Beginner Conversation: History and Culture

WARM UP
Let’s read the dialogue. I will be Sam and you will be Alice. After reading it once, we’ll switch roles.

会話文を読みましょう。講師がサム、あなたはアリスのパートを読みます。読み終わったら交代しましょう。
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Hi, Alice. I’m sorry, but are you busy today? Can you help me with my school project?
Sure. I was just watching History Channel. What is your project about?

Well, my project is to make a short video about any national hero in Asia. I chose the Philippines, but I do not know its national hero.
The national hero of the Philippines is Doctor Jose Rizal. His writings started the great revolution against the Spaniards. Plus, he visited Japan and made friends here.

Cool. I did not know that he visited Japan. I think I will make a short video about his stay here in our country.
That is a wonderful idea. Anyway, good luck with your project. Do your best!
CONVERSATION
Let’s talk. Please answer my questions. You may ask me questions, too.

講師の質問に答えましょう。講師にも同じ質問をしましょう。
ANSWER
1. Describe your country’s culture in three words.
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2. What is your favorite part in the history of your country? Why?
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3. What do you like best about your culture?
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4. If you would live the life of a historical person for one week, who would that be and why?
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5. What historical event in your country that you like to turn into a movie?
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6. Aside from your country’s culture and history, name one country that you would like to know and learn about.
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7. If you were to live in the old times, what would you be? (Example: A samurai, soldier, geisha, ninja, prince, princess, etc.)
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8. Name at least one famous person from your country’s history. Tell me something about him/her.
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9. If you could travel back in time, what gadget would you like to bring with you?
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10. Who is your favorite historical person?
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