General English(Intermediate)_Culture and Language

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

ge_science

population
culture
similar
traditional
ingredient

PART A_3

Now, let’s review some words from part A_2.
(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions that need improvements 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 is a country located in the eastern part of Asia. The country’s population in 2016 is about 126,702,133. It has been popular for foreign tourists because of its interesting culture.
The Japanese language is the most spoken language in the country. It is similar to the Korean language. It is also believed that the Japanese language is close to the Chinese language due to the similarities in some of the vocabularies and ways of writing.
Japan celebrates a lot of traditional festivals such as the Nebuta Festival and the Tanabata Festival. Moreover, Japanese food has been popular all over the world. White rice is an important ingredient in most Japanese dishes. Some of their most popular food are sushi, sashimi, tempura, and ramen.

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. Where is Japan located?
Answer:
2. What is the spoken language in Japan?
Answer:
3. What does Japan celebrate?
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 choose a word to complete each sentence. Then, read aloud the sentences.

PART C_2

traditional
similar
ingredients
population

1. The school’s __________ is about 3,000.
2. Jessa’s bag is __________ to mine.
3. The students will wear __________ clothes tomorrow.
4. I need to buy ___________ for Okonomiyaki.

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

Please answer the following question.
I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.

PART D_2

Question: What do you think is the most interesting about Japanese culture? Why?
Answer:
PART D_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 D_4

PART E_1

Now, let’s answer the following questions. Your answer should start with “Yes/No”.
Give at least one reason to support your opinion. I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.

PART E_2

1. Do you think it is important to learn foreign languages?
Answer:
2. Do you think people should study other cultures?
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

What culture are you interested in?

PART F_3