Playing volleyball
Volleyball is a big school club sport, and many towns have community teams, including ママさんバレー for women. This lesson covers school clubs, joining a local team, training and the little injuries that come with it. Tap to hear any line. The bar at the bottom plays a hands-free drill for walking.
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25 words for playing
Each card shows a word and a line you'd hear from a club, a team or a parent. Nine reuse words from Everyday Japanese 1–3 and Lesson 1.
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School clubs and community teams
At school, volleyball is a (club) with a teacher in charge. Outside school, teams usually train in school or community gyms in the evening.
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- Clubs take time. School often practise most days, weekends too, and means practice before school.
- Senpai. In clubs, younger members use です/ます with their (older members).
- Joining a team. Ask to (come and watch) first. (I'm a beginner) is a good way to start.
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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.