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Conversation(Beginner Chapter 3)|日常会話(初級3章)
Lesson5: Hobbies 趣味

LESSON GOAL

Let’s check our lesson goal.
In this material, you will learn how to talk about hobbies 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

Are you writing on your diary again, Alice? It’s night already.
Writing on my diary every night has always been my hobby. How about you? Don’t you have any hobbies?

I prefer doing my hobbies in the morning like biking at six in the morning. I also love to paint especially sunsets.
Wow. I did not know you love to paint sunsets. I always wanted to go to the beach while the sun goes down.

Our parents love to watch the sunset at the beach too. Maybe we can ask them to have a family beach vacation next week. What do you think?
That is a great idea! I’m sure they will agree.
PART B_1

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

PART B_2

1. Name three hobbies that you love to do during your free time.
Answer:
2. Did someone teach you those three hobbies or did you learn them on your own?
Answer:
3. Are you happy whenever you show your hobbies to others or are you afraid to show them?
Answer:
4. Are you still able to do your hobbies even if you are busy?
Answer:
5. If you have more free time, what would you do with it?
Answer:
6. What hobbies do you want to do on your free time that are not possible to do?
Answer:
7. Do you spend money on your hobbies?
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8. If you will spend a day doing your hobbies, who would you like to spend it with? Why?
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9. Is your free time shorter than before?
Answer:
10. Do you consider shopping, sleeping and watching movies as a hobby? 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)
Lesson4: Music 音楽

LESSON GOAL

Let’s check our lesson goal.
In this material, you will learn how to talk about music 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

Hey there, Emma. I saw your video online yesterday. I did not know you could play the piano. The song you played on the video sounds beautiful.
Thank you, Ron. I have been practicing my piano skills for five months and I decided to take a video of myself to see if I did it well.

You learned how to play the piano in just five months? That is so cool. I’m really proud of you.
Actually, I have always wanted to play the piano. When my parents bought a piano five months ago, I started practicing.

I am so happy for you, Emma. How about we play a song together someday? I know how to play the guitar.
That’s a great idea! Well, we can play a song together tomorrow since it’s weekends. You can come to my house at 10 in the morning.
PART B_1

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

PART B_2

1. What are your favorite songs? Why do you like them?
Answer:
2. Who is your favorite singer?
Answer:
3. What kind of music do you like the most? (Example: Pop, punk, rock, country, classical, etc.)
Answer:
4. Do you play any musical instrument? If yes, what do you play? If no, would you like to learn?
Answer:
5. Do you like to sing in karaoke bars? If yes, name one song you always sing. If no, why?
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6. Do you like to listen to music while you are studying or working?
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7. Name a song that best describes you.
Answer:
8. When was the last time you attended a concert?
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9. Are there any songs that you do not like?
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10. Name three foreign singers that are famous in your country.
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)
Lesson3: Food and Dining 食べ物と食卓

LESSON GOAL

Let’s check our lesson goal.
In this material, you will learn how to talk about food and dining 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


I cannot find anything to eat here at home. I am hungry. How about you, Alice?
I am hungry, too. Our parents won’t be home soon, so I guess we just have to wait for them.

Well, I was thinking of ordering food online. I want to order pizza and spaghetti. What do you say?
I have a better idea. Let’s bake pizza and cook spaghetti. Is that okay with you?

Wow! Of course, it is okay with me as long as I bake the pizza while you cook spaghetti.
Okay, Sam. Just make sure your pizza will taste good.

PART B_1

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

PART B_2

1. What do you think are three best food in your country?
Answer:
2. Do you like to eat at restaurants or do you prefer to eat at home?
Answer:
3. Have you ever worked in a restaurant? If not, would you like to if given the chance?
Answer:
4. Do you know how to cook? Would you like to learn how to cook?
Answer:
5. What do you think is the worst food you have ever eaten?
Answer:
6. What do you think about spicy food?
Answer:
7. Do you like meat better than vegetables?
Answer:
8. Name three food from other countries that you like.
Answer:
9. How often do you eat healthy foods?
Answer:
10. Are there any food that you do not like to eat?
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)
Lesson2: Sports スポーツ

LESSON GOAL

Let’s check our lesson goal.
In this material, you will learn how to talk about sports 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

Are you ready for our first day in summer swimming class?
Actually, I don’t think I can do it. You know I cannot swim.

Don’t worry, we will swim together. Our swimming teacher will teach us how to swim. It is going to be fun.
You’re right. By the way, can we play volleyball with our friends after the swimming class?

Of course. Now, let’s go. We don’t want to be late on our first day in
swimming class.
Alright. Let’s go!

PART B_1

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

PART B_2

1. What are your favorite sports?
Answer:
2. Name one to three sports that you want to learn.
Answer:
3. Name a sport that you wish you can play but cannot.
Answer:
4. In your opinion, what is the most famous sport in the world?
Answer:
5. Which sport is famous in other countries but not in your country?
Answer:
6. Is there a sport that you do not like?
Answer:
7. Who is your favorite athlete (sports player)?
Answer:
8. What do you think is the most dangerous sport?
Answer:
9. If you were given the chance to join in Olympics 2020, what sport would you like to play? Why?
Answer:
10. Which do you prefer, team sports or solo sports?
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.

