Vocabulary
coincide /ˌkōənˈsīd/ v. occur at or during the same time.
preparation /ˌprepəˈrāSH(ə)n/ n. the action or process of making ready.
commence /kəˈmens/ v. begin; start
venue /ˈvenˌyo͞o/ n. the place where an event or performance happens
amateur /ˈaməCHər/ n. a person who takes part in something without having experience or skill in it.
Expressions
Who are/is...?
What is the.../What are ...?
What are/is ...?
How long...?
Where is the...?
When is...?
Conversation Practice
Our conversation practice is about the activity of the Hula club in Kanagawa, which coincides with the Golden Week celebration...
Part 1
A: What are your preparations for the golden week?
B: I have a hula event during the golden week.
A: How long did you prepare for the hula event?
B: We prepared for three months.
A: Who are the performers?
B: My group of Hula dancers is going to perform.
A: How long is the performance during the golden week?
B: The Hula event is a part of the Hawaiian days with whole-day performances. I have two hula performances each day.
A: When is the opening of the Hawaiian days?
B: The Hawaiian Days commences today.
A: What will be your participation in the event?
B: I am assigned as an information officer for two days.
A: Where is the venue of the event?
B: The event venue is at a big shopping mall in Kanagawa.
A: What are the plans for the opening ceremony?
B: We are going to wear the Hawaiian costume with the head flower crowns, and the lei for the opening of the event.
I am also going to provide information to my students about the activities, and of course, conduct dance practice.
A: Are you busy the whole day?
B: No, I will take it easy and have fun.
A: What time will you go to the event?
B: I will go there at 10 o'clock in the morning. The event starts today at 11 in the morning.
A: Please take pictures and show me.
Part 2
A: When did Hawaiian days begin?
B: The Hawaiian Days started on April 29 and until May 8
A: What was the objective of the Hawaiian Days?
B: Its objective is to spread awareness among the people.
A: What was your role in the Hawaiian Days?
B: My role was to assist as an event information officer; perform Hula with my students, and inform others about the event. I also toured the visitors to the venue and talked about Hawaiian culture.
A: Can you tell me more about the event?
B: I attended for three days. The first was to have a Hula performance while on the second and third days, I was the event information officer and also did the hosting of a specific activity though I am an amateur. The event organizer wanted to create a relaxing atmosphere at the venue. I used a cue card to guide my hosting.
A: Before one becomes a skilled host, one starts at the amateur level, first. You must have enjoyed the Hawaiian Days.
B: I did! It was fun and I enjoyed it so much!