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Conversation (Expert Chapter 3)|日常会話(上級3章)
Lesson9: Fads and Trends ブームと流行

LESSON GOAL

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

I’ve been thinking about dyeing my hair rose pink. What do you think?
Rose pink–that’s weird for a hair color. Where did you get the idea?

Have you been living under a rock, brother? It’s a new fashion trend. My favorite actress dyed her hair rose pink, too. It looks good on her.
I’m sure it would look nice on you, too. Anyway, wouldn’t your hair get damaged from all those chemicals?

I dyed my hair blond before, and I never had any problem with my hair, then. I think my hair’s going to be fine.
Well, as long as it won’t cause any damage on your hair, then I support you in dyeing it.

PART B_1

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

PART B_2

1. Name a trend that you followed.
Answer:
2. If you were to create a trend/fad, what would it be and why?
Answer:
3. Do you think that the clothes we wear reflect our personality?
Answer:
4. What were the worst trends and fads you’ve seen so far?
Answer:
5. Were there any trends in the past that you hope to come back?
Answer:
6. Would you rather be called old-fashioned than follow a weird trend? Cite an example of a weird trend.
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7. Nowadays, having a tattoo is a trend. Although, some people say that having tattoos look unpleasant on the body. What do you think?
Answer:
8. How do trends make an impact on society’s improvement?
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9. Do you know any trends that cause harm? What are they?
Answer:
10. Why do you think trends spread quickly through the influence of social media?
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)
Lesson8: Technology and Internet テクノロジーとインターネット

LESSON GOAL

Let’s check our lesson goal.
In this material, you will learn how to talk about technology and internet 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, sister. Mom’s been calling you for dinner.
I will be there in five minutes.

Five minutes? Your ‘five minutes’ take five hours! Come on. Put your phone down, and let’s eat.
Okay, if you insist. It is as if I’m the only one who can’t be bothered when with a gadget. You are practically glued to gaming computer most of the time.

Well, ‘most of the time’ is not this time. Anyway, you’ll love what mom cooked tonight–grilled salmon!
You should’ve said that earlier. Yummy!

PART B_1

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

PART B_2

1. Are there any new gadgets that you really want to get?
Answer:
2. What gadgets did you use before but are obsolete now?
Answer:
3. If you would have only one gadget with you, what would it be?
Answer:
4. Does the brand of the gadget matter to you when buying a new one?
Answer:
5. What do you usually do on the internet? Do you shop online?
Answer:
6. What is the weirdest thing you’ve seen on the internet?
Answer:
7. What are some security or privacy issues you must think about when you access the internet?
Answer:
8. Is it expensive to access the internet in your country?
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9. How do you think our lives have been improved by the use of the internet?
Answer:
10. If you would have an internet-based business what would it be?
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)
Lesson7: Travel 旅行

LESSON GOAL

Let’s check our lesson goal.
In this material, you will learn how to talk about travel in an advanced 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 heard you’re flying to Germany next month.
That’s true. I’m going with mom and dad to visit my brother there. He’s got a permanent residency visa. My sister-in-law is German, by the way.

Cool. You might as well tour around while you’re there. I went on a fellowship in Berlin two years ago. The metropolitan areas and the countryside are equally breathtaking.
So I’ve heard from my brother’s stories. I’ve only been there once for three days, and I deeply regret how I never get to see places like the Black Forest and the King’s Lake.

Well, don’t forget my souvenirs.
Of course, I won’t. See you in a month, Ron.

PART B_1

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

PART B_2

1. Have you been abroad? / Do you plan to go abroad?
Answer:
2. What are your best and worst travel experiences?
Answer:
3. Do you prefer to travel alone or in a group? Why?
Answer:
4. What is your most preferred mode of transportation?
Answer:
5. Have you ever gotten lost while travelling?
Answer:
6. What are some things that you always take with you on a trip?
Answer:
7. If you were to live in a foreign country for the rest of your life, which country would it be?
Answer:
8. What are the popular tourist destinations in your country?
Answer:
9. Name three places that you don’t want to travel to. Why?
Answer:
10. Describe the most interesting person you met on one of your travels.
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)
Lesson6: Animals and Pets 動物とペット

LESSON GOAL

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

Is it just me, or did I hear a dog bark?
There’s nothing wrong with your hearing, brother. I finally managed to adopt the dog I’ve been eyeing at the shelter. Come with me at the backyard, and go say ‘hello’.

He’s cute. What do you call him?
His name is Milo. He’s a two-year-old Siberian Husky. Isn’t he adorable?

He is. Have you brought him to the vet, yet? We need to be sure about his health.
Not yet. I just got him here this morning. Could you drive us to Dr. Atkinson’s at 2 pm? We could also get him other stuff on the way.

