Lesson 2: First day in Tokyo

ESL Course: The Johnsons Visit Japan

Practice your English with the Johnson family as they explore Japan. This is lesson 2 of a 10 lesson course.

PDF: First day in Tokyo

Warm-up

  1. Where do you think the Johnson family will go first? (I think they'll go to…)
  2. What do you think the family will have for lunch? (I'm not sure, but maybe they'll get…)
  3. What do you think they will do in the evening? (Maybe they'll…)

Vocabulary Match

be mesmerized -   - keen
leisurely -   - wide-ranging
indulge -   - captivated
panoramic -   - satisfy
eager -   - relaxed

Vocabulary Match 2

a district -   - an area
traditional -   - attractiveness
beauty -   - classic
bright -   - discover
explore -   - shining

Story

On their first day in Tokyo, the Johnson family was up bright and early, eager to explore the city. They headed out to visit the famous Senso-ji Temple, where they were mesmerized by its beauty and history. They then took a leisurely walk around the Asakusa district and decided to indulge in some traditional Japanese food for lunch. In the evening, they went to Tokyo Tower to enjoy a panoramic view of the city.

Quiz

  1. Where did the Johnson family visit first in Tokyo?
  2. Why did the Johnson family go to Tokyo Tower in the evening?

Conversation

Sam: Wow, this yakitori is amazing! Grilled chicken is the best!
Sarah: Yeah, but have you tried this okonomiyaki? It's delicious!
Sam: I don't know, I think the yakitori is better.
Sarah: It's not as healthy, though. Okonomiyaki has cabbage in it.
Sam: Hmm… yeah, but yakitori is still better.
Sarah: Well, we'll just have to agree to disagree. Let's get more of both!

Discussion

  1. Have you been to Asakusa? What did you do there?
  2. In your opinion, from where can you see the best night view of Tokyo?
  3. How do you pray at a shrine in Japan? What are the steps?
  4. How do you think the Johnson family will get to Kyoto? Why?

Vocabulary Answers 1

be mesmerized → captivated
leisurely → relaxed
indulge → satisfy
panoramic → wide-ranging
eager → keen

Vocabulary Answers 2

a district → an area
traditional → classic
beauty → attractiveness
bright → shining
explore → discover

Quiz Answers (examples)

  1. They visited the famous Senso-ji Temple.
  2. Because they wanted to enjoy a panoramic view of the city.

Next Lesson

The Johnsons Visit Japan - Lesson 3

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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