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Cue: Are wa iriguchi desu ka.
Is that an entrance?
Response: Yoku wakarimasen kedo, iriguchi deshō.

I’m not sure, but it probably is.

Cue: Are wa depāto desu ka.
Is that a department store?

Response: Yoku wakarimasen kedo, depāto deshō.
I’m not sure, but it probably is.

Repeat the drill using the following information:

1. Are wa chūshajō desu ka.
2. Are wa kōen desu ka.
3. Are wa gakkō desu ka.
4. Are wa taishikan desu ka.
5. Are wa eki desu ka.

EXERCISE 3
Say it in Japanese
You’ve been asked where something is located. Answer in Japanese.

1. Station? It’s a little further ahead.
2. The entrance to the mall? It’s on the other side.
3. A map? It’s probably at the entrance of this building.
4. A park? It’s probably behind the library.
5. A convenience store? It’s in front of that brown building, right? (You should
know it.)

You’ve been asked how to get to a destination.
6. You take this street.
7. You turn left at the next corner.

8. You cross the bridge. Then you go to the right.
9. You park behind the building. The entrance is on the right.
10. You turn left at the next traffic light. You’ll see it right there. (Sugu
wakarimasu.)

EXERCISE 4
Role Play