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Steps in Japanese for Beginners1 Part1 (edX)

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Steps in Japanese for Beginners1 Part1 (edX)

Learn basic Japanese expressions to survive in Japanese. Andy, an exchange student who as just arrived in Japan, is making greetings and introducing himself through his life in a university dormitory. He learns the taste of the foods he becomes to like by eating with Mr. Sato and Mr. Ono, two upperclassmen in his dormitory. He also orders a hamburger and coffee at local shops as he goes about his daily business.

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This course is part of the Steps in Japanese for Beginners XSeries.

What you'll learn
・To say greetings
・To introduce yourself
・To ask about food
・To order

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