Japanese conversation for English speakers 2 <lesson + quiz>

Improve Your Japanese Conversation Skills: Intermediate Level

This course (Section 2) is designed for English speakers aiming to develop basic to intermediate Japanese conversation. Ideal for those who have completed "Japanese Conversation for English Speakers (Section 1)" or possess some existing Japanese language knowledge, this section focuses on building fluency and practical communication skills.

You'll master four fundamental verb forms: Dictionary form, Masu form, Te-form, and Nai form. Learn how to construct each form effectively and apply them in real-world scenarios. We'll explore a wide range of expressions using various verbs and adverbs, building upon each lesson for continuous learning and review.

To make understanding easier, Japanese grammar concepts are frequently compared to their English equivalents. By the end of this course, you'll be confident in holding basic to intermediate level conversations in Japanese.

Here's a detailed breakdown of the lessons:

• Lesson 1: 4 Basic Forms of Verbs – The foundation for Japanese sentence structure.
• Lesson 2: Dictionary-form to Masu-form – Mastering polite and formal speech.
• Lesson 3: Dictionary-form (1) – Expressing ability in Japanese.
• Lesson 4: Dictionary-form to Te-form – Understanding and using the versatile Te-form.
• Lesson 5: Te-form (1) – Forming positive requests effectively.
• Lesson 6: Adverb "Zehi" – Adding emphasis and encouraging action.
• Lesson 7: Te-form (2) – Creating progressive verb forms.
• Lesson 8: Te-form (2) (2) – Further practice with progressive verb constructions.
• Lesson 9: "Hai" and "Ee" – Understanding and using affirmative responses.
• Lesson 10: Te-form (3) / (4) – Expressing permission and prohibition.
• Lesson 11: Te-form (5) – Using the Te-form as a conjunction for connecting ideas.
• Lesson 12: Dictionary-form to Nai-form – Expressing negation and lack of ability.
• Lesson 13: Nai-form (1) – Formulating negative requests politely.
• Lesson 14: Conjunction "Kara" – Constructing causal clauses.
• Lesson 15: Particle "E" – Using "E" with verbs of movement.
• Lesson 16: Interrogative Pronoun "Donna" – Asking questions about descriptions.
• Lesson 17: Other Verbs in Group 1 – Expanding your vocabulary with common verbs.
• Lesson 18: Other Verbs in Group 2 and Irregular Verbs – Learning essential irregular verbs.
• Lesson 19: Dictionary-form (2) – Expressing possibility.
• Lesson 20: Pre Masu-form (1) – Expressing "too much" in Japanese.
• Lesson 21: Pre Nai-form (1) – Expressing obligation.
• Lesson 22: Te-form (6) – Forming expressions for "try -ing".
• Lesson 23: Suggestion Form (2) / (3) – Making suggestions in Japanese.
• Lesson 24: Desire Form (2) – Expressing desires and wishes.
• Lesson 25: Particle "Kara" and "Made" – Using "Kara" and "Made" to indicate ranges and durations.
• Lesson 26: Interrogative Pronoun "Dono Kurai" – Asking about the degree or extent.
• Lesson 27: Vocabulary - Places – Building vocabulary related to locations.
• Lesson 28: Basic Directions and Particle "O" (2) – Understanding and using directions.
• Lesson 29: Expressions for "the first time" – Learning phrases for first experiences.
• Lesson 30: Review of This Course & Quick Review for the Section 2 – Consolidating your learning.

Additional Resources:

• Review in Japanese writing
• Challenge Quiz - Japanese Writing