Eiken 2_9

DIRECTIONS

Read the passage silently for 20 seconds. Then, read the passage aloud in 1 minute starting from the title.

READ

Adventure Sports

These days, adventure sports are starting to become popular around the world. Some people enjoy this kind of sports because they are fun and challenging. However, some adventure sports like skydiving, bungee jumping, and mountain climbing could be dangerous. People should have proper training before doing such sports and by doing so, they can avoid accidents while doing adventure sports.

QUESTION 1

Please look at the passage.
According to the passage, how can people avoid accidents while doing adventure sports?

ANSWER

QUESTION 2

Please look at the pictures and describe the situation.
Describe each picture in 2 sentences.

 
Your story should start with the following sentence:
One day, Shiho was talking to her brother about her weekend plan.

PICTURE

2-9

1st picture:
One day, Shiho was talking to her brother about her weekend plan.
____________________________________________________________.
2nd picture:
____________________________________________________________.
____________________________________________________________.
3rd picture:
____________________________________________________________.
____________________________________________________________.

QUESTION 3

Now, I will ask you the following question. Please give 2 reasons to support your answer.
Some people say that traveling requires a lot of money.
What do you think about that?

ANSWER

I agree/disagree ____________________________________________________________.
_______________________________________________________________________________.

QUESTION 4

Now, I will ask you another question. Please give 2 reasons to support your answer.
Today, many young adults choose to live alone rather than live with their parents.
Do you think this is a good idea?

ANSWER

Yes/No ______________________________________________________________________.
_______________________________________________________________________________.

Eiken 2_8

DIRECTIONS

Read the passage silently for 20 seconds. Then, read the passage aloud in 1 minute starting from the title.

READ

Staying Healthy

Nowadays, a lot of people choose to live a healthy life. People who want to be healthy should make it a habit to eat fruits and vegetables. Doing full body exercises at least three times a week also helps people to stay fit. They should eat healthy foods and do such exercises, and in this way they can stay healthy.

QUESTION 1

Please look at the passage.
According to the passage, how can people stay healthy?

ANSWER

QUESTION 2

Please look at the pictures and describe the situation.
Describe each picture in 2 sentences.

 
Your story should start with the following sentence:
One day, Kana was talking to her husband about eating healthy foods.

PICTURE

2-8
One day, Kana was talking to her husband about eating healthy foods.
____________________________________________________________.
2nd picture:
____________________________________________________________.
____________________________________________________________.
3rd picture:
____________________________________________________________.
____________________________________________________________.

QUESTION 3

Now, I will ask you the following question. Please give 2 reasons to support your answer.
Some people say that the best way to lose weight is by exercising.
What do you think about that?

ANSWER

I agree/disagree ____________________________________________________________.
_______________________________________________________________________________.

QUESTION 4

Now, I will ask you another question. Please give 2 reasons to support your answer.
These days, many students choose to study college degrees that are popular.
Do you think this is a good idea?

ANSWER

Yes/No ______________________________________________________________________.
_______________________________________________________________________________.

[TOEFL] Task 5_Practice 1_1

DIALOGUE READING

Please read aloud the dialogue with your tutor.

READ

Female:
Oh no! I left my science project at home. Today is the deadline of that project. I’m in trouble.
Male:
How did that happen?
Female:
I woke up late this morning because I stayed up until midnight to finish that project. I had to rush to school to be on time for my first class. I only realized that I left my project after my first class.
Male:
That’s a big problem. What are you planning to do?
Female:
I don’t know what to do yet. Do you have any ideas?
Male:
Well, you can try to create a new project during your break time. Just make one that looks like the one you made last night.
Female:
It took me a lot of time to make that project last night. I think it took me at least five hours to finish everything. Our break time is only for an hour, and I don’t think that’s going to be enough for me to make a new one.
Male:
Then, why don’t you ask our science teacher for a deadline extension? Tell her what happened and that you will submit your project tomorrow morning instead. I’m sure she’ll understand.
Female:
Our science teacher is very strict when it comes to deadlines. She might allow me to submit it tomorrow but I’m sure that she will deduct some points on my grade as a consequence. I don’t want to fail in science.

COMPREHENSION CHECK 1

Please answer the questions about the dialogue.
What is the female student and the male student doing?

ANSWER 1

The female student and the male student

CHECK YOUR ANSWER 1

We will check the sample answer. Please repeat after me.

SAMPLE ANSWER 1

What is the female student and the male student doing?
The female student and the male student are talking about a problem the female student is facing.

COMPREHENSION CHECK 2

What is the problem?

ANSWER 2

The problem is that the female student

CHECK YOUR ANSWER 2

We will check the sample answer. Please repeat after me.

SAMPLE ANSWER 2

What is the problem?
The problem is that the female student left her science project at home.

COMPREHENSION CHECK 3

ANSWER 3

The male student offered two solutions to solve the female student’s problem. His first solution is

CHECK YOUR ANSWER 3

We will check the sample answer. Please repeat after me.

