to learn in the future?
Answer:

REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.
(Please give a short feedback on how your student did on your class.)
Grammar
文法
Pronunciation 発音 Vocabulary
単語
Comprehension
理解
GOOD 文法の誤りはほとんどなく、完全な文章で話すことができる ほとんどの単語をはっきりと正しく発音することができる 習った表現を適切に使うことができる 文章を理解し、質問に正しく答えることができる

FAIR
文法の誤りはあるが、完全な文章で話すことができる 発音の練習が必要な言葉がいくつかある たまにミスはあるが、習った表現を適切に使うことができる 文章を完全に理解するのは難しく、質問に正しく答えられないときもある

POOR
文章で話すのは難しく、単語だけで話すことができる 発音の練習が必要である 習った単語と表現を少しだけ使うことができる 文章を理解するのは難しく、質問に答えるのは難しい
TUTOR FEEDBACK

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

Conversation (Expert Chapter 3)|日常会話(上級3章)
Lesson11: Environment and Natural Disasters 環境と自然災害

LESSON GOAL

Let’s check our lesson goal.
In this material, you will learn how to talk about the environment and natural disasters in an advanced English conversation.

PART A_1

Let’s read the dialogue. I will be Sam and you will be Alice. After reading it once, we’ll switch roles.

PART A_2

It has been raining nonstop. I don’t think it’s safe to drive to work in this weather.
I’m not going to work, either. My route was reported to be flooded last night. I can’t believe that we’ve had three storms this month already. Another storm is predicted to hit our country in two days.

I hate this weather. We can’t do anything about it but be prepared for the worst. We are still lucky that this area is not flood-prone. I hope that everyone’s safe, especially those who are living in low-lying areas.
I hope so, too. Anyway, my friends and I are volunteering to help those who were affected by the flood. Do you want to come with us? We will go this weekend.

Count me in. I would be glad to help.

PART B_1

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

PART B_2

1. How often is garbage collected in your neighborhood?
Answer:
2. What is the most important environmental issue we are facing today?
Answer:
3. Do you think most people in your country care about the environment? Why? Why not?
Answer:
4. Some people say that we can live without the use of plastic. Do you agree or disagree?
Answer:
5. Can you imagine what would happen when fossil fuel (coal and natural gas) runs out?
Answer:
6. Do you think newly discovered diseases are caused by environmental problems?
Answer:
7. Do you think nuclear power is a safe source of electricity? Why or why not?
Answer:
8. What roles can the government and businesses play in solving environmental problems?
Answer:
9. What is the best alternative source of energy? Is it solar energy, thermal, wind, etc.?
Answer:
10. How can we protect the environment and at the same time improve our standard of living?
Answer:

REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.
(Please give a short feedback on how your student did on your class.)
Grammar
文法
Pronunciation 発音 Vocabulary
単語
Comprehension
理解
GOOD 文法の誤りはほとんどなく、完全な文章で話すことができる ほとんどの単語をはっきりと正しく発音することができる 習った表現を適切に使うことができる 文章を理解し、質問に正しく答えることができる

FAIR
文法の誤りはあるが、完全な文章で話すことができる 発音の練習が必要な言葉がいくつかある たまにミスはあるが、習った表現を適切に使うことができる 文章を完全に理解するのは難しく、質問に正しく答えられないときもある

POOR
文章で話すのは難しく、単語だけで話すことができる 発音の練習が必要である 習った単語と表現を少しだけ使うことができる 文章を理解するのは難しく、質問に答えるのは難しい
TUTOR FEEDBACK

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

Conversation(Intermediate Chapter 3)|日常会話(中級3章)
Lesson14: History and Culture 歴史と文化

LESSON GOAL

Let’s check our lesson goal.
In this material, you will learn how to talk about history and culture in an English conversation.

PART A_1

Let’s read the dialogue. I will be Sam and you will be Alice. After reading it once, we’ll switch roles.

PART A_2

Welcome back! How was your trip to Japan?
It was awesome! Before I forget, I have some Japanese snacks for you.

Wow! They look delicious. Thank you for the snacks. You really shouldn’t have to.
I am glad you loved them. In Japan, giving friends snacks from a recent trip is part of their culture. They call it “omiyage”.

