Ask questions and let the other person do the talking
strategy_01_furigana.pdf(388kb)

Ask for repetition in an efficient manner
strategy_02_furigana.pdf(392kb)

Say what you can, using words and phrases you know
strategy_03_furigana.pdf(351kb)

Replace the part you cannot recall with “nantoka”
strategy_04_furigana.pdf(448kb)

Find something in common to talk about
strategy_05_furigana.pdf(400kb)

Ask the other person if you made a mistake or not
strategy_06_furigana.pdf(384kb)

Let the other person know that you’re thinking
strategy_07_furigana.pdf(419kb)

Ask the other person if they understand what you’re saying
strategy_08_furigana.pdf(376kb)

Use interjections effectively
strategy_09_furigana.pdf(406kb)

Rephrase in short, simple sentences
strategy_10_furigana.pdf(407kb)

Ask when exactly it needs to be done by
strategy_11_furigana.pdf(382kb)

Send a signal that you want to end the conversation
strategy_12_furigana.pdf(412kb)

Explain by giving examples
strategy_13_furigana.pdf(371kb)

Describe its characteristics if you can't remember what it's called
strategy_14_furigana.pdf(385kb)

Bring them into the discussion by asking for their thoughts
strategy_15_furigana.pdf(435kb)

Tell the other person you're going to change the subject
strategy_16_furigana.pdf(391kb)

Aknowledge the other person's opinion before saying your own
strategy_17_furigana.pdf(448kb)

Ask for examples
strategy_18_furigana.pdf(408kb)

Ask for permission to say something
strategy_19_furigana.pdf(408kb)

Tell them first that you need a favor
strategy_20_furigana.pdf(454kb)

Explain with illustrations
strategy_21_furigana.pdf(416kb)

Process the information and explain the key points
strategy_22_furigana.pdf(439kb)

Identify the points that have been raised
strategy_23_furigana.pdf(495kb)

Try using new expressions and check with the other person if you're not sure
strategy_24_furigana.pdf(398kb)