Topic Conversation for Beginners - Syllabus
トピックカンバセーション初級・シラバス
ユニット数： 5
レッスン数： 55（1レッスン25分）

Unit Lesson
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FruitsTarget Language

Grammar Focus• different kinds of fruits;• how to describe the fruits;• how to give an opinion.

My favorite is + noun
I would like to have a + noun ...
It's + adjective
Would like to have + noun

• different kinds of vegetables;• what dishes we can make from vegetables;• how to give an opinion.

It's time to + noun ... I want to + verb ...
I am + adjective
Noun + be verb + good for ...
I usually have ... for breakfast/lunch/dinner.
I put ... on ...
I make/She makes ...

Key Sentences
My favorite fruit is pineapple.
I would like to have a peach. It’s juicy. People usually use grapes tomake red wine. An apple a day keeps the doctor away.
I want to have cucumber juice for my drink.
I am thirsty.
It’s time to put the onions in the soup.
He doesn't like eggplants.
Sweet potatoes are good for people on a diet.
I usually have croissants and coffee for breakfast. My grandmamakes the best sandwich ever!
I put jam on my toast.
Their French bread is really good but it goes stale very quickly.
Hot pot is delicious but it’s too spicy for me.
I have an allergy to cheese. I can’t even eat spaghetti.
We went for sushi together at lunch-time. Pizza is the most famousfood in Italy.

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Vegetables

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Bread

• different kinds of bread;• how to describe the bread;• how to give an opinion.

Food• different kinds of food;• how to describe the taste of food;• how to give an opinion

Sauce• types of sauce;• the taste of some types of sauce;• expressions about types of sauce.

Desserts• desserts and their flavors;• how some desserts are served;• expressions about desserts.

I had + a slice of + noun + for dessert.
Noun + is my favorite + noun phrase.
Plural noun + are (either) + past participle.
We make + noun + using...

I had a slice of chocolate cake for dessert.
Strawberry is my favorite flavor of ice cream.
Puddings are either baked, steamed or boiled .
We use a waffle iron to make waffles.

Not only ... but also
I like to pair … with ...
Either … or
Can I have + noun + please?
adjective + size function as a noun subordinating
conjunction - while make sth with

Not only children enjoys eating gummies but also adults. I like topair a hamburger with a soda.
French fries taste even better either with ketchup or mayonnaise?
Nachos is becoming popular all over the world.
She drinks a cup of coffee to feel a little warm.
Some people likes bubble tea a lot that they can finish a tall size.
I had lemonade while she had watermelon juice.
Grandma makes tea with real green tea leaves.

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Junk Foods• different kinds of junk foods;• how to describe the junk foods;• how to give an opinion.

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Beverages• different types of beverages;• how to describe the beverages;• how to give an opinion.

...is delicious but ....
I have an allergy to ...
We went for ...
... is the most famous food in ...
I like to + verb + possessive adjective + noun +prepositional phrase.
We can + verb + noun + prepositional phrase.
I don't eat + noun + with...
Noun + go well with + noun.

I like to dip my fries in ketchup.
We can put mayonnaise in a sandwich.
I don’t eat tofu with chili soy sauce.
Yes, it does. Fried chicken goes well with sweet chili sauce.

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Target Language

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Cutlery• the things we use to eat;
• how to express preference;• Asian culture.

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Dishware• the things where we put our food;• expressions when giving an offer;• how to express a warning out of anger.

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Unit Review

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Grammar Focus
use something to + verb
I prefer to + verb + something.
It’s easy to….
be careful with that…
..., or else
have something
would you care for something I also + verb
seeing something
puts a smile on my facesomething loves it when + action/event
someone/something wants me to…
something is waiting for…
animal + feed on + food
There is/are something…
The (farm animals) are looking for something to …
will + verb…

Key Sentences
Many Asians use chopsticks to eat food.
I prefer to use a spoon than chopsticks.
It’s easy to pick up food with a fork.
Be careful with that knife. It’s dangerous.
Don’t break my favorite plate, or else!
Here, have a bowl of strawberries. Would you care for a cup oftea?
I use this saucer to support my cups.
I also use it to put a piece of cakeSeeing my dog puts a smile on my face.
My cat loves it when I give him a massage.
This bird wants me to give it food.
The little hamster is waiting for a treat.

Pets• what animals we see at home;• how to choose a good pet;
• why people want pets.

Farm animals• the animals we see in a farm;• more common expressions;• what a life on the farm is like;Zoo animals• what animals we can see in the zoo;
• how to describe animals;• how to give an opinion.

something has/have… something looks….
I think…
adjective + something

A tiger has big teeth.
That monkey looks angry.
I think that koala is looking at me.
My little rabbit wants to play with me.

