Step 1: First, try reading the text.

If you come across unfamiliar words, try to guess their meaning from the context and focus on understanding the overall content.

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着物きものを着きて歩あるく人ひと people walking in a kimono もいます。古ふるい町まちを歩あるくの walking through the old town は楽たのしいです。

Some people walk around wearing kimono. It's enjoyable to walk through the old town.

東京とうきょうから新幹線しんかんせんで行いけます。約やく2時間じかんかかります。

You can get there by bullet train from Tokyo. It takes about 2 hours.

京都きょうとは日本にほんの古ふるい文化ぶんかが見みられる町まち a city where you can see Japan's ancient culture です。ぜひ行いってみてください。

Kyoto is a city where you can see Japan's ancient culture. I highly recommend visiting.

Step 2: Read carefully while checking vocabulary and expressions.

Hover over the words in the sentence (PC) or tap them (smartphone/tablet) to see additional information. You can also refer to the list below.

- [Verb dictionary form] + の(no) + は(wa)/が(ga) + __________
  = “the act of ~ing is ______”, “doing ~ is _____”
- U-verb (group1, godan):[Verb dictionary form] drop u + eru
  Ex.)行く → 行ける (iku → ikeru): can go
- RU-verb (group2, ichidan):[Verb dictionary form] drop ru + rareru
  Ex.)見る → 見られる (miru → mirareru): can see
- Irregular verbs:
  する → できる (suru → dekiru): can do
  くる → こられる (kuru → korareru): can come
  
  = “can _____”, “be able to _____”
- ぜひ(zehi) + [Verb te form] + みて(mite) + ください(kudasai)
  = “I highly recommend trying ____” / “You should try ____ if you have a chance. It's worth it.” (Expresses recommendation or invitation)

Step 3: Pay attention to sentence structures and logical groupings to fully understand the text.

To check the meaning of different sections, use the “Show Structure” or “Show Translation” button. You can also hover over the underlines with your cursor (PC) or tap them (smartphone/tablet).

Step 4: Listen to the audio and check if you can follow the content.

Step 5: Repeat the text while focusing on the meaning.

Listen and say it out loud while keeping the meaning in mind. If you're up for it, try memorizing it!

Write down two main points mentioned the text in bullet points. Try to do this without looking at the original text.

Step 6: Summarize.

おつかれさまでした！