Lesson 30. Languages You Want to Learn (学びたい言語)
▮ Explanatory Text:
Learning a new language opens doors to understanding different cultures, making new friends, and expanding personal and professional opportunities. Everyone has reasons for wanting to learn a new language, whether it’s for travel, heritage, business, or personal growth. Discussing these aspirations can motivate you and others to take the first steps toward learning.
▮ Common Phrases:
1. I’m interested in learning…
2. I want to learn… because…
3. My goal is to become fluent in…
4. Learning… would help me…
5. One challenge I anticipate is…
▮ Example Sentences:
1. I’m interested in learning Spanish to communicate with friends in Latin America.
2. I want to learn French because I love French cinema.
3. My goal is to become fluent in Japanese to work in Tokyo.
4. Learning Russian would help me understand my family’s heritage better.
5. One challenge I anticipate is mastering the different tones in Chinese.
▮ Discussion Instructions:
Discuss the languages you are interested in learning and explain why. Talk about any specific goals you have related to language learning, such as traveling, understanding media in the original language, or enhancing your career. Mention any challenges you anticipate facing and how you plan to overcome them. Use the phrases and vocabulary introduced in this lesson to express your ambitions and concerns.
※ This lesson plan encourages students to explore their interests in language learning, providing a platform to practice expressing desires, reasons, and future plans. It also introduces vocabulary related to language study, which can be motivational for students embarking on the journey of learning a new language.
