Homework, tests and grades
Homework, test scores and report cards are what parents talk about most. Junior high adds regular tests and grades that count towards high school entry. This lesson gives you the words to ask how it's going and to understand what the teacher tells you. Tap to hear any line. The bar at the bottom plays a hands-free drill for walking.
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25 words for school work
Each card shows a word and a sentence you'd say to your child or hear from the teacher. Six use words from earlier lessons.
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Subjects, tests and grades
The school subjects, then the tests and grades you'll hear about, mostly at junior high.
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- Primary or junior high? Primary report cards often use . Junior high grades go from 1 to 5, with 5 the top.
- is softer than . means "not good at" or "not keen on". It's the polite way to talk about a weak subject.
- Praise. praises the effort, not the score. Parents and teachers use it a lot.
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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.