General English(Expert)_Overtourism

PART A_1

We will read aloud the words below. Please repeat after me. I will check your pronunciation.
(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)

PART A_2

energy

local
media
release
prohibit
promote

PART A_3

Now, let’s review some words from part A_2.
(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions from part A_2.)

PART A_4

PART A_5

Please look at the picture in part A_2. Give a maximum of three things that you see in the picture.
(If your student is having a hard time to answer, please move to the next activity.)

PART A_6

PART B_1

You will read aloud the passage below. I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)

PART B_2

Japan has been one of the top destinations for tourists from all over the world. However, the increasing number of tourists in some parts of the country, particularly in Kyoto, has been causing various problems and difficulty for local people.
A recent report by a local media says that a lot of foreign tourists have been behaving badly in most tourist sites. To solve this, the government had released warning signs that would remind tourists of the activities they should avoid such as smoking while outdoors, touching old items, and taking pictures in prohibited areas of the temple.
Another problem that the local people have been struggling with during the past years is overcrowding especially during spring and autumn. This makes the traffic situation in Kyoto worse. Because of this, the government has been promoting the city as an all-year-round destination to encourage people to visit during the other seasons to make the place less crowded.

PART B_3

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

PART B_4

PART B_5

I will ask the following questions. Please answer based on the passage. I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.

PART B_6

1. What has been one of the top destinations for tourists around the world?
Answer:
2. What did the recent report by a local media say?
Answer:
3. What makes the traffic situation in Kyoto worse?
Answer:
PART B_7

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 B_8

PART C_1

Please construct sentences using each word below.

PART C_2

local
media
promote
PART C_3

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

PART C_4

PART D_1

Let’s study the example below. I will read the sample question, and you will read the sample answer.

PART D_2

Expression:
 As far as I’m concerned …
Sample Question:
 Why should tourists always follow the rules in places they visit?
Sample Answer:
 As far as I’m concerned, tourists should always follow the rules in places they visit to respect their culture and the local people. Also, it will not only make their stay in the place more fun but also for the other tourists too.
PART D_3

You will defend your opinion using the displayed expressions. Your answer should have at least two sentences.

PART D_4

Expression: As far as I’m concerned…
Question: Should tourists who behave badly be banned from visiting the place?
Answer:
PART D_5

Now, let’s review your answer.
(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 D_6

PART E_1

Now, let’s answer the following questions. Give at least two reasons to support your opinion.
I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.

PART E_2

1. Do you agree that over tourism can harm the environment?
Answer:
2. Do you think foreign tourists should learn about the culture first before visiting a country?
Answer:
PART E_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 E_4

PART F_1

Let’s do a free talk about the following topic.
(Please do a free talk if you have time left.)

PART F_2

Why do you think many foreign tourists visit Japan?

PART F_3