General English(Expert)_Culture

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

preserve	保存する
transmit	(…に)伝える
ritual	慣習的行為
shape	形づくる
hospitality	親切にもてなすこと

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

Culture heavily influences individual lives and societies. It keeps a record of human experience, and it is a way of collecting, transmitting, and preserving it. People are shaped by their cultural experiences, which include learning the language, symbols, values, norms, rituals, and traditions. Culture holds all of these successes together.

Culture maintains and sends information throughout the world, from the most popular dances to the traditional daily routine. Such information can be obtained not only from historical texts but also from novels.

One of the most famous novels, which has sold more than 60 million copies, has provided us with details about life in London at the end of the 19th century.

Artworks such as paintings and woodblock prints also showcase a country’s history and culture. Ceremonies are another notable example. For instance, the Japanese tea ceremony is intended to show hospitality to the host’s guests.

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.	According to the passage, what is influenced by culture?
Answer:
2.	From where can we obtain information about culture?
Answer:
3.	What does the Japanese tea ceremony intend?
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

transmit
shape
hospitality

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:	In my personal view, …
Sample Question:	What do you think are the effects of culture?
Sample Answer:	In my personal view, culture has significant effects on people’s quality of life and the economy. A culture that is directly related to one’s own life enriches one’s life and gives one an identity. Understanding different cultures increases tolerance. Also, culture is closely related to entertainment, so I think it would have a global economic impact.

PART D_3

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

PART D_4

Expression:	In my personal view, …
Question:	What aspects of Japanese culture do you find interesting?
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.	Is it important to learn about other countries’ cultures?
Answer:
2.	Is culture stable or constantly changing?
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

Have you ever experienced culture shock?
If so, please tell me more.
If no, please explain one of the Japanese cultural behaviors or ceremonies, etc.

PART F_3