Communicative Training – 歴史 History | オンライン英会話のWeblio英会話公式ブログ

Part 0　Today’s theme

Let’s have a look at the theme of this lesson.
We will talk about “History” for today.

Part A Introduction

Part A_1　Introduction

Let’s introduce ourselves to each other.

Part A_2　Introduction

My name is ________________. Nice to meet you.

Part A_3　Introduction

Nice to meet you, too. Now, you will ask me the following questions and you will summarize my responses later. Please take note of my responses as needed.

Part A_4　Introduction

1.	Where do you live?
2.	What do you like to do in your free time?
3.	Why do you like doing it?
4.	Where is a famous historical place in your country?

Part A_5　Introduction

Now, please summarize my responses to your questions.

Part A_6　Introduction

My tutor’s name is

Part A_7　Introduction

Now, let’s review your answers. Then, please read them aloud.

(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　Picture description

Part B_1　Picture description

Look at the picture below. Please explain who they are, where they are, and what the people are doing in the picture. You have one minute to explain. I will check to see if your sentences are complete and if your grammar is correct.

Part B_2　Picture description

Part B_3　Picture description

You described the picture 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 B_4　Picture description

Part C　Agree/Disagree

Part C_1　Agree/Disagree

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

Part C_2　Agree/Disagree

Sample question:	Some people say that walking is good for one’s health. Do you agree with that idea?
Sample answer (agree):	I agree that walking is good for one’s health. I have several reasons for this. First, it reduces the risk of diseases. Some examples are heart attack, stroke, and high blood pressure. Second, some studies say that physical exercise can reduce stress. This helps us sleep better and be in a good mood. So, I agree that walking is good for our health.

PART C_3 Agree/Disagree

Express your opinions on the following topics. You must respond to both “agree” and “disagree.”
Give at least one reason to support your opinion. You have one minute to prepare and one minute to answer.

Part C_4　Agree/Disagree

Topic:	Reading books is the best way to learn about history. Do you agree with this?
Answer:	I agree

Part C_5　Agree/Disagree

Great! Now, I will ask you one question about your answer.

(Please ask students about the answer.
ex. Why do you think so?
　　If you were in this situation, what would you do? etc.)

Part C_6　Agree/Disagree

Answer:

Part C_7　Agree/Disagree

Thank you for answering my question. Next, please state the disagreement. You have one minute to prepare and one minute to answer.

Part C_8　Agree/Disagree

Topic:	Reading books is the best way to learn about history. Do you agree with this?
Answer:	I disagree

PART C_9 Agree/Disagree

Great! Now, I will ask you one question about your answer.

(Please ask students about the answer.
ex. Why do you think so?
　　If you were in this situation, what would you do? etc.)

Part C_10　Agree/Disagree

Answer:

Part C_11　Agree/Disagree

Great! Now, let’s review your answers.

Part C_12　Agree/Disagree

Part D　Role play

Part D_1　Role play

Let’s do a roleplay with the given situations. Read aloud the situation and each role below, then start the role play.

Part D_2　Role play

Situation:	You are talking with a friend about learning history.
Student’s role:	You think learning history is important.
Tutor’s role:	You don’t think learning history is important.

Part D_3　Role play

– How do you usually learn history in class?
– What lessons can we learn from history?
– What do you think history has done to make our daily lives better?

Part D_4　Role play

Good job! Now, let’s review your answers.

Part D_5　Role play

Part E Presentation

Part E_1　Presentation

You will give a presentation based on your opinions from the role play in PART D. The theme of the presentation is “Should we learn history at school?” I will give you one minute to prepare. Then, please give a presentation.

Part E_2　Presentation

(Please start your presentation now.)

Should we learn history at school?

Opening	In my opinion, _______________________________.
Body	There are two reasons why I think so. ①______________________________. ②______________________________.
Closing	In conclusion, __________________________. Thank you for listening.

Part E_3　Presentation

That was awesome! Now, let’s review your answers.

Part E_4　Presentation

Part F Presentation

Part F_1　Presentation

Now, I will give you some feedback about your presentation.

(Choose 2-3 positive comments about the student’s presentation from the points below.)

Accuracy
-The usage of the grammar is correct.

Intonation and pronunciation
-The pronunciation of words is correct.
-The intonation is correct depending on the type of sentence (declarative or interrogative).

Speaking pace
-The speaking pace is appropriate. (neither too fast nor too slow)
-The pauses are placed appropriately (at independent clauses, lists, the ends of sentences, etc.).

Facial expressions
-The facial expressions are appropriate.

Sentence construction
-The sentence construction is clear to understand.

Good examples are provided
-The examples are provided effectively to support the opinion.

Part G Self-evaluation

Part G_1　Self-evaluation

Now, you will evaluate yourself using the table below.

(Praise and follow up on the student’s self-evaluation.)

Part G_2　Presentation

How was your own performance on the following items?
Please choose “good,” “fair,” or “poor” for each.

	GOOD	FAIR	POOR
Vocabulary
Intonation
Fluency

Part H　Freetalk

Think about the topic as your own

Part H_1 Freetalk

Now, let’s have a free talk about the following topics:

(After that, please keep having conversations about “learning,” “studying,” “school,” and “friends.”)

Part H_2 Freetalk

1.	Have you ever visited any historical sites in Japan? If so, which one and how was it? What did you learn from it?
2.	If you were to create a time capsule, what would you want to put in it as part of your history?
3.	Which historical sites would you like to visit? Why? Machu Picchu, Peru. Great Barrier Reef, Australia. Yellowstone National Park, USA. The Great Wall, China. etc.

Part H_3 Freetalk

Answer: