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Learn Japanese with JapanesePod101.com. Have you seen a Japanese newscast? Notice how completely different it is than the conversation with your Japanese friends? The Japanese, the style of speaking and the Japanese words used in a Japanese newscast are examined in this advanced Japanese class. If you are interested in understanding the Japanese news, this lesson is for you. In this lesson we’ll learn how to understand the news in Japanese, and learn about Japanese terminology related to earthquakes.
The focus of this lesson is speaking style, politeness level, and the Japanese phrase ni yoru to , which is often translated as “according to.”
Learn Japanese at JapanesePod101.com! This week Miki is talking about one her favorite things, jishin (earthquakes). Japan is notorious for earthquakes. They’re so common that often people don’t even notice them. But Miki has a special earthquake alert at home. After listening, stop by JapanesePod101.com and be sure to leave her a post!
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Category: Upper Intermediate Lessons (S2) | 16 Comments »
Function: understanding the news, watching news | Topic: earthquakes, japanese newscast | Politeness Level: casual, Polite
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