Monthly Archives: November 2009

Genkier, Lesson 6, Grammar Note 2

By Tony | Published: November 10, 2009

In this lecture, we continue our discussion of uses of the て form, including making requests and asking permission to do things. We also ignore a couple of grammar points. Finally, we learn a new use of the 〜ましょう verb form. Verbs = power.

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Genkier, Lesson 6, Grammar Note 1

By Tony | Published: November 8, 2009

A heavy verb lesson. This lecture introduces the て-form, one of the most important (and challenging) verb forms there is. We will double our pleasure by springboarding from the て-form to also learning the plain past form. Also, Tony waxes poetic.

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Genkier, Lesson 6 Kanji

By Tony | Published: November 5, 2009

Kanji for Lesson 6, and of course more. Featuring heavenly bodies, barnyard animals, the cardinal directions, and Tony singing about sheep. 大、工、左、右、子、了、学、刀、分、牛、生、星、先、夕、外、出、東、西、羊、南、北

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