実用英会話 レベル6

Cost of Living

The bus fares here are dirt cheap.

• I can listen to and understand the cost of living in a foreign country.

Negotiating

Is 45 soles your last offer?

• I can negotiate prices.

Refunds and Exchanges

Proof of purchase is required.

• I can read and understand refund and exchange policies.

Donations

They’re struggling to make ends meet after the flood last month.

• I can talk about donations.

Lesson 1-4 Review

• Situation:You’ve lived abroad for the past three months. You’re on a budget, but you want to do something good for your local area.
• Mission:Help a local charity.

Buying Secondhand

Is the new bag for 90,000 yen a waste of money?

• I can listen to and understand someone talking about buying things secondhand.

Financial Mindsets

He called me a cheapskate!

• I can talk about someone’s financial mindset.

Sales

Get a free gift with purchases over ¥20,000.

• I can read and understand a sales ad.

The Lottery

If I had money to burn, I would definitely travel the world!

• I can talk about what I would do if I won the lottery.

Lesson 6-9 Review

• Situation:You and your friend are planning a surprise birthday party for your close friend Lea, but you have a limited budget.
• Mission:Plan a fun party with only ¥10,000.

Religion

It’s very typical for shops to be closed on Sunday.

• I can listen to and understand an explanation about religion’s influence on a culture.

Beliefs and Superstitions

That’s just an old wives’ tale!

• I can talk about beliefs and superstitions.

Art History

There is no doubt that it is one of the most breathtaking pieces in the museum.

• I can read and understand an explanation about a famous piece of art.

Holiday Decorations

It depends on where you grow up.

• I can discuss how holiday decorations differ from country to country.

Lesson 1-4 Review

• Situation:Valentine’s Day is coming up soon. You are in Italy with your friend and his girlfriend.
• Mission:Help your friend plan a romantic date and proposal.

Temples and Shrines

I think I should buy a good luck charm for love.

• I can listen to and understand someone talking about shrines and temples.

Prayers and Wishes

Just remember: Be careful what you wish for!

• I can talk about prayers and wishes.

Fortune-telling

Chances are you will find your true love!

• I can read and understand a horoscope.

Historic Towns and Districts

It felt like I was in a different century!

• I can explain about a historic area.

Lesson 6-9 Review

• Situation:Your friend is worried about what he/she read in his/her horoscope.
• Mission:Suggest how to get rid of bad luck to your friend.

Breaking Up

I love you, but I’m not in love with you anymore.

• I can listen about and understand a break-up.

Dating

Just hang in there.

• I can talk about dating.

Getting Engaged

He got down on one knee and popped the question!

• I can read and understand an engagement announcement.

Long-Term Relationships

We’ve been living under the same roof for eleven years.

• I can talk about long-term relationships.

Lesson 1-4 Review

• Situation:Your friend just got dumped by her boyfriend.
• Mission:Help your friend with her relationship troubles.

Long-Distance Relationships

She was worried that her boyfriend would cheat on her.

• I can listen to and understand someone talking about long-distance relationships.

Exes

I can’t stay friends with him.

• I can talk about exes.

Platonic Love

I don’t have feelings for him in that way.

• I can read and understand an advice column about platonic love.

Matchmaking

Who knows, you might even meet Mr. Right!

• I can discuss matchmaking services.

Lesson 6-9 Review

• Situation:Your friend has a problem with his/her ex.
• Mission:Give your friend advice.

Neighbors

I’m fed up with them!

• I can listen to and understand someone complaining about neighbors.

Hometowns

I was born and raised in Leicester.

• I can talk about hometowns.

Real Estate

You’ll love this charming, fully refurbished studio flat.

• I can read and understand a real estate ad.

Ethnic Neighborhoods

Their tonkotsu ramen is a must!

• I can give recommendations about ethnic neighborhoods.

Lesson 1-4 Review

• Situation:You are planning to move to another country with your family.
• Mission:Find a good neighborhood and get to know your neighbors.

Good and Bad Points

The best thing about this neighborhood is the people.

• I can listen to and understand the good and bad points of a community.

Community Events

You might even meet new guys. You never know.

• I can persuade someone to join an event.

Community News

All items in good condition.

• I can read and understand a classified ad.

City vs. Country

I consider myself a country girl.

• I can talk about whether someone prefers the city or the country.

Lesson 6-9 Review

• Situation:Your foreign friend is planning to move to Japan.
• Mission:Help your friend move into a good Japanese neighborhood.

Weather Concerns

There's a chance of light rain showers at night.

• I can listen to and understand a weather forecast.

National Sports

Who are you rooting for?

• I can discuss which sports are popular in a country.

World Heritage Sites

It's more or less doable for experienced hikers of all ages.

• I can read and understand an article about a World Heritage Site.

Athletes and Teams

They were really going downhill last year.

• I can talk about athletes and teams.

