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Conversation(Intermediate Chapter 2)｜日常会話（中級２章）
Lesson30: Communication and Foreign Language learning　コミュニケーションと外国語

LESSON GOAL

Let’s check our lesson goal.
In this material, you will learn the words and phrases that are used when you talk about communication and foreign language learning. Also, you will express your opinions about specific topics.

PART A_1

Rearrange the letters of the word to complete each sentence. Read the meaning aloud and use it as a clue.
ANSWERS
  1. informative
  2. tough
  3. complex

PART A_2

1. word:
I
N
F
R
O
A
M
E
T
I
V
meaning: [adjective] containing a lot of useful facts
sentence: The presentation about the new business proposal was very ____________.
2. word:
T
U
O
H
G
meaning: [adjective] something that is difficult
sentence: The situation was ___________ for both the teachers and the students.
3. word:
C
M
O
L
P
X
E
meaning: [adjective] involving different but connected parts that are confusing
sentence: She made a _________ explanation of the report which made the manager more confused.

PART B_1

Let’s read the dialogue. I will be Sam and you will be Alice. Fill in the blanks with the correct responses.

PART B_2

I feel so tired today. That French class was very tough, especially the business terms. Do you think I can learn the language before my trip to France?
Sure you can! I know It’s quite complex but I know you can handle it. Learning a different language is really difficult.

I agree. On the other hand, learning French is interesting and very informative. Have you tried learning a different language before? How was it?
____________________. I think you could also try learning that language.

I think I could try that in the future. Anyway, can you give me some tips on how I can learn a new language in an easier and faster way?
____________________________________________.

I see. I will take note of your recommendations. I appreciate all your help, Alice. Thank you.
You’re welcome, brother. Have some rest now so that you can process more information tomorrow.

PART C_1

Read and take note of the important points in the article.

PART C_2

In Japan, a recent survey was conducted for students on their behavior about learning English. The results of the survey indicated that students have a contradictory attitude towards learning English. Although a lot of students thought English is important for them to get a job, only a few of them are willing to take jobs requiring English. The surveyors find this disappointing. However, it is also possible that the students do not necessarily think that learning English is the only way to land their dream jobs. Excellent English communication skills have become a universal work requirement all over the world, but not a requirement to reach success.

PART C_3

Please answer the questions about the article.

PART C_4

1. What is the result of the survey?
Answer:
2. Why is it possible that students don’t find learning English very necessary?
Answer:
3. Good English communication skills should be one of the requirements when applying for a job. Do you agree or disagree?
Answer:
4. Would you work for a company where you have to communicate in a foreign language (like English) instead of your native one?
Answer:

PART D_1

Please explain the meaning of the following quotes.

PART D_2

1. “It is not the voice that commands the story; it is the ear.” – Italo Calvino
Answer:
2. “The most important thing in communication is hearing what isn’t said.” – Peter Drucker
Answer:

PART E_1

Let’s talk. Please answer my questions.

PART E_2

1. What languages would you like to learn in the future?
Answer:
2. Do you think people can communicate with ghosts and spirits?
Answer:
3. If you could have a conversation with a famous person, who would you talk to and what would you talk about?
Answer:
4. Would you like to have a career that requires you to talk to a lot of people? Why?
Answer:
5. Where do you excel the most, listening, speaking, or both?
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.
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Living Abroad (Beginner)_Japanese Food

DIALOGUE READING

Let’s read the dialogue below. After reading it once, we’ll switch roles.

READ

Rob: Hi Miho, how was your trip to Japan?
Miho: It was nice! I tried many kinds of Japanese food like sushi, sashimi, and okonomiyaki.
Rob: Wow! Which one is your favorite?
Miho: My favorite is sushi.
Rob: Oh, I haven’t tried sushi.
Miho: Sushi is one of the most famous Japanese foods. It is usually made of fresh fish and rice.
Rob: That sounds delicious!
Miho: It is! I also learned how to make sushi during my stay, so I will make some for you.
Rob: Really? I’m so excited to try it.

EXAMPLE

Before we start the next activity, let’s discuss the example below.

