Chapter 0 Audio: Start Here

How each track works

You hear the phrase at natural speed. Pause and say it. Then the same phrase, slower. Say it again. Last, what people may say back to you.

The male voice is you. The female voice is the other person.

こんにちは

konnichiwa

“Hello.” (Good afternoon.)

おはようございます

ohayou gozaimasu

“Good morning.”

こんばんは

konbanwa

“Good evening.”

ありがとうございます

arigatou gozaimasu

“Thank you.”

すみません

sumimasen

“Excuse me.” / “Sorry.” / “Thanks for the trouble.”

どうも

doumo

“Thanks.” / “Hi.” (light, all-purpose)

はい

hai

“Yes.” / “I’m listening.”

わかりません

wakarimasen

“I don’t understand.”

えいご、はなせますか？

eigo, hanasemasu ka?

“Can you speak English?”