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agree.” So, don’t just stare and listen with a poker face. Nod, smile, and say, “Ā,
sō desu ka.”

PATTERN PRACTICE 2

Cue: Ichi-nen-sei desu ne.
You are a freshman, right?

Response: Hai, sō desu. Ichi-nen-sei desu.
Yes, that’s right. I’m a freshman.

Cue: Amerika-jin desu ne.

You are an American, right?
Response: Hai, sō desu. Amerika-jin desu.
Yes, that’s right. I’m an American.

Repeat the drills using the following information:
1. Gakusei desu ne.
2. Chūgoku-jin desu ne.
3. Furansu-go desu ne.

4. Yo-nen-sei desu ne.
5. Kankoku desu ne.

PATTERN PRACTICE 3

Cue: Amerika-jin desu ka.
Is he an American?

Response: Iya, Amerika-jin ja nai desu. Nihon-jin desu.
No, He is not an American. He is Japanese.

Cue: Furansu desu ka.

Is it France?
Response: Iya, Furansu ja nai desu. Nihon desu.
No, it’s not France. It’s Japan.

Repeat the drill using the following information.
1. Gaikoku-jin desu ka.
2. Igirisu desu ka.
3. Supein-go desu ka.