Conversation(Expert Chapter 1)｜日常会話（上級１章）Lesson32: Getting Back on Your Feet

PART A_1

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

PART A_2

1.　that’s not how I see it 私はそのようには思いません
	Some people think that we should be able to get back on our feet alone. But that’s not how I see it.
2.　pull someone’s leg からかう
	Do you really think that I’ve improved a lot? I feel like you’re pulling my leg.
3.　turn out all right 全てうまくいく
	Every cloud has a silver lining. It’ll turn out all right.
4.　the world is your oyster この世は思いのままである
	Life’s what you make it. The world is your oyster.
5.　read between the lines 行間を読む、言外の意味を読み取る
	I don’t think he said that to make you feel worse, he’s actually trying to encourage you. Just try to read between the lines.

PART A_3

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

PART A_4

1.　that’s not how I see it
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2.pull someone’s leg
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3.turn out all right
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4.the world is your oyster
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5.read between the lines
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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

Hey, Emma. You don’t look okay. Is everything alright?

Hello, Ron. Remember my swimming competition. I lost again. I don’t
know. I’m already losing hope. Maybe this sport isn’t for me.

Hmmm, that’s not how I see it. I think you’re a step closer to your dream.

You’re pulling my leg, aren’t you?

No, I’m not. Just because you didn’t win, it doesn’t mean you failed. Rather, it’s another learning experience for you. It’ll turn out all right in the end, if you don’t give up.

But I can feel that even my coach is losing his hope. He looked so
disappointed when I didn’t win.

Did he tell you anything after that?

He said that he doesn’t think I should join the next competition.

Oh, maybe what he means is that you are not ready for another competition. Perhaps, that’s his way of telling you that you need more time to practice. Don’t take that to heart. Try to read between the lines.

Maybe. I don’t know if I still want to do this.

Emma, giving up isn’t the solution. The world is your oyster! You should fight harder to achieve your dreams.

Thanks, Ron. Somehow, it made me feel better.

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: Sometimes, we fall just to be able to bounce back higher. I’m sure it’ll _________ in the end. B: Thank you for the words of encouragement.
2.	A: I don’t think I’m talented enough to do this. B: That’s _________. I believe hard work beats talent.
3.	A: Your coach may sound a bit harsh, but he’s just trying to motivate you to do more. B: Yeah, I know he means well, so I better _________.
4.	A: Remember you can be whatever you want to be. The _________. B: Thank you for always reminding me of my capabilities.
5.	A: You didn’t win, but I think you’re the most determined contestant at the game. B: You’re _________ again.

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 talking to your parent about how you can get back on your feet after failing an exam. Tell him/her the things you had tried but didn’t work out, and ask for some advice on how to bounce back effectively. Your tutor will pretend to be your parent.

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.