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Conversation(Expert Chapter 3)|日常会話(上級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 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

May I borrow 500 bucks, Alice? I need to have my car serviced.
Sure. Let me get my wallet. Here.

Thank you so much! You’re a lifesaver. I left my wallet at Aunt Nelly’s house. I was hoping to get it today, but my car won’t start.
It’s alright. I understand. Just be sure to return the money by next week. I’m on a strict budget these days.

Strict budget? I thought you’re getting paid well on your job.
Yes, I am. I’m just saving up for a room renovation.

PART B_1

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

PART B_2

1. Do you think it is wise to own two or more credit cards?
Answer:
2. What is the first thing you will do/buy if you were given one million US dollars?
Answer:
3. What do you think are the best ways to prepare for one’s retirement?
Answer:
4. What is the most expensive thing you have ever bought without much thought?
Answer:
5. Imagine you earned a lot of money, where would you use it for and why?
Answer:
6. Which is more important, the price or the quality of the goods?
Answer:
7. If you were to remove some expenses in your budget, what would it be?
Answer:
8. What can you advice to people who are overspending money?
Answer:
9. Name other ways of saving money without depriving oneself.
Answer:
10. What do you think will happen if majority of people are overspending 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(Expert Chapter 3)|日常会話(上級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 service 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

Hey, Alice. Do you have anything important to do this weekend?
I’m free for the whole weekend. Why?

My friends and I will participate in the fundraising and adoption projects of our local rabbit shelter.
I see. Count me in. I would love to help. Let me guess. Is this has something to do with the abandoned rabbits last Easter?

Exactly. Some parents gift their children rabbits on Easter—real living rabbits! Most of these rabbits end up being abandoned at shelters or worse—maltreated. Most people don’t know a thing about having rabbits as pets, and some couldn’t even care less. It’s sad. I hope people should be more responsible and compassionate toward other living creatures.

PART B_1

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

PART B_2

1. Have you ever done a volunteer work? How was it?
Answer:
2. Have you ever benefitted from someone’s volunteer work?
Answer:
3. What kinds of community service would you like to try?
Answer:
4. What kinds of community service would be unpleasant for you?
Answer:
5. What kinds of charity organizations do you like most?
Answer:
6. In your opinion, to whom should social workers focus in your country?
Answer:
7. If you were to run your own charity, what would be its mission?
Answer:
8. Do you think some people do volunteer work to make them feel good about themselves? Why?
Answer:
9. What kinds of social movements should be prioritized in your country?
Answer:
10. What do you consider an “act of good faith”?
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)
Lesson15: Literature and Art 文学と芸術

LESSON GOAL

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

Do you know the novel “The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald?
I do. Why?

Well, I have a project on literature about that book. Would you help me?
Sure! I think I have a copy of that in my room. It’s one of the greatest American novels.

I see. I’m planning on watching the movie adaption of the novel. I’m not sure if it’s going to be helpful on my project. As you know, most movie adaptations deviate from the source material.
I agree. How about we watch the movie first? I’ll point out anything that’s different from the original. Then, we can discuss and go over the requirements of your project.

PART B_1

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

PART B_2

1. Which art form do you like most?
Answer:
2. What is the most prominent art form in your country?
Answer:
3. Who is your favorite artist?
Answer:
4. What kind of art do you do? What kind of art would you like to do?
Answer:
5. Do you think art is important in the modern world? How?
Answer:
6. What do you think will happen without art and literature?
Answer:
7. What is the weirdest literature you have read?
Answer:
8. What kinds of literature do you like and dislike?
Answer:
9. If you were to write a book, what would it be about?
Answer:
10. Who is your favorite literary character? Why?
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)
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 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

Have you heard of the band ‘Logos’?
I have. The band that incorporates history into their songs! I love them.

I read in a magazine that they’re releasing a song about Japanese history, particularly, the warring states era. How cool is that?
Really? How I wish they were already a band when I was in high school. It would‘ve been easier to study history.

True that. My friend Ron, a history teacher, plays their songs occasionally during his lectures. He says his students love them.
That sounds cool. I hope they make a song about the fall of the Romanovs.

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 man’s greatest achievements and worst failures?
Answer:
2. What are the most important events in your country’s history?
Answer:
3. Some people say that history repeats itself. Do you agree or disagree?
Answer:
4. What historical event would you like to turn into a movie? Do you think it’s important for the movie to be historically accurate?
Answer:
5. If you have the power to turn back time, what part of history would you like to change? Why?
Answer:
6. Which aspect your culture are you most proud of?
Answer:
7. Is there anything about your culture that you would like to change? Why?
Answer:
8. What is considered rude in your culture?
Answer:
9. What culture besides your own do you admire and why?
Answer:
10. Which aspects of your culture were highly influenced by foreign ones?
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)
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 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

I’m worried about the economy. There isn’t anything but bad news lately.
The inflation rate is 5.1%. The highest from the past 30 years. I heard that the government is planning on removing tariffs on basic commodities to lower their prices.

I don’t think that’s a good idea. What about locally produced products? They wouldn’t be able to compete with the imported ones.
True that. The inflation is brought by many different factors, but I think the major cause is the tax reform.

Not to mention, the increase in oil prices in the international market. I just hope that these problems will be solved soon.

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 the economic concerns your country should prioritize? Why?
Answer:
2. What do you think about globalization?
Answer:
3. Can you cite advantages and disadvantages of globalization?
Answer:
4. Do you think ruining the environment is a necessary sacrifice for industrialization?
Answer:
5. What kinds of businesses are mostly successful in your country?
Answer:
6. Do you think an average person in your country cares about the state of the economy? How so?
Answer:
7. What kinds of economic programs from other countries would you like to see in your country?
Answer:
8. In your country, is it easy for mothers to get employed?
Answer:
9. How are the working conditions in your country?
Answer:
10. How do you think we can solve unemployment and poverty?
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)
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.