EXAMPLE

new year

ASKING QUESTIONS

Please ask me a question about each item below.

ASK

Living Abroad_Japanese Food

Living Abroad (Beginner)_Template_Template

DIALOGUE READING

Let’s read the dialogue below. After reading it once, we’ll switch roles.

READ

Rob: (dialogue)
Miho: (dialogue)
Rob: (dialogue)
Miho: (dialogue)
Rob: (dialogue)
Miho: (dialogue)
Rob: (dialogue)
Miho: (dialogue)
Rob: (dialogue)

EXAMPLE

Before we start the next activity, let’s discuss the example below.

EXAMPLE

new year

ASKING QUESTIONS

Please ask me a question about each item below.

ASK

new year

Living Abroad (Intermediate) 0 – Topic

ASKING QUESTIONS

Please ask me the following questions.
Take note of my responses as you will summarize them later.

ASK

1. What is your name?
 
2.
 
3.
 
4.
 
5.

SUMMARIZING INFORMATION

Now, please summarize my responses to your questions.

SUMMARIZE

My tutor’s name is _____________________.
__________________________________________.
__________________________________________.
__________________________________________.
__________________________________________.

DIALOGUE READING

Let’s read the dialogue below.
After reading it once, we’ll switch roles.

READ

Alex:
Bill:
Alex:
Bill:
Alex:
Bill:
Alex:
Bill:

COMPREHENSION CHECK

Please answer the following questions based on the dialogue.

ANSWER

1.

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

2.

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

3.

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

DIALOGUE PRACTICE

Let’s read the dialogue below.
Complete each conversation by choosing the appropriate response from the choices below.
(Note to tutor: Please find the answer key in the last page.)

READ AND ANSWER

1. Tutor:
Student:
Tutor:
Student: _______________________________
a.
b.
c.
d.

 

(Answer is in the last page.)

READ AND ANSWER

2. Tutor:
Student:
Tutor:
Student: _______________________________
a.
b.
c.
d.

 

(Answer is in the last page.)

READ AND ANSWER

3. Tutor:
Student:
Tutor:
Student: _______________________________
a.
b.
c.
d.

 

(Answer is in the last page.)

READ AND ANSWER

4. Tutor:
Student:
Tutor:
Student: _______________________________
a.
b.
c.
d.

 

(Answer is in the last page.)

READ AND ANSWER

5. Tutor:
Student:
Tutor:
Student: _______________________________
a.
b.
c.
d.

 

(Answer is in the last page.)

ROLE PLAY

Let’s do a role play with the given situation. You should mention the items below during the conversation.

PLAY

Situation: Your tutor will pretend as (character).
You will ask your tutor questions about (topic).
Items to mention: –
–
–
–
–
–
–

ANSWERS FOR DIALOGUE PRACTICE

 
1.
 
2.
 
3.
 
4.
 
5.
 

Eiken 3_3

DIRECTIONS

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

READ

Restaurants

Nowadays, eating at a restaurant has been popular. People choose to eat at a restaurant than to eat at home. Some people do not have time to cook, so they choose to eat at a restaurant.

QUESTION 1

Please look at the passage.
Why do some people choose to eat at a restaurant?

ANSWER

PICTURE

Please study the picture below.

ANSWER

3_3

QUESTION 2

Please look at the picture.
How many glasses are on the table?

ANSWER

QUESTION 3

Please look at the man.
What is he going to do?

ANSWER

QUESTION 4

What kinds of food do you not like eating?

ANSWER

QUESTION 5

Do you cook your own meals?

 

If yes → Please tell me your favorite dish to cook.

If no → Who cooks meals for you?

ANSWER

Eiken 3_1

DIRECTIONS

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

READ

Flower Shops
Flower shops sell different kinds of flowers. Each customer may choose which flowers to buy. Flowers are a great gift for friends and loved ones, so some people buy it on special days.

QUESTION 1

Please look at the passage.

Why do some people buy flowers on special days?

ANSWER

PICTURE

Please study the picture below.

ANSWER

3_1

QUESTION 2

Please look at the picture.

