Conversation(Expert Chapter 1)｜日常会話（上級１章）Lesson59: Wedding Traditions

PART A_1

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

PART A_2

1.　innocence 無罪、潔白、純潔
	The child’s innocence is so admirable. She is unaware of all the things around her.
2.　symbolize (…を)象徴する
	This necklace I have symbolizes my mother’s love for me.
3.　white wedding 白いウェディングドレスでの結婚式
	I don’t want to have a white wedding. I prefer a beach wedding with a pink motif.
4.　rule of thumb 大ざっぱなやり方、経験から得た方法
	It is a rule of thumb to respect our elders always.
5.　get cold feet 腰が引ける、怖気づく
	The actor did not show up in the studio last night. I think he got cold feet due to the pressure he felt.

PART A_3

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

PART A_4

1. innocence
Answer:
2. symbolize
Answer:
3. white wedding
4. rule of thumb
Answer:
5. get cold feet
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

Emma, is that you?

Hi, Ron! Yes, it is me.

Nice to see you! What are you doing here?

I’m here to fit my wedding gown.

Wow, you’re getting married! That’s great. Are you having a white wedding?

Yes! We’re having a traditional wedding at the church. I’m getting a white gown today to symbolize innocence and purity.

That is amazing! It is good that you came here without your husband. It is a rule of thumb that your spouse shouldn’t see you in your gown until your wedding day.

I agree! Legends say that one may get cold feet if they see the gown before the wedding.

Well, I wish you all the best on your wedding day, Emma.

Thank you, Ron!

See you around, Emma.

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: What do you admire most about your fiance? B: Her kindness and ____________________ mesmerized me the most.
2.	A: I want to give you this ring. This will ________________ our long lasting friendship. B: Thank you so much for this. I will treasure this forever.
3.	A: Do you prefer having a ________________? B: Nope. I dream of having a wedding by the beach.
4.	A: Why are you afraid of your older brother? B: I am not afraid of him. I just obey him because it is a ________________ that we must always follow our elders.
5.	A: You must calm down for your presentation tomorrow, or else you might ________________. B: Okay. I will try my best to relax.

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’re going to a wedding with your sister. Exchange conversations about wedding ceremonies with your tutor, who will play the role of your sister.

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.