That is interesting. What a generous gesture! I would love to adapt that part of their culture when I go on a trip next time.
That would be nice. It is really interesting to learn something about other countries’ cultures.
PART B_1

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

PART B_2

1. Do you think learning about your country’s history is important? Why or why not?
Answer:
2. What significant historical facts do you know about your country?
Answer:
3. Do you know any historical facts about other countries? What are they?
Answer:
4. If your country’s history could be repeated, which part of it would you like to experience?
Answer:
5. What is the most interesting part of your country’s history?
Answer:
6. Do you like studying history? Why or why not?
Answer:
7. Do you agree that history repeats itself? Why or why not?
Answer:
8. How do you describe the culture of your country?
Answer:
9. What makes your country’s culture unique?
Answer:
10. Do you participate in your country’s culture celebrations? Why or why not?
Answer:

REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.
(Please give a short feedback on how your student did on your class.)
Grammar
文法
Pronunciation 発音 Vocabulary
単語
Comprehension
理解
GOOD 文法の誤りはほとんどなく、完全な文章で話すことができる ほとんどの単語をはっきりと正しく発音することができる 習った表現を適切に使うことができる 文章を理解し、質問に正しく答えることができる

FAIR
文法の誤りはあるが、完全な文章で話すことができる 発音の練習が必要な言葉がいくつかある たまにミスはあるが、習った表現を適切に使うことができる 文章を完全に理解するのは難しく、質問に正しく答えられないときもある

POOR
文章で話すのは難しく、単語だけで話すことができる 発音の練習が必要である 習った単語と表現を少しだけ使うことができる 文章を理解するのは難しく、質問に答えるのは難しい
TUTOR FEEDBACK

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

Conversation(Beginner Chapter 3)|日常会話(初級3章)
Lesson17: Money and Budgeting お金と予算

LESSON GOAL

Let’s check our lesson goal.
In this material, you will learn how to talk about money and budgeting in an English conversation.

PART A_1

Let’s read the dialogue. I will be Sam, and you will be Alice. After reading it once, we’ll switch roles.

PART A_2

Today is the day! We are going to open our piggy banks. Are you excited, Alice?
I am so excited. My piggy bank is very heavy and it looks full. How about yours?

It is the same as yours. What are you going to buy with the money you saved?
Well, I am going to buy new books since I already finished reading the ones I have. Then, I will save the money that I have left. How about you?

I will use my money to buy a bicycle and a basketball so that my friends and I can finally play every weekend.
That’s great. Now let’s open our piggy banks!
PART B_1

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

PART B_2

1. Have you ever lost your wallet?
Answer:
2. Do you buy things even if you don’t need them?
Answer:
3. Do you shop online? What are the advantages and disadvantages of shopping online?
Answer:
4. Have you ever found money on the street? What did you do with the money?
Answer:
5. If you were given one hundred million dollars, what would you do with it?
Answer:
6. What is the most expensive thing you’ve ever bought? Was it worth it?
Answer:
7. Name three things that money can never buy.
Answer:
8. Which is more important to buy? A house or a car?
Answer:
9. Name something that you regret buying.
Answer:
10. Do you think we can live in a world without money?
Answer:

REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.
(Please give a short feedback on how your student did on your class.)
Grammar
文法
Pronunciation 発音 Vocabulary
単語
Comprehension
理解
GOOD 文法の誤りはほとんどなく、完全な文章で話すことができる ほとんどの単語をはっきりと正しく発音することができる 習った表現を適切に使うことができる 文章を理解し、質問に正しく答えることができる

FAIR
文法の誤りはあるが、完全な文章で話すことができる 発音の練習が必要な言葉がいくつかある たまにミスはあるが、習った表現を適切に使うことができる 文章を完全に理解するのは難しく、質問に正しく答えられないときもある

POOR
文章で話すのは難しく、単語だけで話すことができる 発音の練習が必要である 習った単語と表現を少しだけ使うことができる 文章を理解するのは難しく、質問に答えるのは難しい
TUTOR FEEDBACK

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

Conversation(Beginner Chapter 3)|日常会話(初級3章)
Lesson20: Jobs and Employment 仕事と雇用

LESSON GOAL

Let’s check our lesson goal.
In this material, you will learn how to talk about employment in an English conversation.

PART A_1

Let’s read the dialogue. I will be Ron, and you will be Emma. After reading it once, we’ll switch roles.

PART A_2

Good evening, Emma. How was your first day at work? What was it like?
It feels great. Every staff welcomed me well. My manager seems kind. I’m excited to work with them.

I’m glad you’re happy. By the way, what is your position and what kind of company are you working for?
I work for a magazine company, and I’m one of their new photographers. Actually, I will start my first project tomorrow.

