Conversation (Expert Chapter 1)｜日常会話（上級１章）Lesson17: Taking Time Out | 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.　on the cards 起こりそう
	I heard you’ve got vacation plans. What’s on the cards for this weekend?
2.　It’s a good thing that… ～するのはよいことです
	You haven’t taken a leave for five years. It’s a good thing you have decided to finally do so.
3.　go along with 賛成する、協力する
	That’s a good suggestion. I’d go along with that.
4.　to make money お金を稼ぐために
	Sometimes, we forget to live because we’re too busy making money.
5.　to put your feet up 横になって休む
	Don’t feel guilty to take a leave. It’s okay to put your feet up from time to time.

PART A_3

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

PART A_4

1. on the cards
Answer:
2. It’s a good thing that…
Answer:
3. go along with
Answer:
4. to make money
Answer:
5. to put your feet up
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

I’m so looking forward to the long weekend.

Same here. Actually, I already have everything planned out.

That’s amazing. So, what’s on the cards for this weekend?

On Friday, I’m going to a spa with some friends to unwind. The next day,
I’m going to visit my grandparents. I’m going to help out in the farm.
And then, I’ll have a movie marathon with my sister on Sunday.

That sounds a lot of fun! It’s a good thing we get to take some time out.

We have to make money, of course. But we also have to take a break to
refresh our minds. That way, we can sustain our productivity.

I’d go along with that. We shouldn’t feel guilty about putting our feet up once in a while. In fact, it’s even helpful to our career. I mean, we don’t want to be burned out, right?

That’s right. So, how about you? Do you have any plans yet?

Nothing special. But I have piles of books that I need to pick up again. I’m hoping I can get a fresh perspective by reading those books.

That’s a good idea as well.

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 do you think of my plan for the trip? B: It’s nice. I’d _____________________.
2.	A: It’s a __________________ that your supervisor approved your vacation leave. B: I know, right? I’m so grateful for this.
3.	A: I think I lack motivation lately. Can you give me some advice? B: I think it’s best if you ________________ for a few days.
4.	A: What’s on _______________ tonight? B: I’m going to a buffet for dinner with my family.
5.	A: He is so caught with __________________. B: He’s the breadwinner at home, that’s why.

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 talking to a coworker about taking some time out. Talk about the importance of taking a leave from work. Also, discuss your vacation plans with your coworker. Your tutor will pretend to be your coworker.

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.