Living Abroad(Intermediate)_My Hometown

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. Do you like your hometown?
3. Do you live in the town where you were born?
4. What do you like about your hometown?
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 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

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 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.
 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 hometown on this map.
James:
 What is the city called?
Kei:
 It’s called Saitama. It is located in the Kanto region.
James:
 It is 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: I was _________.
2. Where in Japan were you raised?
Answer: I was _________.
3. What region of Japan is your hometown located in?
Answer: It’s _________ in _________.
4. What is your favorite place, and why is it special to you?
Answer: My favorite _________ is _________ because _________.
5. What is the traditional food called in your region?
Answer: It’s called _________.
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:
 Where in the Philippines _________ you _________ ?
Tutor:
 I was born in _________ in the Philippines.
Student:
 Where in the Philippines _________ you _________ ?
Tutor:
 I was raised in _________ in the Philippines.
Student:
 What region of the Philippines is your hometown _________ in?
Tutor:
 My hometown is located in _________ (region) in the Philippines.
Student:
 What is your favorite _________, and why is it special to you?
Tutor:
 My favorite place is _________ because _________.
Student:
 What is the traditional food _________ in your region?
Tutor:
 It’s called _________.

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: You are going to introduce your hometown to your tutor. Talk about it.

(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.)
– a few good points of your hometown
PART H_3

Situation 2: You are going to ask your tutor about where he or she is from. Ask about it.

(Your tutor will answer your questions.)
Items to mention: – where your tutor was born and raised
– what region of the Philippines his or her hometown is located in
– ask about a few good things in his or her hometown
PART H_4

Situation 3: You are going to give a short presentation about a traditional event in your country. Talk about it.

(Your tutor will be asking you questions about it.)
Items to mention: – what the event is called
– where it is located or held
– a few things people do in the event
PART H_5

Situation 4: Your classmate asked you about Japan. 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 located
– a few sightseeing spots in or near your hometown
– what you can do in those places
PART H_6

Situation 5: You are thinking about what to get your host family as a souvenir from Japan. Talk with your Filipino friend about what souvenir would be best.

(Your tutor will be your Filipino friend.)
Items to mention: – name a few popular souvenirs from Japan
– ask what souvenirs are called in your tutor’s hometown
– ask if the souvenir is located in a special region