Living Abroad(Intermediate)_Enjoy the Differences

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

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 have you ever been to?
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 aloud his or her corrected answers.)

PART B_6

PART C_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 C_2

excursion

surprise
participate

tip
ceremony2

follow
graduate

 consideration
ceremony 3

difference

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 phrases below. I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
(Please send the mispronounced words and phrases 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 the good things about traveling?
Answer: .
3. Do you think it is important to know about the culture and rules of a destination before visiting?
Answer: .
4. What do you take into consideration for others when you ride a train?
Answer: .
5. Have you ever felt differences between your hometown and other places? (the place your grandparents live in, travel destinations, etc.) What is it?
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 aloud his or her corrected answers.)

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 culture in the Philippines?
Tutor:
 .
Student:
 What places do you recommend in your town or in the Philippines?
Tutor:
 .
Student:
 Are there any local rules in your town or the Philippines? What is it?
Tutor:
 .
Student:
 What are the good things about traveling?
Tutor:
 .
Student:
 Have you ever felt differences between your hometown and other places? (the place your grandparents live in, travel destinations, etc.) What is it?
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 aloud his or her corrected answers.)

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. Please tell your English teacher about the most famous place in your city.

(Your tutor will pretend to be your English teacher.)
Items to mention: – Name of your city
– The famous place in your city
– Where the famous place is located
PART H_3

Situation 2: You are talking about your trip with your friend. Let’s share what you found out on the trip.

(Your tutor will pretend to be your friend.)
Items to mention: – Where you went
– What you thought about the trip (e.g., I think/thought that~, It was good that~, It was interesting that~)
PART H_4

Situation 3: Your Canadian classmate is asking you about places near your school. Please talk to him/her about a beautiful place near your school and how to get there.

(Your tutor will pretend to be your friend.)
Items to mention: – Name of place
– How he/she can get there
– Opening hours
PART H_5

Situation 4: Your friend from another country wants to bring his parents to Japan. Please tell him/her where he/she can bring his/her parents.

(Your tutor will pretend to be a friend from another country.)
Items to mention: – Name of places
– Where they are located
– How he/she can get there
PART H_6

Situation 5: A tourist is asking about places to visit in Japan. Please talk to him or her about places in Japan that are popular among people from abroad.

(Your tutor will pretend to be a tourist.)
Items to mention: – Famous places in Japan
– What the places are perfect for
– Where the places are located