Thinking of doing:
is for plans that aren't fixed yet: "I think I'll…", "I've been thinking of…". It uses the よう-form from Lesson 3, and sits between ～ようかな (maybe) and ～つもり (planned). Tap to hear any line. The bar at the bottom plays a hands-free drill for walking.
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25 plans and maybes
Each card shows the dictionary form, the form used and a sentence about plans for the day, the weekend or the year. Words from earlier lessons and courses are marked.
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From maybe to decided
Make the よう-form (Lesson 3), then add . The table also shows how sure each way of talking about plans sounds.
| Form | Means | Example |
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- Now or for a while. is a thought you're having now. is a plan you've had for a while.
- Other people's plans. Use , not : .
- "I was going to…" explains a change of plan. It's one of the most useful excuses in Japanese.
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Four patterns to use today
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Say it in Japanese
Say each one out loud before you reveal the answer. Getting close counts.