Trends and Everyday Topics

Goal: You can obtain information by reading experience blogs and similar content in a field that interests you.

Key grammar: ～とともに（一緒に） / ～しかない / ～しないではいられない・～ずにはいられない

Goal: You can listen to and talk about the general story and highlights of a work that interests you, such as a film, drama, or anime.

Key grammar: ～一方で / ～（さ）せられる

Goal: You can learn and talk about how popular trends and products spread.

Key grammar: ～のみならず / ～と同時に / ～によって・～により・～による

Goal: You can request repairs for something important to you.

Key grammar: ～だけに / ～としても

Goal: You can listen to an event report and obtain information.

Key grammar: ～に先立って・～に先立ち / どちらかというと～・どちらかといえば～