What you'll learn

Learn Japanese Grammar

Learn Japanese Kanji

Learn Japanese Vocabulary

Learn Conversation Skill

Requirements

This lesson is also available for beginners

Description

Welcome to Lesson 3 of "Minna no Nihongo"! In this lesson, we will focus on learning how to describe locations, ask for directions, and talk about places. You will be able to communicate where things and people are located, which is very helpful in daily conversations.Key Focus Areas:Describing Locations: You will learn how to use phrases to describe the location of objects, people, or places. For example, we will practice sentences like "The book is on the table" or "The bank is next to the post office." Understanding how to describe locations helps you navigate and understand spatial relationships, which is very useful in real-life situations.Vocabulary for Places: In this lesson, we will expand your vocabulary by introducing common places, such as "school," "office," "bank," "store," and "home." You will learn the words for these places in Japanese so you can describe where you are going or where something is located.Using Demonstrative Phrases: We will also introduce demonstrative phrases like "here," "there," and "over there" to describe the location of places relative to the speaker and listener. You will learn how to use these phrases to ask where something is or give directions.Basic Question Structure for Location: You will practice asking questions about where something or someone is located, such as "Where is the bank?" or "Where is the restroom?" This will allow you to get information when you are in an unfamiliar place and need help finding something.Polite Conversation Practice: You will also practice how to use these sentences in polite conversations. For example, you will learn how to ask for directions or information politely, which is important for interacting in a respectful manner in Japanese culture.Goal of the Lesson:By the end of this lesson, you should be able to describe the location of objects and places, ask questions about where things are, and understand how to use common location phrases. This knowledge will help you move around more confidently and communicate effectively in various everyday situations. We will practice these phrases and structures step-by-step, so you feel comfortable using them in real life. Let’s continue learning and building your Japanese skills together!

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Section 2: Grammar 1

Lecture 2 ここは、そこは、あそこはN1です

Section 3: Grammar 2

Lecture 3 ここは、そこは、あそこはN1ではありません（じゃありません）

Section 4: Grammar 3

Lecture 4 ここは、そこは、あそこはN1ですか

Section 5: Grammar 4

Lecture 5 N1はここ、そこ、あそこです

Section 6: Grammar 5

Lecture 6 N1はここ、そこ、あそこではありません（じゃありません）

Section 7: Grammar 6

Lecture 7 N1はここ、そこ、あそこですか

Section 8: Grammar 7

Lecture 8 N1はどこですか（どちらですか）

Section 9: Grammar 8

Lecture 9 これは、それは、あれはどこのN1ですか

Section 10: Grammar 9

Lecture 10 N1はいくらですか

Section 11: Conversation phrase

Lecture 11 Conversation phrase

Section 12: Ending

Lecture 12 Ending

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