Living Abroad(Beginner)_Introducing Japan

PART A_1

Let’s introduce ourselves to each other.

PART A_2

My name is ________________. What is your name?

PART A_3

I am ________________. Nice to meet you.

PART A_4

Nice to meet you too, ________________. Let’s begin our lesson!

PART B_1

We’ll read aloud the words and expressions below. Please repeat after me.
I will check your pronunciation.
(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)

PART B_2

fuji sightseeing spots

kaminarimon-gate recommend

itsukushima-shrine shrine

fuji popular

itsukushima-shrine culture

PART B_3

Now, let’s review some words from part B_2.
(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions from part B_2.)
PART B_4

PART C_1

We’ll read aloud the sentences below. I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)

PART C_2

1. Have you ever been to Japan?
2. Do you know any good sightseeing spots in Japan?
3. I recommend that you ~.
4. Do you know how to visit a Japanese shrine?
5. What is the capital of Japan?
6. First, ~.
PART C_3

Now, let’s review some words and expressions from part C_2.
(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions from part C_2.)

PART C_4

PART D_1

We’ll read aloud the dialogue below. I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)
PART D_2

Tutor: What is the capital of Japan?
Student: The capital of Japan is Tokyo.
Tutor: I see. Have you ever been to Japan? Do you know any good sightseeing spots in Japan?
Student: Yes, I recommend that you visit Japanese shrines and temples. They are very popular among many tourists. You will learn a lot about their culture.
Tutor: Do you know how to visit a Japanese shrine?
Student: First, you need to bow before entering the gates of the shrine. Make sure to walk on the side of the path when entering the shrine as the middle of the path is only for gods.
PART D_3

Now, let’s review some words and expressions from part D_2.
(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions from part D_2.)

PART D_4

PART D_5

Please fill in the blanks and read aloud the dialogue. I will check your pronunciation and intonation.

PART D_6

Tutor: What is the capital of Japan?
Student: The __________ Japan is Tokyo.
Tutor: I see. Have you ever been to Japan? Do you know any good sightseeing spots in Japan?
Student: Yes, ____________ you visit Japanese shrines and temples. They are very popular among many tourists. You will learn a lot about their culture.
Tutor: Do you know how to visit a Japanese shrine?
Student: First, ______________ bow before entering the gates of the shrine. Make sure to walk on the side of the path when entering the shrine as the middle of the path is only for gods.
PART D_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 D_8

PART E_1

Now, please fill in the blanks to answer the following questions.
I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.

PART E_2

1. Have you been to the USA?
Answer: Yes, I _________ to the USA.
2. Do you know any good sightseeing spots in Japan?
Answer: I _________ that you visit Mt. Fuji.
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 E_5

Now, please make complete sentences to answer the following questions.
I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.
(Please send the sentences that need grammar corrections to your student.)

PART E_6

1. Do you know how to visit a Japanese shrine?
Answer: .
2. What is the capital of Japan?
Answer: .
PART E_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 E_8

PART F_1

Now, you will ask me the questions below. Fill in the blanks to complete the sentences. I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.
(Please send the sentences that need grammar corrections to your student.)

PART F_2

1. What is _________ of Taiwan?
Tutor: The capital of Taiwan is Taipei.
2. Do you know any good ________ in the Philippines?
Tutor: I recommend that you visit the Rizal Park.

PART F_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 F_4

PART F_5

Now, you will make questions.
I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.
(Please send the sentences that need grammar corrections to your student.)

PART F_6

Student: What ?
Tutor: The capital of the Philippines is Manila.
Student: Do ?
Tutor: I recommend that you visit the Shibuya Crossing.
PART F_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 F_8

PART G_1

Let’s do a role play with the given situations.

PART G_2

Situation 1: You are talking to your American friend. Please tell your friend something about Japan.

(Your tutor will pretend to be your American friend.)
Items to mention: – famous sightseeing spots in Japan
– the best time to go to Japan
PART G_3

Situation 2: Your British teacher wants you to tell the class what you know about Japan. Please tell everything you know.

(Your tutor will pretend to be your British teacher.)
Items to mention: – climate of each area in Japan
– seasonal events in Japan
PART G_4

Situation 3: You are at a restaurant. A foreigner is asking you about table manners in Japan. Please tell him/her about it.

(Your tutor will pretend to be the foreigner.)
Items to mention: – what Japanese people say before and after eating
– the right way to hold chopsticks and how to use them