

If you click on the following blue bar, you should be able to listen to the audio track for the beginning of Lesson 1: Lesson 1, Part 1 1.7 MB Abbreviated transcript for Lesson 1: Zen Temple, Fukuokaġ. When you are ready, resume playback again to move on to the next question. If you wish, repeat your answer, trying to match your pronunciation to that of the Japanese speaker. Compare the correct answer to the answer you said out loud. After listening to the answer, pause playback again. Next resume playback in order to hear the correct answer. It’s OK to refer to the transcript if you need help with the answer. Take as much time as you need to think about the question. After you hear the first question in English, pause playback. Please click on the blue audio link below, and the lesson should start. The information in parentheses is found only in the transcript you will not hear this content voiced in the audio lesson. The transcript from the beginning of Lesson 1 is shown below. Having said that, it makes sense to scan the transcript and the Grammar Guide for useful clues before you start each lesson. Those written materials are available to help you when issues arise, but just try to focus on whatever question you are being asked to answer in the moment. Don’t worry too much about the transcript and the grammar guides. When you listen to these audio lessons, please try to relax. Japanese language training can be frustrating and a little intimidating.
