Hello there, Shimasu ka? Yoroshii desu ka? ii desu ka? Ikaga desu ka? Far as I understand all these mean 'would you like'. My question is basically whats the difference? When would I use which version of 'would you like'? P.S. Do you have a release date for the second Rocket Japanese course? I know in previous forum questions you've told us it would be released sometime this year, just wondered if you had an actual date. And will it be an advanced course? :D Arigato

From my studies this is what I have come to understand. shimasu ka = is more like "What do you want to do?" ii desu ka = is more like "is it good?" yoroshii desu ka = is more like "is it alright?" ikaga desu ka = is more like "how are you doing?" These are to my knowledge the best way to translate the meanings but if I am wrong I am sure the *"rljapan admin"* will make the corrections maybe this will hold you over till then. Hope this helps. :) Brian

:D Thanks a lot Brian that makes it much clearer!

Musashi-san, Seems like Brian is an expert on Japanese! Well done Brian san! Concerning our sequel to our "Rocket Japanese" interactive course, I have just sent you an email regarding our brand NEW and advanced "More Rocket Japanese!". If you are the first 100 people to purchase it, you get 50% OFF regular price! So go for it! :lol: :lol: "More Rocket Japanese!" has MORE conversation, MORE vocabulary....and 2 new native speakers!