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 someone
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

At Your Host Family’s Home
John:
 Saki, we are going to go surfing next Sunday.
Saki:
 Wow, that’s so cool. I’ve never tried it before.
John:
 What are you going to do on Sunday?
Saki:
 I’m going to go see my friend, Mike.
John:
 Oh, I was going to ask you to join us.
Saki:
 I’ve wanted to surf for so long, so let me join next time!

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. What are you going to do after school today?
Answer: .
2. Where are you going to go this weekend?
Answer: .
3. What are your plans for next week?
Answer: .
4. What subject are you going to study the most for the next exam?
Answer: .
5. What activity have you wanted to do for so long?
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:
 What _______________________?
Tutor:
 I’m going to ____________________ after work today.
Student:
 Where _____________ go ___________?
Tutor:
 I’m going to ____________________ this weekend.
Student:
 What _______________________?
Tutor:
 My plans for next week are _______________________.
Student:
 What _________________ next holiday?
Tutor:
 I’m thinking about ______________ next holiday.
Student:
 What activity __________________ to do _________?
Tutor:
 I have wanted to _______________ for so long.

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: (At your host family’s house) Your host father asks you what you are going to do this weekend, as he wants you to help clean his car.

(Your tutor will be your host father.)
Items to mention: – Confirm whether or not your schedule is open
– Ask him what specifically you need to do
– Mention whether you have previous experience with this task or not

PART H_3

Situation 2: (In the classroom) Your teacher is asking you if you want to join the charity event on Wednesday. Let’s respond to her.

(Your tutor will be your teacher.)
Items to mention: – Whether or not you can participate in the event
– Whether or not you have ever volunteered before
– What assistance you can provide if you’re able to attend

PART H_4

Situation 3: (Over the phone with your friend) You want to go shopping with your friend. Let’s check his or her schedule this weekend.

(Your tutor will be your friend.)
Items to mention: – Whether or not your friend is available this weekend
– Telling him or her that you want to go shopping together
– Asking about your friend’s plans for the weekend

PART H_5

Situation 4: You will return to Japan on Saturday. You need help packing up. Ask your host brother/sister for help.

(Your tutor will be your host sister/brother.)
Items to mention: – Whether or not she/he is available
– Whether or not she/he can help you pack up
– Saying thank you

PART H_6

Situation 5: (At your host family’s house) Your host brother has asked for your help in cleaning his room tomorrow, but you already have other plans. Politely decline his request.

(Your tutor will be your host brother.)
Items to mention: – Telling him that you have another plan for tomorrow
– Telling him the possibility of helping out another time, (e.g., Maybe we can do it another day,” or “I’d be happy to help next time”.)