Conversation(Intermediate Chapter 1)|日常会話(中級1章)
Lesson49: Childhood Instruments

PART A_1
Let’s learn new vocabulary. Listen and repeat these words with your tutor.
PART A_2
1. impressive  深い感銘を与える、印象的な
  Henry is a very impressive violinist.
2. performance  上演、演奏
  The children’s choir gave a memorable performance of the song, “Imagine” by John Lennon.
3. attend  出席する
  We hope that everyone will attend the piano recital.
4. quite a while  かなり長い間
  The band hadn’t played together in quite a while.
5. studio  スタジオ
  I am at the studio recording a song.
PART A_3
I will ask the questions. Please answer them in complete sentences.
PART A_4
1. What is the most impressive performance you have seen on TV or the internet?
2. Do you watch live musical performances?
3. Did you attend any musical instrument lessons when you were a child?
4. Which artist’s music have you not listened to in quite a while?
5. Have you been inside a recording studio before?
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

Wow, Emma! I didn’t know that you could play the piano. That was an impressive performance!
Thank you, Ron.

How long have you been playing the piano?
I have played it since I was seven years old. My mom made me attend
piano lessons when I was in elementary school.

No wonder you’re good at playing it.
How about you, Ron? Do you play any instruments?

Yes. I played drums before. I was also a part of the drum and lyre band in elementary and high school.
But do you still play the drums? I want to hear you play the drums too.

No, I haven’t played it in quite a while. I need to practice a lot.
If you have time, you can visit our studio next week. I will introduce
you to my bandmates.

PART C_1
I will ask the questions about the conversation. Please answer them in complete sentences.
PART C_2
1. What musical instrument can Emma play?
2. Which instrument did Ron play as a student?
3. Does Ron still play this musical instrument?
PART D_1
Fill in the blanks and complete the conversation.
PART D_2
1. A: Where can I watch the band’s ___________?
B: You can watch it on their YouTube channel.
2. A: I haven’t played this in _______________.
B: I’m sure that you’re still good as ever.
3. A: That boy is really talented. His voice is very ___________!
B: I totally agree with you. I think he might win this season.
4. A: I don’t know if I could _____________ your piano recital tomorrow. I still have a sore throat and I don’t feel well today.
B: It’s okay. I understand. Please rest well.
5. A: Please wait for us in the recording ___________.
B: Alright!
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 friend are talking about the musical instruments both of you played as a child. Ask how long he/she has been playing it and if he/she still plays it today.
PART E_3
REVIEW AND FEEDBACK
Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.
(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.