Conversation(Expert Chapter 1)｜日常会話（上級１章）Lesson22: Dog Training | オンライン英会話のWeblio英会話公式ブログ

PART A_1

Let’s learn new vocabulary. Listen and repeat these words with your tutor.

PART A_2

1. one less thing to worry about 心配事が一つ減る
	Put the treats in your bag tonight. And that’s one less thing to worry about when you walk your dog tomorrow morning.
2. come to think of it… 良く考えると…
	Come to think of it, potty training an animal will take some time in the beginning, but it will save you time once your pet has learned how to do it without your help.
3. give one’s best shot 最大限の努力をする、全力を尽くす
	Dog training isn’t for everyone, but you’ve got to try it. Just give it your best shot.
4. get a kick out of ~ ~を楽しむ、~でスリルを覚える
	Teaching your pet may seem like a chore, but you’ll get a kick out of it later on.
5. the icing on the cake さらに嬉しいこと、さらなる喜び
	Having a cute pet is already nice. The icing on the cake is if they learn some tricks.

PART A_3

Let’s make sentences using the vocabulary we’ve just learned.

PART A_4

1. one less thing to worry about
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2. come to think of it…
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3. give one’s best shot
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4. get a kick out of ~
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5. the icing on the cake
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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

Good morning, Emma! It’s nice to see you here in the park.

Oh, hi, Ron! I’m here to teach my dog some tricks. How about you? Is
your dog with you?

Yes, Curly is still in the car because I forgot to bring her leash.

I see. Well, I actually have a spare leash. I make sure to put Theo’s
leash and a spare one in my bag the night before. That’s one less thing
to worry about when I get ready in the morning. Here you go. You can put it on her.

Thanks, Emma. I like how you’re always ready. So, how often do you train Theo?

I do it at least three times a week. It may take up some time now, but
come to think of it, it will surely pay off later on.

I think so. It’s also a good way to bond with your pet. I’m sure your dog will trust you more easily if you do it that often.

You should train Curly too! I know it’s not your thing, but I’m certain that
you’ll get a kick out of it.

Alright, but I don’t know where to start.

You can find tutorial videos online. And when you’re ready, just give it
your best shot! And you don’t have to force your pet to learn the tricks. If
Curly learns the tricks, then that’s just the icing on the cake!

PART C_1

Please summarize the conversation using your own words and expressions.

PART C_2

PART D_1

Fill in the blanks and complete the conversation.

PART D_2

1.	A: I’m so nervous even if I’ve prepared for this pet show for 3 months. B: Just give _________________, and I’m sure your pet will do well.
2.	A: I’m not so sure. But pet training seems like a mundane task to me. B: Why don’t you just give it a go? I’m pretty sure you’ll get ___________________.
3.	A: Just take your dog to the grooming shop today. And that’s ____________________this week. B: I appreciate your suggestion.
4.	A: My dog can already do a handful of tricks. If she learns a new one, it’s going to be the __________________. B: Sounds fun. Let’s make it happen!
5.	A: Come ______________, you were hesitant in getting a dog before. But look at how happy you are right now. B: You’re on point. Thanks for encouraging me to get one.

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 are training your pet dog when your neighbor approaches you. He/she asks why you are training your dog. Also, share with him/her the tricks that your dog can do. Your tutor will pretend to be your neighbor.

PART E_3

REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.

ではこのレッスンで学んだことを振り返りましょう。

(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.