Travel English|旅行英会話
Sightseeing8 : Talking with the people you meet on the tour 観光8ツアーで観光客と話す

PART A_1
Let’s learn new vocabulary. Listen and repeat these words with your tutor.
PART A_2
1. vivid 鮮明な、強烈な、鮮やかな
  The painting I saw of a woman was so vivid. The colors were so sharp and bright; I felt like it was real.
2. check out (something/someone) 調べる、確かめる
  Check out that man over there with a strange hat!
3. hidden gem 秘宝
  The island of Chichijima is a hidden gem in Japan. If you want to relax and escape the crowd, it is the perfect place for you.
4. iconic  象徴的な
  The Eiffel tower remains to be the most iconic landmark in the world. I believe everyone knows it.
5. bustling 賑やかな
  The streets of New York are always bustling. Everyone is busy doing business.
PART B_1
Let’s learn today’s phrases. Read the sentences below.
PART B_2
Where are you from?
What places did you visit?
PART C_1
Let’s read the dialogue. After that, we’ll switch roles.
PART C_2
(On a sightseeing tour in Bangkok city)
Conan
Hi, I’m Conan. Where are you from?
Hans
My name is Hans, and I’m from Germany. And you?
Conan
I’m from Ireland. I am pleased to meet you.
Hans
Anyway, what brings you to Thailand?
Conan
Oh, I’ve always wanted to visit after seeing vivid photos of the floating markets on the internet. You?
Hans
Oh, It’s my wanderlust. I’m traveling across Asia. I’ve been in Thailand for a week, and it has been fun!
Conan
That’s great. What places did you visit? Do you know any hidden gems?
Hans
Yesterday, I visited the Grand Palace and Khao San road. If you are looking for hidden gems, go to the Pai hot springs, the Chanthaburi beach, and Khao Sok National Park. Those are relaxing places and far from the bustling streets.
Conan
We’ll check those out but we’ll have to visit the iconic temples first.
Hans
Oh yes, of course. That’s the best way to go. Have fun and take care!
Conan
You too!
PART D_1
Let’s read the dialogue. Read aloud, filling in the blanks as you remember the sentence you just read.
PART D_2
(On a sightseeing tour in Bangkok city)
Conan
Hi, I’m Conan. Where are you from?
Hans
My name is Hans, and I’m from Germany. And you?
Conan
I’m from Ireland. I am pleased to meet you.
Hans
Anyway, what brings you to Thailand?
Conan
Oh, I’ve always wanted to visit after seeing ________ photos of the floating markets on the internet. You?
Hans
Oh, it’s my wanderlust. I’m traveling across Asia. I’ve been in Thailand for a week, and it has been fun!
Conan
That’s great. What places did you visit? Do you know any hidden gems?
Hans
Yesterday, I visited the Grand Palace and Khao San road. If you are looking for __________, go to the Pai hot springs, the Chanthaburi beach, and Khao Sok National Park. Those are relaxing places and far from the __________ streets.
Conan
We’ll ________ but we’ll have to visit the ________ temples first.
Hans
Oh yes, of course. That’s the best way to go. Have fun and take care!
Conan
You too!
PART E_1
Let’s read the dialogue. Read aloud, filling in the blanks with the vocabulary and expressions you learned.
PART E_2
(On a sightseeing tour in Hanoi city)
Conan
Hi, I’m Conan. Where are you from?
Hans
My name is Hans, and I’m from Germany. And you?
Conan
I’m from Ireland. I am pleased to meet you.
Hans
Anyway, what brings you to Vietnam?
Conan
Oh, I’ve always wanted to visit after seeing ________ photos of the rice terraces from my sister’s trip. You?
Hans
Oh, It’s my wanderlust. I’m traveling across Asia. I’ve been in Vietnam for a week, and it’s amazing!
Conan
That’s great. ____________? Do you know any hidden gems?
Hans
Yesterday, I visited the Old Quarter and Halong Bay. For hidden gems, you can visit Bai Tu Long Bay, Bach Ha National Park, and Tra Que Vegetable Village. Those are relaxing places and far _____________.
Conan
We’ll check those out but we’ll have to visit the iconic temples first.
Hans
Oh yes, of course. That’s the best way to go. Have fun and take care!
Conan
You too!
PART F_1
Let’s do a roleplay. Talk with me according to the situation below, using the expressions you just learned.
PART F_2
You are on a sightseeing tour in Bangkok. Ask your fellow tourist where he is from, what brings him to the city, and what places he already visited. Your tutor will act as the tourist.
PART F_3
PART F_4
You are on a sightseeing tour in Hanoi. Ask your tour guide what hidden gems he knows that are far away from bustling streets. Your tutor will act as the tour guide.
PART F_5
PART G_1
Let’s review today’s phrases with your tutor. Read the sentences below.
PART G_2
Where are you from?
What places did you visit?
REVIEW AND FEEDBACK
Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.
(Please give a short feedback on how your student did on your class.)
Grammar
文法
Pronunciation 発音 Vocabulary
単語
Comprehension
理解
GOOD 文法の誤りはほとんどなく、完全な文章で話すことができる ほとんどの単語をはっきりと正しく発音することができる 習った表現を適切に使うことができる 文章を理解し、質問に正しく答えることができる

FAIR
文法の誤りはあるが、完全な文章で話すことができる 発音の練習が必要な言葉がいくつかある たまにミスはあるが、習った表現を適切に使うことができる 文章を完全に理解するのは難しく、質問に正しく答えられないときもある

POOR
文章で話すのは難しく、単語だけで話すことができる 発音の練習が必要である 習った単語と表現を少しだけ使うことができる 文章を理解するのは難しく、質問に答えるのは難しい
TUTOR FEEDBACK

GRAMMAR
Good: Was able to speak in complete sentences with minimal grammatical errors.
Fair: Was able to speak in complete sentences with evident grammatical errors.
Poor: Was able to speak using words only.
PRONUNCIATION
Good: Was able to pronounce most of the words clearly and correctly.
Fair: Mispronounced a few words.
Poor: Mispronounced most of the words.
VOCABULARY
Good: Used appropriate expressions learned in class.
Fair: Used appropriate expressions learned in class and made a few errors in word choice.
Poor: Used only a few words and expressions.
COMPREHENSION
Good: Was able to understand the passages and answer the questions correctly.
Fair: Had a little difficulty in understanding passages and answering questions.
Poor: Had a hard time understanding passages and answering questions.