Living Abroad(Intermediate)_Plans for the Weekend

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 you going to do this weekend?
3. What do you do when you have free time?
4. Which do you prefer, staying home or going out?
5. What would you like to do in the summer?

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’ll 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

surf
Sunday
never
join
long

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 phrases below. I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
(Please send the mispronounced words and phrases to your student.)

PART D_2

1. go surfing(swimming/ shopping/ hiking)
2. have never ~ it before
3. was(were) going to
4. join oneself
5. I have wanted to~
6. let me ~

PART D_3

Now, let’s review some words and sentences from part D_2.
(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions from part D_2.)

PART D_4

PART E_1

We’ll read aloud the dialogue below. I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
After reading it once, we’ll switch roles.
(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)

PART E_2

Kei:
 Hi, Alex. I just got back from the Philippines.
Alex:
 How was the weather there? Did you enjoy your vacation?
Kei:
 I did. The sunset there was very beautiful. But the weather was very humid. How about here?
Alex:
 It was raining cats and dogs last week. The thunder was so scary.
Kei:
 Good thing it already stopped. Do you know if there is a chance of rain this weekend?
Alex:
 I’m not sure about its accuracy, but I heard from the weather forecast that there is a 50% chance of rain the day after tomorrow.

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 answer the following questions. I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.

PART F_2

1. How was the weather yesterday?
Answer: .
2. Do you like watching sunsets?
Answer: .
3. Is there any chance of rain in your city today?
Answer: .
4. Do you think it will rain the day after tomorrow?
Answer: .
5. Did you check the weather forecast today?
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. 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:
 How ?
Tutor:
 Thailand’s weather is usually humid.
Student:
 Was ?
Tutor:
 Yes, it was raining cats and dogs last Saturday.
Student:
 What ?
Tutor:
 The weather forecast said that there is a zero percent chance of rain today.
Student:
 Do ?
Tutor:
 That’s a great idea. I’m excited to watch the sunset later.
Student:
 How ?
Tutor:
 It is sunny today. How about in your city?

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: You are asked about the weather in Japan by a foreigner who is planning to go around Japan. Tell him/her about the weather around Japan.

(Your tutor will pretend to be a foreigner.)
Items to mention: – weather in North Japan, East Japan, West Japan
– snowy areas and hot areas
– the features of the weather in your area

PART H_3

Situation 2: You are to discuss with your classmates about recent climate change. Talk about what you know.

(Your tutor will pretend to be your classmate.)
Items to mention: – what you are curious/worried about the recent weather
– unusual weather you experienced
– what you know about world’s climate

PART H_4

Situation 3: You are a weather reporter. Tell your audience about today and tomorrow’s weather.

(Your tutor will pretend to be your audience.)
Items to mention: – today and tomorrow’s weather
– today and tomorrow’s temperature
– chance of rain

PART H_5

Situation 4: Your Filipino friend will visit you in Japan. Please tell him/her about Japan’s season in December.

(Your tutor will pretend to be your Filipino friend.)
Items to mention: – Japan’s season in December
– average temperature in December
– things s/he should bring to Japan

PART H_6

Situation 5: Your aunt/uncle works in Australia. Please ask her/him about the climate there.

(Your tutor will pretend to be your aunt/uncle.)
Items to mention: – seasons in Australia
– current season in Australia
– today’s temperature