Learning Comparisons in Japanese – A Fun Classroom Moment!
Comparing things is an essential skill in any language, and Japanese is no exception! In today's lesson, let’s look at how to use comparisons in a fun and memorable way. Comparison Practice: During a recent lesson, our students practiced using 「どちらが〜ですか？」 (Which is ~?) to compare different things. Here's a glimpse of the conversation: 先生：みなさん、バスとタクシーとどちらがはやいですか。(Teacher: Everyone, which is faster, the bus or
Lost in Translation: Hilarious Language Mishaps in Japanese Class
Interesting Japanese Class Exchanges Episode 1: 先生：チョウさんはどこでアルバイトをしていますか。 Teacher: Where do you work part-time, Chou-san? チョウ：レストランのキッチンです。 Chou: In a restaurant kitchen. 先生：そうですか。どんなことをしていますか。 Teacher: I see. What do you do there? チョウ：えびの服(ふく)を脱(ぬ)ぎます Chou: I take off shrimp clothes. 先生：そうですか。「えびの殻(から)をむきます」と言います。 Teacher: Is that so? We say "peel shrimp shells." In this episode, the student attempted to explain "peeling shrimp shells" using words they knew, resulting in the phrase "taking off clothes." It's a cute mistake
Common Mistakes in Japanese: Understanding 独身 (どくしん)
When learning Japanese, navigating the nuances of vocabulary and expressions can be a delightful yet tricky adventure. Today, we delve into a common misunderstanding surrounding the term 独身 (どくしん dokushin). Let's break down a classroom scenario between two students and me: Anna: Alex, do you have a girlfriend now?（今 (いま) アレックスさんは彼女 (かのじょ) がいますか。） Alex: No, but I wasn't single. （いいえ、でも私 (わたし) は独身 (どくしん)