Welcome to this comprehensive guide, designed to support your language learning journey. As you explore the content, you’ll find a range of topics that will help you improve your conversational skills and build your vocabulary. Each section includes clear, step-by-step instructions to ensure you effectively practice and understand the nuances of everyday communication. By the end of this guide, you’ll be better equipped to navigate real-life interactions with confidence. We hope you find this resource valuable as you continue to develop your linguistic abilities.

Table of Contents

1. Steps for Success
2. Topics
   • 1. Shopping
   • 2. Ordering a meal
   • 3. Travel
   • 4. Weather
   • 5. Family
   • 6. Hobbies
   • 7. School
   • 8. Health
   • 9. Work
   • 10. Daily Routine
3. Quiz Answers

Step 1: Understand the Topic

Before diving into the example words and sentences, take a moment to familiarize yourself with the topic at hand. Read the description provided and consider any specific nuances or contexts associated with the subject. Understanding the topic will help you form a mental framework to build upon as you study the example words and phrases.

Step 2: Study the Example Words

Once you have a grasp of the topic, examine the example words provided. Take note of any unfamiliar terms or phrases and try to understand their meanings within the context of the topic. If necessary, look up definitions and usage examples online. As you study, think about how these words relate to the subject and how they might be used in conversation.

Step 3: Examine the Example Sentences

After you’ve familiarized yourself with the example words, read through the provided sentences. These examples will give you an idea of how the words can be used in context. Pay attention to the structure and flow of each sentence, as well as any idiomatic expressions or phrases that may be included.

Step 4: Create Your Own Short Speech

Now that you’ve studied the example words and sentences, it’s time to put your newfound knowledge into practice. Craft a short speech on the topic, incorporating the example words and phrases as appropriate. Be sure to focus on creating a coherent and engaging narrative that demonstrates your understanding of the subject matter.

Step 5: Practice, Practice, Practice

With your short speech in hand, practice delivering it aloud. Focus on your pronunciation, intonation, and pacing to ensure that your speech is clear and easy to understand. Rehearse your speech several times, making adjustments as needed to improve its flow and effectiveness.

Step 6: Seek Feedback

Share your speech with a friend, teacher, or language partner to get their feedback. Listen to their suggestions and make any necessary revisions to your speech. This will help you refine your language skills and gain confidence in your ability to communicate on the topic.

Step 7: Listen to the Example Story and Take the Quiz

In addition to studying the example words and sentences, each section includes an example story for you to listen to. Listening to the story will help you improve your listening skills and comprehension of the topic. After listening, take a short quiz to test your understanding of the story and the vocabulary associated with the topic. This will help reinforce your learning and identify any areas that may require further practice.

Happy learning:

By following these steps, you’ll be well on your way to mastering conversation challenges and improving your language skills. Remember that practice makes perfect, so don’t be afraid to tackle new topics and refine your abilities over time.

Shopping

Vocabulary:

Example Sentences:

1. この店みせで買かい物ものをしたことがありますか？

   Kono mise de kaimono o shita koto ga arimasu ka?

   Have you ever shopped at this store?

2. この商品しょうひんの値段ねだんはいくらですか？

   Kono shōhin no nedan wa ikura desu ka?

   What is the price of this item?

3. 割引券わりびきけんがあります。

   Waribikiken ga arimasu.

   I have a discount coupon.

4. 現金げんきんで支払しはらいたいです。

   Genkin de shiharai tai desu.

   I want to pay with cash.

5. クレジットカードくれじっとかーどは使つかいますか？

   Kurejitto kādo wa tsukaemasu ka?

   Can I use a credit card?

