Sports day and school festivals
Sports day and the school festival are the big days of the year, and families come to watch. The letters beforehand tell you what to bring, where to sit and what happens if it rains. This lesson covers the day and the letter. 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 events
Each card shows a word and a sentence you'd say on the day or read in the letter. Seven use words from earlier lessons.
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What happens on the day
Primary and junior high schools call their events different things. The last group is the wording you'll see in the letters.
| Word | Means | Notes |
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- Check the reserve day. The letter gives a : if it rains, the event moves to that day.
- Shoes off. Visitors change into slippers at the entrance. Bring your own and a bag for your shoes.
- Lunch. Many schools now finish sports day by lunchtime with no family picnic. Check whether you need an .
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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.