Advanced course_Functional Expression course_12

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 outdoor activity do you enjoy the most?

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 agree with you completely.
2.
 I’m in complete agreement.
3.
 That’s exactly how I feel.
4.
 That’s what I’ve been thinking all this time.
5.
 Yes, that’s a good idea.

PART B_3

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

(you / agree / with / I / completely).
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I’m (agreement / complete / in).
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(I / That’s / how / exactly) feel.
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(what / That’s / been / thinking / I’ve) all this time.
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Yes, (good / that’s / a / idea).
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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: We don’t have a lot of time during the meeting, so I think the presentation should be short and concise.
B: I agree with you completely.
PART D_3

A: What do you think about Mr. Yamaguchi’s proposal?
B: I’m in complete agreement.
PART D_4

A: What do you think of the subways?
B: Well they’re convenient but I kind of worry about what would happen in a disaster. I would really hate to be stuck for hours underground.
A: That’s exactly how I feel.
PART D_5

A: Why don’t we go to Bangkok before we go to Taiwan?
B: What’s the reason?
A: That way, our flight back to Japan will be shorter. Also, how about enjoying Thai food?
B: Yes, that’s a good idea!
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: We don’t have a lot of time during the meeting, so I think the presentation should be short and concise.
B: I _________ with you ______________.
PART E_3

A: What do you think about Mr. Yamaguchi’s proposal?
B: I’m in ______________________________.
PART E_4

A: What do you think of the subways?
B: Well they’re convenient but I kind of worry about what would happen in a disaster. I would really hate to be stuck for hours underground.
A: ____________ exactly ________ I _______.
PART E_5

A: Why don’t we go to Bangkok before we go to Taiwan?
B: What’s the reason?
A: That way, our flight back to Japan will be shorter. Also, how about enjoying Thai food?
B: Yes, ___________________________________!
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


You are talking with your friends about what to have for lunch. Your friend suggests ordering hamburgers for delivery. You just feel like eating a hamburger and you will agree.

(Your tutor will pretend to be your friend.)
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PART F_3


You are shopping with your friend who is looking for a new t-shirt. S/He thinks that gray color would look better on him/her than black color. You will agree with him/her.

(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 and your friends are planning a birthday surprise for a mutual friend. One of your friends suggests bringing a birthday cake so your friend won’t notice, and you will agree.

(Your tutor will pretend to be one of your friends.)
Phrases to use: – Yes, that’s a good idea.
– I agree with you completely.
PART G_3

Situation 2: You and your friend just watched a movie together. Your friend tells you that s/he thinks it’s the most exciting sci-fi movie s/he has ever seen. You feel the same and you will agree.

(Your tutor will pretend to be your friend.)
Phrases to use: – I’m in complete agreement.
– You can say that again!
PART G_4

Situation 3: You have finished your exam and are waiting for the results. Your classmate says that the exam was too difficult this time. You will agree because you also couldn’t do so well on the exam.

(Your tutor will pretend to be your classmate.)
Phrases to use: – That’s exactly how I feel.
– I agree with you completely.
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

Do you think it’s good to be a “Yes” person? Why or why not?

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