Story Listening Practice:

Audio

Japanese Transcript

昨日きのう、私わたしは買かい物ものに行いったんだ。その店みせには色いろんな商品しょうひんがあったよ。値段ねだんを見みて、安やすいものと高たかいものが両方りょうほうあったけど、私わたしはお金おかねを節約せつやくしたかったから、安やすいものを探さがしたんだ。

割引わりびきのコーナーこーなーに行いったら、いい商品しょうひんがたくさんあって、嬉うれしかった。何個こか商品しょうひんを選えらんで、レジれじに行いったんだ。レジれじで支払しはらいをしようと思おもったら、現金げんきんとクレジットカードくれじっとかーどが使つかえることが分わかったよ。

私わたしは現金げんきんで支払しはらいたかったけど、お金おかねが足たりなかったんだ。だから、仕方しかたなくクレジットカードくれじっとかーどで支払しはらったよ。割引わりびきで安やすく買かえたから、結局けっきょく、良よい買かい物ものができたと思おもう。

English Transcript

Yesterday, I went shopping. The store had various products. I saw both cheap and expensive items, but I wanted to save money, so I looked for cheap ones.

When I went to the discount corner, there were many good products, and I was happy. I picked a few items and went to the cashier. When I thought about paying, I found out that I could use both cash and credit card.

I wanted to pay with cash, but I didn’t have enough money. So, I reluctantly paid with a credit card. Since I bought them at a discount, I think I ended up making a good purchase in the end.

Quiz

1. What type of items was the protagonist looking for?

   A. Cheap items

   B. Expensive items

   C. Discounted items

   D. Both cheap and expensive items

2. Where did the protagonist find the items they wanted?

   A. In the regular section

   B. In the discount corner

   C. At the front of the store

   D. In the back of the store

3. How did the protagonist end up paying for their items?

   A. With cash

   B. With a credit card

   C. With a discount coupon

   D. They didn’t pay

Answers

Ordering a meal

Vocabulary:

Example Sentences:

1. メニューをみみせてもらえますか？ Menyū o misete moraemasu ka? Can you show me the menu?

2. 何なにをお勧すすめしますか？ Nani o osusume shimasu ka? What do you recommend?

3. この料理りょうりは辛からいですか？ Kono ryōri wa karai desu ka? Is this dish spicy?

4. 甘あまいデザートはありますか？ Amai dezāto wa arimasu ka? Do you have any sweet desserts?

5. お腹なかがいっぱいです。 Onaka ga ippai desu. I am full.

Story Listening Practice:

Japanese Transcript

ある日ひ、山田やまださんはレストランれすとらんに行いきました。山田やまださんは食事しょくじを注文ちゅうもんしました。「メニューめにゅーを見みせてもらえますか？」と山田やまださんはウェイターうぇいたーに聞ききました。ウェイターうぇいたーは「はい、どうぞ」と言いってメニューめにゅーを出だしました。山田やまださんは「何なにをお勧すすめしますか？」と聞ききました。ウェイターうぇいたーは「この料理りょうりは美味おいしいですよ。でも、少すこし辛からいです」と答こたえました。山田やまださんは「それなら、この料理りょうりを注文ちゅうもんします」と言いいました。食事しょくじの後あとで、山田やまださんは「甘あまいデザートでざーとはありますか？」と聞ききました。ウェイターうぇいたーは「はい、ケーキけーきがあります」と答こたえました。山田やまださんはケーキけーきを食たべましたが、すぐにお腹なかがいっぱいになりました。「お腹なかがいっぱいです」と言いって、山田やまださんは帰かえりました。

English Translation

One day, Yamada-san went to a restaurant. Yamada-san ordered a meal. “Can you show me the menu?” Yamada-san asked the waiter. The waiter said, “Yes, here you are,” and handed over the menu. Yamada-san asked, “What do you recommend?” The waiter replied, “This dish is delicious. But, it’s a little spicy.” Yamada-san said, “In that case, I’ll order this dish.” After the meal, Yamada-san asked, “Do you have any sweet desserts?” The waiter replied, “Yes, we have cake.” Yamada-san ate the cake, but soon became full. Saying “I am full,” Yamada-san went home.

Quiz

1. Where did Yamada-san go in the story?

   a) To the park

   b) To a restaurant

   c) To the cinema

2. What did the waiter recommend to Yamada-san?

   a) A sweet dessert

   b) A delicious but slightly spicy dish

   c) A cold drink

3. What did Yamada-san eat after finishing the meal? a) Ice cream

   b) Cake

   c) Fruit

Answers

Travel

Vocabulary:

Example Sentences:

1. 旅行りょこうの計画けいかくを立たてましたか？ Ryokō no keikaku o tatemashita ka? Did you make a travel plan?

