<Upper-Intermediate> Lesson No.17
Special Considerations for Families with Children / 子供連れ家族への特別配慮
0.Greetings & Ice-break (2min.)|挨拶と導入
0-1 Greetings
Let’s practice a short small talk that you can use to greet a business partner and start building a good relationship.
講師との挨拶を兼ねて、ビジネスパートナーと信頼関係を築くための短いスモールトークを練習してみましょう。
[Tips / 会話のヒント]
・Can you hear me clearly?
私の声はクリアに聞こえますか?
・How's your day going so far?
今日はどんな一日でしたか?
・Talk about one small topic (Work, Weather, News, Hometown, Sports event, etc.)
軽い話題について話しましょう(仕事、天気、ニュース、地元、スポーツイベントなど)
0-2 Introduction
In today’s lesson, we’ll learn about the following situation. Have you ever experienced something similar?
本日のレッスンでは以下のようなシチュエーションについて学びます。同様のシチュエーションを経験したことがありますか?
- If you have experience, please tell us what it was like, what was difficult, or what you learned.
経験があれば、どんな内容だったか、難しかったことや学んだことなどを教えて下さい。
- If you don’t have experience, try to imagine yourself handling that situation in English.
What do you think would be challenging?
経験がなければ、英語でその状況に対応しているところを想像してみましょう。どんなことが難しそうですか?
Situation / シチュエーション
This is a scene where guides provide special consideration for families with small children by adjusting explanation methods, rest frequency, safety precautions, and introducing child-friendly elements.
小さな子供を連れた家族が参加している場合に、子供向けの説明方法や休憩の頻度調整、安全面での特別注意、子供が楽しめる要素の紹介などを行う場面です。
1. Read (2 min)|型を学ぶ
Let's read the following key sentences aloud!
下記の文章や単語を順番に音読しましょう!
1-1 Basic phrases
1.I understand your...(あなたの...を理解しています)
2.We can accommodate...(...に対応できます)
3.Don't hesitate to...(遠慮なく...してください)
4.I'll describe... using...(...を使って...を説明します)
5.Please make sure...(必ず...してください)
6.I'll also monitor...(...も注意深く見守ります)
7.These activities will help...(これらの活動が...の助けになります)
1-2 Essential words
1.concern(心配)
2.accommodate(対応する)
3.hesitate(ためらう)
4.describe(説明する)
5.monitor(見守る)
6.cautious(注意深い)
7.appreciate(感謝する)
8.engaged(夢中になって)
9.considerate(思いやりのある)
10.priority(優先事項)
2. Try (3 min)|ロールプレイ練習
Let’s practice the role-play.
ロールプレイの練習をしましょう!
Situation / シチュエーション(Reference again)
This is a scene where guides provide special consideration for families with small children by adjusting explanation methods, rest frequency, safety precautions, and introducing child-friendly elements.
小さな子供を連れた家族が参加している場合に、子供向けの説明方法や休憩の頻度調整、安全面での特別注意、子供が楽しめる要素の紹介などを行う場面です。
👨💼【Teacher / Parent with Young Child】:
Excuse me, how long will this tour take? My daughter is only 4 years old, so I'm a bit concerned.
(すみません、このツアーはどのくらいの時間がかかりますか?娘がまだ4歳なので、少し心配しています。)
🧑🎓【Student / Tour Guide】:
I understand your concern. This tour will take approximately 2 hours, but we can accommodate your needs. We'll take breaks every 30 minutes so children can rest.
(ご心配はよく分かります。このツアーは約2時間かかりますが、ご要望に対応できます。30分ごとに休憩を取りますので、お子様も休めます。)
👨💼【Teacher / Parent with Young Child】:
That sounds good. But will my daughter understand the explanations? They might be too difficult for her.
(それは良いですね。でも、娘は説明を理解できるでしょうか?難しすぎるかもしれません。)
🧑🎓【Student / Tour Guide】:
Don't hesitate to ask me anytime. I'll describe the historical sites using simple words and fun stories that children can enjoy. For example, I'll compare the castle to a princess's home.
(いつでも遠慮なくお尋ねください。歴史的な場所を、お子様が楽しめる簡単な言葉と面白い話を使って説明します。例えば、お城をお姫様の家に例えます。)
👨💼【Teacher / Parent with Young Child】:
That's very thoughtful. What about safety? I'm worried she might run around or get lost.