Wow. Tomorrow is just your second day, but you already have a project. I’m proud of you, Emma. Do your best, okay?
I will. Thank you, Ron! It means a lot.
PART B_1

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

PART B_2

1. If you could have any job, what would it be and why?
Answer:
2. What do you think are the best jobs in your country?
Answer:
3. Have you considered taking a part-time job?
Answer:
4. Describe an excellent boss in three words.
Answer:
5. In your opinion, how many hours in a day should a worker work?
Answer:
6. What is your dream job?
Answer:
7. What is your first job?
Answer:
8. What kind of jobs interest you the most?
Answer:
9. What do you like about your current job?
Answer:
10. Do you think it’s important for employees to know how to speak and write in English?
Answer:

REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.
(Please give a short feedback on how your student did on your class.)
Grammar
文法
Pronunciation 発音 Vocabulary
単語
Comprehension
理解
GOOD 文法の誤りはほとんどなく、完全な文章で話すことができる ほとんどの単語をはっきりと正しく発音することができる 習った表現を適切に使うことができる 文章を理解し、質問に正しく答えることができる

FAIR
文法の誤りはあるが、完全な文章で話すことができる 発音の練習が必要な言葉がいくつかある たまにミスはあるが、習った表現を適切に使うことができる 文章を完全に理解するのは難しく、質問に正しく答えられないときもある

POOR
文章で話すのは難しく、単語だけで話すことができる 発音の練習が必要である 習った単語と表現を少しだけ使うことができる 文章を理解するのは難しく、質問に答えるのは難しい
TUTOR FEEDBACK

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

Conversation(Beginner Chapter 3)|日常会話(初級3章)
Lesson19: Traffic and Transportation 交通と乗り物

LESSON GOAL

Let’s check our lesson goal.
In this material, you will learn how to talk about traffic and transportation in an English conversation.

PART A_1

Let’s read the dialogue. I will be Ron, and you will be Emma. After reading it once, we’ll switch roles.

PART A_2

Emma, let’s go. I don’t want us to be caught in the traffic today. Our friend’s wedding venue is two hours drive from here.
We could just ride a taxi there. You don’t have to drive.

I prefer to drive. We can avoid traffic that way. Besides, a taxi ride is expensive.
Don’t worry about the fare. I can pay for both of us.

Just pay for the gas. Don’t worry. I always drive safe. Now, come on or else we’ll be late.
Okay, fine. Just drive fast and safe.
PART B_1

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

PART B_2

1. How often do you get stuck in traffic?
Answer:
2. Have you ever forgotten to fasten your seat belt?
Answer:
3. How far is your house/apartment from the town center?
Answer:
4. Which do you prefer, a motorcycle or a car?
Answer:
5. What is your most preferred mode of transportation when going to the countryside? (Example: bus, train, taxi, etc.)
Answer:
6. At what time is safer to travel? At day or at night?
Answer:
7. Tell me about your dream car.
Answer:
8. Do you think cars would be able to fly in the future? Why or why not?
Answer:
9. Which do you prefer? Driving on your own or riding in public transportation (Example: Bus, taxi, train)?
Answer:
10. What do you usually do when during a long ride? Do you read books/newspapers, listen to music, or sleep?
Answer:

REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.
(Please give a short feedback on how your student did on your class.)
Grammar
文法
Pronunciation 発音 Vocabulary
単語
Comprehension
理解
GOOD 文法の誤りはほとんどなく、完全な文章で話すことができる ほとんどの単語をはっきりと正しく発音することができる 習った表現を適切に使うことができる 文章を理解し、質問に正しく答えることができる

FAIR
文法の誤りはあるが、完全な文章で話すことができる 発音の練習が必要な言葉がいくつかある たまにミスはあるが、習った表現を適切に使うことができる 文章を完全に理解するのは難しく、質問に正しく答えられないときもある

POOR
文章で話すのは難しく、単語だけで話すことができる 発音の練習が必要である 習った単語と表現を少しだけ使うことができる 文章を理解するのは難しく、質問に答えるのは難しい
TUTOR FEEDBACK

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

Conversation(Beginner Chapter 3)|日常会話(初級3章)
Lesson18: Health 健康

LESSON GOAL

Let’s check our lesson goal.
In this material, you will learn how to talk about health in an English conversation.

PART A_1

Let’s read the dialogue. I will be Sam, and you will be Alice. After reading it once, we’ll switch roles.

PART A_2

Wake up, Alice. We are going outside with our friends, remember?
I cannot go with our friends, Sam. I do not feel well. I have a fever. Is it okay if you tell them that I won’t be going with you?