2. 新幹線しんかんせんの切符きっぷはどこで買かえますか？ Shinkansen no kippu wa doko de kaemasu ka? Where can I buy a bullet train ticket?

3. 駅えきまでの道順みちじゅんを教おしえてもらえますか？ Eki made no michijun o oshiete moraemasu ka? Can you tell me the way to the station?

4. 観光地かんこうちはどこにありますか？ Kankōchi wa doko ni arimasu ka? Where is the tourist spot?

5. 予約よやくを確認かくにんしてください。 Yoyaku o kakunin shite kudasai. Please confirm the reservation.

Story Listening Practice:

Japanese Transcript

ある日ひ、私わたしは旅行りょこうに行いくことにしました。新幹線しんかんせんで東京とうきょうまで行いきます。駅えきに着ついて、切符きっぷを買かいました。電典でんてんで時間じかんを確認かくにんして、地図ちずを見みました。たくさんの観光地かんこうちがありますね。まず、東京タワーとうきょうたわーに行いくことにしました。宿泊しゅくはくはビジネスホテルびじねすほてるに予約よやくしました。荷物にもつを持もって、ホテルほてるへ行いきました。次つぎの日ひは浅草寺せんそうじで観光かんこうを楽たのしみました。東京とうきょうの旅行りょこうはとても楽たのしかったです。

English Transcript

One day, I decided to go on a trip. I will go to Tokyo by Shinkansen. I arrived at the station and bought a ticket. I checked the time on my phone and looked at the map. There are many sightseeing spots, aren’t there? First, I decided to go to Tokyo Tower. I made a reservation at a business hotel for my stay. I took my luggage and went to the hotel. The next day, I enjoyed sightseeing at Sensoji Temple in Asakusa. My trip to Tokyo was very enjoyable.

Quiz

1. What mode of transportation did the protagonist use to go to Tokyo?

   a. Car

   b. Shinkansen (Bullet train)

   c. Airplane

2. What was the first sightseeing spot the protagonist visited in Tokyo?

   a. Sensoji Temple

   b. Tokyo Tower

   c. Shibuya Crossing

3. Where did the protagonist stay during their trip?

   a. A friend’s house

   b. Business hotel

   c. Capsule hotel

Answers

Weather

Vocabulary:

Example Sentences:

1. 今日の天気てんきはどうですか？ Kyō no tenki wa dō desu ka? How is the weather today?

2. 明日あしたは晴はれるでしょうか？ Ashita wa hare ru deshō ka? Will it be sunny tomorrow?

3. 雨あめが降ふりそうですね。 Ame ga furisō desu ne. It looks like it’s going to rain.

4. 風かぜが強つよいです。 Kaze ga tsuyoi desu. The wind is strong.

5. 天気予報てんきよほうによると、週末しゅうまつは雪ゆきが降ふるそうです。 Tenki yohō ni yoru to, shūmatsu wa yuki ga furu sō desu. According to the weather forecast, it’s going to snow this weekend.

Story Listening Practice:

Japanese Transcript

ある日ひ、田中たなかさんは家いえを出でる前まえに天気予報てんきよほうを見みました。今日きょうの天気てんきは晴はれで、気温きおんがちょっと暑あついです。外そとに出でると、本当ほんとうに暑あついと感かんじました。午後ごごになると、空そらが曇くもり始はじめました。田中たなかさんは傘かさを持もっていないので、雨あめが降ふらないことを願ねがいました。

しかし、突然とつぜん風かぜが強つよくなり、雨あめが降ふり始はじめました。田中たなかさんは寒さむくなりましたが、家いえに帰かえるまで耐たえました。家いえに着つくと、雨あめが止やみました。その夜よる、天気予報てんきよほうを見みると、明日あしたは雪ゆきが降ふる予定よていです。田中たなかさんは、暑あつい日ひから雪ゆきまで、天気てんきが変かわるのに驚おどろきました。

English Translation

One day, Tanaka-san checked the weather forecast before leaving home. The weather today is sunny, and the temperature is a little hot. When he went outside, he really felt the heat. In the afternoon, the sky began to cloud over. Tanaka-san didn’t have an umbrella, so he hoped it wouldn’t rain.

