Móshimoshi, Akimoto sensei irasshaimásu deshóo ka.: Hello, may I speak to Professor Akimoto?

Mr Nakamura of the Kaigai Shinbun newspaper makes a telephone call to Professor Akimoto, a researcher in Chinese studies.

In this unit you will learn how to:

• Use verb forms to show respect to the subject of a sentence

• Use verb forms to show respect to the object of a sentence

• Use formal language to indicate politeness • Use compound verbs • Use particles indicating extent and degree • Form abstract nouns from adjectives • Use the plain imperative form.