Discussing Lunch Plans
- 1きょうのランチ、どうする？
今日のランチ、どうする？
What should we do for lunch today?
- 2ちかくのカフェにいかない？
近くのカフェに行かない？
Shall we go to the nearby café?
- 3いいね！あたらしいメニューがあるってきいたよ。
いいね！新しいメニューがあるって聞いたよ。
Sounds good! I heard they have a new menu.
- 4なんじにいく？
何時に行く？
What time should we go?
- 512じちょうどにしゅっぱつしよう。
12時ちょうどに出発しよう。
Let's leave at exactly 12 o'clock.
- 6りょうかい！じゃあ、またあとで。
了解！じゃあ、また後で。
Got it! See you later then.
Coaching notes
Casual conversation about lunch plans. The conversation is light and friendly, focusing on deciding a place and time for lunch.
Pronunciation focus
- ランチ — Emphasize the vowel length in 'ラ'
- カフェ — Pronounce 'フ' as a soft and gentle 'fu'
- いいね — Ensure the pitch drops on 'い'
- 新しい (あたらしい) — Accent on 'し', make clear distinction from 'た'
- 了解 — 'りょう' should have a rising intonation
Rhythm & pacing
The sentences are short with a steady rhythm, making it suitable to shadow one sentence at a time.
Key grammar
- 〜しよう = let's do (suggestive form)
- って = casual quoting particle
- どうする = what should we do? (casual form)
- に行かない？= shall we go? (casual invitation)
Practice strategy
Listen at least three times before shadowing. Focus on the casual intonation and practice '新しい' repeatedly to get the pitch and rhythm right.
Common mistakes
- Mispronouncing 'カフェ' as 'カフェー' — avoid elongating the 'エ'
- Skipping the 'っ' in 'ちょうどに' — ensure the pause before 'ど'
- Overemphasizing 'ら' in '新しい' — keep it soft and subtle
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