Katakana · lesson 12 of 12

K12 · Reading in context

Goal: read 8 words with menus, transport, countries and technology.

Before you start

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

What you learn

You now know all of katakana. In this lesson you read it as it appears in the street: restaurant menus, transport, country names and technology.

Trace practice

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

Words

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

Practice

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

Reading in context

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、サラダ、ハンバーガー

  1. What can you eat?

A sign at the station exit:

バス →　タクシー ←

  1. Which way are the taxis?

The airport departures board:

フランス、イギリス、ドイツ

  1. Where are the flights going?

A notice at a hotel reception:

インターネット、メール

  1. What does the hotel offer?