Conversation(Expert Chapter 1)｜日常会話（上級１章）Lesson57: Single vs Married

PART A_1

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

PART A_2

1.　matrimony 結婚していること、結婚生活
	The couple entered the state of holy matrimony two years ago.
2.　empower 権利を与える、自信を持たせる、力づける
	Living alone and being independent feel so empowering.
3.　free as a bird 自由気まま
	The stray dogs wander around the village as free as a bird.
4.　head over heels 真っ逆さまに
	My father fell head over heels in love with my mother.
5.　preside 司会をする
	She will preside as judge at the trial.

PART A_3

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

PART A_4

1. matrimony
Answer:
2. empower
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3. free as a bird
Answer:
4. head over heels
Answer:
5. preside
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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

Hey, Emma!

Hi, Ron! It’s been so long since we last saw each other.

I know! How are you?

I’m doing great; I’m about to enter the state of matrimony with my fiance next month! A judge will preside over our wedding ceremony. How about you? Are you now married?

Wow, that’s good news! You’ll finally tie the knot with your fiance. But as for me, I prefer staying single.

Do you mind if I ask why?

For me, being single is empowering. I have all the time for myself, and I am as free as a bird.

What if you meet someone you’ll go head over heels with in the future?

I’m not sure. Maybe we’ll cross the bridge when we get there. But for now, I want to stay single.

It’s alright, and I respect your decision. It will be best if you come to our wedding next month. I’ll send you the invitation.

I’ll be there for sure.

Thank you! See you then.

See you!

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: Do you know what’s happening inside the church? B: A couple is entering the state of ________________. The priest is presiding the ceremony.
2.	A: Why do you want to run for this position in the council? B: I want to be the voice for our students and ________________ them through my platforms.
3.	A: Have you seen the news about the prisoners in the city jail? B: Yes! They escaped the prison and are now ________________ roaming around the city.
4.	A: Why did you choose to marry her? B: I fell ________________ in love with her the first time I saw her. I knew she is the one.
5.	A: Who is going to preside over it? B: A judge will preside over our wedding ceremony.

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 your grandparent’s house. Discuss with your tutor, who will pretend to be your grandparent, about the advantages and disadvantages of getting married.

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.