N56 sentences
At the Train Station
- 1すみません、このでんしゃはとうきょうにいきますか？
すみません、この電車は東京に行きますか？
Excuse me, does this train go to Tokyo?
- 2はい、いきます。
はい、行きます。
Yes, it does.
- 3なんじにしゅっぱつしますか？
何時に出発しますか？
What time does it leave?
- 4ごごさんじです。
午後三時です。
At 3 PM.
- 5ありがとうございます。
ありがとうございます。
Thank you.
- 6どういたしまして。
どういたしまして。
You're welcome.
Coaching notes
A polite and straightforward exchange at a train station about confirming a train destination and departure time.
Pronunciation focus
- 電車 (でんしゃ) — Make sure to clearly enunciate しゃ as one syllable.
- 東京 (とうきょう) — Be aware of the long vowels in とう and きょう.
- 何時に (なんじに) — Clearly pronounce ん (n) before じ.
- 出発 (しゅっぱつ) — Double consonant っ needs a slight pause before ぱ.
- どういたしまして — Practice the flow as one smooth phrase.
Rhythm & pacing
Fairly balanced tempo with brief pauses between questions and answers, making it ideal for practicing articulation.
Key grammar
- 〜ますか？ = used for polite question form
- 〜です = polite form of to be or to state facts
- 〜に = particle indicating destination
- 時間 + に = indicates time of an action
Practice strategy
Listen at least twice to get comfortable with the flow. Focus on maintaining the polite tone. Practice repeating each phrase independently for clarity.
Common mistakes
- Mispronouncing 東京 due to rushing the long vowels.
- Overlooking the double consonant in 出発 — pause briefly.
- Dropping the polite form endings like 〜ます and 〜です.
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