Conversation(Intermediate Chapter 1)｜日常会話（中級１章）Lesson51: In the Countryside

PART A_1

Let’s learn new vocabulary. Listen and repeat these words with your tutor.

PART A_2

1.　countryside 　田舎
	Life in the countryside is much more peaceful and quiet.
2.　take a break 　休憩する
	Maria took a break from work to visit her parents.
3.　relative 　親戚
	A distant relative came to their wedding.
4.　raise 　飼育する、栽培する
	My brother raised some chickens in our backyard.
5.　escape 　逃れる
	People come to the beach to escape the busy city life even just for a while.

PART A_3

I will ask the questions. Please answer them in complete sentences.

PART A_4

1.	When was the last time you visited the countryside?
2.	What do you usually do when you like to take a break from school or work?
3.	Do you have relatives living in the countryside?
4.	What animals are usually raised in farms?
5.	Why do some people escape the city life?

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

I miss the countryside. I’ve been busy with school and my part-time job so much that I want to take a break.

What do you miss the most about the countryside, Ron?

The nature, the food, and of course, my relatives! Pretty much everything, I guess. Life in the countryside is much more relaxed.

You’re right, Ron. And I miss the countryside, too. I think the last time I
went there was almost two years ago.

Do you also have relatives in the countryside, Emma?

Yes. My grandparents from my mother’s side live there. They have a
small farm where they raise chickens and goats.

It can get really stressful in the city with all the traffic jams and pollution. It’s good to escape the city once in a while.

When are you planning to go back to the countryside, Ron?

This coming semester break.

That’s good for you. I hope I could visit the countryside soon, too.

PART C_1

I will ask the questions about the conversation. Please answer them in complete sentences.

PART C_2

1.	What does Ron miss about the countryside?
2.	When was the last time Emma visited the countryside?
3.	When will Ron return to the countryside?

PART D_1

Fill in the blanks and complete the conversation.

PART D_2

1.	A: It hasn’t been a day but I already miss my __________! B: Don’t worry. Christmas vacation will come soon so you can visit them.
2.	A: It’s important to rest and relax once in a while. You need to __________ from all that traffic, pollution, and stress. B: I guess I need to visit here more often.
3.	A: I wish we could go back to the _____________ soon. B: You’re right. I miss the food and the fresh air.
4.	A: I didn’t know that you ___________ chickens in your backyard, Mark. B: My father is actually the one who takes care of them. This is where we get our fresh eggs.
5.	A: Do you want to ___________________? I will do that while you rest. B: No, it’s okay. Don’t worry, I’m almost done.

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

You and your friend are talking about the countryside. Ask what he/she misses about living in the countryside.

PART E_3

REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.

ではこのレッスンで学んだことを振り返りましょう。

(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.