Introduction
Read “I-3. Voiced Sounds” on p.8.
Comprehension Check
Complete the Comprehension Check on p.8.
Practice
Japanese Sounds and Pronunciations (1) 3 (p.207)
Voiced Sounds
Following the video instructions, practice the sound of each syllable.
Syllable by Syllable
Repeat each syllable aloud.
Syllable Strings
Repeat each string of syllables aloud.
Shadowing Practice
Repeat each syllable aloud, this time while you listen.
Following the video instructions, practice the pronunciations of the words that appear in the Comprehension Check.
Word by Word
Repeat each word aloud.
Shadowing Practice
Repeat each word aloud again, this time while you listen.
Introduction
Read “I-4. Contracted Sounds” on p.9.
Comprehension Check
Complete the Comprehension Check on p.10.
Practice
Japanese Sounds and Pronunciations (1) 4 (p.208)
Contracted Sounds
Following the video instructions, practice the sound of each syllable.
Syllable by Syllable
Repeat each syllable aloud.
Syllable Strings
Repeat each string of syllables aloud.
Shadowing Practice
Repeat each syllable aloud again, this time while you listen.
Syllable by Syllable – Unvoiced & Voiced
Repeat each syllable aloud.
Syllable Strings
Repeat each string of syllables aloud.
Shadowing Practice
Repeat each syllable aloud again, this time while you listen.
Following the video instructions, practice the pronunciations of the words that appear in the Comprehension Check.
Word by Word
Repeat each word aloud.
Shadowing Practice
Repeat each word aloud again, this time while you listen.
Introduction
Read “I-5. Double Consonants” on p.10.
Comprehension Check
Complete the Comprehension Check 1 on p.11.
Practice
Japanese Sounds and Pronunciations (1) 5 (p.208)
Double Consonants
Following the video instructions, practice the pronunciations of the words that appear in “I-5. Double Consonants” and the subsequent Comprehension Check.
Word by Word
Repeat each word aloud.
Shadowing Practice
Repeat each word aloud again, this time while you listen.