Stories · part 2 — have you ever?

Open up experiences with 'Have you ever...?'

「〜したことある？」で経験について話を広げられるようになりましょう。

Key English phrases

Have you ever ~?
I've always wanted to ~
I've never ~, but ~
What was it like?

Example conversation

AHave you ever been to a music festival?
BYeah, once! It was incredible. Have you?
AI've never been, but I've always wanted to.
BYou should go! What kind of music are you into?
AAll kinds. What was your festival like?
BLoud, muddy, and unforgettable!

In context

I love asking, 'Have you ever...?' It's a great way to start a story. 'Have you ever been to a festival?' or 'Have you ever traveled alone?' If they have, I ask, 'What was it like?' If they haven't, I share that I've always wanted to try it. These questions open up so many experiences. Everyone has done something interesting. Have you ever done something you'll never forget?

When to use it · practice

You want to start a story with Drew. Ask two 'Have you ever ~?' questions.
Drewと話を始めたいです。「〜したことある？」を2つ聞きましょう。
Drew shares an experience. Ask what it was like.
Drewが経験を話します。どんな感じだったか聞きましょう。
You haven't done it. Say you've always wanted to.
あなたは未経験です。「ずっとやってみたかった」と言いましょう。

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