A1: Shopping at a Convenience Store
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Read the original A1 convenience-store passage. Use dictionary support, quick checks, and a separate friend role-play to talk about what people buy at a konbini.
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1. Complete: People can ___ food.
2. Choose the correct sentence about one thing.
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can + verb
Use "can" before a simple verb. Say "People can buy food." Do not say "People can buys food."
- People can buy food.
- I can buy a drink at a konbini.
Try: I can buy a drink at a konbini.
a + one thing
Use "a" before one thing, like "a rice ball" or "a sandwich."
- A rice ball
- A sandwich
- I want a sandwich and tea.
Try: I want a sandwich and tea.
need to + verb
Use "need to" before an action. Say "I need to pay a bill."
- I need to pay a bill.
- I need to send a package.
Try: I need to send a package.
because + reason
Use "because" to give a reason. Say "I like konbini because they are fast."
- I like konbini because they are fast.
- I like this store because it is easy to use.
Try: I like this store because it is easy to use.
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Introduction
Read the original A1 convenience-store passage.
Use dictionary support, quick checks, and a separate friend role-play to talk about what people buy at a konbini.
Reading
In many people go to day. are called ” They are very and open all day and night. People can buy food, and many other things there.
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What are convenience stores called in Japan?
You can start like this: I think...
Many students and buy at foods are and bento People also buy or Some have and
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What foods do people often buy?
You can start like this: I think...
are also for life. People can use and there. The are and
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What can people do at convenience stores?
You can start like this: I think...
Many people like because they are and What do you like to buy at a
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Why do many people like convenience stores?
You can start like this: Because...
Conversation Role Play
- Situation
Two friends talk after class before they go home.
- Host job
Understand the situation, then practice the roleplay below.
Two friends talk after class before they go home.
Two friends talk after class before they go home.
After class:
Friend A: I am going to the Do you want anything?
Friend B: Yes, please. Can you buy a for me?
Friend A: Sure. What kind?
Friend B: Tuna if they have it.
Friend A: Do you want a too?
Friend B: Yes, please. What will you buy?
Friend A: I want and I also need to pay a
Friend B: Nice. is
Friend A: Yes. It is and
Friend B: Thank you. I can pay you later.
Practice
What are convenience stores called in Japan?
They are called "konbini.
Do you go to a convenience store every day?
Yes, I often go to a konbini.
No, I do not go every day.
I go there when I need.
What foods do people often buy?
People often buy rice balls, sandwiches, fried chicken, and bento lunches.
What drink do you usually buy?
I usually buy coffee.
I sometimes buy tea.
I like juice.
What can people do at convenience stores?
People can pay bills, use ATMs, and send packages there.
Do you use the ATM or send packages at a convenience store?
I use the ATM.
I send packages there.
I only buy food and drinks.
Why do many people like convenience stores?
Many people like convenience stores because they are fast, clean, and easy to use.
What do you like to buy at a convenience store?
I like to buy.
I usually buy.
My favorite thing is.
What does Friend B want?
Friend B wants a rice ball and iced tea.
Practice the role play.
Then change one thing you buy.
Can you buy.
for me?
I want.
I also need to.
Summary
Convenience-store English is everyday English.
You can talk about what you buy, what you drink, and what services you use.
Short sentences are enough: "I want a rice ball," "I need to pay a bill," "The worker is helpful," and "It is fast and easy.
Final Reflection
English is English. You can talk about what you buy, what you and what services you use.
Short sentences are "I want a "I need to pay a "The is and "It is and
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