PART A_1
Let’s learn new vocabulary. Listen and repeat these words with your tutor.
PART A_2
| 1. aesthetic 美の、審美的な | |
| Leonardo Da Vinci’s paintings have a deep sense of aesthetic. They are precise and realistic. | |
| 2. out of this world すばらしい | |
| I went to Disneyland for the first time. Every part of it was so magical that I felt like it was out of this world! | |
| 3. eye candy 見た目がよいもの、目の保養になるもの | |
| My sister loves decorating her room with paper lanterns because she thinks they are eye candy. | |
| 4. mundane 平凡な、ありふれた | |
| She was sick of her mundane life in the city. She found it boring and uneventful. | |
| 5. multifaceted 多面的に | |
| He is a multifaceted person. He climbs mountains, donates to charity, and sings the best karaoke songs! | |
PART A_3
Let’s make sentences using the vocabulary we’ve just learned.
PART A_4
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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
What’s up Emma? What are you wearing? It’s unique and fancy!
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Oh, this! Well, It’s a maid cafe costume for a cosplay convention. It is kawaii aesthetic.
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Kawaii? isn’t that the Japanese term for cute? What exactly is kawaii aesthetic?
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Well, Kawaii is basically a pop culture in Japan.
It can refer to items, humans and, non-humans that are childlike, loveable, charming, innocent, and fancy.
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Oh, I think I’ve seen some photos of people in Harajuku. Some of their outfits look out of this world!
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The Kawaii concept is definitely more than just eye-candy!
I think it is also a way of making mundane aspects of daily life seem more special. It’s a celebration that all things are adorable!
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Oh, that’s a fascinating perspective!
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The culture is multifaceted. It can be a cute Hello Kitty dress, a cute snack, or even the concept of friendship!
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Well then Emma, I’d like to have a touch of kawaii in my life. Got any ideas?
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Hmm, let’s start by giving your wardrobe a makeover! I want to see you wear something more colorful!
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Okay then! My kawaii journey starts now!
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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: There is nothing special about your food arrangement. You need to give it a bit of_______. B: Okay, I will decorate it with some fruits. |
| 2. | A: The _______ of the Tokyo hotel is clean, soft, and modern. B: I agree. I saw that as soon as I entered its premises. |
| 3. | A: She said she does not want to do the task anymore because it is________. B: Well, I understand her. The task is difficult and repetitive. |
| 4. | A: I want to visit the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove in Japan. B: Oh, me too! I saw photos of it online. It gives me a strange and beautiful feeling. It looks _______. |
| 5. | A: He is glad to take on such a_________project. B: Of course he is! The project involves the arts, the environment, and technology. |
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 and your friend are at a cosplay convention. Describe the attendees in costume to your tutor, who will act as your friend.
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 in your class.)
| Grammar 文法 |
Pronunciation 発音 | Vocabulary 単語 |
Comprehension 理解 |
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 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 |