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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.

Conversation(Intermediate Chapter 3)|日常会話(中級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 transportation 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

My car broke down this afternoon. I don’t think I can use it by tomorrow. I am supposed to have a meeting with clients.
I’m sorry to hear that. I think you can ride a bus or a taxi instead.

I’m going to the Italian restaurant downtown. I would prefer taking a taxi since it is more convenient.
I guess so. I always take the bus going downtown because the fare is cheaper. The Italian restaurant is also near the bus stop so it is hassle-free.

You have a point there. Let me decide tomorrow. I think it depends on the traffic situation. Thanks for your help.
Sure thing. I hope there won’t be any traffic jams tomorrow.

PART B_1

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

PART B_2

1. What is your preferred mode of transportation when going to work/school? Why?
Answer:
2. What can you say about the public transportation in your country?
Answer:
3. What modes of transportation are available around your country?
Answer:
4. How much time do you spend travelling to work/school?
Answer:
5. Do you like walking? Why or why not?
Answer:
6. Have you ever ridden an airplane? Where did you go?
Answer:
7. Is riding a bus difficult in your country? Why or why not?
Answer:
8. Have you ever ridden a boat or a ship? Where did you go?
Answer:
9. Do you fear riding certain types of transportation?
Answer:
10. Is it necessary to have your own vehicle? 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(Intermediate Chapter 3)|日常会話(中級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

You do not seem energetic today. How are you feeling right now?
I have the flu. I will take a day off from work today to have some rest.

You seem really busy these past few weeks. You should also take good care of your health. Have you already been to the clinic?
Yes, I have. The doctor advised me to have some rest and take medicines for the flu.

I see. If you need help, just call me. Have some rest now. I hope you will feel better as soon as possible.
Thank you. I appreciate your concern.
PART B_1

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

PART B_2

1. Do you think you are a healthy person? Why or why not?
Answer:
2. What was the worst illness you have ever experienced?
Answer:
3. When was the last time you got sick?
Answer:
4. When was the last time you had a medical checkup?
Answer:
5. What common illnesses do you sometimes experience?
Answer:
6. What do you do to stay healthy and fit?
Answer:
7. Do you like taking medications? Why or why not?
Answer:
8. What health programs does your country offer for its people?
Answer:
9. What do you think is the meaning of the saying, “Health is wealth”?
Answer:
10. Do you think the food in your country is healthy? 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(Intermediate Chapter 3)|日常会話(中級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 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

Next week, I am going to volunteer as an English tutor at the kindergarten nearby. We still need more volunteers. Would you like to join?
I would like to join you but I am not sure if I’ll be available next week. Is it your first time to volunteer?

No. Actually, it is my second time. Last year, I volunteered as an English tutor in the same kindergarten. We usually play games, teach English alphabets, and prepare meals for the children.
Wow! That sounds interesting! Being a volunteer seems tiring but sounds fun!

You are right. I feel really glad to teach children in our community.
That is nice to hear. I hope I won’t be busy next week so that I could join you.
PART B_1

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

PART B_2

1. Have you tried community service before? How did it go?
Answer:
2. What kinds of community service would you like to try?
Answer:
3. Have you done social work? Why or why not?
Answer:
4. What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of doing social work?
Answer:
5. In your opinion, to whom should social workers focus in your country?
Answer:
6. Do you think social workers should get higher pay because of the nature of their job? Why or why not?
Answer:
7. Do you think the government should be responsible for the lives of their less-fortunate people? Why or why not?
Answer:
8. What activities do social workers usually do in your country?
Answer:
9. In your community, are people willing to help each other in times of trouble?
Answer:
10. Do you feel safe in your community? Please tell me more about it.
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)
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 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 am almost finished reading this book. What other books can you recommend?
You can borrow one of my books. What kinds of story do you prefer? I have horror, adventure, and science fiction stories.

I prefer science fiction stories. I am fascinated with how those stories could possibly turn into reality. How about you? What kinds of story do you like?
I like horror stories. I find them interesting because most horror stories are unpredictable.

I see. I haven’t read any horror stories before because I easily get scared. Thank you for letting me borrow one of your books.
You’re welcome. You can borrow books anytime. Enjoy reading!
PART B_1

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

PART B_2

1. Are you an artistic person? Why or why not?
Answer:
2. What kinds of art interest you?
Answer:
3. Why do you think other people appreciate abstract paintings? How about you?
Answer:
4. Many people consider photography as an art. Do you agree or disagree?
Answer:
5. What kinds of literature amaze you?
Answer:
6. Which one would you choose between writing a story/poem and drawing pictures? Why?
Answer:
7. Many people are fond of reading e-books than reading printed books. What is your opinion about that?
Answer:
8. Are you interested with other countries’ literature? Why or why not?
Answer:
9. If you could write a novel, what would be its theme?
Answer:
10. What kinds of artwork do you find beautiful?
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.

Living Abroad (Beginner) – Topic

DIALOGUE READING

Let’s read the dialogue below. After reading it once, we’ll switch roles.
講師と一緒に次の文章を読んでみましょう。文章は交互に読み、一度読み終わったら役を交代しましょう。

READ

Carol:
Miho:
Carol:
Miho:
Carol:
Miho:
Carol:
Miho:
Carol:

EXAMPLE

Before we start the next activity, let’s discuss the example below.
次のパートを始める前に、例を見てみましょう。

EXAMPLE

new year

ASKING QUESTIONS

Please ask me a question about each item below.
質問文を作って、講師に聞いてみましょう。

ASK

(insert image file here)

Eiken 2_6

DIRECTIONS

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

READ

Golden Week

Golden Week is a collection of four different holidays in Japan. It is one of the busiest holidays in the country. It is a long vacation for Japanese workers as they are given a week off from work to celebrate. Some workers spend such vacation to travel with their loved ones and by doing so, they can enjoy the holidays.

QUESTION 1

Please look at the passage.
According to the passage, how can some Japanese workers enjoy the holidays?

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, Ms. Mori was talking with her husband about their plans for tomorrow.

PICTURE

2-6

1st picture:
One day, Ms. Mori was talking with her husband about their plans for tomorrow.
____________________________________________________________.
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 holidays should be celebrated with family.
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, some Japanese people study English to help them get a better job.
Do you think this is a good idea?

ANSWER

Yes/No ______________________________________________________________________.
_______________________________________________________________________________.

Eiken 2_7

DIRECTIONS

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

READ

Job Interviews

Nowadays, many people apply for jobs at top companies. However, job interviews are not easy. Applicants should prepare for their job interviews by reading background information of companies. They should know such information to help them be more confident when answering questions about the company, and by doing so they can have a greater chance of getting employed at top companies.

QUESTION 1

Please look at the passage.
According to the passage, how can applicants have a greater chance of getting employed at top companies?

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, Takuya was talking to her sister about his job interview.

PICTURE

2-7

1st picture:
One day, Takuya was talking to her sister about his job interview.
____________________________________________________________.
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 most companies prefer applicants from top universities.
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, some students work part-time to support their studies.
Do you think this is a good idea?

ANSWER

Yes/No ______________________________________________________________________.
_______________________________________________________________________________.

Intermediate Conversation: History and Culture

WARM UP

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


Welcome back! How was your trip in 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.

CONVERSATION

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

1. Do you think learning about your country’s history is important? Why? / 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 history in your country 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? Why not?
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7. Do you agree that history repeats itself? Why? Why not?
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8. How do you describe the culture of your country?
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9. What is a unique part of your country’s culture?
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10. Do you participate in your country’s culture celebrations? Why? Why not?
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