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Practical conversation for daytime and evening learners, at every level.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Introduction: Textbook Japanese vs. Real-Life Japanese<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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You\u2019ve studied the grammar. Maybe you\u2019ve used apps, maybe you\u2019ve taken classes. But when a restaurant server asks you a question, or a colleague shares an idea in a meeting, the sentence you need just doesn\u2019t come out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s not that you\u2019re not trying.<\/strong> Most learners have plenty of input and very little speaking practice in real situations. We believe Japanese should help you handle daily life, work, and friendships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Four Hacks, One Phrase Each<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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People should learn Japanese differently, depending on your level and your lifestyle. Here\u2019s one handy phrase for each level. Find the one closest to you and try it this week!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Beginners<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
DAYTIME LESSON \u2022 DAILY SURVIVAL HACK<\/strong>
Situation A:<\/strong> At a restaurant, you are first confronted with these two sets of\u00a0 questions from the staff at the entrance.

\u3054\u4e88\u7d04\u306f\u3042\u308a\u307e\u3059\u304b\uff1f \u4f55\u540d\u69d8\u3067\u3059\u304b\uff1f\u00a0Goyoyaku wa arimasu ka? Nanmei-sama desu ka? \/ \u201cDo you have a reservation? How many people?\u201d<\/em>)

YOUR PHRASE (NO RESERVATION):\u4e88\u7d04\u3042\u308a\u307e\u305b\u3093\u3002\u4e8c\u4eba\u3067\u3059\u3002<\/strong>\u3088\u3084\u304f\u3057\u3066\u306a\u3044\u3067\u3059\u3002\u3075\u305f\u308a\u3067\u3059\u3002
(Yoyaku arimasen. Futari desu<\/strong>.)\u201cI don\u2019t have a reservation. Two people.\u201d ( One person, two, three, four, five, etc\u2026:<\/em> hitori, futari, san-nin, yo-nin, go-nin<\/em><\/strong>, etc. )<\/em>

YOUR PHRASE (WITH A RESERVATION):xx\u3067\u3059\u3002\u4e8c\u4eba\u3067\u3059\u3002<\/strong>Xx \u3067\u3059\u3002\u3075\u305f\u308a\u3067\u3059\u3002 ( [Your name] desu. Futari desu.)\u201c. It\u2019s under [name]. Two people.\u201d\u00a0 ( One person, two, three, four, five, etc\u2026:<\/em> hitori, futari, san-nin, yo-nin, go-nin<\/em><\/strong>, etc. )<\/em>

Tip:<\/strong> Listen for \u4e88\u7d04 (yoyaku)<\/strong> and \u4f55\u540d (Nanmei-)<\/strong>, then show the number with your fingers. Try it at lunch with a friend this week!<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
EVENING LESSON \u2022 DAILY SURVIVAL HACK<\/strong>

Situation B:<\/strong> You\u2019ve just started working in Japan. A colleague speaks quickly and you can\u2019t catch it.

YOUR PHRASE:\u3059\u307f\u307e\u305b\u3093\u3001\u3082\u3046\u4e00\u5ea6\u304a\u9858\u3044\u3057\u307e\u3059\u3002<\/strong>\u3059\u307f\u307e\u305b\u3093\u3001\u3082\u3046\u3044\u3061\u3069\u304a\u306d\u304c\u3044\u3057\u307e\u3059\u3002 (Sumimasen, m\u014d ichido onegai shimasu.)\u201cExcuse me, one more time, please.<\/em>

\u201d<\/em>Tip:<\/strong> Asking for clarity is not rude. Starting with \u201cSumimasen\u201d<\/em> (Excuse me) keeps it soft. You can ask for \u201cMo ichido\u201d (One more time) repeatedly until you get the meaning. \u201cOnegaishimasu\u201d (Please) is the all-mighty word that gets most of your job done throughout the day.
Try this phrase in tomorrow\u2019s meeting!\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

For Intermediate<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
DAYTIME LESSON \u2022 EMERGENCY HACKS (AT HOME AND WORKPLACE)Situation:<\/strong> Your washing machine breaks, and you need to call customer service.

YOUR PHRASE:\u6d17\u6fef\u6a5f\u304c\u52d5\u304b\u306a\u304f\u306a\u3063\u305f\u3093\u3067\u3059\u304c\u2026<\/strong>\u305b\u3093\u305f\u304f\u304d\u304c\u3046\u3054\u304b\u306a\u304f\u306a\u3063\u305f\u3093\u3067\u3059\u304c\u2026 (Sentakuki ga ugokanakunattandesuga…)\u201cMy washing machine has stopped working, and…\u201d<\/em>

Tip:<\/strong> Ending with \u3093\u3067\u3059\u304c\u2026<\/strong> opens the door to your request. Just change the first part, like \u5b50\u3069\u3082\u304c\u71b1\u3092\u51fa\u3057\u305f\u3093\u3067\u3059\u304c\u2026 (Actually, my child has a fever, I wonder if you can help me…)<\/em>, and it works for schools and clinics too. People will be much more attentive and helpful if you end your sentences with \u3093\u3067\u3059\u304c\u2026 rather than just plain masu form and keigo.\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
EVENING LESSON \u2022 DAILY SURVIVAL HACKSituation:<\/strong> In a meeting, you want to connect your idea to what a Japanese colleague just said.

