Today was certainly a dramatic and exhausting day for you! Thank you so much for managing to change your flat tire all by yourself and rushing back just in time for our lesson. Because everything was so hectic, you didn't even have time to be nervous! Haha. As a result, you actually looked much more relaxed, lively, and wonderful than you did last week. We talked a lot again today, and it was so much fun. At the end of the lesson, you gave a self-introduction as a wrap-up, and it was fantastic. We will keep updating and polishing this together every time! I am already looking forward to our lesson next week.
I was so happy that we could talk about the things you like during our first trial lesson today! I didn't know about Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann, so I’d love to check it out if I get the chance. It's always great to try something new! I’m so sorry that our next lesson will be delayed by a week. I'm really looking forward to seeing you in two weeks!!
Thanks for coming to the trial lesson for the first time today. You understood some Japanese words, and your pronunciation was really good. I'm looking forward to seeing you again next week!
〇Today's lesson
はじめまして。 hajimemashite わたしは ゆめこ です。 watashi wa Yumeko desu にほんじん です。 nihon jin desu よろしく おねがいします。 yoroshiku onegai shimasu
＝How do you do? I am Yumeko. I am Japanese. nice to meet you.
Thank you so much for attending the trial lesson today! I was so surprised and impressed by how much Japanese you already know! Because your Japanese vocabulary is so great, we sailed right through the introductory parts that usually take much longer. 😆
Let’s keep building on what you know and enjoy learning Japanese together!
👋 Intro Lesson: Self-Introduction, Greetings & Numbers Here is the summary of what we covered in today's lesson for your review.
1. Meeting People & Self-Introduction (はじめまして) When meeting someone for the first time, follow this standard step-by-step introduction:
Step 1: First Greeting はじめまして。 (Hajimemashite.) = How do you do? / Nice to meet you.
Step 2: Stating Your Name わたしは [ Name ] です。 (Watashi wa [ Name ] desu.) = I am [ Name ].
Example: わたしは ミンウェイです。 (I am Mingwei.)
Step 3: Stating Your Nationality Attach 〜じん (~jin) to a country name to state your nationality.
[ Country ] じんです。 ([ Country ] jin desu.) = I am [ Nationality ].
アメリカじん です。 (Amerikajin desu.) = I am American.
にほんじん です。 (Nihonjin desu.) = I am Japanese.
Step 4: Stating Your Occupation / Job (しごと) わたしは [ Occupation ] です。 (Watashi wa [ Occupation ] desu.)
かいしゃいん (Kaishain) = Company worker / Office worker
せんせい (Sensei) = Teacher (e.g., にほんごの せんせい = Japanese teacher)
いしゃ (Isha) = Doctor
がくせい (Gakusei) = Student
サイエンティスト (Saientisuto) = Scientist
Step 5: Closing Greeting よろしく お願い(ねが)します。 (Yoroshiku onegai shimasu.) = Nice to meet you. / Please be kind to me.
