ABSTRACT

In audio 1, you will hear a conversation in which one speaker tells a story (something that happened that was embarrassing, scary, etc.). The other person, after prompting the story, will be mainly listening, using various あい づち as he listens. Shadow the listening person; that is, whenever he uses verbal あい づち , say it along with him. Listen again and see if you can predict the placement and type of あい づち , even if you don’t understand everything you are hearing. Remember, the other person may also be nodding or changing his facial expressions without necessarily making any sound.