Education
Read these short conversations about school, college and university. Make your own answers too.
School
Q. “What kind of elementary school did you go to?”
A. “I went to a small private school. It was very modern and the teachers were kind.”
Q. “What was your favourite subject at high-school?”
A. “My favourite subject was Japanese because our teacher was so lively.”
Q. “Did you have to wear a school uniform at junior high-school?”
A. “Yes, I wore a dark blue uniform. My school was very strict.”
College
Q. “What was your college like?”
A. “My college was a women-only college. The sports facilities were good, especially the indoor swimming pool.”
Q. “What did you study at college?”
A. “I studied nursing.”
University
Q. “Do Japanese people usually go to university?”
A. “About half of Japanese people go to university now.
Q. “How many universities are there in Japan?”
A. “I’m not sure. I think there are about 750.”
Q. “Where do Japanese university students usually live?”
A. “Most students here live with their parents because not many universities have enough accommodation,”
