Communication and Dialogue Practice Group
So, I have been trying to think of an idea that would allow people to practice speaking and grammar. I know however, it is difficult to get people together to speak in a timely manner. People are on very different schedules and speaking in a group is just not really possible unless everyone has the same schedule opening. So, I think that just typing dialogue would still be a good way to practice and reinforce dialogue and grammar. You can still read aloud at home and get the speaking practice.
This is going to start with a very low beginner conversational dialogue and build up over time. This is probably not for advanced speakers unless they would like to join. It allows people of any level to learn and grow their knowledge in Japanese conversation.
With that said it would require a commitment of time to at least five days a week for about a month. This is to benefit the user and partner. If it is not a reasonable commitment, there is no pressure on joining. This is just for people who are seriously looking to improve their Japanese.
I am open to feedback and suggestions so, if you have any feel free to let me know. With that said if there are people up to be a part of this group please let me know. Once, we have enough pairs of people I will start with the daily activities.
About / Rules:
I will present each day with a simple plug in structure of questions and responses. Group members will use the sentence structure to create their own dialogue with their partner.
Ex.
Store/Shop/Event wa time kara desu (open from)
Store/Shop/Event wa time made desu (stay open until)
Topic wa time desu
A : Ima nan-ji desu ka?
B : Ima 5-ji (go-ji) desu.
A : What time is it now?
B : It’s 5 o’clock now.
A : Ginkoo wa nan-ji kara desu ka?
B : Ginkoo wa 9-ji (ku-ji) kara desu.
A : What time does a bank open?
B : It opens at 9:00.
A : Ginkoo wa nan-ji made desu ka?
B : Ginkoo wa 3-ji (san-ji) made desu.
A : What time does a bank close?
B : It closes at 3:00.
A : Kaigi wa nan-yoobi desu ka?
B : Kaigi wa kin-yoobi desu.
A : What day is the meeting?
B : It’s on Friday.
1 month intervals / commitment
Partner for 1 week then switch or 1 month still deciding
(Types of Daily activity)
-Standard questions-
Each person must type…
3 questions
3 answers each question
Questions must presented in Romaji or Kana / Kanji
Answers presented in Romaji or Kana / Kanji
After responses to questions are made, you must translate what your partner has said into English.
Once, both have translated each other’s responses, the daily task of communication will be completed.
-Diagram Questions-
An image will be presented, which will direct people on how to ask questions. For example, items may be placed in the picture and people will be either close or far from them. Then people must be able to ask and answer about items using Kore, Sore, or Are / Kono, Sono, or Ano. Koko, Soko, or Asoko. All depending on image and what is known about the picture. This format can also be used for directional dialogue. All depends on topic of the day.
Each person must type…
3 questions
3 answers each question
Questions must presented in Romaji or Kana / Kanji
Answers presented in Romaji or Kana / Kanji
After responses to questions are made, you must translate what your partner has said into English.
Once, both have translated each other’s responses, the daily task of communication will be completed.
If this is just a bad idea let me know that too. I would not want to waste anyone’s time. I`m hoping some people can find the value in having a place to practice dialogue even if it is through typing. I think personally it will still help with learning. Although, I could be wrong. Looking forward to everyone’s thoughts.
Confirmations:
Kayleigh-K
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