LET'S CHECK IT OUT! 💬
1. What can you see in the picture?
2. What are your personal habits or preferences when it comes to drinking in public places in Japan?
DIALOGUE PRACTICE! 🎧
Situation:
In a park in Japan, Andy is sitting on a blanket, enjoying the cherry blossoms. Yuji, a local, walks by and notices Andy looking around curiously.
Yuji
Andy
Awesome! Really beautiful! But can I ask one thing?
Yuji
Sure. Go ahead.
Andy
Is it OK to drink in public places?
Yuji
Yes. It's legal in Japan. Would you like to join us? My friends and I are having a little picnic under the blossoms.
Andy
Can I? I'd love to. That'll be fun.
[Andy joins Yuji and his friends, and they share some drinks and snacks while chatting and enjoying the scenery.]
Yuji
Are you having fun?
Andy
Of course. By the way, where do you throw trash away? There are no garbage cans around.
Yuki
We take it home and recycle it. It's a common practice here in my country.
Andy
Oh, that's why the park is so clean.
Yuki
I'd never thought about it, but it really does keep the parks looking beautiful.
Andy
So, where can I throw this away?
Yuki
Most stores have trash cans. You can drop by one later and dispose of it there.
Andy
I see. I'll drop by later. Thanks for the tip.
COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
1. What does Yuji invite Andy to do?
2. How does Yuji explain the lack of garbage cans in the park?
3. Where does Yuji suggest Andy can throw away her trash later?
LET'S LEARN! 📖
| What you can say: | What you can hear: |
|---|---|
How do you like the cherry blossoms? | Awesome! Really beautiful! But can I ask one thing? |
Sure. Go ahead. | Is it OK to drink in public places? |
Yes. It's legal in Japan. Would you like to join us? | Can I? I'd love to. That'll be fun. |
Are you having fun? | Of course. By the way, Where do you throw trash away? There are no garbage cans around. |
We take it home and recycle it. | Oh, that's why the park is clean. |
I'd never thought about it. | So, where can I throw this away? |
Most stores have trash cans. | I see. I'll drop by later. |
LET'S CHAT! 💬
Instruction: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate questions or responses based on the context.
Local
How
Tourist
Awesome. Really beautiful!
Tourist
Can ?
Local
Sure, go ahead.
Tourist
Is it ? I mean
Local
Yes. It's legal in Japan.
Local
Would you like to join us?
Tourist
? I'd . That'll .
Tourist
Where do you throw trash away?
Local
We
Tourist
So, where can I throw this away?
Local
Most
ROLE PLAYING! 🎬
Situation:
A tourist is enjoying the cherry blossoms in a park and the local notices she is alone, so he approaches her and invites her to join their group for a drink. The tourist then asks
where to throw the trash, and the local explains the Japanese practice of taking trash home but also mentions that trash cans are available in stores.
Instruction:
Pair up with a partner. One person will be the tourist, and the other will be the local. Use the provided expressions to guide your conversation.
| AS A VISITOR | AS A LOCAL RESIDENT |
|---|---|
Enjoy the cherry blossoms in the park. | Notice the tourist enjoying the cherry blossoms alone and approach her. |
Respond to the local’s invitation to join them for a drink. | Invite the tourist to join your group for a drink. |
Ask about where to throw trash. | Explain the Japanese practice of taking trash home when asked. |
Thank the local for the information. | Mention that trash cans are available in stores. |
Hi there! How do you like the cherry blossoms?