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Everyday conversation, with effort ・ Unit 6

What if…? (conditionals)

もしも…(仮定)

🎯 Goal: Imagine and discuss hypothetical situations

🎮 Play this in class

🔑 Key phrases

  • If I had more time, I'd…もっと時間があったら〜するのに。
  • What would you do if…?もし〜ならどうする?
  • I'd probably…たぶん〜すると思う。
  • It depends.場合によるね。

⏱️ 50-minute lesson plan

  1. 1. Warm-up (5 min)

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

    • If you had a free day tomorrow, what would you do?
    • If you could live anywhere, where would it be?
  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.

    'What would you do?' cards (win the lottery, meet your hero…). The student answers with 'I'd…' and a reason.

  4. 4. Role-play (10 min)

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

    🎭 Planning a dream company trip with an unlimited budget.

  5. 5. Free talk (5 min)

    Use the discussion questions for free conversation.

    • If you could have any job, what would it be?
    • If you could talk to your younger self, what would you say?
  6. 6. Wrap-up (5 min)

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

    📌 Write 5 sentences with 'If I…, I'd…'If I…, I'd… の文を5つ書く

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

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