K09 Long vowel ー: Words in Katakana

Before you start

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

In katakana a long vowel is written with a dash, ー, which lengthens the vowel before it: コーヒー is read koohii. In romaji we double the vowel.

Go over the shape with your finger, mouse or a stylus. It is free practice: it does not count towards passing the lesson.

Show romaji

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

Two rounds: first you read each word and type its romaji, then you pick what it means. No romaji on screen.

Show romaji

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

A café menu:

コーヒー、ケーキ