Last name __________________ First _______________________

Meeting Willamette's Conversational Japanese class Friday, April 6, at 9:10, room 145.
We'll start in Japanese this week.

Homework:

1. PRACTICE asking the questions on this handout.
2. Write THREE questions of your own (see the blanks below)
3. BRING this paper with you Friday and use it during the conversation.
4. Give me this paper after you meet with your language partner.

Review these:

• Hello. I'm ________ . Nice to meet you. (If you don't know someone.)
• Hi, nice to see you again! (If you know someone.)
• I remember you, but could you say your name again for me, please. (You recognize someone, but you can't remember his or her name.)
• Excuse me. Could you please repeat that?
• Excuse me. Could you please speak more slowly?
• How do you spell that?
• I'm sorry, but I'm not sure I understand.
• I have a question.
• Hmm, let me think a minute.
• Could you tell me more about . . . .
• Could you give me an example?
• When? Where? Why? How?

Education: Choose some of the general topics and questions below to help create a discussion with your partner/s. FIRST, however, tell your partner/s about visiting Bush School.

Today, I'd like to discuss education. First, I'd like to tell you about visiting Bush School on Wednesday. ( then explain in detail: who, what, where, when, why .... )

Useful phrase: "I was surprised that..."

Elementary school, middle school/junior high, high school

• Did you get a good education in high school? How about before high school?
• What are your best and worst memories of school before you came to Willamette?
• Could you describe a typical day of high school for you?
• Your question:
  • __________________________________________________________________

Willamette University

• How did you choose Willamette?
• Do you feel you are getting a good education at Willamette? Why or why not?
• About how many hours each week do you spend on homework? Is that enough? Do you think other students spend about the same, more, or less?
• If I take a Willamette class this fall, what advice do you have for me?
• Your question:
  • __________________________________________________________________

Language learning

• Have you studied other languages besides Japanese? What and when?
• At what age do you think children should start learning a second language in school?
• What kinds of activities or lessons help you most to learn and practice Japanese or other languages?
• How can I improve my English?
• Your question:
  • __________________________________________________________________