However, suddenly the wind got stronger, and it started to rain. Tanaka-san got cold, but he endured it until he got home. When he arrived home, the rain stopped. That night, when he checked the weather forecast, it said that it would snow tomorrow. Tanaka-san was surprised at how the weather changed from a hot day to snow.

Quiz

1. What did Tanaka-san check before leaving home?

   A. His email

   B. The weather forecast

   C. His schedule

2. What was the weather like when Tanaka-san went outside?

   A. Cloudy

   B. Rainy

   C. Sunny and hot

3. What is the weather forecast for the next day?

   A. Sunny

   B. Snowy

   C. Rainy

Answers

Family

Vocabulary:

Example Sentences:

1. 家族かぞくが四人よにんいます。 Kazoku ga yonin imasu. There are four people in my family.

2. 妹いもうとは大学生だいがくせいです。 Imōto wa daigakusei desu. My younger sister is a college student.

3. 父ちちと母ははは結婚けっこんして30年さんじゅうねんです。 Chichi to haha wa kekkon shite sanjūnen desu. My father and mother have been married for 30 years.

4. 子供こどもが好すきですか？ Kodomo ga suki desu ka? Do you like children?

5. 犬いぬを飼かっていますか？ Inu o katte imasu ka? Do you have a dog?

Story Listening Practice:

Japanese Transcript

私わたしの名前なまえは太郎たろうです。私わたしの家族かぞくは5人ごにんで、父ちち、母はは、兄あに、妹いもうと、そして私わたしです。また、ペットぺっととして犬いぬを飼かっています。犬いぬの名前なまえはポチぽちです。ポチぽちは私わたしたち家族かぞくの一員いちいんで、いつも元気げんきに走はしり回まわっています。家族かぞくと一緒いっしょに食事しょくじをしたり、映画えいがを見みたりするのが好すきです。私わたしたち家族かぞくは、仲なかが良よく、いつも笑顔えがおで過すごしています。

English Translation

My name is Taro. There are five people in my family: my father, mother, older brother, younger sister, and me. We also have a pet dog named Pochi. Pochi is a member of our family and always runs around energetically. I like having meals and watching movies with my family. We get along well and always spend time with smiles on our faces.

Quiz

1. How many people are in Taro’s family?

   A. 3

   B. 4

   C. 5

   D. 6

2. What is the name of Taro’s pet?

   A. Pochi

   B. Hachi

   C. Momo

   D. Taro

3. What does Taro like doing with his family?

   A. Playing video games

   B. Watching movies

   C. Going shopping

   D. Playing sports

Answers

Hobbies

Vocabulary:

Example Sentences:

1. 趣味しゅみは何なんですか？ Shumi wa nan desu ka? What is your hobby?

2. 読書どくしょが好すきですか？ Dokusho ga suki desu ka? Do you like reading?

3. どんな音楽おんがくが好すきですか？ Donna ongaku ga suki desu ka? What kind of music do you like?

4. 週末しゅうまつにスポーツすぽうつをしますか？ Shūmatsu ni supōtsu o shimasu ka? Do you play sports on weekends?

5. 料理りょうりを習ならっています。 Ryōri o naratte imasu. I am learning cooking.

Story Listening Practice:

Japanese Transcript

昔々、ある村むらに住すむ、趣味しゅみが大好だいすきな少年しょうねんがいました。彼かれの名前なまえはタケルと言いいました。タケルはいろいろな趣味しゅみに興味きょうみがありました。

ある日あるひ、タケルは本屋ほんやで読書どくしょを楽たのしんでいました。彼かれは冒険ぼうけん小説しょうせつが大好だいすきでした。その日ひ、彼かれは映画館えいがかんでアクションあくしょん映画えいがを見みることにしました。映画えいがの後あと、タケルは音楽おんがくを聴ききながら家いえに帰かえりました。彼かれはジャズじゃずが好すきでした。

週末しゅうまつになると、タケルは友達ともだちと一緒いっしょにスポーツすぽーつを楽たのしみました。彼かれはサッカーさっかーとバスケットボールばすけっとぼーるが好すきでした。また、料理りょうりも得意とくいで、いつも家族かぞくに美味おいしい料理りょうりを作つくってあげました。