YOUR PHRASE:\u305d\u308c\u3067\u3044\u3046\u3068\u3001\u3007\u3007\u306f\u3069\u3046\u3067\u3057\u3087\u3046\u304b\uff1f<\/strong>\u305d\u308c\u3067\u3044\u3046\u3068\u3001\u3007\u3007\u306f\u3069\u3046\u3067\u3057\u3087\u3046\u304b\uff1f (Sore de iu to, \u25cb\u25cb wa d\u014d desh\u014d ka?)\u201cSpeaking of which, how about \u25cb\u25cb?\u201d<\/em>

Tip:<\/strong> Handy when you\u2019d like to offer a different opinion softly. Linking it to what was just said makes your idea sound like a natural next step, not a clear disagreement.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

For Advanced<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
EVENING LESSON \u2022 READING BETWEEN THE LINES HACKSituation:<\/strong>
After your proposal, a client says:\u524d\u5411\u304d\u306b\u691c\u8a0e\u3057\u307e\u3059\u3002(\u307e\u3048\u3080\u304d\u306b\u3051\u3093\u3068\u3046\u3057\u307e\u3059\u3002\/ Maemuki ni kent\u014d shimasu. \/<\/strong> \u201cWe\u2019ll consider it positively.\u201d<\/em>)<\/strong>It sounds encouraging, but in Japanese business it can mean anything from a real \u201cyes, we\u2019re interested\u201d to a soft \u201cno\u201d that avoids saying no directly. You can\u2019t tell which, and you\u2019d like to find out without pushing.

YOUR PHRASE:<\/strong>
A)\u3082\u3057\u5dee\u3057\u652f\u3048\u306a\u3051\u308c\u3070\u3001\u6c17\u306b\u306a\u308b\u70b9\u3092\u6559\u3048\u3066\u3044\u305f\u3060\u3051\u307e\u3059\u304b\uff1f<\/strong>\u3082\u3057\u3055\u3057\u3064\u304b\u3048\u306a\u3051\u308c\u3070\u3001\u304d\u306b\u306a\u308b\u3066\u3093\u3092\u304a\u3057\u3048\u3066\u3044\u305f\u3060\u3051\u307e\u3059\u304b\uff1f (Moshi sashitsukae nakereba, kininaruten o oshiete itadakemasuka?)\u201cIf you don\u2019t mind, could you tell me if there\u2019s anything on your mind?\u201d<\/em>

B) \u73fe\u6642\u70b9\u3067\u306a\u306b\u304b\u3054\u8cea\u554f\u306a\u3069\u3042\u308a\u307e\u3059\u304b\uff1f<\/strong>\u3052\u3093\u3058\u3066\u3093\u3067\u3000\u306a\u306b\u304b\u3054\u3057\u3064\u3082\u3093\u306a\u3069\u3000\u3042\u308a\u307e\u3059\u304b\uff1f (Genjitende nanika goshitsumon nado arimasuka?)\u201cAre there any quesions at this point?<\/em>
\u201d<\/em>Tip:<\/strong> Asking about \u6c17\u306b\u306a\u308b\u70b9 (points on their mind: possible bottlenecks)<\/strong>\u00a0 or \u73fe\u6642\u70b9\u3067\u306e\u3054\u8cea\u554f<\/strong>\uff08questions at this point\uff09instead of \u201cIs it a yes or no?\u201d lets them share their real concerns without losing face. Their answer, whether it\u2019s a concrete concern or a vague reply, tells you a lot.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
QUICK OVERVIEWQ: <\/strong>
What is Speak Easy Grammar at Toranomon Language School?Speak Easy Grammar<\/strong> is a practical conversation course in Toranomon Language School designed for daytime and evening learners, including busy professionals, parents, and expats. It takes place at the heart of Tokyo business hub, WeWork Toranomon, so the dialogues are real, clear, and sophisticated.
Both daytime and evening tracks are offered in a flexible

Hybrid format (In-person & Online option available)<\/strong>. It turns textbook grammar into immediate spoken Japanese through real-life scenarios, helping you handle daily life, workplace meetings, and friendships with confidence from your very first week.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Why Learners Choose Speak Easy Grammar<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n