Noriko is in a job interview!
I wonder how she’ll do.
Continue reading to see what questions she answered.
The exercise that goes along with the audio dialogue is in the 2nd edition Genki 2 Workbook on pg 19 Section A.
The Japanese transcript is in the Genki Answer key book on pg 72, Chapter 13 Section W13-A #1
人事 (HR): Please tell me your name
応募者 (Applicant): Nakayama Noriko
人事: Nakayama, do you speak English?
応募者: Yes, I studied in America for 1 year.
人事: I see. Can you drive a car?
応募者: No. I can ride a bike but I can’t drive a car.
人事: I see. You can’t drive. How many days of the week can you come?
応募者: 3 days.
人事: What days?
応募者: Monday, Wednesday and Saturday are good.
人事: Yes, I understand. Thank you.
Grammar That Confused Me
Grammar 1: I wasn’t sure what her name was, I thought の was separating her last and first named.
Grammar 1 Clarity: Last name tends to go 1st in Japanese.
Meaning her name is the following: 中山 is her last name and のりこ is her first name.
Your Turn
How do you think Noriko did, will she get the job?