(それはとても思いやりがありますね。安全面はどうでしょうか?娘が走り回ったり迷子になったりしないか心配です。)
🧑🎓【Student / Tour Guide】:
Safety is our priority. Please make sure she stays close to you at all times. I'll also monitor the group carefully and point out any areas where children should be cautious, such as stairs or narrow paths.
(安全が最優先です。常にお子様をそばに置いておくようにしてください。私もグループを注意深く見守り、階段や狭い道など、お子様が注意すべき場所を指摘します。)
👨💼【Teacher / Parent with Young Child】:
I appreciate your help. Is there anything special for children to see or do during the tour?
(ご協力ありがとうございます。ツアー中に子供向けの特別な見どころや体験はありますか?)
🧑🎓【Student / Tour Guide】:
Yes, absolutely. We'll visit a traditional garden where children can see colorful koi fish and feed them. There's also a small shrine where kids can ring the bell. These activities will help her stay engaged throughout the tour.
(はい、もちろんです。色とりどりの鯉を見たり餌をあげたりできる伝統的な庭園を訪れます。子供たちが鐘を鳴らせる小さな神社もあります。これらの活動で、お嬢様もツアー中ずっと楽しめるでしょう。)
👨💼【Teacher / Parent with Young Child】:
Perfect! That sounds like she'll really enjoy it. Thank you for being so considerate of families with young children.
(完璧ですね!娘も本当に楽しめそうです。小さな子供連れの家族にこんなに配慮してくださってありがとうございます。)
3. Use (4 min)|ロールプレイ & 実践(空欄補完)
Let's perform the role-play and fill in the blanks by translating the Japanese into English!
空欄の日本語を英語に訳しながら、ロールプレイを実践してみましょう!
Situation / シチュエーション(Reference again)
This is a scene where guides provide special consideration for families with small children by adjusting explanation methods, rest frequency, safety precautions, and introducing child-friendly elements.
小さな子供を連れた家族が参加している場合に、子供向けの説明方法や休憩の頻度調整、安全面での特別注意、子供が楽しめる要素の紹介などを行う場面です。
👨💼【Teacher / Parent with Young Child】:
Excuse me, how long will this tour take? My daughter is only 4 years old, so I'm a bit concerned.
🧑🎓【Student / Tour Guide】:
I understand your [心配]. This tour will take approximately 2 hours, but we can [対応する] your needs. We'll take breaks every 30 minutes so children can rest.
👨💼【Teacher / Parent with Young Child】:
That sounds good. But will my daughter understand the explanations? They might be too difficult for her.
🧑🎓【Student / Tour Guide】:
Don't [ためらう] to ask me anytime. I'll [説明する] the historical sites using simple words and fun stories that children can enjoy. For example, I'll compare the castle to a princess's home.
👨💼【Teacher / Parent with Young Child】:
That's very thoughtful. What about safety? I'm worried she might run around or get lost.
🧑🎓【Student / Tour Guide】:
Safety is our [優先事項]. Please make sure she stays close to you at all times. I'll also [見守る] the group carefully and point out any areas where children should be [注意深い], such as stairs or narrow paths.
👨💼【Teacher / Parent with Young Child】:
I appreciate your help. Is there anything special for children to see or do during the tour?
🧑🎓【Student / Tour Guide】:
Yes, absolutely. We'll visit a traditional garden where children can see colorful koi fish and feed them. There's also a small shrine where kids can ring the bell. These activities will help her stay [夢中になって] throughout the tour.
👨💼【Teacher / Parent with Young Child】:
Perfect! That sounds like she'll really enjoy it. Thank you for being so considerate of families with young children.
4. Challenge (7 min)|応用実践
Let's perform the role-play and fill in the blanks by translating the Japanese into English!
空欄の日本語を英語に訳しながら、ロールプレイを実践してみましょう!
*Let's practice this part repeatedly until we can speak it smoothly.
このパートはスムーズにスピーキングできるようになるまで繰り返し練習しましょう。
Situation / シチュエーション(Reference again)
This is a scene where guides provide special consideration for families with small children by adjusting explanation methods, rest frequency, safety precautions, and introducing child-friendly elements.
小さな子供を連れた家族が参加している場合に、子供向けの説明方法や休憩の頻度調整、安全面での特別注意、子供が楽しめる要素の紹介などを行う場面です。
👨💼【Teacher / Parent with Young Child】:
Excuse me, how long will this tour take? My daughter is only 4 years old, so I'm a bit concerned.
