Conversation (Beginner): Long-time friends

PART A_1
Let’s learn new vocabulary. Listen and repeat these words with your tutor.
PART A_2
1. elementary school 小学校
2. friendship 友情
3. since ~から、~以来
PART B_1
Let’s learn today’s phrases. Read the sentences below.
PART B_2
How long have you known her?
I have known her for 10 years.
PART C_1
Let’s read the dialogue. I will play Ron and you will play Emma. Then, we’ll switch roles.
PART C_2

Hey, Emma. I heard Lily is coming back from Australia.
Yes, she is! She has been there for three years. I am sure she
missesJapanese food here.

How long have you known her, by the way?
I have known her for eight years. We went to the same elementary school together.

You two must be good friends.
We are! What about you and Adam? How long have you known each other?

We have known each other for three years.
I hope your friendship lasts long!

PART D_1
Let’s read the dialogue. Read aloud, filling in the blanks as you remember the sentence you just read.
PART D_2

Hey, Emma. I heard Lily is coming back from Australia.
Yes, she is! She has been there for three years. I am sure she misses Japanese food here.

________________, by the way?
I have known her for eight years. We went to the same elementary school together.

You two must be good friends.
We are! What about you and Adam? How long have you known each other?

________________ three years.
I hope your friendship lasts long!

PART E_1
Fill in the blanks and complete the conversation.
PART E_2
1. A: How long have you known Nina?
B: ________________ two years.
2. A: Have you known Chris for a long time?
B: Yes, ________________.
3. A: Since when have you known Louis?
B: I _____________since elementary school.
4. A: ________________?
B: I have known Erica since 2015.
5. A: How long have you been living in Hong Kong?
B: ________________ ten years.
6. A: Has Mina been staying in Vietnam for two years?
B: No, ________________.
PART F_1
Let’s do a roleplay. Talk with me according to the situation below, using the expressions you just learned.
PART F_2
You are talking to your parents about your family friend. Ask them how long they have known one another.
PART F_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.