PART B_1

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

PART B_2

1. Do you have a pet? Would you consider getting a pet?
Answer:
2. What is its name? What would you name your pet when you get one?
Answer:
3. What is the best pet to own?
Answer:
4. What are the pros and cons of keeping a pet?
Answer:
5. Do you know someone who owns an unusual pet?
Answer:
6. Which animals frighten you the most?
Answer:
7. Do you consider yourself an animal lover?
Answer:
8. Have you ever been bitten by an animal before?
Answer:
9. Do you think it is okay to free animals that have been in captivity all their lives?
Answer:
10. If you would be an animal, what would you be? 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)
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 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, sister. Are you alright? You look like tomorrow’s the end of the world.
I’m alright. This is nothing. I’m just stressed about work lately. It has been hectic in the office since the beginning of this quarter. What’s up?

Same old, same old. How about you join me for tennis this afternoon? If you have nothing important to do, that is. You’ve been cooped up here all day long.
I have to pass, sorry. I’d rather sleep my stress all weekend.

Live up a little, sister. It’s not going to hurt if you pick up a hobby or two to entertain yourself on your days off.
I do have hobbies, you know. I just didn’t have time for them for the past few weeks. Anyway, since you insist, count me in. I’ll call Ron and Emma, and see if they can join us.
PART B_1

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

PART B_2

1. How do you like to spend your free time?
Answer:
2. What are your hobbies?
Answer:
3. Does your hobby influence your choice of friends?
Answer:
4. Does your hobby influence your career choice?
Answer:
5. Does your hobby sometimes interfere with your work/study/personal life?
Answer:
6. Which hobbies are the most popular with women in your country? With men?
Answer:
7. Are there any activities that you used to do but don’t do anymore? Why did you stop?
Answer:
8. Which hobbies are the most expensive and the cheapest?
Answer:
9. If you had more free time, what would you do with it?
Answer:
10. Do people’s free time activities change as they get older? How?
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)
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 advanced English conversation.

PART A_1

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

PART A_2

Have you heard? The band, Red Earl, will have a concert here in January! Do you want to go?
Of course! I want to watch them live, too. I became a fan after you made me listen to their single “Welcome Reputation”.

Aren’t their songs fantastic? “Welcome Reputation” is my personal favorite so far. The lyrics are nothing short of poetry and the lead guitarist, Harry Summers, played their song in perfect harmony.
Indeed, considering how today’s music values entertainment over creativity. I hate those popular electronic dance songs with nonsensical lyrics. Who listens to them, anyway?

My sister does. I really don’t understand her taste in music.
Well, you can’t always please everyone. Anyway, you can come over at my place if you want to see all of my Red Earl albums.
PART B_1

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

PART B_2

1. What are your most and least favorite kinds of music?
Answer:
2. What is your favorite song?
Answer:
3. Who is your favorite singer?
Answer:
4. Do you like classical music?
Answer:
5. If you could play a musical instrument with a famous singer/musician, who would that be and what instrument would you two play?
Answer:
6. Do you like to listen to Broadway musicals?
Answer:
7. Can you concentrate on other things when you are listening to music?
Answer:
8. When was the last time you watched a concert?
Answer:
9. What kind of music do you listen to when you’re sad?
Answer:
10. Is entertainment value more important than creative value when it comes to music?
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)
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 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 brought wine. Pinot Noir—dad’s favorite. What are we having for dinner, sister?
Haven’t thought of it, yet. What do you like?

Nothing in particular. Do you feel like cooking tonight? If not, we could try dining in the newly opened Italian restaurant three blocks from here. What do you think?
Since you brought wine, I think I’ll cook something to go with it. Are you okay with grilled salmon and pesto pasta?

I think they would go very well with this wine. Mom and I love your grilled salmon. I’ll help you prepare.
Sure. Let’s go take a quick trip to the supermarket first.
PART B_1

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

PART B_2

1. What are your favorite local and foreign foods?
Answer:
2. Do you ever skip breakfast? If so, how often and why?
Answer:
3. How often do you eat at fast food restaurants?
Answer:
4. Do you prefer bringing home-cooked lunch or eating out when you’re at work (or in school)?
Answer:
5. How is the food in your work (or school) cafeteria?
Answer:
6. Have you ever eaten something that made you ill?
Answer:
7. Is there any food that you wouldn’t eat as a child that you eat now?
Answer:
8. If you were to eat only one kind of food every day for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Answer:
9. What special foods do you eat on holidays? (Christmas, New Year’s Day, etc.)
Answer:
10. What’s the strangest food you’ve ever eaten?
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)
Lesson1: Movies and Television 映画とテレビ

LESSON GOAL

Let’s check our lesson goal.
In this material, you will learn how to talk about movies and TV programs 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 can’t believe you made me see that horrible movie. I should’ve watched “The Stallions”, instead.
It’s not that bad. The story just happened to be predictable. Still, the fight scenes were good. Also, Alexander Zala played a supporting role.

