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What is that?(Lesson 2)

Cuong's supervisor, Miss Yamada, gives him some essential items he will need for his work. What are they?

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Yes, I understand.(Lesson 3)

As Miss Yamada, Cuong's supervisor, is checking today's schedule, she suddenly remembers there is an important meeting!

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What time is it now?(Lesson 4)

Cuong has been getting ready to attend a meeting. He wants to make sure he isn't late, because he knows well that the Japanese like punctuality.

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Shall we leave together?(Lesson 5)

After a meeting has finished, Cuong is preparing to go home. He suggests to Miss Yamada that they could leave the office together...

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After going to the bank, I'll come to the office.(Lesson 6)

Cuong tells his boss about his schedule for tomorrow. It seems Cuong is planning to go somewhere tomorrow morning.

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I want to open an account…(Lesson 7)

Cuong has come to the bank to open an account. He takes a numbered card at the counter and is now waiting for his number to be called.

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What shall I do?(Lesson 8)

After visiting the bank, Cuong went to work. When he arrived at his desk and looked inside his bag… Uh-oh! His wallet wasn't there!

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Is Miss Yamada there?(Lesson 9)

The telephone rings. Cuong looks around but everyone else seems to be busy. Cuong hesitates and then boldly answers the phone.

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Thank you very much for your continued patronage.(Lesson 10)

Cuong will visit a client next week to try and sell a new product. He's decided to make a call to confirm the date of appointment in advance.

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Who are you going with?(Lesson 11)

As Cuong is preparing to leave for a business meeting with the client, Miss Yamada speaks to him.

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Hmm, that's convenient!(Lesson 12)

Cuong is visiting a client to try and sell a new refrigerator that he's in charge of.

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Please be quiet.(Lesson 13)

Cuong returned to the headquarters after visiting a client. He started talking to the head of the department in the crowded elevator.

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I've just come back.(Lesson 14)

Cuong has been out to try and sell a new refrigerator. He's just come back to the office after a meeting with a client.

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Why did you choose this company?(Lesson 15)

After work, there is a welcoming party for Cuong. His colleagues ask him all kinds of questions.

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I like a person who is good at cooking.(Lesson 16)

Miss Yamada, Cuong's supervisor, is happily talking with Miss Takahashi as they look at a magazine.

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I want a personal computer.(Lesson 17)

Tomorrow is a holiday. Cuong is planning to go out with his colleagues.

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How can I go to Akihabara?(Lesson 18)

Cuong arrives at the nearest station to his home wanting to go to Akihabara. But he's not sure which train to take.

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We've just arrived.(Lesson 19)

Cuong and his colleagues have arranged to meet at the central exit of Akihabara Station.

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Welcome!(Lesson 20)

Cuong is looking for a personal computer in Akihabara "electric town" with his colleagues.

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Which would you recommend?(Lesson 21)

Cuong has found two personal computers with designs he likes and is now talking to a shop assistant.

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Do you want to take it home with you?(Lesson 22)

Cuong has chosen the latest model of personal computer and a printer, and has gone to the cashier.

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Coffee or tea is served with lunch.(Lesson 23)

After shopping, Cuong and his team go to a restaurant.

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It was sizzling and delicious.(Lesson 24)

At a restaurant, Cuong ordered tenpura udon and his colleagues had a Hamburger steak set lunch.

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I got it in front of the station.(Lesson 25)

After lunch, Cuong takes a walk around Akihabara with his colleagues. Partly because he's tired from walking, Cuong starts feeling bad.

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Thanks to you(Lesson 26)

Cuong decides to send an e-mail to Miss Yamada, his supervisor, to thank her.

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It seems that I've caught a cold.(Lesson 27)

Cuong is not feeling very well. He rings his boss to tell him he wants to take the day off.

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What seems to be the trouble?(Lesson 28)

Cuong has developed a stomach-ache. He's now at the hospital talking to a doctor.

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Take it three times a day.(Lesson 29)

Cuong was diagnosed as having gastritis and was given a prescription for some medicine. Now he's at the pharmacy.

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I think it's an interesting idea.(Lesson 30)

Cuong had an idea for promoting the refrigerator produced by his company. He immediately presents his proposal to his boss.

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I'll try doing it again.(Lesson 31)

Cuong has prepared a proposal. Before he presents his idea at a meeting, his boss gives him some advice.

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How about conducting a monitor survey?(Lesson 32)

Today, a project meeting is being held in the sales department. Cuong is presenting his proposal to develop the market for a refrigerator.

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Please have Miss Yamada look over it.(Lesson 33)

Cuong's proposal has been approved. His boss gives him new instructions.

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Today's the day for combustible waste!(Lesson 34)

Cuong lives on his own in a small apartment block. When he takes out his garbage one morning, his landlady gives him a word of warning.

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We're assembling at the elementary school.(Lesson 35)

Cuong is talking with his landlady before going to work.

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A haircut, right?(Lesson 36)

Cuong has made an appointment to go to a beauty salon. Will he be able to get the hairstyle he wants?

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The weather's turned fine, hasn't it?(Lesson 37)

Cuong is participating in the street cleaning activity being carried out by his local neighborhood association.

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What should I do if an earthquake occurs?(Lesson 38)

While cleaning the local streets, Cuong and his neighbors come round to discussing the recent earthquake.

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May I come in?(Lesson 39)

Cuong has been invited to visit his landlady and her husband. He rings the doorbell at the entrance.

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What do you do on holidays?(Lesson 40)

Cuong is visiting his landlady's home. They chat about all kinds of topics.

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Soon(Lesson 41)

Cuong is visiting his landlady and her husband. As they chat about many different things, it becomes completely dark outside.

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I'm very sorry.(Lesson 42)

When Cuong arrives at the office, he finds a memo on his desk. It says there was a call from a client.

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Pull yourself together.(Lesson 43)

Cuong made a mistake that led to a major blunder: the late delivery of a product to a client.

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In all sincerity(Lesson 44)

Cuong made a major mistake in his work and gave some trouble to a client. In order to regain some trust, he takes some action.

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You look depressed.(Lesson 45)

Cuong's senior Mr Sato keeps sighing in the seat next to him. Noticing that, Miss Yamada speaks to Mr Sato.

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I have climbed.(Lesson 46)

One weekend, Cuong goes on a short trip with his colleagues.

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Tea is drunk a lot.(Lesson 47)

Cuong is out driving with his colleagues. They are in Shizuoka Prefecture, one of Japan's leading tea-producing centers.

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You can see the sea.(Lesson 48)

Cuong and his colleagues have now driven to the hot spring inn where they are going to stay the night.

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A relationship with nothing to hide(Lesson 49)

Cuong is staying at a hot spring inn with his colleagues. Mr. Sato gets up as if he's about to go somewhere.

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With this, you've become a full-fledged working member of society, haven't...

When Cuong arrives at the office, his boss calls him. Cuong goes over to his desk with his heart beating fast.

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Skills Test

To wrap up the series, we’d like to give you a little skills test so that you can check your ability.

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