Does mom know you have a fever? You’re all covered in your blankets.
I already felt feverish last night, but I didn’t tell mom.

Okay, then. I will call mom, and I will tell our friends that you won’t be coming with us. Just take a rest until you feel better.
I will. Thank you.
PART B_1

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

PART B_2

1. How often do you exercise?
Answer:
2. Do you usually get enough sleep?
Answer:
3. What do you do to stay healthy?
Answer:
4. Do you read/watch videos and news about taking care of your health?
Answer:
5. When was the last time you got sick?
Answer:
6. Describe your health in three to five words.
Answer:
7. How many times in a year do you go to a doctor?
Answer:
8. Do you have any allergies?
Answer:
9. What kinds of diseases frighten you the most?
Answer:
10. What kinds of medical advancement do you want to see in the future?
Answer:

REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.
(Please give a short feedback on how your student did on your class.)
Grammar
文法
Pronunciation 発音 Vocabulary
単語
Comprehension
理解
GOOD 文法の誤りはほとんどなく、完全な文章で話すことができる ほとんどの単語をはっきりと正しく発音することができる 習った表現を適切に使うことができる 文章を理解し、質問に正しく答えることができる

FAIR
文法の誤りはあるが、完全な文章で話すことができる 発音の練習が必要な言葉がいくつかある たまにミスはあるが、習った表現を適切に使うことができる 文章を完全に理解するのは難しく、質問に正しく答えられないときもある

POOR
文章で話すのは難しく、単語だけで話すことができる 発音の練習が必要である 習った単語と表現を少しだけ使うことができる 文章を理解するのは難しく、質問に答えるのは難しい
TUTOR FEEDBACK

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

Conversation(Beginner Chapter 3)|日常会話(初級3章)
Lesson16: Community and Social Work コミュニティとソーシャルワーク

LESSON GOAL

Let’s check our lesson goal.
In this material, you will learn how to talk about community and social work in an English conversation.

PART A_1

Let’s read the dialogue. I will be Sam, and you will be Alice. After reading it once, we’ll switch roles.

PART A_2

Hey, Alice. Dad said we should go help our new neighbor to carry their things inside their house.
Sure. I will also ask mom if she can bake some cookies as a friendly gift to them.

I agree. By the way, do you know that our new neighbor is looking for people who want to be social workers?
Really? I would love to be a social worker. I want to help those who are in need.

Me too. Let’s go tell our parents. I hope it’s okay with them.
I hope so. I’m sure they will understand.
PART B_1

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

PART B_2

1. Describe your neighborhood in three words.
Answer:
2. Have you ever helped a neighborhood?
Answer:
3. Do you consider yourself helpful to others?
Answer:
4. What do you think is the worst problem in your community?
Answer:
5. Tell me about your ideal neighborhood.
Answer:
6. Tell me about your hometown.
Answer:
7. Have you ever given money to the poor? Do you give something else? (Example: Foods, clothes, etc.)
Answer:
8. Does helping others make you happy?
Answer:
9. If you were to run your own charity, what would it be about?
Answer:
10. Do you feel safe in your community?
Answer:

REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.
(Please give a short feedback on how your student did on your class.)
Grammar
文法
Pronunciation 発音 Vocabulary
単語
Comprehension
理解
GOOD 文法の誤りはほとんどなく、完全な文章で話すことができる ほとんどの単語をはっきりと正しく発音することができる 習った表現を適切に使うことができる 文章を理解し、質問に正しく答えることができる

FAIR
文法の誤りはあるが、完全な文章で話すことができる 発音の練習が必要な言葉がいくつかある たまにミスはあるが、習った表現を適切に使うことができる 文章を完全に理解するのは難しく、質問に正しく答えられないときもある

POOR
文章で話すのは難しく、単語だけで話すことができる 発音の練習が必要である 習った単語と表現を少しだけ使うことができる 文章を理解するのは難しく、質問に答えるのは難しい
TUTOR FEEDBACK

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

Conversation(Beginner Chapter 3)|日常会話(初級3章)
Lesson14: History and Culture 歴史と文化

LESSON GOAL

Let’s check our lesson goal.
In this material, you will learn how to talk about history and culture in an English conversation.

PART A_1

Let’s read the dialogue. I will be Sam, and you will be Alice. After reading it once, we’ll switch roles.

PART A_2

Hi, Alice. I’m sorry, but are you busy today? Can you help me with my school project?
Sure. I was just watching History Channel. What is your project about?