As expected, he was amazing. He was the only reason why I was able to finish the movie we watched. The only sad part is his acting skills were underestimated this time.
True. He is my favorite actor, you know. I’ve been a big fan of his movies and he has received lots of awards for his acting skills. He also met his wife Emilia Turner in one of his movies.

Emilia Turner is his wife? Wow! I didn’t know that. They were always such a great pair in their movies. Anyway, do you want to watch their movies with my friends after our family dinner?
Sure. I’ll buy snacks for our movie night later.

PART B_1

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

PART B_2

1. What local and Hollywood movies are popular in your country?
Answer:
2. Who is your favorite actor/actress?
Answer:
3. Which movie and tv series genre do you like and dislike most? Why?
Answer:
4. What are the best and worst movies and/or tv series you have ever seen?
Answer:
5. Do you often watch movies at cinemas, on services like Netflix and Hulu, or on DVDs?
Answer:
6. Have you watched movies or TV series adaptations of popular books and comics? What do you think about them?
Answer:
7. What kinds of plots/stories do you hate seeing in movies and tv series?
Answer:
8. Some people say that it’s all right for historical movies to be historically inaccurate to look more creative. Do you agree or disagree?
Answer:
9. If you were a film director, what kind of movie would you like to make?
Answer:
10. If you were to portray a movie or tv character, who would it be?
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 in your class.)
Grammar
文法
Pronunciation 発音 Vocabulary
単語
Comprehension
理解
GOOD 文法の誤りはほとんどなく、完全な文章で話すことができる ほとんどの単語をはっきりと正しく発音することができる 習った表現を適切に使うことができる 文章を理解し、質問に正しく答えることができる

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

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

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

Conversation (Expert Chapter 3)|日常会話(上級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 advanced English conversation.

PART A_1

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

PART A_2

I bought us tickets for Leonardo and Gaspar’s championship fight on December 20.
Really? I’m so excited. Leonardo injured his right fist in his last fight with Elseman, right? This fight with Gaspar is going to be his first title defense since his recovery.

True. He’s one of my favorite boxer of all time. Out of his 32 fights, 27 were knockouts and he only had two losses. Although, Gaspar is not one to be underestimated.
I know. I just think it’s a waste of time that he had to relinquish his super middleweight belts for this one fight. If I were him, I would do no such thing. What a big gamble! What if he loses? He’ll be back to square one.

He has made his name and is already regarded as one of the greatest boxers of our generation. So technically, he won’t have to start from scratch if he loses. Anyway, I’m rooting for Leonardo.
Want to bet? I’m for Gaspar.

PART B_1

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

PART B_2

1. Why do you think many people like sports?
Answer:
2. What is the most common sport in your country?
Answer:
3. Do you prefer playing or watching sports?
Answer:
4. What do you think is the most popular sport in the world?
Answer:
5. What do you think is the most dangerous sport?
Answer:
6. What do you think is the most boring sport?
Answer:
7. What do you think is the most expensive sport?
Answer:
8. Do you think hosting the Olympics in one’s country is worth it despite its costs?
Answer:
9. If you were to be a professional athlete, which sport would you play?
Answer:
10. Does it bother you that people gamble on sporting events?
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 in your class.)
Grammar
文法
Pronunciation 発音 Vocabulary
単語
Comprehension
理解
GOOD 文法の誤りはほとんどなく、完全な文章で話すことができる ほとんどの単語をはっきりと正しく発音することができる 習った表現を適切に使うことができる 文章を理解し、質問に正しく答えることができる

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

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

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

Conversation(Intermediate Chapter 3)|日常会話(中級3章)
Lesson9: Fads and Trends ブームと流行

LESSON GOAL

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

Have you heard of home-stay lodging? A lot of people are talking about it on social media and I am interested to try it.
Yes, I have heard of that from one of my friends. His grandparents who live in the countryside let tourists stay in their house.

Wow! That is cool. I think it is a good way to relax from our busy city life.
You are right. Aside from staying in a relaxing environment, tourists can also go fishing, fruit-picking and cook various dishes with the homeowners.

That is very interesting! We should really try that as soon as we have free time.
Certainly. I will ask my friend about the details of the home-stay lodging later.

PART B_1

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

PART B_2

1. What are the major trends in your country nowadays?
Answer:
2. If you could bring back a trend from the past, what would it be and why?
Answer:
3. Do you usually follow trends? Why? Why not?
Answer:
4. People usually follow fashion trends even though they do not suit them. What can you say about that?
Answer:
5. What kind of trends do you dislike? Why? Why not?
Answer:
6. People usually follow trends through social media. Do you also get affected by this? Why? Why not?
Answer:
7. What do you think are the reasons why people follow trends?
Answer:
8. In your opinion, what makes people follow certain trends?
Answer:
9. Do you know any trends that stayed for a long time? Why do you think it/they stayed that long?
Answer:
10. What do you think would be the trends a year from now?
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.