休日きゅうじつには、タケルは旅行りょこうが大好だいすきでした。彼かれはいろいろな国くにや町まちを訪おとずれました。旅行りょこう中、タケルは写真しゃしんを撮とって楽たのしんでいました。そして、帰国きこく後、絵画かいがを描かくこともありました。

夜よるになると、タケルはダンスだんすを練習れんしゅうしました。彼かれはヒップホップひっぷほっぷが大好だいすきでした。趣味しゅみを楽たのしむことで、タケルは幸しあわせな毎日まいにちを過すごしました。

English Translation

Once upon a time, in a village, there lived a boy who loved hobbies. His name was Takeru. Takeru was interested in various hobbies.

One day, Takeru was enjoying reading at a bookstore. He loved adventure novels. That day, he decided to watch an action movie at the cinema. After the movie, Takeru went home while listening to music. He liked jazz.

On weekends, Takeru enjoyed sports with his friends. He liked soccer and basketball. He was also good at cooking and always made delicious dishes for his family.

On holidays, Takeru loved to travel. He visited various countries and towns. During his travels, Takeru enjoyed taking photographs. And after returning home, he sometimes painted.

At night, Takeru practiced dancing. He loved hip-hop. By enjoying his hobbies, Takeru spent happy days.

Quiz

1. What did Takeru enjoy doing at the bookstore?

   a. Watching movies

   b. Cooking

   c. Reading adventure novels

   d. Listening to music

2. What kind of music did Takeru like?

   a. Classical

   b. Jazz

   c. Rock

   d. Pop

3. What did Takeru like to do on holidays?

   a. Play sports

   b. Travel

   c. Paint

   d. Dance

Answers

School

Vocabulary:

Example Sentences:

1. あなたの学校がっこうはどこですか？ Anata no gakkō wa doko desu ka? Where is your school?

2. 先生せんせいに質問しつもんがあります。 Sensei ni shitsumon ga arimasu. I have a question for the teacher.

3. 試験しけんの結果けっかはどうでしたか？ Shiken no kekka wa dō deshita ka? How did the exam results turn out?

4. 宿題しゅくだいを終おらせましたか？ Shukudai o owarasemashita ka? Did you finish your homework?

5. 卒業式そつぎょうしきは来週らいしゅうです。 Sotsugyōshiki wa raishū desu. The graduation ceremony is next week.

Story Listening Practice:

Japanese Transcript

ある日ひ、たけしさんは学校がっこうへ行いきました。彼かれは学生がくせいで、勉強べんきょうするのが好すきです。教室きょうしつに入はいると、先生せんせいが授業じゅぎょうを始はじめました。たけしさんは友達ともだちと一緒いっしょに座すわって、先生せんせいの話はなしを聞きいていました。

今日きょうは試験しけんの日ひでした。たけしさんは勉強べんきょうしていたので、試験しけんに自信じしんがありました。試験しけんが終おわると、彼かれは友達ともだちと宿題しゅくだいをやりました。みんなで一緒いっしょに勉強べんきょうするのは楽たのしかったです。

やがて卒業式そつぎょうしきの日ひが来きました。たけしさんと友達ともだちは先生せんせいと一緒いっしょに写真しゃしんを撮とりました。皆みんな、学校がっこうで過すごした楽たのしい思おもい出でを大切たいせつにしました。

English Translation

One day, Takeshi went to school. He is a student and likes to study. When he entered the classroom, the teacher started the lesson. Takeshi sat with his friends and listened to the teacher’s lecture.

Today was the day of the exam. Takeshi had confidence in the exam because he had been studying. After the exam, he did homework with his friends. It was fun to study together with everyone.

Eventually, the day of the graduation ceremony arrived. Takeshi and his friends took a picture with the teacher. Everyone cherished the happy memories they had spent in school.

