Living Abroad(Beginner)_Pop Culture in 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

apple

popular

doughnut crazy

hamburguer animated

ice-cream comic book

tongue lead

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. crazy about~
2. one of the ~
3. Have you heard of ~ ?
4. How exciting!
5. I recommend ~.
6. I will buy ~.
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: Hi. Have you heard of the popular animated film “The Sword in the Ocean?”
Student: Yes, I have. It is one of the leading animated films in Japan these days. Many people are crazy about it.
Tutor: You’re right. My brother is also crazy about its story. I recommend that you read the comic book first before watching the film.
Student: Wow! How exciting! Tomorrow, I will buy a “The Sword in the Ocean” comic book to read it before watching the film. Thanks.
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: Hi. Have you heard of the popular animated film “The Sword in the Ocean?”
Student: Yes, I have. It is ___________ the ____________ animated films in Japan these days. Many people are _____________________ it.
Tutor: You’re right. My brother is also crazy about its story. I recommend that you read the comic book first before watching the film.
Student: Wow! How exciting! Tomorrow, I _____________ a “The Sword in the Ocean” ________________ to read it before watching the film. Thanks.
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. What animated film are you crazy about?
Answer: The _____________ film that I am ________________ is ____________________.
2. What Japanese comic book do you recommend?
Answer: The Japanese __________________ that I _______________ is _________________.
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. What is one of the most popular animated films in Japan these days?
Answer: .
2. Is it common for adults to read comic books in 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. __________ you _______________ the animated film Dr. Stone?
Tutor: No. I haven’t seen the animated film Dr. Stone.
2. __________ will ____________________________ buy before watching the animated film?
Tutor: I will buy potato chips before watching the animated film.
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: Who ?
Tutor: My classmates are crazy about Japanese comic books.
Student: Have ?
Tutor: Yes. I have heard of the animated film “Fearless Hands.”
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 with your classmate. Please ask him/her about his/her favorite Japanese animated film.

(Your tutor will pretend to be your classmate.)
Items to mention: – his/her favorite animated film
– reason why it is his/her favorite
PART G_3

Situation 2: You are talking with an exchange student from the Philippines. Please talk to him/her about Japanese popular culture.

(Your tutor will pretend to be an exchange student from the Philippines.)
Items to mention: – things that Japanese people are crazy about
– reason why those things are popular
PART G_4

Situation 3: You are talking with your host brother/sister. Please talk to him/her about the Japanese comic book that you have read before.

(Your tutor will pretend to be your host brother/sister.)
Items to mention: – title and story of the Japanese comic book
– reason why you like it