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• If you get only a highlight, you can then ask “ What else did you do? ” • If you get only a general overview, you can ask “ What did you do? ” In the model sentences below, let’s explore some language you can use to talk about what you did during your free time on a long school break. N OTES FOR PAGE 69 Model Sentences 1 Romaji transcript of audio track 2-31

• Do another free conversation activity. • Practice vocabulary at cic-multimedia.com. N OTES FOR PAGE 68 Preview • This dialog previews a typical dialog that students have when meeting again after a long school break. • Things you could mention about this dialog: • Line 1: “ Long time no see ” is a very common thing to say when meeting a friend again after a period of time has passed. • Line 4 : Yumi’s answer models a technique for giving a long answer- overall impression + highlight. • Lines 5 : Sounds + (adjective) is a great pattern reacting to what someone says. • Line 6 : “ I could use more time off ” is a common thing that people say after returning to school or work. Sounding Natural Note: How to talk about your vacation time • This note is yet another repetition Golden Rule 2. The spin this time is to provide students with a “formula” of sorts on how to reply to that classic question, “ How was you break? ” English transcript of audio track 2-30 We often have a lot of free time during the long school winter, spring, and summer breaks. A natural way to talk about what you did during those times is to begin with a general overview first, using adjectives. This gives your partner a basic idea of how things went. For example, you could say your break was busy, fun, boring, or difficult. Next, provide some more details by talking about a memorable experience or two. These could be positive (such as a trip, attending a concert, achieving something, spending time with family and/or friends) or negative (worked / studied hard, had an accident, didn’t do much). Next, be sure to help your partner talk about their experiences by asking follow-up questions. If someone gives you a short answer, you can help them talk more by asking for more details.

How was your summer break? Natsu yasumi wa dou deshita ka? Oh, not bad. Ma, sore hodo warukunakatta desu. It was okay. Maa maa deshita. I got my driver’s licence. Unten menkyo wo torimashita. ❉❉ Oh, not bad

Here are some examples of adjectives being used to provide a general overview of your break. Again, these can be positive, neutral, or negative. ❉❉ I got my driver’s licence Here is an example of a highlight from your break. Again, adding this extra information will help you sound more friendly. Vary your questions Open form : How was your break? ➞ Closed form : Did you have a good break? Alternatives : • Did you have a good time this (summer)? • Did you have fun during the break?

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