Sea animals• some animals we can find in the sea;
• what sea animals are like;• useful expressions in daily conversation.

plenty of something
I’m afraid of something
as + adjective + as something

You can see plenty of fish in the sea.
I’m afraid of sharks.
Dolphins are playful sea animals.
The whale we saw yesterday was as big as a truck.

Insects• what common insects we see;• more common expressions;• what insects do.

I get scared when…
I want to get rid of something
get something off

I get scared when a butterfly is near my face. I want to get rid of
these mosquitoes.
Bees suck nectar from flowers to make honey. Help me get this ant
off my hair.

Nature• what we see in nature;• how to make a suggestion;• more expressions we can use daily.

I can't wait to...
something is such a + adjective + something
We will neeed to + verb

I can’t wait to go camping on the mountain next month.
The forest is such a mysterious place. How about we go to a desert
in Egypt?
Before we sail the ocean, we will need to prepare a boat and somefood.

Cows usually feed on grass.
There are pigs on my grandfather’s farm.
The chickens are looking for food on the ground.
My grandpa will teach me how to ride a horse.

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Grammar Focus

Weather• the different kinds of weather;• what we can do in a certain weather;• more useful expressions.

It’s a good idea to + verb
something makes me want to + verb
There’s no need to + verb For me,…

Seasons• the four different seasons in a year;• what activities we can do in some seasons;• more expressions we can use daily.

We will see
can hardly + verb
It feels good to + verb
adjective+er and adjective+er

Flowers• the different kinds of flowers;• some information about the flowers;• more useful expressions;

It would be nice if…
They say that…
Oh no! + bad situation
something is famous for its something• the different kinds of disasters we face;• what to do when facing such disasters;• more expressions we can use daily.

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Disasters

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because of something + result
I wish…
It’s my first time + verb-ing + something
what a/an + adjective + something
She/He usually...
She/He is good at + ing...
used to do …
If I could … it would be…

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Indoor Hobbies• different kinds of indoor hobbies;• hobbies you are good at;• useful expressions to talk about hobbies.

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Outdoor Hobbies• different kinds of outdoor hobbies;• describe the outdoor hobbies;• how to give an opinion.

...but...
One of + plural noun
from…toC

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Sports• different kinds of sports;• how to play the different sports;• expressions about sports.

She/He played against.. go + sport
do + sport
I have been playing + sport + since...

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Subjects• different subjects at school• how these subjects help us in daily life
• how to give an opinion

I have been studying … for…
more + adjective most + adjective + inmust be + past participle

Key Sentences
It’s a good idea to go out and do something when it’s sunny.
A rainy day makes me want to stay at home and sleep all day.
There’s no need to bring an umbrella when it’s cloudy.
For me, snowy days are the best!
We will see the flowers bloom in spring.
We can hardly see snow in summer.
It feels good to walk around the forest during autumn season.
It gets colder and colder in winter.
It would be nice if someone would give me a rose on my birthday.
They say that the lotus plant brings good luck. Oh no! I forgot towater my sunflower at home!
Japan is famous for its cherry blossoms and many tourists love totake pictures of it.
Because of the earthquake, many houses were destroyed.
I wish somebody could rescue us from this flood.
It’s my first time seeing a tornado.
What a strong typhoon! It will be difficult to go back home.
She usually spends her weekend on reading children’s stories.
He is good at gaming. He always wins every game.
I used to help mom with cooking.
If I could learn a hobby, it would be painting.
He enjoys surfing during summer.
Skiing is quite dangerous but it’s exciting.
One of his favorite activities is fishing.
The students went camping from Friday to Sunday.
She played basketball against another university.
I go swimming more often in the pool than in the sea.
John does taekwondo to learn self defense.
I have been playing football since I was young.
I have been studying English for 5 years.
Science is more interesting than other subjects. I am mostinterested in Mathematics.
Nowadays, computer lessons must be taught to students.

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Unit Lesson
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Title
Stationery

Target Language• different kinds of stationery;• uses of some stationery;• how to give an opinion.

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School Activities• different kinds of school activities;• the goals of school activities;• how to give an opinion.

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Parts of the
School• different parts of the school;• each function of parts of the school;• how to give an opinion.

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Shoes

• different types of shoes;• the different uses of shoes;• how to give an opinion.

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Clothes• different kinds od clothes;• when to use these kinds of clothes;• how to give an opinion.

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MusicalInstrument• different kinds of musical instruments;• how the instruments are played;• how to give an opinion.

