IN13 · Travel and tourism

Before you start

This level assumes the elementary level and elementary grammar. From here on, words are in kanji with their reading above; in the reading round you'll see the kanji alone.

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

• IN01understanding simple headlines
• IN02talking about society
• IN03talking about the planet
• IN04buying and paying wisely
• IN05talking about devices and faults
• IN06talking about studies and exams
• IN07organizing meetings and notices
• IN08giving and explaining your opinion
• IN09explaining why things happen
• IN10talking about traditions and art
• IN11talking about company life
• IN12hospitals and treatments

What you learn

しゅっぱつ (departure) and とうちゃく (arrival) are the words on station and airport boards; のりかえ is a change of trains.

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

• 観光かんこうkankousightseeing, tourism
• 出発しゅっぱつshuppatsudeparture
• 到着とうちゃくtouchakuarrival
• 案内あんないannaiguidance, information
• 景色けしきkeshikiscenery, view
• 名所めいしょmeishofamous spot
• 温泉おんせんonsenhot spring
• 乗のり換かえnorikaetransfer (between trains)
• You know it · H15空港くうこうkuukouairport

Practice

A short text with words and grammar you already know; kanji carry their reading above. Read it and answer.