Lesson 1: The family arrives in Japan

ESL Course: The Johnsons Visit Japan

Practice your English with the Johnson family as they explore Japan. This is lesson 1 of a 10 lesson course.

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Warm-up

  1. Why do you think the Johnson family have come to Japan? (Maybe they want to...）
  2. What do you think they will eat on their first night in Tokyo? (I think they'll probably try…)
  3. What problems might they have in Tokyo? (They might have difficulty with…)

Vocabulary Match

delicacy -   - effectiveness
efficiency -   - exploration
reception -   - gourmet food
adventure -   - enthusiastic
eager -   - welcome

Vocabulary Match 2

to indulge -   - baggage
teenage -   - tidiness
luggage -   - walk
cleanliness -   - adolescent
stroll -   - to enjoy

Story

After a long flight from the US, the Johnson family finally arrived in Tokyo. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson, along with their teenage daughter Sarah and 10-year-old son Sam, were eager to begin their adventure in Japan. They collected their luggage and made their way to their hotel in Tokyo.

The city amazed them with its efficiency and cleanliness. To get a feel for the area, they decided to take a stroll and try some local street food for dinner. They indulged in some mouth-watering delicacies and were delighted by the warm reception from the locals.

Quiz

  1. What did the Johnson family do before going to their hotel in Tokyo?
  2. What did the Johnson family do to get familiar with the area?

Conversation

Mrs. Johnson: Tokyo is incredible, isn't it? The streets are so clean!
Mr. Johnson: I know, it's amazing. I can't wait to explore the city.
Sarah: I want to go to Harajuku and sing karaoke!
Sam: I want to go to the Pokémon Center!
Mrs. Johnson: We'll see. There's so much to do, but we're only here for a short time.
Mr. Johnson: Agreed, but for now, let's just keep walking and take in the sights.

Discussion

  1. What is the longest flight you've ever taken?
  2. What is the biggest train station you've ever been to? How did you feel there?
  3. If you arrived in Tokyo in the evening, what would you do first?
  4. Where do you think the Johnson's will go on the first full day in Tokyo?

Vocabulary Answers 1

delicacy → gourmet food
efficiency → effectiveness
reception → welcome
adventure → exploration
eager → enthusiastic

Vocabulary Answers 2

to indulge → to enjoy
teenage → adolescent
luggage → baggage
cleanliness → tidiness
stroll → walk

Quiz Answers (examples)

  1. They collected their luggage.
  2. They decided to take a stroll and try some local street food for dinner.

Next Lesson

The Johnsons Visit Japan - Lesson 2

Lesson List

  1. The family arrives in Japan
  2. First day in Tokyo
  3. The Johnsons head to Kyoto
  4. A day of exploration in Kyoto
  5. A day trip to Hiroshima
  6. Enjoying the sights in Kobe
  7. Osaka Castle and street food
  8. A relaxing day at the onsen
  9. Two exciting days in Tokyo
  10. The family's last day in Japan

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