A colleague invites someone out for a drink but tonight is a busy time for the other colleague.
Let’s discover why this colleague can’t go out today
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The exercise that goes along with the audio dialogue is in the 2nd edition Genki 1 Workbook on pg 112 Section B.
The Japanese transcript is in the Genki Answer key book on pg 72, Chapter 12 Section W12-B
女 (Woman): Takeshi, would you like to go for a drink with me tonight?
男 (Man): I’m sorry I can’t. It’s my child’s birthday today, so I have to go home early.
女: I see. Did you already buy a present?
男: No. I was busy.
女: You better buy something and return home.
男: I agree. Okay, I’ll do that.
Grammar That Confused Me
Grammar 1: The whole transcript isn’t included.
Here is the Japanese transcript「すみません。今日は子どもの誕生日なので早く帰らなきゃいけないんです。」
Grammar 2: I wasn’t familiar with this phrase そうします
Grammar 2 Clarity: Later learned that it means “I’ll do that.” “I’ll do so.”
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