Lesson 8: A relaxing day at the onsen
その他の教材: The Johnsons Visit Japan
Practice your English with the Johnson family as they explore Japan. This is lesson 8 of a 10 lesson course.
Warm-up
- Why do you think the Johnsons are going to a hot spring? (Hmm… probably because…)
- What do you think the family will do after they take a bath? (I think they'll…)
- What do you think they will have for dinner? (Maybe they'll have…)
Vocabulary Match
| onsen | ● | ● | a formal event |
| yukata | ● | ● | traditions |
| ceremony | ● | ● | Japanese robe |
| customs | ● | ● | hot spring |
Vocabulary Match 2
| soaking | ● | ● | relaxing in water |
| amazed | ● | ● | tasty |
| thrilled | ● | ● | impressed |
| delicious | ● | ● | excited |
Story
The Johnson family was thrilled to visit a traditional Japanese onsen. They were not familiar with the customs, but they followed the rules, and they were amazed by the natural beauty of the hot spring. The family enjoyed a relaxing day soaking in the hot water and trying local Japanese food for lunch.
In the evening, they put on their yukatas and participated in a traditional ceremony, feeling like true locals. Afterward, they had a delicious traditional "kaiseki ryori" Japanese dinner.
Quiz
- What were the family amazed by?
- What did the Johnsons participate in?
Conversation
| Sam: | What's this? The plates are tiny! Is this all we're getting? |
| Sarah: | I think it's called "kaiseki ryori". It's a traditional meal with a load of different courses. |
| Sam: | Kaise-what? Is it like sushi? |
| Sarah: | Not exactly. There might be some sushi, but it's more like a fancy multi-course meal. |
| Sam: | (Takes a bite) Hmm, not bad, but I'm still hungry. When does the next course come? |
| Sarah: | I don't know, but let's try to enjoy it. It's a new experience, and we can always grab a |
| McDonald's after this if we're still hungry. |
Discussion
- Do you like to go to hot springs? When do you go, and why?
- What traditional clothing do people wear in your country? Do you ever wear it?
- What do you think about "kaiseki ryori"? Which is your favorite part?
- Do you like to experience different cultures? What would you like to try in the U.S.?
Answers (Click to reveal)
Vocabulary 1 Answers
- onsen → hot spring
- yukata → Japanese robe
- ceremony → a formal event
- customs → traditions
Vocabulary 2 Answers
- soaking → relaxing in water
- amazed → impressed
- thrilled → excited
- delicious → tasty
Quiz Answers (Examples)
- They were amazed by the natural beauty of the hot spring.
- They participated in a traditional ceremony.
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