Beginner: Entertainment – Contractions

GRAMMAR REVIEW

Let’s read the sentences aloud. Please repeat after me.

READ

1. I am reading comic books. 私はマンガを読んでいます 2. She is listening to music. 彼女は音楽を聞いています。 3. He will watch anime later. 彼はあとでアニメを見ます。 4. We are buying tickets to the concert. 私たちはコンサートのチケットを買っています。 5. They have practiced drawing Manga. 彼らはマンガを書く練習をしました。 6. I cannot see my favorite song on the list. 私はお気に入りの歌を一覧から見つけられないです。

DESCRIBING PICTURES

Study the picture for 1 minute. Describe what each character does by completing the sentences with the correct contractions.

ANSWER

1. Look at Bryan, what is he doing?
Answer: _______ watching a concert on TV.
2. Look at Verna, what is she doing?
Answer: _______ dancing.

READING ALOUD

Let’s read the dialogue. I will play Ron and you will play Emma. Then, we’ll switch roles.

READ

What time will the concert start?
It’ll start at 9 pm. But, I think we have to go there at around 7:30 pm.

I think so too. I’m sure there’ll be a lot of people.
That’s right. I’m excited about the concert later!

I’d love to see Lady Mama sing and dance on stage. Anyway, I have to go home first. I’ll see you later.
Okay. I’ll just send you a message later. See you at the concert.

CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING

Please answer the questions in complete sentences.

ANSWER

1. What time will they go to the concert?
Answer:
2. What time will the concert start?
Answer:
3. How does Emma feel about the concert?
Answer:

CONVERSATION PRACTICE

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

ANSWER

1. Do you watch animation films?
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2. Which do you prefer, playing video games or playing sports?
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3. What’s your favorite song?
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4. What’s your favorite movie/TV show?
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5. Who’s your favorite artist/actor/singer?
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