Conversation (Expert Chapter 1)｜日常会話（上級１章）Lesson18: Having a Baby | 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.　expecting a baby 妊娠している、出産を控えている
	We have good news! We are expecting a baby.
2.　far along 進捗する、進む（How far along someone~ で（人）は妊娠何か月ですか？　という意味になる）
	Congratulations! How far along are you?
3.　name A after B BにちなんでAを名付ける
	I have decided to name my baby after my grandmother.
4.　over the moon 非常に幸せで,大喜びして
	We have waited for this for years, and so we are over the moon now.
5.　one step at a time 一歩ずつ
	I’m not fully ready for this responsibility. But I’m going to take it one step at a time.

PART A_3

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

PART A_4

1.　expecting a baby
Answer:
2.far along
Answer:
3. name A after B
Answer:
4. over the moon
Answer:
5. one step at a time
Answer:

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

Emma! I have good news.

Whoa, you startled me! What is it?

My parents are expecting a baby. It’s a baby boy. I’m going to be a big brother soon! I’m over the moon right now!

Oh, yes, I can see that. How far along is your mom?

She is currently five months pregnant, so we still have plenty of time to think of a name. What do you think is a good name?

Hmm. How about a name that starts with letter R, just like your name?

Actually, we’ve been thinking of naming him after my grandfather. His name was Richardson. Perhaps, the name Richard will be a good one?

Yes, that’s a really nice name.

I believe being a big brother comes with a big responsibility. I’m not sure if I’m completely ready yet. But I’m going to take it one step at a time.

You’re right, it’s going to make a significant difference in your life. I’m so
happy for your family.

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: How _________ is your wife in her pregnancy? B: She is now eight months pregnant.
2.	A: Do you have a name for your baby yet? B: We are going to _____________ after my favorite musician whose music helped me cope during difficult times.
3.	A: I called to tell you that my aunt is _______________. B: Congratulations to her!
4.	A: Are you ready to be a mother? B: I’m not one hundred percent ready, but I’m willing to take it __________.
5.	A: How do you feel about your mom’s pregnancy? B: I’m _______________, of course.

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 neighbor who is expecting to have a new baby in the family. Ask him or her about the gender of the baby, and how far along the mother is in her pregnancy. You may also suggest some baby names. 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.