Lesson 1-4 Review

• Situation:Your friend decided to travel to New Zealand to see her favorite sport live and invited you to go along.
• Mission:Go with your friend to New Zealand.

Music Festivals

I'm dying to hear it!

• I can listen to and understand someone expressing excitement.

Bugs

I can't stand bugs!

• I can talk about things I find unpleasant.

Fireworks

I was wondering if you'd like to see the fireworks display.

• I can read and understand a casual invitation.

Fall Foliage

Do you have a plan B?

• I can discuss choices and express indecision.

Lesson 6-9 Review

• Situation:Your friend invited you to a rock festival.
• Mission:Accept your friend's invitation and have a good time at the rock festival.

Making Friends

We actually hit it off right away.

• I can listen to and understand someone talking about making friends.

Best Friends

I needed a shoulder to cry on.

• I can talk about best friends.

Fights

What a jerk!

• I can read and understand a post about friends who are fighting.

Saying Goodbye

I'm going to miss you!

• I can say goodbye in various situations.

Lesson 1-4 Review

• Situation:You and your friend Natalie are planning a surprise birthday party for your other friend Taylor. Two weeks before the party, Natalie and Taylor started fighting.
• Mission:Help your friends make up so you can celebrate Taylor’s birthday together.

Sharing Big News

Guess what? Kenta and I are tying the knot!

• I can listen to and understand big news.

Ending a Friendship

I'm so sick and tired of feeling like this!

• I can talk about ending a friendship.

Old Friends

It's been a while.

• I can read and understand an email from an old friend.

Cliques

My brothers were both jocks, but I was a drama club nerd.

• I can talk about cliques.

Lesson 6-9 Review

• Situation:Your high school reunion is coming up.
• Mission:Catch up with an old friend.

Wi-Fi

Be careful not to put spaces between the words.

• I can listen to and understand instructions.

Old and New

What a waste!

• I can talk about old and new versions of things.

Online Shopping

Everything is just one click away.

• I can read and understand an opinion about online shopping.

Messaging Apps

It’s like he can’t live without it.

• I can talk about a popular technology.

Lesson 1-4 Review

• Situation:Your coworker needs to buy a new phone.
• Mission:Help your coworker decide what phone to buy and where to buy it from.

The Shinkansen

The unreserved seats are first come, first served.

• I can listen to and understand someone talking about the shinkansen.

Traditional vs. Modern Toilets

I was in a pinch.

• I can talk about Japanese toilets.

Robots

The hotel is totally blowing my mind.

• I can read and understand a reaction to technology.

Home Appliances

Is it energy-efficient?

• I can talk about home appliances.

Lesson 6-9 Review

• Situation:Your foreign friend just arrived in Japan for a vacation.
• Mission:Give your friend a taste of modern life in Japan.

Geographical Size

They live on a teeny-tiny island in Perth.

• I can listen to and understand a description of size.

Opposite Seasons

I did a double take when I saw Santa Claus wearing swimming trunks!

• I can express surprise.

Local Food and Drinks

Finger sandwiches and pastries made from scratch are also available.

• I can read and understand a brochure about local food and drinks.

Immigration

I know it’s a stereotype.

• I can talk about immigration.

Lesson 1-4 Review

• Situation: While on vacation in Australia, you hired a private tour guide to help you experience the country better.
• Mission:Interact with your tour guide to learn more about the country. Then, share your experience with your best friend.

Regions

I can't speak Kansai dialect.

• I can listen to and understand an explanation of a region.

Changes

They turned part of Osaka Bay into an island to build the airport.

• I can discuss how an area has changed.

Strange Places

Now I've seen it all!

• I can read and understand a post about something strange.

Crowded Places

We're always packed like sardines on the train.

• I can talk about crowded places.

Lesson 6-9 Review

• Situation:A foreign friend is going to visit you in Japan. It’ll be his/her second time in Japan, so he/she wants to go to some lesser known places.
• Mission:Find a good place and take your friend there.

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.

Milestones

No, actually, I was a late bloomer.

• I can talk about childhood milestones.

Characters

Those shirts were everywhere!

• I can read and understand an explanation of a beloved childhood character.

Toys

I think they're making a comeback now in Japan.

• I can talk about toys.

Lesson 1-4 Review

• Situation:You are visiting your friend's home.
• Mission:Talk about childhood memories with your friend.

Childhood Dreams

I needed to buckle down.

• I can listen to and understand someone talking about their childhood dreams.

Nicknames

I'm known as Dragon, but my real name is Ryuichi.

• I can talk about nicknames.

Happy Memories

I remember the good old days when we did everything together.

• I can read and understand a post about happy memories.

How You've Changed

I think it's a change for the better.

• I can talk about how people have changed from before.

Lesson 6-9 Review

• Situation:A famous child star is now trying to make a comeback as an adult. You and your friend used to love watching her movies and TV shows years ago.
• Mission:Find out how the child star has changed and decide if you're still a fan.