How many customers are there in the picture?

ANSWER

QUESTION 3

Please look at the man.

What is he going to do?

ANSWER

QUESTION 4

What country do you want to visit?

ANSWER

QUESTION 5

Do you play video games?
If yes → Please tell me more.
If no → Why not?

ANSWER

Eiken 3_2

DIRECTIONS

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

READ

Family Day

Sunday is a day for rest. It is a day for families to do fun activities together. Many people choose to spend time with their families during that day, so they have Sunday as their family day.

QUESTION 1

Please look at the passage.
Why do many people have Sunday as their family day?

ANSWER

PICTURE

Please study the picture below.

ANSWER

3_2

QUESTION 2

Please look at the picture.
What is the boy doing?

ANSWER

QUESTION 3

Please look at the woman with short hair.
What is she going to do?

ANSWER

QUESTION 4

What is your favorite part of your house?

ANSWER

QUESTION 5

Do you grow fruits or vegetables in your garden?

 

If yes → Please tell me more.

If no → Where do you usually spend your free time?

ANSWER

Living Abroad (Intermediate)_Asking for directions

ASKING QUESTIONS

Please ask me the following questions.
Take note of my responses as you will summarize them later.

ASK

1. What is your name?
2. Is there a mall in your city?
3. What is the nearest train station to your house?
4. How do you go to the nearest train station?
5. Is there a supermarket near your house?

SUMMARIZING INFORMATION

Now, please summarize my responses to your questions.

SUMMARIZE

My tutor’s name is

DIALOGUE READING

Let’s read the dialogue below.
After reading it once, we’ll switch roles.

READ

Alex: Bill, I can’t find the movie theater. Can you help me?
Bill: Sure. But you must hurry. All movies are going to start in 10 minutes.
Alex: I see. Can you tell me the fastest way to go there?
Bill: The movie theater is located on the fourth floor of the new building.
Alex: I didn’t know there’s a new building around here. How do I get there?
Bill: Take the escalator, and turn left once you reached the second floor. When you see a doughnut shop, turn right. Walk straight until you see the entrance of the new building.
Alex: Great! Thank you so much.
Bill: No problem.

COMPREHENSION CHECK

Please answer the following questions based on the dialogue.

ANSWER

1. Where is Alex going?
Answer:
2. Where is the movie theater located?
Answer:
3. How to get to the new building?
Answer:
DIALOGUE PRACTICE

Let’s read the dialogue below.
Complete each conversation by choosing the appropriate response from the choices below.

(Note to tutor: Please find the answer key in the last page.)

READ AND ANSWER

1. Tutor: I will go to the art museum today. Would you like to go with me?
Student: I’d love to. But, I don’t know how to get there.
Tutor: I know the way. Do you want to meet me at the train station?
Student:
a. That place is amazing!
b. Yes. See you there.
c. I can’t. It’s too far.
d. It’s famous.
(Answer is in the last page.)
READ AND ANSWER

2. Tutor: Do you know where I can find the nearest bank?
Student: Yes. It’s just beside the city hall. The city hall is only a few minutes’ walk away.
Tutor: Is it open today?
Student:
a. Banks are closed today.
b. The waiting line outside is long.
c. Yes. It’s just a walking distance.
d. It can’t be.
(Answer is in the last page.)
READ AND ANSWER

3. Tutor: Excuse me. May I ask how to get to the train station?
Student: Sure. Are you going to take a taxi or a bus?
Tutor: I was planning to take a taxi from here. What should I tell the driver?
Student:
a. Tell him to drop you off at Kingston Road.
b. You can’t. The traffic is heavy.
c. The train station will close in ten minutes.
d. I will check later.
(Answer is in the last page.)
READ AND ANSWER

4. Tutor: I will visit you at the hospital tomorrow. How do I get there?
Student: Are you taking a bus or a taxi?
Tutor: I’m not sure. Which one is the fastest way?
Student:
a. I’m not available tomorrow. Sorry.
b. You can take either of them.
c. There are no alternative routes to get here.
d. I don’t think so.
(Answer is in the last page.)
READ AND ANSWER

5. Tutor: How far is the nearest hotel from here?
Student: It’s about eight miles away. Why?
Tutor: I’m looking for a room where I can stay overnight. How many minutes will it take for me to get there?
Student:
a. The nearest hotel stopped operating last year.
b. It’ll take at least 15 minutes for you to get there.
c. I’d always wanted to have an overnight stay at a beach resort.
d. Resorts are not good.
(Answer is in the last page.)
ROLE PLAY

Let’s do a role play with the given situation. You should mention the items below during the conversation.