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Unit Review

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Jobs

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Grammar Focus
make/take note of ... I often use ...
I like … because…
Would you let me + verb…?
I join in sth on + event.
Because of …
I spend sth together with ....
I wish I could do ... + adjective …
be verb + looking forwhen clause = use to state a cause of something
modal mustas + adjective + aspair of + shoes
These + noun + look/s + adjective. much +comparative adjective
It’s not + adjective + to + verb.
It’s appropriate to wear + noun.
Somebody /Something looks good on someone
Noun/Pronoun + will wear/going to wear sth + on +event.
must wear + clothes + into place
Somebody want/s to learn how to play + musicalinstrument.
The + musical instrument + sounds + adjective.
Somebody + enjoy/s playing + musical instrument.
The music coming from the + musical instrument is +adjective.
-• jobs in the community;• what people do in their jobs;• expressions about jobs.

Someone works with + noun
Firefigthers put out fires ...
I have thought of + gerund phrase.
I think somebody do a …

• computer devices;• the uses of computer devices;• expressions about computer devices.

There’s something wrong with + noun
Use + noun + to + verb
Have + noun + past participle• home appliances;Home Appliances • the uses of home appliances;• expressions about home appliances.

Home appliance + verb ...
You can buy + noun + from + noun phrase (place)
I need + noun + infinitive phrase.
Noun + be verb + adjective...

Key Sentences
She takes note of important information on her notebook.
I often use a black ballpoint pen when writing.
I like sticky notes because I can paste it anywhere.
My friend let me use her highlighter.
I join in the race on Sports Day.
Because of Scouting, I learn how to become a good citizen.
I spend the Family Day together with my parents and siblings.
I wish I could dance well for our Performing Arts.
She is looking for a reference book in the library.
When I feel hungry, I go to the cafeteria and order pasta. Scientists
must wear a lab coat and hand gloves in the laboratory.
There gymnasium is as huge as a basketball court.
I can’t decide which pair of high heels to buy.
These rain boot look dirty because of the mud.
His sneakers is much cheaper than the original price.
It is not easy to use ballet shoes.
It’s appropriate to wear business suit on formal meetings.
That down jacket looks good on you.
She is going to wear a beautiful long gown on her wedding day.
Astronauts must wear spacesuits into space.
Carl wants to learn how to play the maracas.
The trumpets sounds loud and powerful.
The band enjoys playing the guitar.
The sound coming from the piano is calming.
Doctors work with nurses in hospitals.
Firefighters put out fires and rescue people.
I have thought of becoming a policeman.
I think teachers do a tough job.
There’s something wrong with the mouse.
My monitor doesn’t show any picture.
Use the keyboard to type a word.
Have your headset fixed at the computer shop.
I’m thinking of buying a washing machine.
You can buy a television from the home appliance store.
I need a refrigerator to store food.
A vacuum cleaner is noisy when used.

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Title• some furniture and their uses;• where some furniture are put at home;• expressions about furniture.

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• the parts of the house;
Parts of the House • activities done in each part of the house;• expressions about the parts of the house.

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Small Types ofTransportation

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Large Types ofTransportation

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Emergency
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Furniture

Target Language• forms of small transportation;• the uses of some forms of smalltransportation;• expressions about small transportation.
• name some forms of transportation;• describe how to take each form oftransportation;• practice expressions to talk about someforms of large types of transportation.
• emergency vehicles;• the uses of emergency vehicles;• expressions about emergency vehicles.

• amusement park rides;
Amusement Park• riding amusement park rides;
Rides• expressions about amusement park rides.

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Community
Buildings

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Unit Review• community buildings;• their uses and location;• expressions about community buildings.
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Grammar Focus

Key Sentences

I'm looking for + noun.
I am looking for + noun ＋ for noun.
I'd prefer + noun phrase...
This + noun + suits + my/your taste.
The is our + noun.
You have a + adjective + noun.
I often + verb + preposition phrase...because...
I/We usually + verb + prepositional phrase.
I think + gerund phrase + verb phrase
Noun + verb + too much + noun.
It's + verb + if clause.
Gerund phrase + verb phrase.

I am thinking of buying a sofa.
I’m looking for some cushions for my chairs.
I’d prefer a bigger table for my dining room.
This bed suits your taste.
Please, come in. This is our living room.
You have a nice kitchen.
I often stay in my bedroom because it’s comfortable.
I usually take a bubble bath in the bathroom.
I think driving a car is harmful to the environment.
A motorbike takes up a small space on the road.
It’s better if people ride a bicycle.
Driving a truck is dangerous because it carries heavy things.

I take the + noun + prep phrase...
People wait + prepositional phrase + to take the...
We take the + noun + when clause...
I sometimes feel + adjective + when clause…

I take the bus to school every day.
How do we take an airplane?
We go to the subway station to take the train.
I sometimes feel seasick when I’m on a ship.

