Elicit a list of words that students know. The Japanese Language and review the sections on vowels and pronunciation. Practice the words of address chorally and then have students practice individually by going around the room and greeting one another. Lead the class in a choral repetition of the months. Ask them what pattern they see.
Students take turns saying their birth month.
Students can practice the numbers in pairs by counting and then by quizzing each other, with one student writing a numeral between one and twelve and the other saying the word. Let's now pretend we are getting ready for a trip to Japan. In a choral repetition of foods. At the Restaurant and have students work in groups of three to develop a conversation between a waiter and two customers. Groups may present their work to the class.