Conversation (Expert level): Renovation

PART A_1

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

PART A_2

1.　facade (建物の)正面、見かけ
	The store’s facade attracts many customers because of its extravagant design.
2.　revamp 改修する、改良する
	I am planning to revamp my wardrobe for my birthday. I’ll buy new clothes and accessories.
3.　commission 依頼する
	I have difficulty in drawing, which is why I will commission someone to draw for me instead.
4.　shake things up 変化を取り入れる
	The party seems boring, that’s why I brought board games to shake things up.
5.　back to square one 振り出しに戻る
	We must not mess this project up, or we will all go back to square one.

PART A_3

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

PART A_4

1.　facade
Answer:
2.　revamp
Answer:
3.　commission
Answer:
4.　shake things up
Answer:
5.　back to square one
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

Is that you, Emma?

Yes, it’s me! I could barely recognize you, Ron!

Me too. What are you doing here at the hardware store?

I am here to pick up some construction materials that will be used to
renovate my apartment’s facade. How about you, Ron?

That sounds great! I am here to buy some paint because I am revamping my daughter’s bedroom.

You must be doing a great job in keeping your daughter happy.

Indeed! I love her so much, and I just want to shake things up for her since she’s entering high school next month already.

Ah, I see. Are you going to paint her room yourself?

No. I’m planning to commission a painter to do the task for me as I don’t want to mess it up and go back to square one.

That’s a great idea! Good job, Ron.

I guess I have to go now. Nice seeing you today, Emma.

You too, Ron. Take care!

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: What does your favorite restaurant look like? B: My favorite restaurant is adorned with dried flowers in its ________________.
2.	A: What will you do with the old dresses you have in your closet? B: I am planning to ________________ them and add colorful beads.
3.	A: Can I ________________ you for a really huge project? I badly need an illustrator. B: Sure! I am willing to be part of this project.
4.	A: What did your teacher do to ________________ with your lectures? B: My teacher conducted games for us to participate more and be active in class.
5.	A: We have to do our best in school so that we won’t fail and go ________________. B: Yes, I agree. We have to study harder and focus more on academics.

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 siblings have decided to surprise your parents by renovating their bedroom. Discuss your renovation plans with your tutor, who will play the role of one of your siblings.

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.