🧑🎓【Student / Tour Guide】:
[ご心配はよく分かります。] This tour will take approximately 2 hours, but [ご要望に対応できます。] We'll take breaks every 30 minutes so children can rest.
👨💼【Teacher / Parent with Young Child】:
That sounds good. But will my daughter understand the explanations? They might be too difficult for her.
🧑🎓【Student / Tour Guide】:
Don't hesitate to ask me anytime. [歴史的な場所を、お子様が楽しめる簡単な言葉と面白い話を使って説明します。] For example, I'll compare the castle to a princess's home.
👨💼【Teacher / Parent with Young Child】:
That's very thoughtful. What about safety? I'm worried she might run around or get lost.
🧑🎓【Student / Tour Guide】:
Safety is our priority. Please make sure she stays close to you at all times. [私もグループを注意深く見守り、階段や狭い道など、お子様が注意すべき場所を指摘します。]
👨💼【Teacher / Parent with Young Child】:
I appreciate your help. Is there anything special for children to see or do during the tour?
🧑🎓【Student / Tour Guide】:
Yes, absolutely. We'll visit a traditional garden where children can see colorful koi fish and feed them. There's also a small shrine where kids can ring the bell. These activities will help her stay engaged throughout the tour.
👨💼【Teacher / Parent with Young Child】:
Perfect! That sounds like she'll really enjoy it. Thank you for being so considerate of families with young children.
\ If you have some extra capacity, give it a try(余力があればやってみましょう)/
5. Real-world application (5 min)|実務応用
Let's speak freely with the phrases and flow we learned today. If you can, imagine your real job—it makes practice more effective.
本日学習した単語やフレーズ、会話の流れを思い出しながら、自由に話してみましょう。可能であれば、自身の実務を想像しながら話すと効果的です。
Situation / シチュエーション
A parent with a young child is asking about tour arrangements and child-friendly considerations.
The tour guide explains break schedules, simplified explanations, safety measures, and special activities for children.
小さな子供を連れた保護者が、ツアーの手配と子供向けの配慮について尋ねています。
ツアーガイドは、休憩スケジュール、簡単な説明、安全対策、子供向けの特別な活動について説明します。
👨💼【Teacher / Parent with Young Child】:
My son is 5 years old and this is his first tour. Can you tell me how you'll accommodate young children?
(息子は5歳で、これが初めてのツアーです。小さな子供にどのように対応してくださるか教えていただけますか?)
🧑🎓【Student / Your Role】:
(Free Speaking based on today's lesson)
Hints / ヒント
1. Explain the tour schedule and break frequency
2. Describe child
3. Clarify safety measures for children
4. Introduce special activities children can enjoy
※This is not a role-play. Please speak until you finish your thoughts.
このパートはロールプレイ形式ではありません。最後まで通して話してみましょう。
6. Wrap-up (2 min) |レッスンの振り返り
Let's review today's lesson with your teacher!
今日のレッスンについて講師と振り返ってみましょう!
6-1 Comments from student
・Good points / 良かったところ・上手くできたところ
・Things to work on / 今後強化したいところ
6-2 Feedback from teacher
・Good points / 良かった点
・Things to work on / 今後の強化ポイント
・What to review / 復習ポイント
*6-3 Questions from student (if any)
Japanese translation(日本語訳)
1. Read (2min)(型を学ぶ)|基本フレーズ
2. Try (4min)(ロールプレイ練習)|型を使った練習
Let’s practice the role-play.
ロールプレイの練習をしましょう!
3. Use (7min)|応用
Let’s perform the role-play and filling in the missing English!
英語を補完しながら、ロールプレイを実践してみましょう!
4. Challenge (7min)|実践
Let’s perform the role-play and filling in the missing English!
英語を補完しながら、ロールプレイを実践してみましょう!
5. Wrap-up (3min) – レッスンの振り返り
"Let’s review today’s lesson with your teacher!”
「今日のレッスンについて講師と振り返ってみましょう!」
5-1. Comments from Student
- Good points / 良かったところ・上手くできたところ
- Things to work on / 今後強化したいところ
5-2. Feedback from Teacher
- Good points / 良かった点
- Things to work on / 今後の強化ポイント
- What to review / 復習ポイント
5-3. Question from Students (If any)