SAMPLE ANSWER 3

What is the male student’s first solution?
The male student offered two solutions to solve her problem. His first solution is to create a new project during her break time.

COMPREHENSION CHECK 4

What is the male student’s second solution?

ANSWER 4

His second solution is

CHECK YOUR ANSWER 4

We will check the sample answer. Please repeat after me.

SAMPLE ANSWER 4

What is the male student’s second solution?
His second solution is to ask their science teacher for a deadline extension and submit the project tomorrow morning instead.

COMPREHENSION CHECK 5

Which solution do you agree with?

ANSWER 5

I agree with because

CHECK YOUR ANSWER 5

We will check the sample answer. Please repeat after me.

SAMPLE ANSWER 5

Which solution do you agree with?
I agree with the second solution because it provides a practical result. Asking her science teacher for a deadline extension has more assurance that she will get a good grade for that project. Making a new one means wasting the project which she worked hard for last night. Besides, making it during her break time does not guarantee the quality of her science project. She might not even be able to finish it during her one-hour break time because it took her at least five hours to finish the one that she made last night. In the end, even if her science teacher deducts some points from her grade for submitting her project a day late, at least she was able to submit a presentable project.

Conversation(Intermediate Chapter 3)|日常会話(中級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 Sam and you will be Alice. After reading it once, we’ll switch roles.

PART A_2

I heard you are planning to have a small business. Have you decided about it?
Yes, I have. I would like to invest in a small convenience store near the school. What do you think?

That is a nice idea. The location is perfect since there are lots of students within that area.
Exactly. Do you think it will be possible to achieve it early next year?

Why not? I believe it is possible even at the end of this year if you already have the budget for it. Go for it!
You actually have a point. I already have the budget. What I just need to do now is to prepare the documents. Thanks for your encouragement.
PART B_1

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

PART B_2

1. What can you say about the recent economic status of your country?
Answer:
2. In some countries, the government provides livelihood projects for less fortunate people. Do you think it is a good idea?
Answer:
3. Why do you think people should be concerned with their country’s economy?
Answer:
4. What is your opinion about other countries having poor economic status?
Answer:
5. Do you think public officials have something to do with their country’s economic status? Why? Why not?
Answer:
6. If the country’s economy is declining, who do you think should be responsible for that?
Answer:
7. Would you consider having a small business for your livelihood in the future?
Answer:
8. What are the most common economic problems in your country?
Answer:
9. Have you studied about economics? What is your opinion about it?
Answer:
10. Do you think everyone should be aware of world economy? Why? 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(Intermediate Chapter 3)|日常会話(中級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 Sam and you will be Alice. After reading it once, we’ll switch roles.

PART A_2

I just realized how hard it is to look for a job. I had a job interview yesterday.
It is really hard to look for a job nowadays. How did the interview go?

I think the interview went well. They said they would inform me of their decision by tomorrow.
Wow. That is quite fast. I guess they need to hire people as soon as possible.

I think so. I hope the manager will consider my concern about the work schedule if ever I get hired.
I think the manager would consider your concern about work schedule, especially if you are really fit for the position. Anyway, best of luck!
PART B_1

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

PART B_2

1. What do you think is the most common job in your country?
Answer:
2. Is it difficult to find a job in your country? Why or why not?
Answer:
3. If given a choice, would you like to have an easy low-paying job or a difficult high-paying job?
Answer:
4. Which one is more important to you in terms of your job, being productive or being friendly?
Answer:
5. What is the best job you have had? Why?
Answer:
6. What job did you want to have when you were a child?
Answer:
7. If given a chance, would you like to work as a boss or as a follower/member?
Answer:
8. What is your dream position in a company?
Answer:
9. Do you think it is necessary to take overtime at the office? Why or why not?
Answer:
10. How do you feel when you have job interviews?
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)
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

I really want to buy a new smartphone. The latest smartphone has great features! It is a little expensive, though. Do you think it is a good idea to borrow money for me to buy it?
Do you really need a new smartphone right now? If not, I think it is not a good idea to borrow money for that.

Not really. I just wanted to buy one because I heard it has better features than my smartphone now. What do you think should I do?
If you want, you can save money for you to buy that smartphone. You might not be able to buy it immediately, but at least you will not be in debt.

You have a point there. Starting tomorrow, I will save some of my allowance every day. I hope I could buy a new smartphone next month.
Don’t worry. I know you could do that. Just focus on your goal.
PART B_1

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

PART B_2

1. If you had to choose between love without money and money without love, which one would you choose and why?
Answer:
2. Do you think a typical employee’s salary is enough to live daily in your country?
Answer:
3. What do you think is the best way to save money?
Answer:
4. Where do you consider to invest your money?
Answer:
5. Do you handle money effectively? Why or why not?
Answer:
6. Do you agree in the saying, “Money is the root of all evil”?
Answer:
7. If you would win a million dollars, what would you purchase with that money?
Answer:
8. If you are financially capable, would you help the less-fortunate people all over the world?
Answer:
9. Why do you think most people like shopping?
Answer:
10. “Money makes the world go ‘round.” What do you think does it mean?
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.