Y_Unite2_Lesson-8

PART A_1

We will read aloud the words below. Please repeat after me. I will check your pronunciation.

単語を音読します。講師に続いて読みましょう。講師は発音を確認します。

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

PART A_2

far cry from	大違いである
look away	目をそらす
consider	考える
keep an ear to the ground	動向を把握する
cultural	文化的な

PART A_3

Now, let’s review some words from part A_2.

ではいくつかの単語を復習してみましょう。

(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions from part A_2.)

PART A_4

PART B_1

You will read aloud the passage below. I will check your pronunciation and intonation.

文章を読みます。講師が発音、イントネーションについて確認します。

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

PART B_2

Eye contact in Japan

Eye contact plays a significant role in communication. The eyes reflect the feeling of a person when communicating with others. Eye contact also shows that a person is giving his/her full attention to someone he/she is talking to. However, it is known that people from Western countries often use eye contact when communicating as compared to people from East Asia.

A study by professors from the University of Tokyo’s Graduate School of Arts and Science shows that the meaning of eye contact in Western and East Asian countries are a far cry from each other. They measured the changes in the heart rate of a person when they are talking to someone doing eye contact, looking away, and with closed eyes. They found out that the heart rates of both Japanese and Finnish people decreased upon talking to a person making eye contact which tells that it catches their attention. However, it also showed that in Japan, people consider eye contact as rude, unapproachable, or a sign that the person is angry. All that being said, it is important to keep an ear to the ground about the cultural differences of every country in order to have meaningful and respectful communication.

PART B_3

Now, let’s review some words and sentences from part B_2.

ではいくつかの単語、文章を復習してみましょう。

(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.

講師が以下の質問をします。読んだ内容をもとに答えましょう。講師は文法と完全な文章で答えられているかを確認します。

PART B_6

1.	What plays a significant role in communication?
Answer:
2.	Who often use eye contact when communicating as compared to people from East Asia?
Answer:
3.	What did the study by professors from the University of Tokyo’s Graduate School of Arts and Science show?
Answer:
4.	Why is it important to keep an ear to the ground about the cultural differences?
Answer:

PART B_7

Now, let’s review your answers.

では、あなたの答えを復習してみましょう。その後、修正したあなたの答えを読んでみましょう。

(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.

以下の言葉を使って文章を作りましょう。

PART C_2

far cry from
look away
consider

PART C_3

Now, let’s review your sentences.

では、あなたの答えを復習してみましょう。その後、修正したあなたの答えを読んでみましょう。

(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.

下の例を見てみましょう。講師がサンプルの質問を読むので、あなたはサンプルの答えを読みましょう。

PART D_2

Sample Question:	Studying English is important. Do you agree with that?
Sample Answer:	I agree. In my opinion, English is not only a school subject but a language that can be used for communication. To have a good future, we need to study English so we can have more opportunities to achieve success.

PART D_3

You will defend your opinion about the following topics. Your answer should have at least one reason.
Your answer should start with “I agree/ I disagree”.
I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.

以下のトピックについて自分の意見を答えましょう。少なくとも1つの理由を述べてください。回答は “I agree/ I disagree” で始めてください。講師は文法と完全な文章であるかを確認します。

PART D_4

1.	Some people say that body language is a form of communication.
Answer:	I agree / I disagree
2.	Some people say that it is important to be aware of the true meaning of a body language.
Answer:	I agree / I disagree

PART D_5

Now, let’s review your answers.

では、あなたの答えを復習してみましょう。その後、修正したあなたの答えを読んでみましょう。

(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, please answer the following questions. Give at least one reason to support your opinion.
I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.

講師が質問しますので答えましょう。1つ以上の理由をつけて、自分の意見を述べましょう。
講師は文法と完全な文章であるかを確認します。

PART E_2

1.	Why do you think people communicate with body language?
Answer:
2.	What body language is considered impolite in your country?
Answer:
3.	Why do you think Japanese people consider eye contact as rude?
Answer:

PART E_3

Now, let’s review your answers.

では、あなたの答えを復習してみましょう。その後、修正したあなたの答えを読んでみましょう。

(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