N57 sentences
Chat at the Office
- 1こんにちは、げんきですか？
こんにちは、元気ですか？
Hello, how are you?
- 2はい、げんきです。あなたは？
はい、元気です。あなたは？
Yes, I'm fine. And you?
- 3わたしもげんきです。
私も元気です。
I'm fine too.
- 4きょうのかいぎはなんじですか？
今日の会議は何時ですか？
What time is today's meeting?
- 5ごご3じです。
午後3時です。
It's at 3 PM.
- 6わかりました。ありがとうございます。
わかりました。ありがとうございます。
Got it. Thank you.
- 7どういたしまして。
どういたしまして。
You're welcome.
Coaching notes
A polite and simple conversation in the office.
Pronunciation focus
- こんにちは — No break between ん and に
- 元気 (げんき) — Keep the pitch low on げ and rise on んき
- 会議 (かいぎ) — Short and soft き, extend ぎ slightly
- 何時 (なんじ) — なん has a descending pitch and じ should be clear
- どういたしまして — Smooth, no pauses between words
Rhythm & pacing
The dialogue is slow-paced with clear articulation. Each response allows a natural pause for a back-and-forth exchange.
Key grammar
- ですか = asking a question politely
- も = also, too
- 〜時です = stating the time
- ありがとうございます = polite appreciation
Natural speech features
- こんにちは often blends into a seamless flow
- わかりました can sound like わかりーした in quick speech
Practice strategy
Listen twice to grasp the pitch and flow. Practice shadowing sentence by sentence, focusing on intonation and natural pauses.
Common mistakes
- Skipping the です ending — ensure you pronounce it clearly
- Rushing through ありがとうございます — speak each part distinctly
- Mispronouncing 3時 — ensure correct pitch on じ
Practice shadowing on the go
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