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Exercise 1: Picture Conversation
A. Read the dialogue below.
次の会話を読んでみましょう
Intermediate Conversation
Material #14
YOU SHOULD TRY OUT…
Japanese Culture
What food would you recommend?
You should try out ramen. It’s our
B. Quick Q&A (2-3 minutes)
1. Name at least two festivals celebrated in your country. 2. What other tradition do you like practicing?
3. Have you ever experienced culture shock? 4. What don’t you like about your culture? 5. How important is art in a country’s culture?
Exercise 2: Say It! (3 minutes)
Read the following words and sample sentences below.
次の単語と例文を読んでみましょう。
A. Vocabulary
ボキャブラリー
culture
文化
I think the Japanese culture is very rich in its art and music.
日本文化は芸術と音楽に恵まれていると思います。
literature
文学
My favorite type of Japanese literature is manga.
私が好きな日本文学のジャンルはマンガです。
unique
独特な
One of the unique art forms in Japan is ukiyo-e or woodblock prints.
日本独自の芸術形式に浮世絵や木版画があります。
cuisine
料理
This restaurant serves real Japanese cuisine. I love their ramen and sushi!
このレストランは本物の日本料理を出します。私はここのラーメンと寿司が好きです。
tradition
伝統
One of my favorite Japanese traditions is the hanami festival.
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表現
You should try out…
…を試してみてください。
If you want to eat Japanese food, you should try out natto!
日本食に挑戦したいなら、納豆を食べてみてください！
culture shock
カルチャーショック
When I first came to Japan, I experienced culture shock. It was so different from my country!
初めて来日した時、私はカルチャーショックを受けました。私の国 とはあまりにも違っていたからです。
Break with tradition
伝統を破る
They decided to break with tradition by incorporating new ingredients to the dish.
料理にあたらしい材料を加えることで彼らは伝統を打破することを 決心した。
Exercise 3: Role-Play (4 minutes)
Read the dialogues below. The vocabulary words and expressions from the previous exercise are highlighted for your reference.
次の会話を読んでみましょう。太字で示されているのはエクササイズ 2 で学習した単語と表現です。
A.
Student How was your trip to Japan? Did you experience culture shock? Tutor No, I didn’t. In fact, the trip was so much fun! I love their culture.
Student That’s good to hear! I also heard they have really interesting traditions. Tutor They do! I love their festivals. I was able to attend the Kanto Matsuri.
B.
Student I really love everything about Japan!
Tutor Me, too! I’ve read a lot of Japanese literature, from Haruki Murakami to light novels!
Student I enjoy their food more. Japanese cuisine is my favorite. Tutor Have you tried out natto? They say it’s delicious.
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Exercise 4: Answer It! (5 minutes)
A. Complete the dialogue using the new vocabulary words and expressions we learned.
今日学習した単語と表現を使って会話を完成させましょう。
Student I prefer Japanese _________ to Italian dishes.
Tutor Me, too! I love the _________ flavors of Japanese food.
Student I particularly like their breakfast food. _________________ tamagoyaki!
Tutor I’ve heard of it before. It’s always featured in _________ like manga and novels.
B. Complete the dialogue using your own answers. You can use any of new vocabulary words and expressions, if possible.
好きな言葉を入れて会話を完成させましょう。今日学習した単語や表現を使っても構いません
Tutor What do you think is the best part of your country’s culture?
Student I think the best part is __________________. Tutor Really? Why is that?
Student It’s because __________________.
Exercise 5: Conversation Starter (10 minutes)
Pick one of the four scenarios below, and start a conversation with your tutor.
次の 4 つのシナリオの中から好きなものを選んで、講師と会話をしてみましょう。
Let’s say you can change one thing about your country’s culture. Tell your tutor what it would be and explain why you want to change it.
あなたの国の文化をひとつだけ変えられるとし たら何を選びますか。変えたいと思う理由もお しえてください。
Describe two practices that are done only in your country.
あなたの国独自の習慣をふたつおしえてくださ い。
Your tutor will visit Japan for the first time. Suggest some ways to help him/her easily adjust to the country’s culture.
講師が初めて来日することになりました。日本の文化 にすぐに慣れられるようアドバイスしてあげてくださ い。
Please name two popular things about the Japanese culture. Describe both of them.
日本文化で有名なものをふたつ挙げ、説明してくださ い。
