Listening N3–N2 · Lesson 17

Verbal expressions: what to say in this situation

すみません、ちょっと通とおしてもらえますか。

Verbal expression questions give one situation. Work out who speaks to whom and what for (greet, apologise, ask, warn, invite), then check direction and tone.

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In this lesson

  1. 01What you listen for: what this person says in this situation
  2. 02How speech sounds: the same meaning, said to suit the listener
  3. 03Listen through once: visiting a senior friend’s home
  4. 04Scene tips: who you’re talking to, and how polite to be

Practice

  • Verbal expressions: what to say at this moment
  • Key-point comprehension: requests and warnings hidden in what’s said
  • Quick response: hear a greeting, apology or kind offer, choose the reply
  • What is the speaker doing?
  • Match the set phrases with the situations
  • Choose what’s appropriate in this situation

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