Lesson 9 Japanese Television Shows
Topic Question: “Do you watch any Japanese TV shows or variety shows? Which one do you recommend?”
▮ Try Answering the Question Yourself
Think about Japanese TV shows or variety shows you know or have watched. What makes them unique or enjoyable?
▮ Sample Answer
“I watch a Japanese variety show called ‘Gaki no Tsukai’. It’s very funny and creative. The challenges and games make me laugh a lot. I recommend it to everyone who enjoys humor and fun competitions.”
▮ Words to Learn and Their Meanings about Sample Answer
Pronounce the Words Correctly (Pronunciation Training) + Make Sentences Using the Words Instantly
- Variety show (バラエティショー): A TV program with a mix of comedy sketches, music performances, and other entertainments.
- Challenges (挑戦): Tasks or problems that test a person’s abilities.
- Games (ゲーム): Structured forms of play, often undertaken for entertainment.
- Laugh (笑う): To make sounds with your voice, usually while smiling, because something is funny.
- Competitions (競争): Events where people try to win by being the best, the fastest, etc.
▮ Answer the Instructor’s Questions Based on the Sample Answer
- What kind of Japanese TV show do you watch?
- Why do you find ‘Gaki no Tsukai’ enjoyable?
- Can you mention a specific segment or game from ‘Gaki no Tsukai’ that you found particularly funny?
▮ Mastering Middle School English Grammar
I have.. . and I’ve got…
A: You can say I have or I’ve got, he has or he’s got:
B: I don’t have / I haven’t got, etc. (negative)
I have a bike, but I don’t have a car. or I’ve got a bike, but I haven’t got a car.
Mr. and Mrs. Harris don’t have any children. or … haven’t got any children.
It’s a nice house, but it doesn’t have a garage. or … it hasn’t got a garage.
C: Do you have … ? / Have you got ..? etc. (questions)
Do you have a camera? or Have you got a camera?
Does Helen have a car? or Has Helen got a car?
What kind of car does she have? or What kind of car has she got?
Example Sentences:
I have a favorite Japanese TV show. / I’ve got a favorite Japanese TV show.
I don’t have a preference for any particular genre. / I haven’t got a preference for any particular genre.
Do you have a Japanese TV show you like? / Have you got a Japanese TV show you like?
Make Sentences based on the above Example Sentences Yourself:
