Pair practice
Printable Japanese speaking practice cards
Six free beginner conversation cards for pairs, tutors, and Japanese study groups. Includes Japanese questions, readings, English translations, and a 15-minute activity.
Run a round in 15 minutes
- 2 minutes. Pick the same card. Each person prepares one answer.
- 5 minutes. Partner A asks the questions. Partner B answers and adds one detail.
- 5 minutes. Swap roles. Ask a follow-up about one detail you heard.
- 3 minutes. Repeat one new word, then agree on a topic for next time.
Real Conversation Guide · Published by Hanashi
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Food & cooking
Have a dish in mind you could describe in one sentence, or bring a photo of it.
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どんな料理が好きですか？
Donna ryōri ga suki desu ka?
What kind of food do you like?
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よく料理をしますか？
Yoku ryōri o shimasu ka?
Do you cook often?
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何がおすすめですか？
Nani ga osusume desu ka?
What do you recommend?
Music
Pick one song or artist you could describe. Keep the title handy in case it’s hard to catch over audio.
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どんな音楽が好きですか？
Donna ongaku ga suki desu ka?
What kind of music do you like?
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毎日、音楽を聞きますか？
Mainichi, ongaku o kikimasu ka?
Do you listen to music every day?
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おすすめの曲はありますか？
Osusume no kyoku wa arimasu ka?
Is there a song you recommend?
Travel
Choose one place you have visited or hope to visit. Bring one photo or look up its name in Japanese.
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旅行は好きですか？
Ryokō wa suki desu ka?
Do you like traveling?
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どこに行きたいですか？
Doko ni ikitai desu ka?
Where would you like to go?
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そこで何をしたいですか？
Soko de nani o shitai desu ka?
What would you like to do there?
Games
Pick a game you have played, including a board game. Think of one reason you would play it again.
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ゲームは好きですか？
Gēmu wa suki desu ka?
Do you like games?
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どんなゲームをしますか？
Donna gēmu o shimasu ka?
What kinds of games do you play?
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そのゲームは難しいですか？
Sono gēmu wa muzukashii desu ka?
Is that game hard?
Films & anime
Pick a film or anime and one thing you liked. Agree to avoid spoilers before discussing the story.
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どんな映画が好きですか？
Donna eiga ga suki desu ka?
What kind of films do you like?
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アニメも見ますか？
Anime mo mimasu ka?
Do you watch anime too?
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おすすめはありますか？
Osusume wa arimasu ka?
Do you have any recommendations?
Everyday life
Pick one small detail you’re comfortable sharing, such as a favorite breakfast or a weekend ritual.
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休みの日は何をしますか？
Yasumi no hi wa nani o shimasu ka?
What do you do on your days off?
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朝、何を飲みますか？
Asa, nani o nomimasu ka?
What do you drink in the morning?
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明日は何をしますか？
Ashita wa nani o shimasu ka?
What are you doing tomorrow?
When you miss something
もう一度お願いします。 One more time, please.
チャットに書いてもらえますか？ Could you type that in the chat?
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