Do you know how to + verb phrase...?
I need to + verb phrase + infinitive phrase.
You can dial ... + infinitive phrase.
Police cars can go + adjective + so the police can +verb phrase...
Have you + past participle + noun?
Gerund phrase + be verb + adjective.
You should try + noun phrase...
I think + gerund phrase + be verb + even + adjective.
Where can I find the + noun?
The + noun + be verb + prepositional phrase.
I will + verb + noun + prepositional phrase.
The + noun + be verb + near/far from here.
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Do you know how to call a tow truck?
I need to call a fire truck to report a fire.
You can dial 1-2-1 to call an ambulance.
Police cars can go very fast so they can help people right away.
Have you ridden the Ferris wheel?
Yes, I have. Riding the roller coaster is scary.
You should try the carousel, too.
I think riding the swing ride is scarier than riding the roller coaster.
Where can I find the clinic?
The school is next to the clinic.
I will borrow some books from the library.
The grocery store is far from here.
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Grammar Focus

Key Sentences

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Greetings• different greetings around the world;• what the importance of greetings are;• expressions about greetings.

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Flags of some
Asian Countries• the flags of some Asian countries;• what the colors and designs represent;• useful expressions to talk about flags.

I usually see….
The color means…
I am curious about…
(People) stay … when …

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Flags of someWesternCountries• the flags of some Western countries ;• why some flags are confusing;• useful expressions to talk about flags.

… are alike.
I get confused of…
Something has …
was created in + year…

Thankfully the man’s handshake was neither firm nor limp.
I will always remember the cheek kissing with my favorite artist.
Japanese people bow to show respect to someone they have justmet or knew.
Waving one’s hand is a common greeting in many countries.
I usually see the Chinese flag in schools and government buildings.
The color blue means peace on the Philippine flag.
I am curious about the meaning of the colors in the Thai flag.
Koreans stay standing when the Korean flag is being raised to thepole.
The colors and designs of the French flag and the Thai flags arealike.
I get confused of the American flag and the United Kingdom flags.
The Canadian flag has a maple leaf design in the center.
The first United Kingdom flag was created in 1606.

Currency• currencies of different countries;• some information of each currency;• expressions to talk about currencies.

I'd like to exchange … to dollars
What’s the exchange rate for...
How much is… in ...
… is equivalent to... in...

I’d like to exchange 300 euros to dollars.
What’s the exchange rate for the pound?
How much is 50000 yen in dollars?
1000 dirhams is equivalent to 204.67 in pounds.

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neither .. nor …
I will always remember the ....
People ＋ verb + to show …
(Greeting) is common in my …

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NaturalLandmarks

one of the + plural noun…
• some famous natural landmarks;
Zhangjiajie is famous for …
• how to describe each natural landmark;• useful expressions about natural landmarks. I have been to…
Because of its…

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Man-made
Landmarks• four different man-made landmarks;• how to give a recommendation;• expressions related to traveling.

I wonder if/whether I recommend
be known for somethingtell me more about

The Grand Canyon is one of Seven Natural Wonders of the World.
Zhangjiajie Forest is famous for its vast and beautiful World
Heritage Site.
I have been to the Yellowstone Park with my family.
Because of its high salt content, there are no life forms in the DeadSea.
I wonder if you know the way from here to the Louvre Museum.
I recommend Angkor Wat if you’re into religious sites.
The Colosseum is known for being the largest amphitheater in theworld.
Please tell me more about your trip to the Buckingham Palace.

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Spots• four different entertainment spots;• how to invite someone;• expressions use in daily conversations.

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National
Costumes• the names of each national costume;• the origin and when do natives use them;• useful expressions about the various
national costumes.

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9Life Events• four different life events;• how to describe these events;• expressions use in daily conversations.

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Celebrations andFestivals• four different celebrations and festivals;• when these festivals are celebrated;• expressions used in daily conversations.

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Unit Review

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Grammar Focus
I’m supposed to...
I heard that...
fancy doing something/fancy something...
to book something (tickets)...

I’d like to + verb …
It fits… perfectly
more comfortable
look + adjective
to pass...
Congratulations
I am + adjective + for you
be the first to do something
my favorite ...
What do you like about something?
It’s a day when...
We celebrate + celebration or festival on/in …
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Key Sentences
I’m supposed to try the fish spa in the aquarium.
I heard that a new stadium will be built in my town.
I fancy watching an action film tonight. Let's go to the movie
theater.
I've booked tickets for the grand opening of the amusementpark.
I’d like to wear dirndl costume for the party.
Kilt looks really cool. It fits me perfectly.
It’s more comfortable to wear lederhosen than kilt.
Hanbok looks amazing. You should try it on.
I passed the TOEIC examination on my second try.
Congratulations on your wedding!
I am excited for your first job.
You were the first one to greet me on my birthday.
My favorite festival is Halloween.
What do you like about Valentine’s Day?
Thanksgiving Day is a day when families and friends get together
for a meal.
We celebrate New Year’s Day on the first day of January.
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