Living Abroad(Intermediate)_Sightseeing 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

You will ask me the following questions and you will summarize them later. Please take note of my responses as needed.

PART B_2

1. What is your name?
2. What are the best places to visit in your country?
3. Have you been to other countries?
4. What country do you want to visit?
5. Have you been to Japan?
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 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

locate
approximately
amazing

atmosphere
stunning

PART C_3

Now, let’s review some words 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 sentences below. I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)

PART D_2

1. be located in
2. popular among~
3. such as~
4. perfect for~
5. established in~
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’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

Jane: Good morning, Kei. What a nice atmosphere in Japan today! What place are we going to visit later?
Kei: Good morning, Jane. After having breakfast, we are going to visit one of the most famous temples in Japan, the Horyuji Temple. It was established in 607 by Prince Shotoku.
Jane: 607? Amazing! I think it looks stunning. I think that place is popular among foreign tourists. Where is it located?
Kei: It is located in Ikaruga approximately 10 km southwest from the center of Nara. We can buy interesting things there such as ceramic bowls which are perfect for souvenirs.
Jane: How exciting! What public transportation should we take to get there?
Kei: We can get there by bus from Kintetsu Nara Station to Horyuji-mae. There is only one bus per hour so we’d better hurry up.

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 and requests. I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.

PART F_2

1. Where is the famous place in your city located?
Answer: .
2. Why do you think Japan is popular among foreign tourists?
Answer: .
3. When was your school established?
Answer: .
4. What place in Japan is perfect for winter vacation?
Answer: .
5. What can foreign tourists do in your city/town?
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: ?
Tutor: The Kinkakuji Temple was established in 1397.
Student: ?
Tutor: The museum is popular among students who like history.
Student: ?
Tutor: The temple is located in Kita-ku, Kyoto.
Student: ?
Tutor: Tourists can try many things such as skiing and snowboarding.
Student: ?
Tutor: Hokkaido is perfect for summer vacation in Japan.

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: Your English teacher is asking about your city. Please tell your English teacher about the most famous place in your city.

(Your tutor will pretend to be your English teacher.)
Items to mention: – name of your city
– famous place in your city
– where the famous place is located

PART H_3

Situation 2: A foreign tourist is asking about places to visit in Japan. Please talk to him/her about places in Japan which are popular among foreigners.

(Your tutor will pretend to be your foreign tourist.)
Items to mention: – famous places in Japan
– what the places are perfect for
– where the places are located

PART H_4

Situation 3: Your friend is doing a research about the oldest places in Japan. Please talk to your friend about the oldest places in your city.

(Your tutor will pretend to be your friend.)
Items to mention: – name of the oldest place in your city
– when it was established
– where it is located

PART H_5

Situation 4: Your Canadian classmate is asking you about places near your school. Please talk to him/her about a beautiful place near your school and how to get there.

(Your tutor will pretend to be your Canadian classmate.)
Items to mention: – name of place
– how he/she can get there
– opening hours

PART H_6

Situation 5: Your foreign friend wants to bring his parents to Japan. Please tell him/her what places he/she can bring his/her parents.

(Your tutor will pretend to be a foreign tourist.)
Items to mention: – name of places
– where they are located
– how he/she can get there