| Feature | Shokyu (Elementary) Audio | Chukyu 1 (Intermediate) Audio | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 100-120 words/min | 160-180 words/min (natural) | | Pauses | Long gaps for repetition | Natural pauses (no gaps) | | Vocabulary | High frequency, concrete | Abstract, nuanced, formal | | Speakers | 2-3 people, flat tone | 4-5 people, emotional intonation | | Background Noise | None (studio clean) | None (still studio, but realistic pace) |

Minna no Nihongo Chukyu I Honsatsu - スリーエーネットワーク