IN THIS LESSON, YOU WILL
2. Explain the idea behind Japanese mascots.
3. Talk with your friend about mascot goods.
PRACTICE
STEP A EXERCISE
Describe the pictures using the expressions in the box. The form of some expressions may need to be changed.
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STEP B EXERCISE
Complete the conversation. Follow the instructions in parentheses using the expressions in the box.
- Tutor:
Hey! Do you know the show Spectacular Sundays?
- Student:
Of course! (Say that the show has been around for a long time.)
- Tutor:
You know, I’ve never seen it! The contestants are all kids, right? I heard they’re really good performers.
- Student:
That’s right. (Say that the host is really funny, but the kids always catch the audience’s attention with their awesome talents.)
- Tutor:
It sounds like you really enjoy watching the show.
- Student:
Yeah! (Say that you love it and never miss an episode.)
- Tutor:
Why do you like it so much?
- Student:
(Say that it’s because the young contestants are extremely adorable.)
- Tutor:
Interesting. I’ll check it out!
MISSION
Challenge 1
You’re watching TV with a foreign friend who recently moved to Japan. Listen to a commercial for an upcoming event.
Remember?
- be obsessed with something
- adorable
- steal the show
- can’t get enough of something
- sing/dance/cry one’s heart out
Challenge 2
Your friend is really excited about the commercial you just saw. Answer his/her questions about the event and Japanese mascots in general.
Remember?
- adorable
- the mecca for something/someone
- so cute/stupid/ugly it hurts
- long-running
- get on someone’s nerves
Challenge 3
Now it’s Saturday. You and your friend are at the Yurukyara Superfest. Answer his/her questions about mascot goods.
Remember?
- the mecca for something/someone
- can’t get enough of something
- be obsessed with something
- steal the show
- sing/dance/cry one’s heart out
- go wild
FEEDBACK
Explain a unique aspect of Japanese pop culture to your friend.
MISSION ACHIEVEMENT
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4
Very GoodCould complete the task with ease
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3
GoodCould complete the task with some clarifications
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2
FairCould complete the task with additional instructions
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1
PoorCould somehow complete the task with difficulty
PERSONALIZED FEEDBACK
- RANGE
the ability to use a wide variety of vocabulary - ACCURACY
the ability to speak correctly - FLUENCY
the ability to speak smoothly without pauses or fillers - INTERACTION
the ability to manage a conversation