From 'Reading' to 'Speaking'! Absolutely Speakable Speaking Gym
Naturally move towards 'speaking' through pattern practice, repeating, and shadowing. Explanations from pronunciation to practice in Chinese.
About this course
Many learners from Chinese-speaking regions can read kanji but struggle to express themselves in conversation. This course focuses on speaking training rather than grammar explanations. Beginners will engage in pattern practice and repeating, while intermediate and advanced learners will use pattern practice and shadowing to internalize sounds and rhythms, enhancing their working memory to quickly 'listen, remember, and respond' in a short period. The instructor speaks Chinese, allowing for corrections of pronunciation issues specific to Chinese speakers (such as accent, rhythm, and vowels) while contrasting them in Chinese. Consultations can also be conducted in Chinese. We will identify where you are currently struggling and transform that into 'expressions you can use next'.
What you'll be able to do after this course
After completing 25 minutes × 10 sessions, you will be able to: 1. Automate high-frequency scenarios (self-introduction, plans, opinions, requests, confirmations, etc.) to the level where your mouth moves automatically through pattern practice. 2. Retain and quickly respond in your own words to what you hear in short exchanges (practical application of working memory). 3. Be aware of common pronunciation habits among Chinese speakers, enabling you to speak with a rhythm and accent closer to the model, making it less likely for others to ask 'Huh?'. Beginners will accurately reproduce through repeating, while intermediate and advanced learners will keep up with natural speeds through shadowing. 4. Correct mistakes and pronunciation discrepancies on the spot, allowing for reuse as 'short expressions you can use next'. 5. For self-study, in addition to short pattern practices, beginners will develop a habit of repeating, while intermediate and advanced learners will adopt shadowing (5-10 minutes a day), enabling them to continue independently after the course.
Recommended for
Adult learners from Chinese-speaking regions such as China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong (mainly in their 20s to 40s). Those who have reading comprehension equivalent to JLPT N4 to N2 but struggle with conversation, often hesitating, being asked to repeat, or unable to keep up with native speed. Individuals lacking confidence in their pronunciation, feeling 'accented' or unable to speak like in dramas or anime. Those who want to 'get speaking' before employment, assignments, studying abroad, or living in Japan. People who wish to progress while consulting in Chinese, including pronunciation. This course is particularly suited for those who have kanji skills but lack confidence in speaking, or who feel they passed exams but cannot speak in practical or everyday situations. The approach will be divided by level: Beginners: Pattern practice + Repeating. Intermediate and advanced: Pattern practice + Shadowing.
Syllabus (10 lessons)
Phrases for inviting friends: 'I was thinking about...'+ Pronunciation coaching (Beginner: Repeating / Intermediate: Shadowing)
In this 25 minutes, students can practice the series of interactions: 'What about this? → Asking/telling plans → Softly inviting → Sorry, maybe next time' through pattern practice until they can speak fluently. They can replace the key phrase 'I was thinking about...' with their own situations. We will refine pronunciation points commonly found among Chinese speakers by contrasting them in Chinese. Beginners will accurately reproduce dialogues through repeating, while intermediate students will approach a natural rhythm through shadowing without text.
Making a phone call
You can introduce yourself on the phone. You can ask if the other person is available. You can ask them to repeat if you can't hear.
Giving gifts
You can express how to give a present. You can say things like 'Here you go' and 'I hope you like it.' You can respond naturally when receiving a gift.
Forgotten items
You can express when you notice you have forgotten something. You can use phrases like 'I forgot...' and 'It might be at...'. You can convey your troubled feelings briefly.
Requesting
You can ask someone for something. You can use phrases like 'Could you...?' and 'Would you mind...?' You can also briefly express if it is urgent.
Expressing gratitude and apologies
You can sincerely thank someone when you receive help. You can apologize clearly and briefly when you make a mistake. You can add a comment after thanking or apologizing.
Inviting and declining
You can invite someone gently. You can politely decline when you have plans. You can naturally say 'Maybe next time.'
Expressing hopes
You can express what you want to do. You can use phrases like 'I want to...' and 'It would be better to...'. You can differentiate between strong hopes and softer hopes.
Offering and suggesting
You can express ways to help others. You can use phrases like 'Shall I help you?' and 'It would be better to...'. You can make suggestions that are not too strong.
Consulting
You can talk about your troubles in order. You can use phrases like 'I have something I want to consult about' and 'What should I do?'. You can listen to the other person's advice and respond.