Conversation(Beginner Chapter 1)|日常会話(初級1章)
Lesson3: major in university 大学での専攻

PART A_1
Let’s learn new vocabulary. Listen and repeat these words with your tutor.
PART A_2
1. university 大学
2. math 数学
3. chemistry 化学
PART B_1
Let’s learn today’s phrases. Read the sentences below.
PART B_2
What was your major in college?
I studied biology at the university.
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

How was your college experience, Emma?
It was good actually. I joined a lot of organizations and contests. How about you, Ron?

That’s great! Mine was a bit plain since I just studied all the time.
That’s absolutely fine, Ron. What was your major in college?

I studied biology at the university because I like to research animals and human life. How about you, Emma?
I studied math because I love solving math problems.

Really? That’s nice. I would like to be better in math someday as well.
I can teach you my learning styles some time!
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

How was your experience in college, Emma?
It was good actually. I joined a lot of organizations and contests. How about you, Ron?

Really? That’s great! Mine was a bit plain since I just studied all the time.
That’s absolutely fine, Ron. What ______________?

I studied biology because I like to research about animals and the human life. How about you, Emma?
_________________ because I love solving math problems.

Really? That’s nice. I would like to be better in math someday as well.
I can teach you my learning styles some time!

PART E_1
Fill in the blanks and complete the conversation.
PART E_2
1. A: What ____________________________?
B: I studied arts at Tokyo University of the Arts.
2. A: Did you know Emma’s major in college?
B: Yes, she _____________________.
3. A: What _______________________?
B: My brother studied chemistry at Osaka University.
4. A: What was Kyle’s major in college?
B: Kyle __________________________. He loves teaching.
5. A: What ________________________?
B: Ron studied physics at Kyushu University.
6. A: What course did your father take in college?
B: My father ____________________________. He is a great lawyer now.
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 friend about your college experience. Ask what his/her major was and where he/she studied it.
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.