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Classic Japanese cinema – HearSay

Japanese A1

Listen in as 美桜 and 伊織 talk about classic Japanese films and their global impact in real, everyday Japanese. By the end of this course their conversation will feel easy to follow, and you'll be ready to join in.

Lessons

Sharing opinions about a movie
Mio and Iori discuss a movie they just watched, sharing their mutual appreciation for director Mizoguchi's beautiful cinematography.
Comparing preferences in movies
Iori compares directors and shares his preference for Kurosawa's samurai films, expressing his love for "Seven Samurai" to Mio.
Discussing how often you watch something
Mio asks Iori how many times he has watched his favorite film and is amazed to learn he has seen it about ten times.
Using comparisons to explain a point
Iori compares the teamwork in "Seven Samurai" to a baseball team, which Mio finds highly relatable given Iori's role as a coach.
Stating where a business is
Iori confirms that Mio runs a traditional Japanese sweet shop, and Mio shares its location near Nishiki Market.
Complimenting someone's creations
Iori compliments Mio's traditional sweets by comparing their beauty to a classic film.
Inviting someone to visit
Mio invites Iori to visit her shop, and Iori eagerly accepts and asks when he should come.
Suggesting a day to meet
Mio suggests meeting on Saturday, and Iori agrees before asking what time works best.
Suggesting a time to meet
Mio suggests meeting at three o'clock and mentions there will be tea, which Iori happily agrees to.
Saying how much you want
Mio asks Iori how many Japanese sweets he would like to eat, and Iori enthusiastically replies that he wants a lot.
Asking about future plans
Iori asks Mio if she plans to attend the movie club again, and Mio confirms she will return next month.
Describing a filmmaker's style
Iori shares what the next movie club selection is, and Mio expresses her appreciation for the director's quiet films.
Expressing a strong preference
Iori reiterates his preference for Kurosawa, admitting to Mio just how much he loves the director's work.
Confirming plans to meet
Mio tells Iori she will be waiting for him on Saturday, and Iori expresses his excitement for their upcoming meeting.

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