Beginner A04 Readiness Check: Quick Self-Test

Hi there! 😊

My online course “Beginner A04: Daily Life & Plans” is based on Genki Lesson3. To fully enjoy and follow the course, you should already be familiar with the vocabulary and expressions from Genki Lessons 1 and 2.

Here’s a self-check quiz to help you see if you're ready for Beginner A04.

Try translating the following English conversations into Japanese.👉 Give yourself no more than 15 seconds to form each sentence (not each conversation)—if it takes much longer, it might be a good idea to review Lessons 1 & 2 a bit more before jumping in!

(Q1)

A: What’s your phone number?

B: It’s 421-083-9567.

(Q2)

A: What time is it now?

B: It’s 4:30.

(Q3)

A: What time is it in Tokyo now?

B: It’s 7:00am.

(Q4)

A: Are you Japanese?

B: No, I am not Japanese. I am Chinese.

(Q5)

A: Is Chris a teacher?

B: Yes, he is. He is an English teacher.

(Q6)

A: What’s your job?

B: I am a company worker.

(Q7)

A: What’s your name?

B: My name is Nara.

(Q8)

A: How old are you?

B: I am 31 years old.

(Q9)

A: What’s your major?

B: My major is Japanese history.

(Q10)

A: Where are you from?

B: I am from Kyoto.

(Q11)

A: What is this? (Pointing at thing near by the speaker)

B: That is a watch.

(Q12)

A: How much is that bag (pointing at the bag nearby the listener)

B: This bag is 8300 yen.

(Q13)

A: Whose bicycle over there?

B: That one over there is Takeshi’s bicycle.

(Q14)

A: Excuse me. Where is a bank?

B: It’s over there.

(Q15)

A: Excuse me. Where is a toilet?

B: It is here.

(Q16)

This umbrella is 1800 yen.

That umbrella is 1800 yen too.

(Q17)

A: Excuse me. How much is this hat?

B: That hat is 3000 yen.

A: Then, I will take the hat.

If you can make each sentence and start saying it within 15 seconds each, you're ready for Beginner A04! Let me know if you have any questions 😊