Well, my project is to make a short video about any national hero in Asia. I chose the Philippines, but I do not know its national hero.
The national hero of the Philippines is Doctor Jose Rizal. His writings started the great revolution against the Spaniards. Plus, he visited Japan and made friends here.

Cool. I did not know that he had visited Japan. I think I will make a short video about his stay here in our country.
That is a wonderful idea. Anyway, good luck with your project. Do your best!
PART B_1

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

PART B_2

1. Describe your country’s culture in three words.
Answer:
2. What is your favorite part of the history of your country? Why?
Answer:
3. What do you like best about your culture?
Answer:
4. If you were to live the life of a historical person for one week, who would that be and why?
Answer:
5. What historical event in your country would you like to adapt into a movie?
Answer:
6. Aside from your country’s culture and history, name one country that you would like to know and learn about.
Answer:
7. If you were to live in the old times, what would you be? (Example: A samurai, soldier, geisha, ninja, prince, princess, etc.)
Answer:
8. Name at least one famous person from your country’s history. Tell me something about him/her.
Answer:
9. If you could travel back in time, what gadget would you like to bring with you?
Answer:
10. Who is your favorite historical person?
Answer:

REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.
(Please give a short feedback on how your student did on your class.)
Grammar
文法
Pronunciation 発音 Vocabulary
単語
Comprehension
理解
GOOD 文法の誤りはほとんどなく、完全な文章で話すことができる ほとんどの単語をはっきりと正しく発音することができる 習った表現を適切に使うことができる 文章を理解し、質問に正しく答えることができる

FAIR
文法の誤りはあるが、完全な文章で話すことができる 発音の練習が必要な言葉がいくつかある たまにミスはあるが、習った表現を適切に使うことができる 文章を完全に理解するのは難しく、質問に正しく答えられないときもある

POOR
文章で話すのは難しく、単語だけで話すことができる 発音の練習が必要である 習った単語と表現を少しだけ使うことができる 文章を理解するのは難しく、質問に答えるのは難しい
TUTOR FEEDBACK

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

Conversation(Beginner Chapter 3)|日常会話(初級3章)
Lesson13: Economy and Livelihood 経済と暮らし

LESSON GOAL

Let’s check our lesson goal.
In this material, you will learn how to talk about the economy and livelihood in an English conversation.

PART A_1

Let’s read the dialogue. I will be Ron, and you will be Emma. After reading it once, we’ll switch roles.

PART A_2

I watched the news today, and it said that prices in the market will go up because of the recent storm that hit our country. It will also increase oil prices in the international market.
I know. I just went to the market to buy things that I need, and I found out that prices got more expensive, especially the vegetables and fruits.

It is reported that the increase will last for three months. So now, we have to fix our budget.
You’re right. We will also have to spend less on things that are not very important.

I will not buy the shoes that I’ve been saving up for. I will save the money for now.
That’s a good idea. I will do the same.
PART B_1

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

PART B_2

1. Do you read and watch the news about your country’s economy?
Answer:
2. What comes to your mind when you hear the word “economy”?
Answer:
3. Do you think there are enough job opportunities in your country?
Answer:
4. Do you consider yourself a responsible consumer/buyer?
Answer:
5. Do you have plans in opening your own business? What kind of business will it be?
Answer:
6. Aside from having a job, what else do you think you can do to earn for a living?
Answer:
7. What comes to your mind when you hear the word “budget”?
Answer:
8. Name a country that has the best economic status.
Answer:
9. In your country, at what age should people start working?
Answer:
10. Have you ever worked on a farm? Do you love farming? Would you like to try it even for just one week?
Answer:

REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.
(Please give a short feedback on how your student did on your class.)
Grammar
文法
Pronunciation 発音 Vocabulary
単語
Comprehension
理解
GOOD 文法の誤りはほとんどなく、完全な文章で話すことができる ほとんどの単語をはっきりと正しく発音することができる 習った表現を適切に使うことができる 文章を理解し、質問に正しく答えることができる

FAIR
文法の誤りはあるが、完全な文章で話すことができる 発音の練習が必要な言葉がいくつかある たまにミスはあるが、習った表現を適切に使うことができる 文章を完全に理解するのは難しく、質問に正しく答えられないときもある

POOR
文章で話すのは難しく、単語だけで話すことができる 発音の練習が必要である 習った単語と表現を少しだけ使うことができる 文章を理解するのは難しく、質問に答えるのは難しい
TUTOR FEEDBACK

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