Conversation(Expert Chapter 1)｜日常会話（上級１章）Lesson74: Stress | オンライン英会話のWeblio英会話公式ブログ

PART A_1

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

PART A_2

1.　overwhelm 圧倒する、参らせる
	I am overwhelmed with the workload in my new job.
2.　boggle ぎょっとする、ひるむ
	Her attitude towards me today boggles my mind.
3.　expose さらす、暴露する
	Kids should not be exposed to too much technology.
4.　feeling blue 憂鬱な気分、気分が落ち込んでいる
	Their teacher is sick, so everyone in the class is feeling blue.
5.　a lot on my plate 仕事をたくさんかかえている
	I will not be able to celebrate my birthday with my friends as I have a lot on my plate right now.

PART A_3

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

PART A_4

1. overwhelm
Answer:
2. boggle
Answer:
3. expose
Answer:
4. feeling blue
Answer:
5. a lot on my plate
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! How are you today?

I feel a little blue today, Ron.

Why? Did something bad happen?

Not really, maybe I am just overwhelmed with my current condition. I have a lot on my plate right now.

Would you like to talk about it? I would be willing to help as much as I can.

It is the busiest season at work so a lot of assignments are boggling my mind.
I also don’t find peace at home these days
since my siblings are arguing most of the time.

I see. I, myself, feel stressed sometimes.

How do you deal with it, Ron?

I try to calm my mind by exposing myself to nature.

How does that help you?

I always find the sight of trees, the fresh air, and the birds chirping as calming.
It helps me regenerate my mind.

I see. I will try that as well.
Maybe I need to calm myself first to be able to deal with the things in my life right now.

I’m glad I could help.

Yes. Thank you, Ron!

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: How are you doing with your new school? B: I am very much ____________ with how my new classmates welcomed me.
2.	A: What __________ your mind lately? B: I am having a hard time understanding this assignment of ours.
3.	A: How did she contract the virus? B: She was __________ to a workmate who tested positive.
4.	A: How are you holding up with the news? B: I am __________. I am so used to having my sister by my side.
5.	A: Would you help me with my homework? B: I am sorry, but I have ___________ right now.

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 older sister is stressed with her academic load. Cheer her up.

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
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.