Part A Self introduction
Part A_1 Self introduction
Let’s introduce ourselves to each other.
My name is ________. What is your name?
Part A_2 Self introduction
I am ________. Nice to meet you.
Part A_3 Self introduction
Nice to meet you, too. How was your winter vacation? What did you do? Did you go anywhere?
Part A_4 Self introduction
Answer: |
Part A_5 Self introduction
Thank you for answering. Let’s start our lesson!
Part B Vocabulary
Learn the vocabulary words related to the topic
Part B_1 Vocabulary
We’ll read aloud the words and sample sentences below. Please repeat after me. I will check your pronunciation.
Part B_2 Vocabulary
tax-free 免税の、免税で
Many basic foodstuffs, such as bread and milk, are tax-free.
|
require 必要とする
You are required to buy 4,000 yen worth of products or more.
|
tax refund 税金の払い戻し
Please keep your receipt for the tax refund.
|
Part B_3 Vocabulary
Please choose a word to complete each sentence. Then, read aloud the sentences.
Part B_4 Vocabulary
tax-free
require
tax refund
1. | You are ______ to have your passport ready. |
2. | You need to bring your purchase, your passport, and the receipt for the ______. |
3. | These items are ______. |
Part B_5 Vocabulary
Great! 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_6 Vocabulary
Part C Picture description
Describe the pictures as much as you can
Part C_1 Picture description
Please look at the pictures below. Then, describe the situations.
Part C_2 Picture description
Part C_3 Picture description
Part C_4 Picture description
You described the pictures wonderfully! 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_5 Picture description
Part D Useful phrases
Learn the phrases related to the topic
Part D_1 Useful phrases
We’ll read aloud the phrases and sample sentences below. Please repeat after me. I will check your pronunciation.
Part D_2 Useful phrases
1. | You are required to ~. |
2. | I’m afraid ~. |
3. | You can apply for ~. |
4. | less than ~ yen |
5. | ~ yen or more |
Part D_3 Construct sentences
We will read aloud the dialogues below. Please choose a phrase to complete each sentence. Then, read aloud the sentences.
Part D_4 Construct sentences
STAFF: | Do you want a tax refund? First, you are ______ to buy 5,000 yen or more of products. |
CUSTOMER: | What should I bring to the tax-free counter? |
STAFF: | You need to _______ your purchase, your passport, and the receipt to the tax-free counter. |
Part D_5 Construct sentences
CUSTOMER: | Are these items tax-free? |
STAFF: | I am ______ you cannot purchase those items tax-free. |
CUSTOMER: | Okay. |
Part D_6 Construct sentences
CUSTOMER: | I spent 4,500 yen at this shop. Can I apply for a tax refund? |
STAFF: | Yes, you can ______ it. It’s necessary to spend 4,000 yen or more. |
CUSTOMER: | I see. Thank you for the information. |
Part D_7 Construct sentences
CUSTOMER: | I spent 3,000 yen at this shop. Can I apply for a tax refund? |
STAFF: | No, you can’t apply for it. Your purchase is ______ 4,000 yen, so you have to buy more to apply for a tax refund. |
CUSTOMER: | I see. Thank you for the heads-up. |
Part D_8 Construct sentences
CUSTOMER: | I spent 4,000 yen at this shop. Can I apply for a tax refund? |
STAFF: | No, you can’t apply for it. It’s necessary to spend 5,000 ______. |
CUSTOMER: | Oh, I see. I need to buy more than 1,000 yen. |
Part D_9 Useful phrases
Great job answering! 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_10 Useful phrases
Part E Q&A
Answer the questions in complete sentences
Part E_1 Q&A
Now, please answer the following questions. I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.
Part E_2 Q&A
CUSTOMER: | I want to buy Japanese souvenirs. What do you recommend? |
STAFF: | I ________ Maneki-Neko. It can bring you luck! |
Part E_3 Q&A
CUSTOMER: | Is this a tax-free shop? |
STAFF: | No, it’s not. The products at this shop are not ______. |
Part E_4 Q&A
CUSTOMER: | How can I apply for a tax refund? |
STAFF: | You need to bring your purchase, your passport, and the receipt to the tax-free counter. |
Part E_5 Q&A
CUSTOMER: | Excuse me, where is the tax-free counter? |
STAFF: | I can take you to the ______ counter. Please have your passport ready. |
Part E_6 Q&A
Great job answering! 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_7 Q&A
Part F Dialogue Practice
Read the dialogue
Part F_1 Dialogue Practice
We’ll read aloud the dialogue below. I will be the passenger and you will be the staff. I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)
Part F_2 Dialogue Practice
CUSTOMER: | I spent 5,000 yen at this shop. Can I apply for a tax refund? |
STAFF: | No, you can’t apply for it. It’s necessary to spend 10,000 yen or more. Your purchase is less than 10,000 yen, so you have to buy more to apply for a tax refund. |
CUSTOMER: | I see. I’ll buy more than 10,000 yen. Where can I apply for it? |
STAFF: | The tax-free counter is on the first floor. To complete the application, you have to bring your purchase, the receipt, and your passport. You also have to apply today. |
CUSTOMER: | Also, I want to buy Japanese souvenirs. What do you recommend for souvenirs? |
STAFF: | I recommend omamori, Japanese lucky charms. It is not tax-free, but it is not so expensive. |
CUSTOMER: | Thank you for your recommendation. |
Part F_3 Dialogue Practice
Great! Now, let’s review some words.
