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Kuruma de iku yori hayai desu. It’s faster and less expensive than driving. Kuruma de iku yori hayaku natte, yori takaku nai desu. It’s faster but more expensive than driving. Kuruma de iku yori hayaku narimasu ga, yori takai desu. ❉❉ It’s faster but more expensive than driving. When you recommend a way to travel somewhere, you can practice making longer answers by using comparative adjectives. Use “and” to connect two positive or negative adjectives: • It’s faster and more convenient than going by train. • It’s less convenient but more fun than driving. • It’s faster but more expensive than taking a ferry. Here are some other grammar and usage points you could make when covering these Model Sentences : • What’s a good way to go to Kumamoto? There is a slight difference in nuance between " a good way " and " the best way ". The former is a bit more relaxed and open-minded about modes of travel, while the latter indicates that you are strongly interested in only the best way. • should / could Use " should " when you are very sure about which mode of travel is best. " Could " is used when you are not 100% sure; it's softer and is often used when making a suggestion. • more / less When using comparative adjectives, a general rule of thumb is to add " er " after one syllable adjectives and to use " more " or " less " with adjectives of two or more syllables. For example: fast > faster Hayai ＞ Yori hayai more expensive > less expensive Yori takai ＞ Yori takaku nai • It’s slower and less reliable than flying. Use “but” to point out contrasting points: good ⇒ bad or bad ⇒ good

Preview • This dialog previews the main trip-planning sub theme. After chatting about future travel plans in Part 2, it follows that students would want to compare various modes of travel, travel times, and costs. • Things you could mention about this dialog: • Line 1 : Janice begins with a clear statement of a future travel plan. This establishes a clear context for talking about trip planning. This would be a good time to remind students about the importance of context- real life is not like the classroom, where students can ask any random question they like at any time. In a classroom that is okay because everyone knows it’s for practice. Outside the class, however, is a different story. Without context, questions can seem random and even rude. • Line 2 : Yuma’s answer previews the comparative form that will be covered in this lesson. • Line 3 : The “ Hm ” and “ I think ” soften Yuma’s answer. • Line 6 : Yuma’s reply exemplifies a good way to express uncertainty- use an expression and offer a suggestion. This point will be addressed in the Sounding Natural Note on page 64. What’s a good way to go to Kumamoto? Kumamoto ni iku niwa nande ikuno ga ii desu ka? What’s the best way to get there? Soko ni iku niwa nande ikuno ga ichiban ii desu ka? Well, you should go by plane. Soudesu ne, hikouki de iku beki desu. Well, you could go by plane. Soudesu ne, hikouki de ikuno ga ii kamoshiremasen. Model Sentences 1 Romaji transcript of audio track 2-23

It’s faster than driving. Notes for Teachers: Unit 4 69