Conversation(Beginner Chapter 2)|日常会話(初級2章)
Lesson31: Why ? Because なぜ ? なぜなら

LESSON GOAL

Let’s check our lesson goal.
In this material, you will identify the proper use of why and because and construct sentences using why and because.

PART A_1

Please read aloud the following sentences.

PART A_2

1. Why are you sad?
I’m sad because my dog ran away.
2. Why aren’t you sleeping yet?
It’s because I have to study for my tests tomorrow.
3. Why do you want to study English?
It’s because I want to speak English well.

PART B_1

Please read aloud the question for each item. Then, answer the following questions using the given words/phrases.

PART B_2

EXAMPLE Question: Why do you think exercising is good?
it makes us healthy Answer: Exercising is good because it makes us healthy.
1. pass the tests Question: Why are you happy?
Answer: .
2. buy shoes Question: Why are you going to the mall?
Answer: .
3. go swimming Question: Why are you wearing a swimsuit?
Answer: .
4. pick up my parents Question: Why are you going to the airport?
Answer: .
5. I’m hungry Question: Why are you cooking?
Answer: .
6. still at school Question: Why are you not home yet?
Answer: .
7. lost my phone Example: Why are you crying?
Answer: .
PART B_3

Now, let us 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 C_1

Please complete each sentence by choosing the correct answer in the box below.

PART C_2

fever storm leave
classes work foreign country
1. Why did you __________ school early?
I left school early because I have a __________ .
2. Why are there no __________ tomorrow?
There are no classes tomorrow because of the __________.
3. Why do you want to work in a __________ ?
It’s because I want to __________ with different people.

PART D_3

Now, let us 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.)
ANSWERS
1. Why did you leave early?
I left school early because I have a fever.
2. Why are there no classes tomorrow?
There are no classes tomorrow because of the storm.
3. Why do you want to work in a foreign country?
It’s because I want to work with different people.

PART D_1

Let’s talk. Please answer my questions. You may ask questions, too.

PART D_2

1. Why do you like to study English?
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2. Why is it important to study before examinations?
Answer:
3. Why do you think many people like to shop?
Answer:
4. Why do you think many people like to travel?
Answer:
5. Why do most students use internet for studying?
Answer:
6. Why is it important to eat healthy foods?
Answer:
7. Why do you think sleeping early at night is a good thing?
Answer: