Lesson 5 Video Games
Topic Question: “What Japanese video game do you enjoy playing, and what makes it fun?”
▮ Try Answering the Question Yourself
Consider a Japanese video game that you find enjoyable. Think about the elements of the game that make it entertaining for you.
▮ Sample Answer
“I enjoy playing ‘The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.’ It’s fun because of the open world you can explore. There are so many puzzles and challenges. The graphics are beautiful, and the story is engaging. It feels like a real adventure.”
▮ Words to Learn and Their Meanings about Sample Answer
Pronounce the Words Correctly (Pronunciation Training) + Make Sentences Using the Words Instantly
- Open world (オープンワールド): A type of video game design where a player can freely explore the world.
- Puzzles (パズル): Games, problems, or toys that test a person’s ingenuity or knowledge.
- Challenges (挑戦): Tasks or situations that test someone’s abilities.
- Graphics (グラフィックス): Visual components of a game.
- Engaging (魅力的な): Attractive or pleasing in a way that holds attention.
▮ Answer the Instructor’s Questions Based on the Sample Answer
- What is the title of the game you enjoy?
- Why do you find ‘Breath of the Wild’ fun to play?
- What aspects of the game make it feel like a real adventure?
▮ Mastering Middle School English Grammar
are you doing? (present continuous questions)
A: Positive / Question
Positive: “You are playing a Japanese video game.”
Question: “Are you playing a Japanese video game?”
B: is/are + subject + -ing
“Is she exploring the open world?”
“Are they solving puzzles in the game?”
C: Short answers
Yes, I am. / No, I’m not.
Yes, she is. / No, she isn’t.
Yes, they are. / No, they aren’t.
Example Sentences:
Question: “Are you enjoying the game?”
Short answer: “Yes, I am.”
Question: “Is your friend watching you play?”
Short answer: “No, he isn’t.”
Question: “Are they completing a challenge right now?”
Short answer: “Yes, they are.”
Make Sentences based on the above Example Sentences Yourself:
