Conversation (Intermediate Chapter 1)|日常会話(中級1章)
Lesson27: Family

PART A_1
Let’s learn new vocabulary. Listen and repeat these words with your tutor.
PART A_2
1. family gathering 家族の集まり
  We have family gatherings every year.
2. stay 滞在
  He said he’ll stay at his friend’s house until Saturday.
3. occupied 忙しい
  Laura’s quite occupied today. She has a lot of tasks to finish.
4. pick up 拾う、(車などに)乗せる、車で迎えに行く
  Could you pick me up at the bookstore? I don’t have an umbrella with me.
5. sibling 兄弟
  He has a wonderful relationship with his siblings.
PART A_3
I will ask the questions. Please answer them in complete sentences.
PART A_4
1. When do you usually have or attend family gatherings?
2. Have you ever stayed at your friend’s house?
3. When are you usually occupied with work?
4. Have you ever picked someone up from the airport? Who was it?
5. How many siblings do you have?
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

Hi, Emma! Are you free this weekend?
Sorry, I’m not. I have a family gathering this evening. We’ll stay there until Sunday.

Oh, I see. I was thinking about going to the cinema with you.
I’m really sorry, but I’m going to be very occupied this weekend.

What do you have to do?
I have to pick up my grandparents from Haneda airport, then prepare for the gathering.

That does sound very busy.
Yeah. But my parents and siblings will help me with the preparations.

Oh, right. You have two other siblings who can help you.
Yes. Anyway, thanks for asking me. Maybe we can go to the cinema next time.

PART C_1
I will ask the questions about the conversation. Please answer them in complete sentences.
PART C_2
1. Until when will Emma and her family stay in her grandparents’ house?
2. Where will Emma pick her grandparents up?
3. Who will help Emma with the preparations?
PART D_1
Fill in the blanks and complete the conversation.
PART D_2
1. A: When is your ________________?
B: It’s going to be this Saturday. I’m so excited to see my cousins!
2. A: Why don’t you ________________ here for the night?
B: Sorry, but my parents will look for me. I have to go home.
3. A: Are you free this Sunday?
B: Sorry, I’m ________________ on that day. I have to finish my homework.
4. A: Hey, sorry for the trouble but it’s raining and I don’t have an umbrella.
B: No worries. Where do I _______ you _______?
5. A: Do you have a good relationship with your ________________?
B: Absolutely. I spend time with them almost every day.
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 met your friend at a restaurant. Tell him/her about the family gathering you attended last weekend. 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.