Easy Japanese for Work

Today: asking someone to repeat and clarify. Do Cong Uan, from Vietnam, works at a metalworking company. He came to Japan 8 years ago with his wife. At his job, he helps to shape metal parts and he also mentors junior coworkers. Though he has no trouble with everyday Japanese, he says he struggles when he encounters unfamiliar words. In a roleplay challenge, he must politely ask a superior to repeat and clarify what they said.

Today: recommending additional repairs. Wewalage Suneth Priyanka Fernando, from Sri Lanka, works as an auto mechanic in Chiba Prefecture. A car and motorcycle fan, he came to Japan 6 years ago. He studied at both a Japanese language school and a school for mechanics. At his job, he's involved with making repairs as well as talking directly with customers. He wonders how he can suggest that customers allow him to undertake additional repairs to their vehicles. In a roleplay challenge, he recommends additional repairs to a client in the interest of safety.

The first in a special two-part EJW series. On Easy Japanese for Work, we've looked at many Japanese phrases that people use at work. Today, we'll review past phrases and learn Keego through some fun games. First, reviewing past key phrases. Past students and some of their coworkers join us to learn new phrases through a quiz. Today's students are from the Philippines and Vietnam. They must work together to come up with Japanese phrases. Next, at Keego Corporation, a fill-in-the-blank style quiz. How will our students do? Tune in to find out.

The second in a special two-part EJW series. On Easy Japanese for Work, we've looked at many Japanese phrases that people use at work. Today, we'll review past phrases and learn Keego through some fun games. First, reviewing past key phrases. Past students and some of their coworkers join us to learn new phrases through a quiz. Today's students are from the Philippines and Vietnam. They must work together to come up with Japanese phrases. Next, at Keego Corporation, a fill-in-the-blank style quiz. How will our students do? Tune in to find out.