Living Abroad(Intermediate)_My Hometown

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. Do you like your hometown?
3. Do you live in the town where you were born?
4. What do you like about your town?
5. Are you thinking about moving? Why or why not?

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

presentation ~
participate

born
ceremony2

raise(d)
graduate

 locate
ceremony 3

region

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.
 presentation about~
2.
 was born and raised in
3.
 What is (something) called?
4.
 located in~
5.
 let me finish
6.
 a few

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

In the Classroom
James:
 Can you start your presentation about where you are from?
Kei:
 Yes. I was born and raised in Japan. This is my home town on this map.
James:
 What is the city called?
Kei:
 It’s called Saitama. It is located in the Kanto region.
James:
 Is it next to Tokyo, right?
Kei:
 Yes, it is. Well, let me finish first. We’ll have time for a
few questions later.
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. Where in Japan were you born?
Answer: .
2. Where in Japan were you raised?
Answer: .
3. What region of Japan is your town located in?
Answer: .
4. Is the weather in that region cold or warm?
Answer: .
5. What sightseeing places and foods are famous in your area?
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:
 Where in the Philippines ______ you ______ ?
Tutor:
 I was born in ______________ in the Philippines.
Student:
 Where in the Philippines were _____________?
Tutor:
 I was raised in ______________ in the Philippines.
Student:
 What region of the Philippines is your town __________ in?
Tutor:
 My town is located in ___(region)___ in the Philippines.
Student:
 Is the weather in that _______ cold or warm?
Tutor:
 The weather in the region is __________.
Student:
 What sightseeing places and foods are _________ in the region?
Tutor:
 ________________________ are famous in the region.

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: Let’s introduce your hometown to your tutor.

(Your tutor will be asking about your hometown.)
Items to mention: – Where you were born and raised
– What region of Japan your hometown is located in (e.g., Kanto in eastern area, Kansai in western area, etc.)
– Good points of your hometown
PART H_3

Situation 2: Let’s ask where your tutor is from.

(Your tutor will answer your questions.)
Items to mention: – Where your tutor was born and raised
– What region of the Philippines the tutor’s hometown is located in
– Good points of the tutor’s hometown
PART H_4

Situation 3: Your classmate asked you about Japan. Let’s think about what Japan is like and share it with your classmates.

(Your tutor will be one of your classmates.)
Items to mention: – What Japan is famous for
– What about Japan you want to introduce to them (e.g., anime, manga, customs of bowing, punctuality, taking off shoes in a house, etc.)
punctuality 時間を守ること
PART H_5

Situation 4: Your classmate asked you about Japan. Let’s think about where your favorite sightseeing spots in Japan are.

(Your tutor will be one of your classmates.)
Items to mention: – Where your favorite sightseeing spots in Japan are
– Why it is your favorite
– Sightseeing spots in/near your hometown and what you can do there
PART H_6

Situation 5: You are thinking about what you will get for your host family as a souvenir from Japan. With your Filipino friend, let’s think about what you are going to get them.

(Your tutor will be your Filipino friend.)
Items to mention: – Well-known Japanese souvenirs you can think of
– Ask for well-known souvenirs from the Philippines
– Ask for suggestions on what souvenirs to get when traveling abroad