Conversation (Intermediate Chapter 1)|日常会話(中級1章)
Lesson23: Going to a Concert

PART A_1
Let’s learn new vocabulary. Listen and repeat these words with your tutor.
PART A_2
1. on a tight budget  きびしい予算で
  She started to be on a tight budget when she became independent.
2. can’t stand  我慢できない
  I can’t stand that smell. It’s bad.
3. take place  起こる、行なわれる
  The next meeting will take place on Thursday.
4. beverage  飲み物
  Bring a snack and a beverage to relieve hunger.
5. prohibited  禁止
  Smoking is strictly prohibited in this area.
PART A_3
I will ask the questions. Please answer them in complete sentences.
PART A_4
1. When are you usually on a tight budget?
2. What are the things that you can’t stand doing?
3. Where does your favorite Japanese holiday take place?
4. Do you think that bringing beverages to concerts should be allowed? Why? Why not?
5. What are the things that are prohibited in your school/office?
PART B_1
Let’s read the dialogue. I will play Ron and you will play Emma. Then, we’ll switch roles.
PART B_2

Tonight, my favorite band will be performing in town. Let’s go to the concert together.
Oh, how I wish I could. However, I am on a tight budget. How much does it cost?

Don’t worry, I will treat you. Just come with me. I just can’t stand going to concerts alone.
If you say so, that’s fine. What kind of music do they play?

I suppose I’d call it rock. Do you like rock music?
That’s perfect. When does the concert start and where will it be held?

9:00 p.m., and will take place at City Hall. Would you like to have a few drinks before the show?
That’s a great idea. Is it okay if I bring a friend?

Sure. I’m wondering if we’ll be able to bring some alcoholic beverages to the concert.
That is something I will not attempt. It is generally prohibited.

PART C_1
I will ask the questions about the conversation. Please answer them in complete sentences.
PART C_2
1. Why did Ron invite Emma to go to a concert with him?
2. What time does the concert start?
3. Can they bring alcoholic beverages with them to the concert?
PART D_1
Fill in the blanks and complete the conversation.
PART D_2
1. A: Let’s watch a movie tonight. What do you think?
B: I’m sorry. I am __________.
2. A: I don’t like pets.
B: Me too. I __________ their smell. I am allergic to pets.
3. A: Have you heard the news?
B: Yeah, the incident _________ here.
4. A: You may get any __________ from the snack counter.
B: Okay. Thanks!
5. A: What is prohibited at work?
B: We are __________ from drinking alcohol during working hours.
PART E_1
Let’s do a roleplay. Talk with me according to the situation below, using the expressions you just learned.
PART E_2
Your favorite J-pop boy/girl band is going to have a concert this weekend. Ask your friend to join you. Your tutor will pretend to be your friend.
PART E_3
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.