LET'S CHECK IT OUT! 💬
1. What can you see in the picture?
2. Can you describe a situation where you helped a tourist understand the proper etiquette for visiting a shrine, and how they reacted?
DIALOGUE PRACTICE! 🎧
Situation:
Yuji offers to take a photo for Andy and explains how to pray at a shrine, including the appropriate money offering.
Yuji
Andy
That would be great! A photo of us with this background, please.
Yuji
Sure. Say cheese! Alright, one more, just in case. Say cheese! Okay, let's check the photos.
Andy
These are great. Thanks.
Yuji
So, how do you like Kyoto? Are you enjoying it?
Andy
Yes, I really like it here. The city is beautiful and full of history.
Yuji
That's wonderful to hear! By the way, have you ever prayed at a shrine before? Do you know how to do it?
Andy
No, we're not familiar with it. Could you show us?
Yuji
Of course! First, you bow twice, then clap your hands twice, and finally, you bow once more.
Andy
Got it! How about a money offering?
Yuji
Right! I almost forgot. So before the prayer, you can offer money. A small change is enough.
Andy
I see. Is 100 yen OK?
Yuji
Absolutely, but 5 yen is more ideal.
Andy
Got it! Thank you for explaining.
COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
1. How does Andy feel about Kyoto?
2. What does Yuji explain to Andy about praying at a shrine?
3. What does Yuji suggest as a money offering before the prayer?
LET'S LEARN! 📖
| What you can say: | What you can hear: |
|---|---|
Shall I take a photo for you? | With the background, please. |
Sure. Say Cheese! | Great! Thanks. |
One more, just in case. Say cheese! Ok, check them. | |
How do you like Kyoto? Are you enjoying it? | Yes. I really like it here. |
Do you know how to do it? | Could you show us? |
Sure. First, bow twice. Then, clap twice. Finally, bow once. | How about a money offering. |
Small change is enough. | Is 100 yen, OK? |
LET'S CHAT! 💬
Instruction: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate questions or responses based on the context.
Local
Shall I take a photo?
Tourist
. With
Local
Sure! One more,
Tourist
Great. Thanks.
Local
How do you Are you
Tourist
Yes. I really like it here.
Local
Do you
Tourist
No. Could you show us?
Local
Sure. First, . Then, . Finally,
Tourist
Got it!
Tourist
How about a money offering? Before or after the prayer?
Local
Sorry, I . Before . Small .
ROLE PLAYING! 🎬
Situation:
A tourist is visiting a local shrine and wants to take a photo but struggles with it. A local resident notices and offers assistance. The tourist is also curious about the proper way to pray at the shrine, including making an offering.
Instruction:
Pair up with a partner. One person will be the tourist, and the other will be the local resident. Use the provided expressions to guide your conversation.
| AS A VISITOR | AS A LOCAL RESIDENT |
|---|---|
Express gratitude to the local for offering to help with the photo. | Offer to help tourist take a photo. |
Explain that you are also curious about how to properly pray at the shrine. | Explain the steps involved in praying at the shine, including making an offering. |
Ask for details about the steps involved, including making an offering. | Provide detailed instructions on the traditional practices. |
Thank the local for their assistance and guidance. | Wish the tourist a meaningful experience at the shine. |
Excuse me, shall I take a photo for you?