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N5 graded Japanese story

はじめてのスピーチ

Yui forgets a prepared line during her first class speech, then finishes successfully by describing her pencil case in simpler words.

20 sentences · about 7 minutes

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N5 · 20 sentences

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Yui's class will give one-minute speeches on Friday.

Each student must talk about a favorite object.

Yui chooses a red pencil case from her sister.

She writes five short sentences at home.

Yui practices them in front of a mirror.

On Friday morning, her hands feel cold.

A classmate listens to her practice once more.

The teacher calls Yui's name.

She stands in front of the class with the pencil case.

Yui gives her greeting and first sentence.

She suddenly forgets the next prepared line.

Yui looks at the pencil case instead of the paper.

She says that it is red and has two pockets.

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Then she explains that her sister gave it to her.

The teacher waits without interrupting.

Yui finishes with a clear thank-you.

One student asks what she keeps inside.

Yui answers and shows two pencils.

The class applauds her completed speech.

Yui learns that simple words can be enough.