Living Abroad(Intermediate)_Enjoy the Differences

PART A_1

Let’s introduce ourselves.

PART A_2

My name is ________________. What is your name?

PART A_3

My name is ________________. Nice to meet you.

PART A_4

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

PART B_1

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

PART B_2

1.	What is your name?
2.	What are the best places to visit in your country?
3.	What countries did you visit?
4.	What country do you want to visit?
5.	What is the first thing that you will do when you visit Japan?

PART B_3

Now, please summarize my responses to your questions.

PART B_4

My tutor’s name is

PART B_5

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 his or her corrected answers aloud.)

PART B_6

PART C_1

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

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

PART C_2

	surprise 驚かす
	tip チップ
	follow 従う
	consideration 配慮
	difference 違い

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 will read aloud the words and expressions below. I will check your pronunciation and intonation.

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

PART D_2

1.	be surprised that (or at)
2.	So am I.
3.	how things work
4.	follow rules
5.	important that ～
6.	consideration for

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 E_1

We will read aloud the dialogue below. I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
After reading it once, we will switch roles.

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

PART E_2

At a Sightseeing Spot

Saki:	I’m surprised that we have to tip in this country.
Kei:	So am I. But we should have known how things work here before we came.
Saki:	That’s true.
Kei:	It’s important that we follow the local rules when we travel.
Saki:	It really is. We should show consideration for others.
Kei:	Yeah, let’s enjoy the differences anyway!

PART E_3

Now, let’s review some words and sentences from Part E_2.

(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions from Part E_2.)

PART E_4

PART F_1

Now, please respond to the following questions and requests. I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.

PART F_2

1.	What places do you recommend in your town or in Japan?
Answer:		.
2.	What are some good things about traveling?
Answer:		.
3.	What culture or local rules did you learn when you visited other places?
Answer:		.
4.	What do you do to show consideration for others when riding a train?
Answer:		.
5.	Did you notice any differences between your hometown and other places, such as where your grandparents live or travel destinations? What are they?
Answer:		.

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 his or her corrected answers aloud.)

PART F_4

PART G_1

Now, you will make questions and requests. 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 G_2

Student:	Is there a tipping _________ in the Philippines?
Tutor:		.
Student:	What places do you _________ in your town or in the Philippines?
Tutor:		.
Student:	What _________ did you notice between your hometown and other places in the Philippines?
Tutor:		.
Student:	What are some good _________ about traveling?
Tutor:		.
Student:	Did you ever notice any _________ between your _________ and other places, such as where your grandparents live or travel destinations? What are they?
Tutor:		.

PART G_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 his or her corrected answers aloud.)

PART G_4

PART H_1

Let’s do a role play with the given situations. You should mention the items below during the conversation.

PART H_2

Situation 1:	Your English teacher is asking about your city. Tell him or her about the most famous place in your city. (Your tutor will pretend to be your English teacher.)
Items to mention:	– say the name of your city – explain how things work there – say if there’s a cultural difference

PART H_3

Situation 2:	You are talking about your trip with your friend. Share what you discovered on the trip. (Your tutor will pretend to be your friend.)
Items to mention:	– where you went – something that surprised you on the trip – one difference you noticed or learned about

PART H_4

Situation 3:	Your Canadian classmate is asking you about places inside your school. Talk to him or her about important locations like the cafeteria, library, and restrooms. (Your tutor will pretend to be your classmate.)
Items to mention:	– explain how things work in the school (e.g., when you can use the library or cafeteria) – say one important rule to follow in each place – show consideration for others when using these places (e.g., being quiet in the library)

PART H_5

Situation 4:	Your friend from another country wants to bring his or her parents to Japan. Tell your friend where they can go. (Your tutor will pretend to be your friend from another country.)
Items to mention:	– name of places to visit – explain a cultural difference they may notice – say it’s important that they follow certain rules

PART H_6

Situation 5:	A tourist is asking for recommendations for restaurants to visit in Japan. Talk to him or her about popular local foods that visitors from abroad often enjoy. (Your tutor will pretend to be the tourist.)
Items to mention:	– names of popular restaurants in Japan – explain how things work when ordering or paying – say one important rule to follow or show consideration for others (e.g., being quiet, lining up)