Japanese Swotter - Speaking Drill + Shadowing

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9 episodes

3 days ago

We will practice saying “I hear that…” casually. Do not mixed up with だってdatte, which means because; but; after all. [✐5. Allegro] 〜んだって I hear that, they said that… [in casual conversation] [V普通(ふつう)+んだって、いA+んだって、なAな+だって、N+だって] “I hear that it might be cancelled.” [00:08] Hello, everyone. How are you doing? We will practice saying “I hear that…” casually. Note: Do not mixed up with だってdatte, which means because; but; after all. Repeat after me (The subject of that-clause can be I/you/she/he/...

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Japanese Swotter - Speaking Drill + Shadowing

119 [✐5] I hear that.. んだって[casual] + Shadowing

1 week ago

21 minutes

Japanese Swotter - Speaking Drill + Shadowing

118 [✐2,3] Use more Onomatopoeia!

[✐2.Andante, 3.Moderato] Onomatopoeia “It’s humid (sticky) and hot, isn’t it?” [00:07] Hello everyone. How are you doing? We will practice onomatopoeia today. Please try also JS 90. Note: オノマトペ = A word that expresses various states and movements with sound, including a sensory expression, although the sound is not actually heard. Even the same onomatopoeia has different meanings depending on the context; e.g. “peko peko” could mean 1) “very hungry”, or 2) “be very humble” or “touch one...

2 weeks ago

17 minutes

Japanese Swotter - Speaking Drill + Shadowing

117 [✐4] common "but" in conversation + shadowing

117 [✐4] common "but" in conversation + shadowing [✐4. Allegretto] Try role play in Plain Style! [V-Plain + けど、N/na-Adj + だけど] Today, we will practice “kedo(but)”. “kedo” connects two opposing statements, and is commonly used both formal and casual situations. “I eat a lot, though….” [00:07] Hello, everyone. How are you doing? Today, we will practice “kedo(but)”. “kedo” connects two opposing statements, and is commonly used both formal and casual situations. You can also soften the blo...

3 weeks ago

22 minutes

Japanese Swotter - Speaking Drill + Shadowing

116 [✐2] Quick trick to sound like an intermediate + shadowing

[✐2 Andante] Today’s topic is adverbs. Adverbs add depth to your conversation. Use more adverbs! “I slept deeply.” [00:07] Hello, everyone. How are you doing? Today’s topic is adverbs. Adverbs add depth to your conversation. [00:17] First, listen to the key words [KW] and then repeat the sentence. [00:22] 1. [KW] deeply, sleep → I slept deeply. 2. [KW] soon, autumn → It will be autumn soon. 3. [KW] immediately/shortly, contact → I will contact you shortly. 4. [KW] slowly [here means rel...

1 month ago

23 minutes

Japanese Swotter - Speaking Drill + Shadowing

115 [✐1] Who does this belong to?

There is something left behind. Ask who this belongs to. [✐1. Adagio] の : possession + get familiar with Japanese names “Who does this belong to?” [00:07] Hello, everyone. How are you doing? There is something left behind. Ask who this belongs to. Note: これ kore – “this one here (close to the speaker)”; それ sore - “that one there (something close to the speaker or between speaker and the listner), あれare - “that one over there” (far from both). Repeat after me [00:18] 1. Who does this belo...

1 month ago

14 minutes

Japanese Swotter - Speaking Drill + Shadowing

114 [✐4,5] just occurred, just finished + Shadowing

[✐4. Allegretto, 5. Allegro] 〜たばかり : “〜tabakari” means “just occurred, just finished”, and emphasizes the personal perspectives – that is, it could be minutes ago or several years ago. “I just got married, though….” [00:07] Hello, everyone. How are you doing? Did you just wake up, are you on your way to work, or did you just get back from work? Today, we will practice” 〜tabakari”. Repeat after me [00:22] 1. I just came to Japan. 2. It/she/he is just born. 3. I just arrived at the station. 4. ...

1 month ago

18 minutes

Japanese Swotter - Speaking Drill + Shadowing

113 [✐2] If... + Shadowing

[✐2. Andante] 〜たら “If I go to England, I want to eat fish and chips.” [00:09] Hello, everyone. How are you doing? Well, what if you had 1 billion yen…? Repeat after me [00:16] 1. If I had 1 billion yen, I’d like to travel the world. 2. If I had 1 billion yen, I’d save all(the full amount). 3. If I had 1 billion yen, I’d build a school and a home for the elderly. 4. If I had 1 billion yen, I think I will quit the job immediately. 5. If I had 1 billion yen, I’d like to donate it to various orga...

1 month ago

13 minutes

Japanese Swotter - Speaking Drill + Shadowing

112 [✐3,4]What are you good at? + Shadowing

[✐3.Moderato, 4.Allegretto]Vじしょ・のが/のはAdjです “I’m good at making people laugh.” [00:08] Hello, every one. How are you doing? What are you not good at? Repeat after me [00:15] 1. I’m not good at writing Kanji. 2. I’m not good at getting on ski/chair lifts. 3. I’m not good at cleaning windows. 4. I’m not good at getting up early in the morning. 5. I’m not good at sashimi or raw fish. 6. I’m not good at talking to strangers. 7. I’m not good at speaking in public. 8. I’m not good at singing at kara...

1 month ago

14 minutes

Japanese Swotter - Speaking Drill + Shadowing

111 [✐1,2] How much is the change?

[✐1 Adagio, 2 Andante] Numbers – intensive drills “How much is the change?” [00:07] Hello, everyone. How are you doing? We practice “numbers” today! [00:11] First, please change the English numbers to Japanese. For example, 35 thirty-five (35)→ sanjugo (sorry for my not-good English pronunciation!) Ready? [00:21] 1. 5 go 2. 6 roku 3. 9 kyu 4. 8 hachi 5. 77 nanajuu nana 6. 21 nijuu ichi 7. 18 juu hachi 8. 55 gojuu go 9. 619 roppyaku juu ku (kyu) 10. 399 sanbyaku kyuujuu kyu (ku) 11. 135 hyaku ...

2 months ago

14 minutes