(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_4 Dialogue Practice
Part G Fill in the blanks
Fill in the blanks to complete the dialogue
Part G_1 Fill in the blanks
Now, fill in the blanks to complete the dialogue.
(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)
Part G_2 Fill in the blanks
CUSTOMER: | I spent 5,000 yen at this shop. Can I apply for a tax refund? |
STAFF: | No, you can’t _______ it. It’s necessary to spend 10,000 yen or more. Your purchase is ________ 10,000 yen, so you have to buy more to apply for a tax refund. |
CUSTOMER: | I see. I’ll buy more than 10,000 yen. Where can I apply for it? |
STAFF: | The tax-free counter is on the ______. To complete the application, you _________ bring your purchase, the receipt, and your passport. You also have to apply today. |
CUSTOMER: | Also, I want to buy Japanese souvenirs. What do you recommend for souvenirs? |
STAFF: | I _________ omamori, Japanese lucky charms. It is not tax-free, but it is not so expensive. |
CUSTOMER: | Thank you for your recommendation. |
Part G_3 Fill in the blanks
Great job answering! 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 G_4 Fill in the blanks
Part H Roleplay 1
Practice the roleplay
Part H_1 Roleplay 1
Let’s roleplay.
(The student will have to answer on his/her own. Please follow if the student is struggling.)
Part H_2 Roleplay 1
CUSTOMER: | I spent 5,000 yen at this shop. Can I apply for a tax refund? |
STAFF: | No, you ___________ it. It’s _______________________. Your ______________________, _____________________________. |
CUSTOMER: | I see. I’ll buy more than 10,000 yen. Where can I apply for it? |
STAFF: | The tax-free counter is ____________________, you ___________________, ________, and your passport. You ____________ today. |
CUSTOMER: | Also, I want to buy Japanese souvenirs. What do you recommend for souvenirs? |
STAFF: | I ______________, _________________. It is not _______, ___________________. |
CUSTOMER: | Thank you for your recommendation. |
Part H_3 Roleplay 1
Great job answering! 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 H_4 Roleplay 1
Part I Roleplay 2
Practice the phrases through roleplay
Part I_1 Roleplay 2
Let’s do a role play with the given situations. Please read aloud the situation and roles.
(Please follow if the student is struggling.)
Part I_2 Roleplay 2
Situation 1: |
A tourist wants to apply for a tax refund but has not reached the required minimum amount (3,000 yen). Assist him or her.
(Your tutor will pretend to be a tourist.)
|
Part I_3 Roleplay 2
– Can I apply for a tax refund?
– I spent 3,000 yen at this shop.
– Should I bring my passport?
– I spent 3,000 yen at this shop.
– Should I bring my passport?
Part I_4 Roleplay 2
Situation 2: |
A tourist wants to apply for a tax refund. Tell him or her the requirements to get a tax refund.
(Your tutor will pretend to be a tourist.)
|
Part I_5 Roleplay 2
– How much am I required to buy?
– What do I need to bring to the tax-free counter?
– Can you take me to the tax-free counter?
– What do I need to bring to the tax-free counter?
– Can you take me to the tax-free counter?
Part I_6 Roleplay 2
Situation 3: |
A tourist is interested in buying Japanese souvenirs. Please give him or her a recommendation.
(Your tutor will pretend to be a tourist.)
|
Part I_7 Roleplay 2
– What do you recommend for souvenirs?
– Is it tax-free?
– That’s a great recommendation.
– Is it tax-free?
– That’s a great recommendation.
Part I_8 Roleplay 2
Situation 4: |
A tourist wants to know if some items in the shop are tax-free. Assist him or her.
(Your tutor will pretend to be a tourist.)
|
Part I_9 Roleplay 2
– Are those items tax-free?
– Where are the tax-free items located?
– Can you check if these items are tax-free?
– Where are the tax-free items located?
– Can you check if these items are tax-free?
Part I_10 Roleplay 2
You did a wonderful job! 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 I_11 Roleplay 2
Part J Free talk
Do free talk if you have time left
Part J_1 Free talk
Let’s have a free talk with the topics below. Let’s ask each other the same questions.
Part J_2 Free talk
1. | What do you think are some of the best parts of traveling? |
2. | What Japanese souvenir would you recommend to a foreign friend? Why? |
3. | What kinds of souvenirs do you usually buy when you travel? Could you tell me about them? |