Conversation(Expert Chapter 1)｜日常会話（上級１章）Lesson88: Japanese Food Overseas

PART A_1

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

PART A_2

1.　fundamental 基本的な
	Learning the fundamental theories helps us to put our learnings into practice.
2.　imply 含む、伴う、(…を)暗示する
	The continuously increasing number of COVID-19 cases implies the government’s poor response to the pandemic.
3.　crisp パリパリする、新鮮な
	She ate crisp fried chicken last night.
4.　right as rain 完全に正しい、全く申し分なくて
	He was right as rain when he heard the good news.
5.　break the ice 話の口火を切る、緊張をほぐす
	The participants played a game to break the ice.

PART A_3

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

PART A_4

1. fundamental
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2. imply
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3. crisp
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4. right as rain
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5. break the ice
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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

Hi. I’m Ron. Are you an exchange student?

Yes. I am Emma.

Which country do you come from?

I come from the Philippines.

How is your stay here so far?

I am looking forward to trying authentic Japanese food.

Yes. That’s a very good thing to do. Our food plays a fundamental role in Japanese culture.

I agree. I have tried some Japanese food back in the Philippines.

Really? Do you think the people in your country like eating Japanese food?

Yes! That can be implied with the numerous Japanese restaurants in the Philippines.

That’s good to hear. What is your favorite Japanese food?

My favorite Japanese food is Tonkatsu. Its crisp outer part complements the soft texture of the pork. I am right as rain whenever I eat it.

I’m glad that you like our food here. I look forward to seeing you around the campus.

I also look forward to that, Ron. Thank you for breaking the ice.

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: Why do we have to learn the ____________ principles of this study? B: It will help us understand subsequent concepts as they are all based on these principles.
2.	A: How did you know that she was mad at you? B: That was ____________ by her tone and acts towards me.
3.	A: I bet these apples came straight from the refrigerator. B: That’s right. They are __________.
4.	A: I worried about him. B: Don’t worry, he will be __________ soon.
5.	A: The participants are still uncomfortable with each other. B: I agree. Let’s try to ______________ by playing a game.

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

Your friend has just arrived in Japan for a vacation. Encourage him/her to eat Japanese food, and discuss the distinct features of Japanese food. Your tutor will play your friend’s role.

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.