Lesson 1: What You Were Like
I used to be a mama’s boy.

I can listen to and understand someone talking about what he/she was like as a child.

INTRODUCE

It can be fun to learn about what someone was like as a child.

PRESENT

STEP A EXPRESSIONS

Go over the expressions with your tutor and answer the questions.

    1. A brat refers to a poorly-behaved child.

     

    Mike is a brat. He always whines when he doesn’t get what he wants.

     

    Q: Which picture shows a brat? Why?

    A

    B

     

     

    2. A daddy’s girl refers to a female child who is extremely close to her father.

     

    Tracey is definitely a daddy’s girl. She goes to her dad whenever she has a problem.

     

    Q: Which picture shows a daddy’s girl? Why?

    A

    B

     

     

    3. A mama’s boy refers to a male child who is very close to his mother.

     

    They call him a mama’s boy because he always holds his mom’s hand when they go on walks.

     

    Q: Which picture shows a mama’s boy? Why?

    A

    B

STEP B PRONUNCIATION

When one word ends with a consonant sound and the next word starts with a vowel sound, they are often linked together.
Phrase Example

he’s a brat

/ hiz-uh brat /

Some people think / hiz-uh brat /.

UNDERSTAND

LISTENING

Kenta is on a business trip to Belgium. He’s talking with Thomas, one of the local staff.

TRIVIA

Do you know how to say hankouki (反抗期) in English? The best way to translate it is rebellious, which describes people who refuse to follow rules or listen to authority. Unlike hankouki, however, the word rebellious can be used to describe both children and adults.

PRACTICE

STEP A EXERCISE

Complete the photo captions using the expressions in the box.

a brat
a daddy’s girl
a mama’s boy

1. My granddaughter is such _____. She loves spending time with my son-in-law.

 

2. I can tell he’s _____. He’s in every single picture with his mom!

 

3. I love my son, but I have to admit that he can be _____ sometimes.

STEP B EXERCISE

Choose the follow-up sentences that best match the bold sentences.

1. Ashley is such a brat! __________.

  • She throws things when she’s angry.
  • She laughs when her mom makes silly faces.

2. Emily is definitely a daddy’s girl. __________.

  • She hates when her dad goes on business trips.
  • She doesn’t care that her dad goes on a lot of business trips.

3. Mark’s such a mama’s boy. __________.

  • He always argues with his mom.
  • He always runs to his mom when he’s scared.

CHALLENGE

Challenge 1

You and your friend are fans of Casey Woods, a famous vlogger. She just uploaded a new video to her social media account. Listen to the video. Then, call your friend to talk about it.

Today's Expressions

  • a brat
  • a daddy’s girl
  • a mama’s boy

Challenge 2

Discuss your ideas.

If Time
Allows
1

CHILDHOOD
2

GROWING UP IN JAPAN
3

REBELLIOUS CHILDREN
1

CHILDHOOD

  1. Do you remember a lot about your childhood?
  2. What did you like to do when you were a child?
  3. Who was your best friend when you were a child?
  4. What was your favorite cartoon or TV show when you were a child?

2GROWING UP IN JAPAN

  1. What kind of games do Japanese children play?
  2. How do children usually spend their summer vacation in Japan?
  3. What popular snacks do children usually eat in Japan?
  4. How have children in Japan changed since you were a child?

3REBELLIOUS CHILDREN

  1. Do you think children are more rebellious now than they were before?
  2. What are the signs that a child is becoming rebellious?
  3. Why do you think some children become rebellious (ex. family problems, influence from other children)?
  4. How do you think parents should handle rebellious children?

FEEDBACK

I can listen to and understand someone talking about what he/she was like as a child.

LESSON GOAL ACHIEVEMENT

  • 4
    Very Good

    Could complete the task with ease

  • 3
    Good

    Could complete the task with some clarifications

  • 2
    Fair

    Could complete the task with additional instructions

  • 1
    Poor

    Could somehow complete the task with difficulty

PERSONALIZED FEEDBACK