Conversation(Intermediate Chapter 1)|日常会話(中級1章)
Lesson83: Fortune-telling

PART A_1
Let’s learn new vocabulary. Listen and repeat these words with your tutor.
PART A_2
1. pursue  追う、追跡する
  I want to pursue skate dancing.
2. dilemma  ジレンマ
  I am currently in a dilemma about these two job offers.
3. fortune teller  占い師
  The fortune teller carefully studied my palm.
4. scam  詐欺
  My friend was a victim of a money-making scam.
5. insight  洞察、洞察力
  The movie offers an insight into the everyday lives of the Filipino people.
PART A_3
I will ask the questions. Please answer them in complete sentences.
PART A_4
1. What hobby do you want to pursue?
2. How do you deal with a dilemma in school/workplace?
3. Would you be interested in seeing a fortune-teller?
4. How can people avoid being caught in a scam?
5. What is your insight on the COVID-19 crisis?
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

What’s the matter, Emma?
I can’t decide whether to stay here and work as a designer or pursue my studies abroad.

I think what you’re worried about is whether you’ll be successful or not, is that right?
You’re right Ron. This is a dilemma I cannot deal with.

Why don’t we go see a fortune-teller?
Are you serious?

You won’t lose anything if you go, and it’s only for $8.
It might be a scam!

Don’t worry, my friend went to one, and she received some really good insight into the future.
Well, then. Let’s try it!

PART C_1
I will ask the questions about the conversation. Please answer them in complete sentences.
PART C_2
1. What is Emma’s dilemma?
2. How much is the fortune-teller’s service?
3. What did Ron’s friend get from the fortune-teller?
PART D_1
Fill in the blanks and complete the conversation.
PART D_2
1. A: In the movie, the_________had a huge crystal ball.
B: I don’t remember that movie.
2. A: Be careful of shopping online.
B: Yes, I’m aware of online______.
3. A: I need to get an_______into her mind.
B: That would be a difficult thing to do.
4. A: There’s tempura and gyoza. Both are my favorites, but I have enough money for only one dish.
B: That is surely a_________.
5. A: After I graduate from college, I’m going to_____my dream of becoming a doctor.
B: I support you!
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 friend wants to try a fortune-telling service online. Tell your tutor, who will act as your friend, to be careful of scams.
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.