Japanese Language Module 1.3
Japanese Language Module 1
Interview with Dr. Toshihisa Matsui, NASA scientist (Continued)
Step 1 Learn vocabulary and expressions before you watch the interview video.
Step 2 Watch Video - Interview
Step 3: Check your understanding with the comprehension quiz.
Take the comprehension quiz here.
Step 4: Supplemental Activities
1. Different speech/writing styles
Read the following brief restatements of Mr. Matsui’s story in different styles. You can also listen to the sound files from the link below each section.
- Objective desu/masu style - Activity 4.1
- Objective da/ru style - Activity 4.2
- Very formal subjective style used, for instance, in a special interview - Activity 4.3
- Subjective informal style (to a friend or co-worker) - Activity 4.4
2. Mock Interview A
View the video and answer the four questions playing the role of Mr. Matsui in a professional context. Note that desu/masu endings will suffice.
[video:https://youtu.be/QZY30PWclno width:560 height:315 align:center lightbox_title:Activity 5]
Questions and Sample answers are available here.
3. Mock Interview B
Now view a short video and answer the questions in a similar manner for yourself.
[video:https://youtu.be/37gTglDN5a0 width:560 height:315 align:center lightbox_title:Activity 6]
You can prepare you answers ahead of time based on the following questions:
どちらでお育ちになったんですか。
小さいころの思い出に、どんなことがおありになりますか。
大学では、どんな学科にお入りになったんですか。
大学時代は、どんな学生でいらっしゃいましたか。