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Xuan Tackles Japan!
スアン日本へ行く！
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#1
Chasing a dream
Ask questions and let the other person do the talking.
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#2
The courage to ask
Ask for repetition in an efficient manner.
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#3
Say something, anything
Say what you can, using words and phrases you know.
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#4
Creating your perfect home
Replace the part you cannot recall with "nantoka".
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#5
I want us to be friends
Find something in common to talk about.
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#6
Don't be shy to ask
Ask the other person if you made a mistake or not.
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#7
But I wasn't finished...
Let the other person know that you’re thinking.
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#8
Check as you go
Ask the other person if they understand what you’re saying.
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#9
Letting them know I'm listening
Use interjections effectively.
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#10
Speaking simply is thoughtful
Rephrase in short, simple sentences.
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#11
ASAP isn't easy
Ask when exactly it needs to be done by.
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#12
Ending a conversation on a high note
Send a signal that you want to end the conversation.
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#13
Putting yourself in the guest's shoes?
Explain by giving examples.
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#14
If you don't remember...
Describe its characteristics if you can't remember what it's called.
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#15
Everyone has an opinion
Bring them into the discussion by asking for their thoughts.
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#16
When changing the subject
Tell the other person you're going to change the subject.
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#17
When you disagree
Aknowledge the other person's opinion before saying your own.
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#18
Broden my horizons?
Ask for examples.
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#19
Taking a step forward
Ask for permission to say something.
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#20
I actually need a favor
Tell them first that you need a favor.
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#21
I can use that!
Explain with illustrations.
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#22
An unexpected task
Process the information and explain the key points.
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#23
What I really want to do
Identify the points that have been raised.
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#24
A new start
Try using new expressions and check with the other person if you're not sure.
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Broadcast via NHK WORLD-JAPAN from Feb 28, 2022 onwards.
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