Tell a past experience
Give the time, activity and impression. Explain why the plan changed, then say what you want next time.
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先週末は何をしましたか。
What did you do last weekend?
友達と山登りをしました。
I went hiking with a friend.
どうでしたか。
How was it?
景色はきれいでしたが、雨が降ったので早く帰りました。
The view was beautiful, but it rained, so we came back early.
また行きたいですか。
Would you like to go again?
はい。今度は晴れた日に行きたいです。
Yes. Next time I'd like to go on a sunny day.
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What did you do last weekend?
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先週末は何をしましたか。
I went hiking with a friend.
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友達と山登りをしました。
How was it?
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どうでしたか。
The view was beautiful, but it rained, so we came back early.
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景色はきれいでしたが、雨が降ったので早く帰りました。
Would you like to go again?
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また行きたいですか。
Yes. Next time I'd like to go on a sunny day.
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はい。今度は晴れた日に行きたいです。
Change the situation
This time you went to the beach with a friend. Wind made you return early. Describe both facts.
One possible response
友達と海に行きました。風が強かったので早く帰りました。
I went to the beach with a friend. It was windy, so we came back early.
Did you include all the changed details? Now switch roles and ask one follow-up question of your own.
友達と山登りをしました。
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