Giving opinions

• In my opinion…私の意見では〜
• I think so, because…そう思う、なぜなら〜
• I see your point, but…言いたいことは分かるけど〜
• For example…例えば〜

1. 1. Warm-up (5 min)

   Check last homework. Ask the warm-up questions to relax.

   • Is it better to work from home?
   • Are smartphones good for kids?

2. 2. Input (10 min)

   Introduce the key phrases one by one. The student repeats each 3 times; check meaning (short Japanese is OK).

3. 3. Practice (15 min)

   Run the unit's practice activity. Maximize student talking time.

   Opinion + reason + example formula. 4 light topics; the student answers each in 3 sentences.

4. 4. Role-play (10 min)

   Tutor plays the other person. Praise when the key phrases are used; fix only 2 things afterwards.

   🎭 A friendly debate: the tutor takes the opposite side on 'Should Japan use more English at work?'.

5. 5. Free talk (5 min)

   Use the discussion questions for free conversation.

   • What's an unpopular opinion you have?
   • Should people retire at 60?
   • Is social media good or bad?

6. 6. Wrap-up (5 min)

   Review today's phrases and give the homework. Write the lesson note right after.

   📌 Write an opinion with a reason and an example on one topic1つのテーマで意見・理由・例を書く

25-minute lessons: skip step 5 and shorten steps 3 and 4.