Clarifying a message on the phone in Japanese
Ask someone to repeat a phone message, confirm its time and place, and practise passing it on with explained answers.
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Japanese for everyday situations
Prepare for conversations in shops, at stations, at appointments and in daily life.
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Japanese for everyday situations
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Understanding a train delay in Japanese
Understand a train delay announcement, ask when service may resume and check another route with useful Japanese phrases and practice.
Read and practiseExplaining clothing fit in Japanese
Describe a garmentโs fit, ask for another size and practise useful Japanese expressions with examples and explained answers.
Read and practiseMaking a restaurant reservation in Japanese
Learn to reserve a table in Japanese, give the date, time and party size, and confirm the details with practical exercises.
Read and practiseAsking about ingredients in Japanese
Ask what a dish contains, check a particular ingredient and practise a polite exchange with restaurant staff.
Read and practiseAsking about rubbish sorting in Japanese
Learn to ask how to sort household rubbish, prepare a bottle and find the collection day, with practical examples and explained answers.
Read and practiseCancelling an appointment in Japanese
Learn to cancel a Japanese appointment politely, identify your booking and ask for another day, with examples and explained practice.
Read and practiseQuestions when viewing a home in Japanese
Ask about rent, fees, pets and moving in when viewing a home in Japanese, with examples and explained practice.
Read and practiseAsking about a school notice
Ask about a Japanese school notice, confirm a submission deadline and find out what to bring, with examples and practice.
Read and practiseAsking about a local event in Japanese
Ask when and where a neighbourhood festival takes place, what time it starts and whether you need to register, with practice and explanations.
Read and practiseQuestioning an incorrect bill in Japanese
Learn to query a restaurant bill politely, point out a duplicate item and ask for a recalculation, with practice and explained answers.
Read and practiseTalking to a neighbour about noise
Explain when noise is disturbing you and politely ask a neighbour to lower the volume, with Japanese examples and practice.
Read and practiseReporting a lost bank card in Japanese
Learn to report a missing bank card, request a suspension and ask about replacement in a polite Japanese conversation.
Read and practiseFollowing up on a repair in Japanese
Ask about an unfinished repair, check the expected completion date and request an update with polite Japanese expressions.
Read and practiseA failed delivery in Japanese
Explain a missed parcel delivery, identify the shipment and politely arrange another attempt with practical Japanese examples and exercises.
Read and practiseAsking about a refund policy in Japanese
Ask a shop about returns, deadlines and receipts in polite Japanese, then practise understanding the difference between an exchange and a refund.
Read and practiseAsking for an interpreter at a Japanese clinic
Learn to request a medical interpreter, name your language and check arrangements at a clinic, with examples and explained practice.
Read and practiseClarifying registration instructions in Japanese
Ask an office to explain registration steps, required documents and deadlines, then confirm your understanding with practical Japanese examples.
Read and practiseCancelling a subscription in Japanese
Ask to cancel a service in Japanese, check the effective date and fees, and request written confirmation with practical exercises.
Read and practiseChanging a travel booking in Japanese
Learn to change a hotel reservation in Japanese, ask about availability and extra charges, and confirm the updated details.
Read and practiseMaking a complaint and proposing a solution in Japanese
Explain a problem with an order and politely suggest an exchange or refund, with practical Japanese examples and exercises.
Read and practiseAsk about local volunteering in Japanese
Learn to ask about a local volunteer activity, eligibility, registration and what to bring, with practical examples and explained exercises.
Read and practiseClarifying rental terms in Japanese
Ask a landlord about rent, pets, notice and repairs in Japanese, and practise confirming the terms before signing.
Read and practiseExplaining a missed train connection in Japanese
Explain a delayed train and missed connection to station staff, then ask about the next departure, ticket validity and reservation changes.
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