PLAY

Situation: Your tutor will pretend as an airport staff.
You will ask your tutor questions about directions.
Items to mention:
– where is Paradise hotel
– how to get there
– travel time
– how far
– nearest supermarket from Paradise hotel
– nearest sightseeing spot from Paradise hotel
– how to go back to airport from the hotel

ANSWERS FOR DIALOGUE PRACTICE

1. b
2. a
3. a
4. b
5. b

[HS] Which would you prefer to travel, by airplane or ship?

PASSAGE READING

Please read aloud the following passage. I will check your pronunciation as you read.

READ

Means of travel

The most common means of travel are flying on an airplane or sailing on a ship. There are a few things to consider when choosing between the two. One is the travel time. Traveling by plane takes only a few hours, while traveling by ship may take a few days depending on the destination. The ticket price also varies. Air travel can be more expensive than sea travel. Passengers may choose depending on their preferences and whichever is more comfortable for them.

COMPREHENSION CHECK

Please answer the following questions based on the passage.

ANSWER

 

1. What are the most common means of travel?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

2. How long does it take to travel by plane?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

3. Which is more expensive, air travel or sea travel?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

CONSTRUCTING SENTENCES

Please construct sentences using each word below.

PRACTICE

Words and Expressions Sample Sentences
sail _______________________________________________
destination _______________________________________________
passenger _______________________________________________
preference _______________________________________________
comfortable _______________________________________________

EXPRESSING OPINIONS

Please answer the following questions based on your opinion. Give at least one reason to support your answer.

ANSWER

 
1. Why do some people like traveling?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

2. Do you think it’s better to travel abroad than in your own country?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

3. Do you think it’s necessary to spend a lot of money in order to travel comfortably?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

4. What do you think is the safest means of travel?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

5. Why do you think some people prefer to travel by plane?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

6. Which do you prefer, traveling by ship or plane?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

7. Do you think spending long hours to travel is a waste of time?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

[HS] What country would you like visit? Why?

PASSAGE READING

Please read aloud the following passage. I will check your pronunciation as you read.

READ

There are a lot of reasons as to why people love to travel. Some people want to explore, learn about other cultures, appreciate the beauty of different places, and some just want to relax and have fun. Most people say that they feel happier ever since they started traveling.

One of the most visited places around the world is Hong Kong. Some tourists fly all the way to Asia from America or Europe just to visit the country. There are a lot of things to do in the country. Tourists can go to Victoria Peak or ride the Star Ferry and fall in love with the wonderful views of nature. People can also visit the country’s beautiful theme parks and shops in one of the cheapest street markets in the world.

COMPREHENSION CHECK

Please answer the following questions based on the passage.

ANSWER

1. What are the reasons why people love to travel?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

2. What is one of the most visited places around the world?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

3. What can tourists do in Hong Kong?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

CONSTRUCTING SENTENCES

Please construct sentences using each word below.

PRACTICE

Words and Expressions Sample Sentences
explore _______________________________________________
beauty _______________________________________________
ever since _______________________________________________
all the way to _______________________________________________
fall in love with _______________________________________________

EXPRESSING OPINIONS

Please answer the following questions based on your opinion. Give at least one reason to support your answer.

ANSWER

1. What do you think is the main reason why people travel?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

2. What do you think is the best country to visit?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

3. Do you think spending money on traveling is worth it?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

4. How would you describe a great trip?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

5. Do you think having tourists visit your country is a good thing?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

6. What can you say about those people who prefer traveling abroad to traveling in their own country?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

7. Do you think it’s better to travel alone than with other people?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

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