Advanced course_Functional Expression course 14

PART A_1

Let’s introduce ourselves to each other.

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 is the best book you’ve ever read?

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

PART B_2

1.
I totally disagree.
2.
I can’t agree with you.
3.
That’s out of the question.
4.
That’s ridiculous.
5.
Really? That’s not how I see it. I think…

PART B_3

Now, let’s review some words from part B_2.
(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions from part B_2.)

PART B_4

PART C_1

Now, you will rearrange the words to make sentences using the phrases you learned.
(Please send the sentences that need grammar corrections to your student.)

PART C_2

( totally / I / disagree). He is a hardworking employee!
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( can’t / with / I / agree / you ). Others save up for their future.
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( out / question / That’s / of / the ). I can’t let you go there alone.
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Really? ( not / I / see / it / That’s / how ). I think students depend on the internet so much.
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PART C_3

Now, let’s review your answers.
(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

PART C_4

PART D_1

We will read aloud the dialogues below. After reading them once, we will switch roles. I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)

PART D_2

A: I think it was James’s fault that the project went down the drain.
B: I totally disagree. I’ve seen him work really hard on that project.
A: He never had the reports done on time though.
B: That’s not his fault.
PART D_3

A: I think that people shouldn’t use their cellphones on the train, even for e-mail.
B: I can’t agree with you. Some people have important e-mails to send.
PART D_4

A: How are you going to get to Hakone?
B: I was thinking of taking the car…
A: That’s out of the question.
B: Why can’t I?
A: It’s too dangerous for you.
PART D_5

A: I just saw a UFO fly past us!
B: That’s ridiculous. They don’t exist.
A: Believe me! I took a photo.
PART D_6

Now, let’s review some words and expressions.
(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions.)

PART D_7

PART E_1

We will read aloud the dialogues below. You will complete the sentences by filling in the blanks.

PART E_2

A: I think it was James’s fault that the project went down the drain.
B: I __________. I’ve seen him work really hard on that project.
A: He never had the reports done on time though.
B: That’s not his fault.
PART E_3

A: I think that people shouldn’t use their cellphones on the train, even for e-mail.
B: I __________. Some people have important e-mails to send.
PART E_4

A: How are you going to get to Hakone?
B: I was thinking of taking the car…
A: That’s __________.
B: Why can’t I?
A: It’s too dangerous for you.
PART E_5

A: I just saw a UFO fly past us!
B: That’s __________. They don’t exist.
A: Believe me! I took a photo.
PART E_6

Now, let’s review some words and expressions.
(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions.)

PART E_7

PART F_1

Please look at the pictures below. You will make a dialogue based on the following situations by using the words you have learned.
You have 30 seconds to prepare before you answer.

PART F_2

Situation 1: Your youngest brother or sister wants to travel abroad alone. Please state your opinion.
(Your tutor will pretend to be your youngest brother/sister.)
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PART F_3

Situation 2: You read something online about the possibility that people will be sent to Mars in a few a year from now. You and your friend do not like the idea. Please state your opinion.
(Your tutor will pretend to be your friend.)
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PART F_4

Now, let’s review your answers.
(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

PART F_5

PART G_1

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

PART G_2

Situation 1: You are having a small talk with your friend. He/She said that breakfast was not the most important meal of the day.

(Your tutor will pretend to be your friend.)
Phrases to use: – I totally disagree.
– I can’t agree with you.
PART G_3

Situation 2: You are having a conversation with your friend about the different seasons in a year. He/She said that winter was the best season of the year. Disagree with his/her opinion.

(Your tutor will pretend to be your friend.)
Phrases to use: – That’s out of the question.
– That’s ridiculous.
PART G_4

Situation 3: You are having a small talk with your friend about teens having part-time jobs. He/she mentioned that children under 13 should be allowed to babysit. Disagree with his/her opinion.

(Your tutor will pretend to be your friend.)
Phrases to use: – Really? That’s not how I see it. I think…
– That’s ridiculous.
PART H_1

Let’s do a free talk about the following topic. If possible, please try to use the phrases that you learned today.
(Please do a free talk if you have time left.)

PART H_2

In your opinion, is speaking English more difficult than reading English?

PART H_3

PART I_1

Now, I will give you some advice to have a better conversation.
(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 I_2