Conversations in Class A2_book1

Contents

Introduction

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Sounding Natural

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Lesson Summary

Golden Rules

0 Orientation

Are you taking any science classes? What’s your busiest day of the week?

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Give longer answers

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Vary your questions

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Where are you from? / Where do you live? Where did you go to high school? Do you know where Sakata is?

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Don’t always wait for a question When asked a question, don't remain silent

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Origins

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Do you live alone? Do you come here by train? Do you cook for yourself?

Your Lifestyle

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Strategies

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What time do you usually get up? How long does it take you to get to campus? How much time do you spend online a day?

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Openings

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Routines

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Closings

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Echo questions

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How often do you eat out? Do you ever fall asleep on the train? What do you do to relax?

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Reacting

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Habits

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Expressing uncertainty

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Getting time to think

5 Your Studies

What are you majoring in? What subjects are you taking now? What was your favorite class in high school?

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Asking for repetition

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Saying you don't understand Asking how to say something

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Are you in any clubs now? Were you a member of any clubs in high school? Why did you choose that club?

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Clubs

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10. Asking for details

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11. Transitions

7 Part-time Jobs

Do you have a part-time job? Would you like to have one? What is it like working in a cram school?

12. Disagreeing

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13. Agreeing

14. Asking for clarification

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What kind of job would you like to do in the future? What field would you like to work in? What is important for you in a job?

15. Giving general answers

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Future Jobs

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16. Continuing after a "No" answer

9 Your Money

17. Making longer answers

What kinds of things do you spend your money on? What do you save your money for? How much do you spend on clothes a month?

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18. Don’t over-praise, or be over-humble

19. Asking personal questions

10 Going Out

What do you like to do when you go out? What’s your favorite store to buy clothes? Do you prefer shopping in stores or online?

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20. Don’t say “play with friends”

21. Eye contact and smile tips

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Do you play any sports / instruments? Do you have any hobbies? How long have you been playing the piano?

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Hobbies

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22. Don’t wait for aizuchi

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23. Talking about hobbies

12 Time Off

What have you been doing recently? Do you have any plans for this weekend? What are your plans for the summer holidays?

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