Intermediate Conversation Material #14 YOU SHOULD TRY OUT Japanese Culture Exercise 1: Picture Conversation A. Read the dialogue below. 次の会話を読んでみましょう What food would you recommend? You should try out ramen. It s our bestseller. Page 1
B. Quick Q&A (2-3 minutes) 1. Name at least two festivals celebrated in your country. 2. What other tradition do you like practicing? 3. Have you ever experienced culture shock? 4. What don t you like about your culture? 5. How important is art in a country s culture? Exercise 2: Say It! (3 minutes) Read the following words and sample sentences below. 次の単語と例文を読んでみましょう A. Vocabulary ボキャブラリー culture 文化 literature 文学 unique 独特な cuisine 料理 tradition 伝統 I think the Japanese culture is very rich in its art and music. 日本文化は芸術と音楽に恵まれていると思います My favorite type of Japanese literature is manga. 私が好きな日本文学のジャンルはマンガです One of the unique art forms in Japan is ukiyo-e or woodblock prints. 日本独自の芸術形式に浮世絵や木版画があります This restaurant serves real Japanese cuisine. I love their ramen and sushi! このレストランは本物の日本料理を出します 私はここのラーメンと寿司が好きです One of my favorite Japanese traditions is the hanami festival. 好きな日本の伝統は花見などです Page 2
B. Expressions 表現 You should try out を試してみてください If you want to eat Japanese food, you should try out natto! 日本食に挑戦したいなら 納豆を食べてみてください! culture shock カルチャーショック When I first came to Japan, I experienced culture shock. It was so different from my country! 初めて来日した時 私はカルチャーショックを受けました 私の国 とはあまりにも違っていたからです Break with tradition 伝統を破る They decided to break with tradition by incorporating new ingredients to the dish. 料理にあたらしい材料を加えることで彼らは伝統を打破することを 決心した Page 3
Exercise 3: Role-Play (4 minutes) Read the dialogues below. The vocabulary words and expressions from the previous exercise are highlighted for your reference. 次の会話を読んでみましょう 太字で示されているのはエクササイズ 2 で学習した単語と表現です A. How was your trip to Japan? Did you experience culture shock? No, I didn t. In fact, the trip was so much fun! I love their culture. That s good to hear! I also heard they have really interesting traditions. They do! I love their festivals. I was able to attend the Kanto Matsuri. B. I really love everything about Japan! Me, too! I ve read a lot of Japanese literature, from Haruki Murakami to light novels! I enjoy their food more. Japanese cuisine is my favorite. Have you tried out natto? They say it s delicious. Yes. It has a unique taste. It s perfect for breakfast. Page 4
Exercise 4: Answer It! (5 minutes) A. Complete the dialogue using the new vocabulary words and expressions we learned. 今日学習した単語と表現を使って会話を完成させましょう I prefer Japanese to Italian dishes. Me, too! I love the flavors of Japanese food. I particularly like their breakfast food. tamagoyaki! I ve heard of it before. It s always featured in like manga and novels. B. Complete the dialogue using your own answers. You can use any of new vocabulary words and expressions, if possible. 好きな言葉を入れて会話を完成させましょう 今日学習した単語や表現を使っても構いません What do you think is the best part of your country s culture? I think the best part is. Really? Why is that? It s because. I hope I can learn more about your country s culture. It sounds interesting! Page 5
Exercise 5: Conversation Starter (10 minutes) Pick one of the four scenarios below, and start a conversation with your tutor. 次の 4 つのシナリオの中から好きなものを選んで 講師と会話をしてみましょう Please name two popular things about the Japanese culture. Describe both of them. 日本文化で有名なものをふたつ挙げ 説明してください Describe two practices that are done only in your country. あなたの国独自の習慣をふたつおしえてください Your tutor will visit Japan for the first time. Suggest some ways to help him/her easily adjust to the country s culture. 講師が初めて来日することになりました 日本の文化にすぐに慣れられるようアドバイスしてあげてください Let s say you can change one thing about your country s culture. Tell your tutor what it would be and explain why you want to change it. あなたの国の文化をひとつだけ変えられるとしたら何を選びますか 変えたいと思う理由もおしえてください Page 6