Quiz

1. What does Takeshi like to do?

   a. Play soccer

   b. Study

   c. Watch TV

2. What did Takeshi do after the exam was over?

   a. Go home

   b. Do his homework with his friends

   c. Watch a movie

3. What happened on the day of the graduation ceremony?

   a. Takeshi went to a party

   b. Takeshi and his friends took pictures with their teacher

   c. Takeshi stayed home

Answers

Health

Vocabulary:

Example Sentences:

1. 最近さいきん、健康けんこうですか？ Saikin, kenkō desu ka? Have you been healthy lately?

2. 病気びょうきのとき、どんな薬くすりを飲のみますか？ Byōki no toki, donna kusuri o nomimasu ka? What kind of medicine do you take when you are sick?

3. 病院びょういんに行いったことがありますか？ Byōin ni itta koto ga arimasu ka? Have you ever been to a hospital?

4. 頭痛ずつうがひどいです。 Zutsū ga hidoi desu. I have a terrible headache.

5. 元気げんきになりました。 Genki ni narimashita. I have recovered.

Story Listening Practice:

Japanese Transcript

私わたしは最近さいきん、元気げんきじゃなかったです。頭痛ずつうや風邪かぜがあったからです。でも、病院びょういんに行いかなくても、薬くすりを飲のんで、具合ぐあいが良よくなりました。健康けんこうになるために、毎日まいにち散歩さんぽしたり、野菜やさいを食たべたりします。

English Translation

Recently, I wasn’t feeling well. I had a headache and a cold. But, without going to the hospital, I took medicine and my condition got better. To become healthy, I take walks and eat vegetables every day.

Quiz

1. What was the reason the speaker wasn’t feeling well?

   a. They had a stomachache

   b. They had a headache and a cold

   c. They had a fever

2. Did the speaker go to the hospital?

   a. Yes, they went to the hospital

   b. No, they didn’t go to the hospital

   c. It’s not mentioned in the story

3. What does the speaker do to become healthy?

   a. They take medicine every day

   b. They take walks and eat vegetables every day

   c. They don’t do anything to become healthy

Answers

Work

Vocabulary:

Example Sentences:

1. どんな仕事shigotoをしていますか？ Donna shigoto o shite imasu ka? What kind of work do you do?

2. 会社kaishaはどこにありますか？ Kaisha wa doko ni arimasu ka? Where is your company located?

3. 上司jōshiとは仲nakaがいいですか？ Jōshi to wa naka ga ii desu ka? Do you get along with your boss?

4. 今週konshūは会議kaigiがたくさんあります。 Konshū wa kaigi ga takusan arimasu. There are many meetings this week.

5. 昇進shōshinのチャンスchansuがありますか？ Shōshin no chansu ga arimasu ka? Is there a chance for promotion?

Story Listening Practice:

Japanese Transcript

会社かいしゃで働はたらくのは大変たいへんです。私わたしは大おおきな会社かいしゃで働はたらいています。同僚どうりょうは優やさしい人ひとたちばかりです。上司じょうしは厳きびしい人ひとですが、仕事しごとには真剣しんけんです。毎週まいしゅう、たくさんの会議かいぎがあります。しかし、休やすみの日ひは家族かぞくと一緒いっしょに過すごせます。給料きゅうりょうはあまり高たかくないけれど、楽たのしい仕事しごとです。将来しょうらい的に昇進しょうしんすることを目指めざしています。

English Translation

Working at a company is tough. I work at a big company. My colleagues are all kind people. My boss is strict, but takes work seriously. There are many meetings every week. However, I can spend my days off with my family. My salary isn’t very high, but it’s a fun job. I am aiming to be promoted in the future.

Quiz

1. What kind of people are the author’s colleagues?

   • A. Strict

   • B. Kind

   • C. Serious

   • D. Fun

2. What does the author do on their days off?

   • A. Go to meetings

   • B. Spend time with family

   • C. Work from home

   • D. Take a vacation

3. What is the author’s goal for the future?

   • A. To work at a smaller company

   • B. To quit their job

   • C. To get a higher salary

   • D. To be promoted

Answers

Daily Routine

Vocabulary:

Example Sentences:

1. 朝asa何時nanjiに起okiきますか？ Asa nanji ni okimasu ka? What time do you wake up in the morning?

2. 昼hiruご飯gohanは何を食tabeべますか？ Hirugohan wa nani o tabemasu ka? What do you eat for lunch?

