Lesson 4

You have learned various particles through example sentences in Lesson 2. In this lesson, you will learn four more basic particles that we haven’t covered. Upon completing this lesson, you will have finished the entire Grammar Point 1 in the textbook (pp.41-56).

When to start this lesson

Using the two slides below, listen to the example sentences from Lesson 2 again. You are ready to start this lesson if you can translate most of the sentences without looking at the English translations.

pp.41-43

This slide includes the example sentences from the sections 1. Basic Rules for Forming Japanese Sentences, 2. Functions of Particles, and 3. An Essential Difference Between Japanese and English in GP1-1. Particles and Word Order.

pp.45-49

This slide includes the example sentences in GP1-2. Other Uses of で / に and Other Basic Particles.

Lesson Goals

  • Learning particles to list two or more nouns (N1 and N2, N1 or N2, etc.)
  • Understanding the functions and usages of the particle の
  • Understanding the difference between これ and この

What you will be able to do

By completing this lesson, you will be able to do the following things:

  • You can correctly use particles that are used between two nouns.
  • You can make noun phrases that a noun modifies the other noun. (my friend, my teacher’s car, a book of Japan’s history, etc.)
  • You can use basic demonstrative pronouns such as “this’ and “that” correctly.

Activities

L4 Activity 1 – Learn & Understand (1)

Understand the functions and usages of particles covered in this lesson.

  1. Watch the video below bearing the following question below in mind.
    • What is the major difference between the particles learned in Lesson 2 and the ones introduced in this lesson?
  2. Read “GP1-3. Particles Used Between Two Nouns” in the textbook (pp.51-53 in the main volume) to deepen your understanding. When you read example sentences, check word definitions and pronunciations using the example sentence slides below. This set of slides also contains additional example sentences that are not included in the textbook. Be sure to pay attention to these examples as well.

[p.51] GP1-3. Particles Used Between Two Nouns

Watch this video when you start studying GP1-3. Particles Used Between Two Nouns on p.51.

pp.51-53

This slide includes the example sentences in GP1-3. Particles Used Between Two Nouns.

L4 Activity 2 – Learn & Understand (2)

Complete “Comprehension Check GP1-3” on pp.54-55 and check your understanding. You can confirm your answers on the answer key below:
Answer Key

L4 Activity 3 – Practice (1)

Using the two videos in “Video Practice 5-3” below, practice using this lesson’s particles correctly.

Practice 5-3

Phrase & Sentence Practice

Your friends who are self-learning Japanese are asking the differences between the particles と, や, and か. Show some examples by completing the sentences based on the cues provided.

Phrase Practice

You are playing a memory game with your friends. Memorize the given information in five seconds and answer the subsequent questions in Japanese.

L4 Activity 4 – Learn & Understand (3)

Bearing the question below in mind, read “Quick Note: これ/それ/あれ/どれ and この/その/あの/どの” on p.56 in the main volume and learn how to use demonstrative pronouns correctly.

  • What is the difference between これ and この?

When you read example sentences, check word definitions and pronunciations using the example sentence slides below.

p.56

This slide includes the example sentences in Quick Note: これ / それ / あれ / どれ and この / その / あの / どの.

Make sure to complete the two sentences at the end of the page and check your answers.
Answer Key

IMPORTANT!

  • Example sentences in the Grammar Module are provided not only for learning grammar but also improving your vocabulary recognition as well as your reading and listening skills by repeatedly practicing them. Use our Anki deck “Grammar Module Sentences” and continue the consistent and effective practice.
  • With the Anki deck “Grammar Module Sentences (EN to JP)” below, you can practice making Japanese sentences from the translations of textbook example sentences. This will help you improve your ability to produce sentences. It is recommended that you begin this deck when you finish learning Grammar Point 1.