Season 1

Let's Learn Japanese (Basic I) consists of twenty-six lessons, one of which will be telecast each time. In addition to the skits about Yan, the lessons include shorter "mini-skits" which show how the expressions being studied are used in a variety of situations, helping to make their meaning clearer.

1. 1. I'm Yan

   28m

   Yan arrives at the airport and meets Mr. Katō and his son Tarō. They drive around town and finally arrive at the Katō family home.

2. 2. What's that?

   28m

3. 3. There's a cat

   28m

4. 4. Where is it?

   28m

5. 5. Please give me some stamps

   28m

6. 6. Please turn left at the next corner

   28m

7. 7. May I look at this?

   28m

8. 8. May I write with a pencil?

   28m

9. 9. She gets up at 6 o'clock every morning.

   28m

10. 10. He doesn't drink milk.

    28m

11. 11. I went to Nikkō.

    28m

12. 12. When did you go?

    28m

13. 13. They're watching a baseball game.

    28m

14. 14. He's drinking beer while watching TV.

    28m

15. 15. It's hot every day.

    28m

16. 16. Is it hot enough?

    28m

17. 17. I want to drink some cold beer.

    28m

18. 18. Do you dislike fish?

    28m

19. 19. Mt. Fuji will come into view before long.

    28m

20. 20. It looks good.

    28m

21. 21. I can't speak English.

    28m

22. 22. Is it possible to see the model room?

    28m

23. 23. Why aren't cars passing?

    28m

24. 24. We're a little late so let's hurry.

    28m

25. 25. What's in the briefcase?

    28m

26. 26. Do you remember?

    28m