Conversation(Intermediate Chapter 1)|日常会話(中級1章)
Lesson3: Relatives

  • PART A_1
    Let’s learn new vocabulary. Listen and repeat these words with me.
    PART A_2
    1. reunion  同窓会、再会
      The association holds a reunion every year.
    2. distant  遠い、遠くの
      I have some distant friends from college whom I rarely see.
    3. gather  集まる、集める
      The students gathered around for a class activity.
    4. childhood  子供時代
      Cheetos were my favorite snack during my childhood.
    5. memory  記憶、思い出
      I have many happy memories from high school.
    PART A_3
    I will ask the questions below. Please answer in complete sentences.
    PART A_4
    1. Does your family and other relatives hold reunions? Why or why not?
    2. Are you still in touch with your distant relatives? Why or why not?
    3. Where do you and your friends usually gather to bond?
    4. What was your favorite childhood game?
    5. Could you tell me about your memories from elementary school?
    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! Could you tell me something about your family?
    Sure! What exactly do you want to know?

    Do you hold family reunions every year?
    Yes! Together with our distant relatives, we usually gather in
    a certain place every year.

    What do you usually do at those gatherings?
    We eat, watch presentations that we’ve prepared, and talk
    about what’s been happening in our lives, especially our childhood
    memories.

    What kinds of presentations do you usually prepare?
    We mostly prepare video presentations that include family photos
    and videos, as well as song and dance performances.

    That’s sweet! I wish my family had that kind of bond, too.
    It’s not too late yet, Ron! Go ahead and suggest the idea to your family!

    PART C_1
    I will ask questions about the conversation. Please answer in complete sentences.
    PART C_2
    1. What did Ron ask Emma about her family?
    2. What do Emma and her relatives do at their yearly gatherings?
    3. What did Ron wish for at the end of the dialogue?
    PART D_1
    Fill in the blanks using the new vocabulary you learned to complete the conversation.
    PART D_2
    1. A: Are we going to have a batch _________ this year?
    B: I think it will be moved to next year because of the ongoing health crisis.
    2. A: Do you still talk to your ______ friends from high school?
    B: Not really; we only catch up once a year during reunions.
    3. A: Have you told the others about the company’s updates?
    B: Yes. We ____________ in the conference room earlier.
    4. A: Could you describe your favorite ____________ friend?
    B: She was very kind and fun to be with.
    5. A: If you were to delete one of your _______________, what would it be?
    B: I wouldn’t want to delete any of them; all are precious to me, whether good or bad.
    PART E_1
    Let’s do a role play. Talk with me based on the situation below, using the expressions you just learned.
    PART E_2
    Your cousin, who is the closest to you, has just arrived in your hometown for the holidays. Talk about your fun childhood memories.
    PART E_3
    REVIEW AND FEEDBACK
    Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.
    (Please give short feedback on how your student did in 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.