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Japanese Lessons
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Self Introduction, Part 2
A Self-Intro Conversation
Read a first manga comic! New exchange student John arrives at school and meets one of the teachers. Learn how to ask and answer yes/no questions, and how to do a simple apology. We've also included two previous lessons for review, AはBです and the Nice to Meet You lessons.
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Getting to Know You, Part 1
Getting to Know You: Asking Questions
Now that you can say simple sentences, continue with self-introductory topics like age and discussing what is yours. You also learn how to ask more question types. Let's dive in!
9 Lessons9 Drills4 Quizzes -
Introducing Others
Introducing Others with Proper Politeness
How is respect shown to other people in Japan? You indicate that with a title. Learn all the do's and don'ts here.
5 Lessons5 Drills3 Quizzes -
Small Talk
Small Talk in Japanese
Need to know how to chat with a coworker or classmate on the way into work or school? This one-shot set of lessons is for you.
1 Lesson1 Drill1 Quiz -
It's All in the Family
It's All in the Family-Yours, Mine and Ours
Family is a complex subject in Japanese. Different terms are used when discussing one's own family versus someone else's. We learn all about it in this lesson, plus a review of some previous lessons.
9 Lessons9 Drills3 Quizzes -
Mr. Right
Mr. Right- Describing People and Saying Likes/Dislikes
In this group of lessons we learn a very flexible language pattern that can be used for a many great things, including stating likes/dislikes and physical description.
4 Lessons4 Drills2 Quizzes -
Anime is awesome!
Anime is awesome! - Describing My Favorite Things
This bundle of lessons takes us through how to describe our favorite things. We will learn about the two types of adjectives in Japanese, and how to use them in different ways. Let's get going!
4 Lessons4 Drills2 Quizzes -
How much does it cost? (Part 1)
How much does it cost? Shopping Phrases, Part 1
This set of lessons walks you through the basic vocabulary and patterns necessary for shopping. You'll learn numbers up to the thousands, how to ask a price, and how to indicate a desired item to the clerk.
8 Lessons8 Drills3 Quizzes -
How much does it cost? (Part 2)
How much does it cost? Shopping Phrases, Part 2
Let's learn more phrases and that will smooth your shopping experience in Japan. We'll tackle large numbers, special numbers of quantity of items, and review asking prices. Let's get spending!
5 Lessons5 Drills1 Quizzes -
Eating Out
Eating Out: いただきます！
This set of lessons walks us through key phrases said when eating, and how to discuss the specific food you're eating. Interesting menu items are introduced, plus a grammar particle you'll use for saying "I eat with chopsticks!"
6 Lessons6 Drills1 Quizzes -
What time is the party?
What time is the party? Saying Times
It's time for time! This bundle of lessons pinpoints saying hours and minutes, and shows how to say a time in a sentence. We round off the bundle by discussing approximate duration.
4 Lessons4 Drills2 Quizzes -
What Day is the Party?
What Day is the Party? Saying Days and Dates
Get out your calendar! This bundle of lessons will show you how to say a date of the month and a day of the week. We also show some grammar particles for going places, like parties!
8 Lessons8 Drills3 Quizzes -
Getting to Know you, Part 2
Getting to Know you: What do you do?
Time for some action! This set of lessons teaches you how to discuss things you do, and things you don't do. You'll learn how to do that in polite and casual situations. A vital grammar particle for action verbs is also covered. Ready, let's go!
8 Lessons8 Drills2 Quizzes -
Getting to Know You, Part 3
Getting to Know you: What do you like?
Everyone has favorite things. Learn how to share your likes and dislikes in this set of lessons. You'll also learn some useful connectors for stringing your thoughts together.
5 Lessons5 Drills2 Quizzes -
My Trip to Japan
My Trip to Japan
This beefy set of lessons shows you how to discuss a recent trip. You'll learn how to say where you went, what you did and didn't do, and who might have gone with you. Along the way, some necessary grammar particles help keep every word in its proper place.
13 Lessons13 Drills4 Quizzes -
Around Town
Around Town
This short bundle of lessons shows where objects are in relationship to each other, and how discuss getting from place to place.
4 Lessons4 Drills1 Quizzes -
What I Wear
What I Wear: Discussing Clothing
Do you ever feel like you have nothing good to wear? This lesson set covers clothing. You'll be able to say that you have nothing to wear, and let's go shopping somewhere!
3 Lessons3 Drills1 Quizzes -
Keeping it Casual, part 1
Keeping it Casual: Talking with Friends About What You Do
This set of lessons will open the door to new ways of speaking as you learn the difference between polite speech and casual speech. You'll learn how to say what you do and what you don't do, and say it casually. Casual speech can also be used with more complex grammar to extend your language skills. It's two for one!
9 Lessons9 Drills3 Quizzes -
Keeping it Casual, part 2
Keeping it Casual: Talking with Friends About What You Did
Get ready for the casual past tense! You'll learn how to say what you did and didn't do, how to describe a past event, and you'll say it all casually.
7 Lessons7 Drills3 Quizzes -
A Night Out on the Town
A Night Out on the Town: Connecting Actions
This important bundle of lessons will show you how to connect actions together, and discuss activities in sequences. You'll also review casual present tense verbs for use in some exciting new ways. Discussing what you want to do rounds out this set of lessons
6 Lessons6 Drills3 Quizzes -
What not to do in Japan
What not to do in Japan: Do's and Don'ts
Want to get along in Japan without making a fool of yourself? This bundle of lessons is for you! You'll learn forms to give advice, saying what to do and not to do.
7 Lessons7 Drills4 Quizzes -
A Meeting with a Mentor
A Meeting with a Mentor: Discussing Skills, Giving Advice
This diverse bundle of lessons will help you discuss career goals and skills you have. You'll also be able give suggestions in several ways, and to thank someone politely for all they do to help you. Very useful skills!
9 Lessons9 Drills4 Quizzes -
Have you ever?
Have you ever? Discussing Your Experiences and Plans
Want to explain to someone in Japan that you have used chopsticks before? This useful set of lessons will help you do that. You'll also learn forms for things you want to try and plans you have for the future.
4 Lessons4 Drills2 Quizzes -
Shopping in Harajuku
Shopping in Harajuku: Comparing Things
Harajuku is a district in Tokyo full of quirky vintage clothing boutiques. So many shops, so little time! As you peruse the racks you'll learn how to compare things, how to express your disgust when an item is too expensive, and how to speculate if it will go on sale. Shop till you drop!
5 Lessons5 Drills3 Quizzes -
I Can't Go Out, I Gotta Work
I Can't Go Out, I Gotta Work
It's so hard when friends tempt you to a night out, but work gets in the way. This bundle of lessons covers "must," "have to," and "gotta" forms you can use to put your friends off until the next weekend. Related forms are included to explain all the details of your all-nighter.
4 Lessons4 Drills2 Quizzes