Living Abroad(Intermediate)_Pop Culture in Japan

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 kind of music do you like listening to?
3. What kind of movie do you like watching?
4. Do you like watching TV series?
5. Are you interested in popular culture in your country?

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

escape
participate

translate
ceremony2

overcome
graduate

 barrier
ceremony 3

imagination

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.
 escape from
2.
 be translated into ~
3.
 overcome the language barrier
4.
 be drawn into
5.
 catch one’s imagination

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

Jamie:
 Hi, Kei. I heard that you like reading Japanese comic books.
Kei:
 Yes, I do. We call them manga in Japan. I like reading them because they help me escape from stressful days. Would you like to try one? I have one that is translated into English.
Jamie:
 Really? It is nice that it has an English translation. I think it would help overcome the language barrier. By the way, what are the other types of popular culture in Japan?
Kei:
 That’s true. Also, I guess it can easily catch your imagination and you’ll be drawn into it. There are a lot of popular culture in Japan, some of the most popular ones are anime, J-pop music, and Purikura.
Jamie:
 What is Purikura? I have never heard of it but it seems interesting.
Kei:
 It is a kind of photo booth in which people take photos and edit them. People may add stickers and special effects like making their eyes look bigger. It is fun, you should try it when you go to Japan.
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. Do you like reading books that are translated into English?
Answer: .
2. Do you think translations help overcome the language barrier?
Answer: .
3. What do you do to escape from stressful days?
Answer: .
4. Are you interested in popular culture in Japan?
Answer: .
5. What kind of books can catch the reader’s imagination?
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:
 How ?
Tutor:
 I watch anime to escape from a boring day.
Student:
 Are ?
Tutor:
 Yes, I am interested in popular culture in Japan.
Student:
 Do ?
Tutor:
 No, I don’t like reading manga.
Student:
 Do ?
Tutor:
 Yes, I like watching anime that is translated into English.
Student:
 Are ?
Tutor:
 No, I’m not interested in purikura.

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 see your classmate reading a Japanese comic book. Please ask him/her more about it.

(Your tutor will pretend to be your classmate.)
Items to mention: – title of the comic book
– reason why s/he likes reading manga
– his/her favorite comic book
PART H_3

Situation 2: Your friend will visit Japan with his/her family next week. Please tell him/her about the best place to buy manga.

(Your tutor will pretend to be your friend.)
Items to mention: – best place to buy manga
– reason why it is the best place
– your recommended comic books
PART H_4

Situation 3: You are talking with your Canadian friend. Please tell him/her about the popular culture in Japan.

(Your tutor will pretend to be your Canadian friend.)
Items to mention: – popular culture in Japan
– reason why they are popular
– your favorite popular culture
PART H_5

Situation 4: Your brother is asking you about your favorite Japanese movie. Please tell him/her more about it.

(Your tutor will pretend to be your brother/sister.)
Items to mention: – your favorite Japanese movie
– where you watched it
– reason why you like it
PART H_6

Situation 5: You are listening to J-pop songs and your cousin asks you about your favorite J-pop song. Please tell him/her about your favorite J-pop song and ask questions, too.

(Your tutor will pretend to be your cousin.)
Items to mention: – your favorite J-pop song
– reason why you like it
– If s/he knows any J-pop artists