Basics
Lesson 53 — What was happening at the time
Describe what was in progress at a past moment, and interrupt it with a completed action.
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You can describe familiar events, your own experiences, and other people's stories.
身近な出来事や自分の経験、人から聞いた話を説明することができる。
Phrase of the day今日のフレーズ
I was cooking when the phone rang.
電話が鳴ったとき、料理をしていました。
Situation場面
Yui explains why she missed the call.
ユイは電話に出られなかった理由を説明します。
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Takeaway
Continuous for the scene, simple for the interruption.