12 Idioms_For smooth communication with others Lesson 3

PART A_1

Let’s introduce ourselves to each other.

自己紹介をしましょう。

PART A_2

My name is ________________. What is your name?

PART A_3

I am ________________. Nice to meet you.

PART A_4

Nice to meet you, too. What do you like to do during summer?

PART A_5

________________________________. How about you?

PART A_6

________________________________. Let’s begin our lesson!

PART B_1

We will read aloud the phrases below. Please repeat after me. I will check your pronunciation.

フレーズを音読します。講師に続いて読みましょう。講師は発音を確認します。

(Please send the mispronounced words and phrases to your student.)

PART B_2

1.	Have you got all that?
2.	Is what I’m saying clear?
3.	Do you know what I mean?
4.	You may have misunderstood me.
5.	Please don’t misunderstand me.
6.	Don’t get me wrong.
7.	I’m not saying that …, but …
8.	Let me explain.
9.	I didn’t mean to tell him. It slipped out.

PART B_3

Now, let’s review some words from part B_2.

ではいくつかの単語を復習してみましょう。

(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions from part B_2.)

PART B_4

PART C_1

We will read aloud the dialogue below. After reading it once, we will switch roles. I will check your pronunciation and intonation.

会話文を読みましょう。1度読み終わったら役を入れ替えてもう1度読みましょう。講師が発音、イントネーションについて確認します。

(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)

PART C_2

A:	Please bring a pen, a… and don’t forget to wear sneakers. Have you got all that?
B:	I couldn’t hear the last three.
A:	I’m only going to repeat it one more time.

PART C_3

A:	You only have one more chance. Do you know what I mean?
B:	I think so.
A:	Don’t be late again.
B:	I’ll be careful.

PART C_4

A:	How was your meal?
B:	It was a bit too salty…
A:	Oh, I’m very sorry. Perhaps you want to…
B:	Oh no, please don’t misunderstand me. The food was great. It was just a bit salty, but other than that, everything was perfect. No need for you to apologize.

PART C_5

A:	You should try harder on your reports.
B:	Am I going to fail?
A:	Don’t get me wrong. You’re doing fine, but you should try harder if you really want to go to graduate school.
B:	I’ll try my best.

PART C_6

A:	How do you think of this cake?
B:	It’s not bad.
A:	Is it not good?
B:	I’m not saying that it’s not good, but you could have done better.

PART C_7

A:	I thought you made the handouts for today’s meeting.
B:	Let me explain. I made the handouts and printed them out, but they weren’t here when I came to school.
A:	I see.
B:	So, I was going to print them out again, but my computer crashed.

PART C_8

Now, let’s review some words and expressions.

ではいくつかの単語、文章を復習してみましょう。

(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions.)

PART C_9

PART D_1

Let’s do a role play with the given situations. You should use the phrases below during the conversation.

以下の設定でロールプレイをしましょう。与えられたフレーズを会話の中で使いましょう。

PART D_2

Situation 1:	You will ask your brother/sister if he/she understands the steps in making miso soup. (Your tutor will pretend to be your brother/sister.)
Phrases to use:	– Is what I’m saying clear? – Do you know what I mean?

PART D_3

Situation 2:	You will explain to your classmate that you cannot join the soccer club because you have no time. (Your tutor will pretend to be your classmate.)
Phrases to use:	– You may have misunderstood me. – Don’t get me wrong.

PART D_4

Situation 3:	You will explain to your friend that his/her yakisoba is delicious. (Your tutor will pretend to be your friend.)
Phrases to use:	– I’m not saying that …, but … – Let me explain.

PART D_5

Now, I will give you some advice to have better conversation.

では、より良い会話を出来るようにアドバイスをします。

(Please review your student’s answers by sending the better expression or phrases. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

PART D_6