Practice 3-1
Basic Numbers
Following the video instructions, practice the pronunciations of the basic numbers that appear in the chart of Comprehension Check SW1-5 B (p.25).
Number by Number
Repeat each word aloud.
Shadowing Practice
Repeat each word aloud again, this time while you listen.
Basic and Larger Numbers
You are living with a Japanese host family and teaching their youngest child Japanese numbers. Pronounce each number as it appears.
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2
3
4
Arithmetic
You are teaching the older child of your host family simple arithmetic. Provide the answers aloud as each problem appears.
Practice 3-2
Days of the Week
Following the video instructions, practice the pronunciations of the days of the week that appear in the chart of Comprehension Check SW1-5 C (p.25).
Word by Word
Repeat each word aloud.
Shadowing Practice
Repeat each day of the week aloud again, this time while you listen.
Mnemonic
This is one common way of memorizing the days of the week in Japanese. Try saying them as fast as you can!
What days of the week are we meeting them?
You and your friend have seven Japanese conversation partners and meet one of them together each day of the week. Your friend is asking over the phone on which day of the week you will meet a specific partner over the next two weeks. Let him know the schedule in Japanese.
Practice 3-3
Location Words
Following the video instructions, practice the pronunciations of the location words that appear in the chart of Comprehension Check SW1-5 D (p.26).
Word by Word
Repeat each word aloud.
Shadowing Practice
Repeat each location word aloud again, this time while you listen.
Let’s sing a song!
Let’s sing a song as a mnemonic to help memorize these words quickly!
Eye Examinations
You are visiting an optician and undertaking an eye examination to buy new glasses while studying in Japan. Tell him which part of each circle has a cut along the circumference.
Where are the dogs?
A man is looking for his dogs. Help him find them by telling him where they are.