Step 1. |
Look at the picture ONLY.
What is the situations ?
Try to imagine what the people in the picture are saying.
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Step 2. |
Read through the skit once, quickly.
Is the situation the same as you predicted ?
In general, what is happening ?
What are the characters talking about ?
AVOID LOOKING AT THE JAPANESE TRANSLATION JUST YET.
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Step 3. |
Read the skit again, for meaning, still without referring to the Japanese
translation.
Write down any words or phrases that are unfamiliar.
Discuss the key points / key phrases.
What was the cause of misunderstanding between the characters ?
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Step 4. |
Refer to the translation and notes for help with words and phrases you
didn't understand.
Be sure to keep a diary of new words and phrases.
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Step 5. |
With a partner, act out the skit.
Remember, these are all based on real conversations, so don't just read,
ACT !
Repeat this step as many times as necessary.
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Step 6. |
Create a new conversation.
Use the information in the box below the notes.
Continue the skit in the book, or create a new one !
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