E08 · Plans

Before you start

This level assumes the beginner level and basic grammar. Words you already met are marked and do not count as new.

This lesson assumes what you saw in the earlier ones. If something feels shaky, go back to it:

• E01saying how you feel
• E02going to the doctor and appointments
• E03booking and changing plans
• E04talking about where you live
• E05opening, closing, switching on and off
• E06simple paperwork
• E07telling what you have done

What you learn

Many time words form a family: せんしゅう (last week), こんしゅう (this week) and らいしゅう (next week). With げつ (month): らいげつ.

You practise them in kana; underneath you can see how they are usually written.

• よていyoteiplan, scheduleUsually written 予定
• やくそくyakusokupromise, appointment (with someone)Usually written 約束
• らいしゅうraishuunext weekUsually written 来週
• こんしゅうkonshuuthis weekUsually written 今週
• せんしゅうsenshuulast weekUsually written 先週
• らいげつraigetsunext monthUsually written 来月
• あさってasattethe day after tomorrowUsually written 明後日
• おとといototoithe day before yesterdayUsually written 一昨日
• なつやすみnatsuyasumisummer holidaysUsually written 夏休み
• You know it · M14しゅうまつshuumatsuweekendUsually written 週末

Practice

A short text written only with the kana and grammar you already know. Read it and answer.