Vocab
Convo
Holiday
Phrase
Bible
100

How do you say banana

Buh-na-nuh 

100

How long have you been in Ohio?

I have been in Ohio for a year and a half.

I have lived here for almost two years.

I have lived in Ohio for one and a half years.

I have lived in Ohio a little over a year.

I have been here for 6 months/1/2 a year. 

100

New Year’s Plans/Goals

New Year’s Resolutions
100

Response to question “how are you?” When nothing has changed

Same old Same old or Same o Same o

100

First book of the Bible

Genesis

200

Opposite of Introvert 

Extrovert 

200

Make a general statement about life in America “It’s a shame that not many Americans speak another language.” (Don’t use “it’s a shame”)

It is difficult to drive in America because of all the rules.

It is important to remember people will want to help you.

It is best to watch others and do as they do.

200

Purpose of Ground Hog Day

To predict how much longer winter will last

200

Wednesday greeting

Happy Hump Day

200

Word study with Julie from Genesis

Create; Creator; Creative; Creature

300

Vacation at home

Staycation 

300

Offer someone advice about visiting your country

You should take your shoes off inside Japanese homes.

You must take advantage (try) the fresh seafood.

You shouldn’t point at others.

You have to visit in the Springtime to see the sakura.

You ought to 


300

Name another holiday for Holy Week or related to Easter

Ash Wednesday, Lent, Maundy Thursday, Palm Sunday, Good Friday, Passover

300

Child’s developmental phase (hormonal changes)

going through puberty

300

What does The Fall mean?

Fall of man. Adam and Eve disobeyed God. Separated from God/Garden. Sin and death entered perfect world.

400

Parenting style

Helicopter

Crunchy/granola

Laid back

SAHM/WAHM


400

Ask your neighbor about their summer plans? Give an answer.

What are you planning to do for summer vacation?

What are your plans for the summer?

Do you have any summer plans?

Whatcha got planned for summer break?

I am planning on going to Yosemite.

We are planning on taking a trip to Disney.

We would like to travel to Japan.

We don’t have anything planned

400

Make up a Valentine Card Pun (joke)

You’re so sweet.

BEE my Valentine

Let’s Taco bout how much i love you. 

I love you so mochi

400

Typical working hours

Nine to Five; working 9 to 5; 9 to 5 job
400

What is the connection between CHristmas and Easter? OR Why are these the two most important Christian Holidays?

Christmas is celebration of Jesus’ birth and Easter is the celebration of His death and resurrection. God sent His son to come to earth to die for us.

500

Name 3 Careers

Doctor

Teacher

Hairdresser


500

Tell one interesting fact about someone in this class (their hobby, job, interests)

Ex. Shoko castrated bulls as part of her job. 


500

Tell about on of the Resurrection Eggs and it’s meaning

Empty egg-empty tomb, Jesus’ resurrection

Nail Cross-Jesus died on the cross for our sins

Cup-Jesus and the disciples had a Passover meal


500
To cause nostalgic feelings to come up

Stir up memories

500

What is something you learned about the Bible/God/Christianity this year?

The Bible is God’s word. God made us. God sent his son to die for us. Christians don’t have to pray a certain amount of times/but because they want to talk to God. God made created everything in 6 days.