Lesson Transcript

Let's practice.
Imagine you're Karen Lee, and you receive a popular Japanese candy from your Japanese teacher.
Say, "Thank you."
Ready?
ありがとうございます。(Arigatō gozaimasu.)
どういたしまして。(Dōitashimashite.)
Listen again and repeat.
ありがとうございます。(Arigatō gozaimasu.)
ありがとうございます。(Arigatō gozaimasu.)
Let's try another.
Imagine you are Mark Lee, and a passenger bumps into you.
Respond by saying, "It's alright."
Ready?
すみません。(Sumimasen.)
だいじょうぶです。(Daijōbu desu.)
Listen again and repeat.
だいじょうぶです。(Daijōbu desu.)
だいじょうぶです。(Daijōbu desu.)
Let's try one more.
Imagine you're Mark Lee, and you see a man drop his wallet.
Get his attention.
Ready?
すみません。(Sumimasen.)
はい。(Hai.)
Listen again and repeat.
すみません。(Sumimasen.)
すみません。(Sumimasen.)
This is the end of this lesson.
Remember, these Can Do lessons are about learning practical language skills.
What's next?
Show us what you can do.
When you're ready, take your assessment.
You can take it again and again, so try anytime you like.
Our teachers will assess it, and give you your results.
Now you know how to use essential social expressions in Japanese. That's all there is to it.
Keep practicing — and move on to the next lesson!

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