Conversation(Expert Chapter 1)｜日常会話（上級１章）Lesson67: Japanese-Style Holidays

PART A_1

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

PART A_2

1.　merriment 陽気さ、陽気な騒ぎ
	The people of the village danced in merriment as they welcomed Christmas Eve.
2.　break the bank 破産させる
	Chelsea wants to buy a lavish bag that will surely break the bank.
3.　happy-go-lucky のんきな、楽天的な
	He does whatever he wants and eats all the sweets he craves! He is such a happy-go-lucky person.
4.　fleeting いつしか過ぎてゆく、つかの間の
	Time is fleeting. I had not realized that I was already 25. I still feel like a teenager somehow.
5.　walking on air 非常に幸福な状態
	Listening to classical music while eating Italian food is like walking on air.

PART A_3

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

PART A_4

1. merriment
Answer:
2. break the bank
Answer:
3. happy-go-lucky
Answer:
4. fleeting
Answer:
5. walking on air
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

Hi, Emma! I heard you were going to Japan!

Oh yes, my relatives live there and we’re going to join them for Japan’s golden week.
It is a series of four national holidays that take place within a week

Wow, that sounds fantastic! Well, I wish you merriment and safety.
I think it would be a busy time in Japan.

Thank you.
I’m actually worried though,
it’s my first time in Japan
and I might break the bank with all the goodies that I’m going to buy.
My relatives told me that we will be trying all the local specialties there!

You’ll be fine! I think it’s okay to be happy-go-lucky once in a while.

Well, I can’t wait to admire the fleeting beauty of cherry blossoms
and experience the onsen!

Wow, that sounds like walking on air. I wish I could come!

Maybe next time, Ron.

Next holiday, hopefully!

See you then!

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: For one _________ moment, I forgot all about my troubles. After a few minutes, I was upset again. B: Well, that is life for you.
2.	A: What do you love the most about family gatherings? B: The sense of ___________ when everyone is laughing.
3.	A: I bought a phone that will ________________. It cost me a lot. B: That looks so expensive. Where did you buy it?
4.	A: I passed my exams! B: Wow, congratulations! You must be _____________.
5.	A: My neighbor is a big guy who always has the biggest smile on his face and buys the children cupcakes every day. B: I would like to have a __________ neighbor like that too.

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 at a family get-together. Exchange thoughts about the celebration with your tutor, who will play the role of your cousin.

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.