3. 夜yoruは勉強benkyōをしますか？ Yoru wa benkyō o shimasu ka? Do you study at night?

4. 仕事shigotoが終owaわったら、何をしますか？ Shigoto ga owattara, nani o shimasu ka? What do you do after work?

5. 寝neる前maeに何をしますか？ Neru mae ni nani o shimasu ka? What do you do before going to bed?

Story Listening Practice:

Japanese Transcript

私わたしは毎日まいにち、朝あさ6時じに起おきます。朝あさごはんは、パンぱんとコーヒーこーひーを食たべます。仕事しごとは9時じからです。仕事しごとが終おわると、昼ひるごはんを食たべます。昼ひるごはんの後あとは、少すこし休憩きゅうけいします。夜よるごはんは、家いえで食たべます。夜よるは勉強べんきょうすることもありますが、たいていはテレビてれびを見みたりして過すごします。寝ねる前まえには、歯はを磨みがいたり本ほんを読よんだりします。

English Translation

I wake up every day at 6 in the morning. For breakfast, I eat bread and coffee. My work starts at 9 o’clock. After work, I eat lunch. After lunch, I take a short break. I eat dinner at home. Sometimes I study at night, but usually I spend my time watching TV. Before going to bed, I brush my teeth or read a book.

Quiz

1. What time does the speaker wake up every day?

   a. 5 in the morning

   b. 6 in the morning

   c. 7 in the morning

2. What does the speaker eat for breakfast?

   a. Rice and miso soup

   b. Pancakes and orange juice

   c. Bread and coffee

3. What does the speaker usually do at night?

   a. Watch TV

   b. Study

   c. Exercise

Quiz Answers:

Shopping

1. What type of items was the protagonist looking for?

   a. Cheap items (Correct)

2. Where did the protagonist find the items they wanted?

   b. In the discount corner (Correct)

3. How did the protagonist end up paying for their items?

   b. With a credit card (Correct)

Ordering a Meal

1. Where did Yamada-san go in the story?

   b. To a restaurant

2. What did the waiter recommend to Yamada-san?

   b. A delicious but slightly spicy dish

3. What did Yamada-san eat after finishing the meal?

   b. Cake

Travel

1. What mode of transportation did the protagonist use to go to Tokyo?

   b. Shinkansen (Bullet train)

2. What was the first sightseeing spot the protagonist visited in Tokyo?

   b. Tokyo Tower

3. Where did the protagonist stay during their trip?

   b. Business hotel

Weather

1. What did Tanaka-san check before leaving home?

   b. The weather forecast (Correct)

2. What was the weather like when Tanaka-san went outside?

   c. Sunny and hot (Correct)

3. What is the weather forecast for the next day?

   b. Snowy (Correct)

Family

1. How many people are in Taro’s family?

   c. 5 (Answer)

2. What is the name of Taro’s pet?

   a. Pochi (Answer)

3. What does Taro like doing with his family?

   b. Watching movies (Answer)

Hobbies

1. Question: What did Takeru enjoy doing at the bookstore?

   c. Reading adventure novels

2. Question: What kind of music did Takeru like?
   b. Jazz

3. Question: What did Takeru like to do on holidays?

   b. Travel

School

1. What does Takeshi like to do?

   b. Study

2. What did Takeshi do after the exam was over?

   b. Do his homework with his friends

3. What happened on the day of the graduation ceremony?

   b. Takeshi and his friends took pictures with their teacher

Health

1. What was the reason the speaker wasn’t feeling well?

   b. They had a headache and a cold

2. Did the speaker go to the hospital?

   b. No, they didn’t go to the hospital

3. What does the speaker do to become healthy?

   b. They take walks and eat vegetables every day

Work

1. What kind of people are the author’s colleagues?

   B. Kind

2. What does the author do on their days off?

   B. Spend time with family

3. What is the author’s goal for the future?

   D. To be promoted

Daily Routine

1. What time does the speaker wake up every day?

   b. 6 in the morning

2. What does the speaker eat for breakfast?

   c. Bread and coffee

3. What does the speaker usually do at night?

   a. Watch TV