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EP5: The 9 Levels of "SUMIMASEN": Are you using it right? 🇯🇵
"Think 'Sumimasen' only means 'I’m sorry'? Think again! 🧐
In this episode, Maiko Sensei — a professional Japanese teacher with over 450 lessons experience — reveals the 9 different levels of this magic word. From calling a waiter to the 'Pro Level' of giving gifts, mastering 'Sumimasen' is the ultimate key to sounding natural in Japan.
What you will learn today:
Levels 1-3: The basics you need for survival in Japan.
Levels 5-7: How to use it for 'Thank you' and polite transitions.
Level 9: The 'Pro Level' usage for declining offers and giving gifts.
The Secret: Why Japanese people use this word even when they didn't do anything wrong!
Special Request:If you leveled up today, please follow the show and give me a 5-star rating! ⭐ It helps me reach more students around the world.
Let's study together!Want to practice 'Sumimasen' with me? Book a private lesson on italki or Preply! Links are right here:[Your italki Link][Your Preply Link]
Don't just say it, feel it. Let's master 'Sumimasen' together!
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By Maiko"Think 'Sumimasen' only means 'I’m sorry'? Think again! 🧐
In this episode, Maiko Sensei — a professional Japanese teacher with over 450 lessons experience — reveals the 9 different levels of this magic word. From calling a waiter to the 'Pro Level' of giving gifts, mastering 'Sumimasen' is the ultimate key to sounding natural in Japan.
What you will learn today:
Levels 1-3: The basics you need for survival in Japan.
Levels 5-7: How to use it for 'Thank you' and polite transitions.
Level 9: The 'Pro Level' usage for declining offers and giving gifts.
The Secret: Why Japanese people use this word even when they didn't do anything wrong!
Special Request:If you leveled up today, please follow the show and give me a 5-star rating! ⭐ It helps me reach more students around the world.
Let's study together!Want to practice 'Sumimasen' with me? Book a private lesson on italki or Preply! Links are right here:[Your italki Link][Your Preply Link]
Don't just say it, feel it. Let's master 'Sumimasen' together!