Casual — to friend
Socializing
日本語は少しだけ話せるよ。 — I can only speak a little Japanese. (Socializing, Casual — to friend, JLPT N5)
You
日本語は少しだけ話せるよ。
にほんごはすこしだけはなせるよ。
I can only speak a little Japanese.
Romaji: Nihongo wa sukoshi dake hanaseru yo. / Reply Romaji: Hee, sou nanda! Jaa, sukoshizutsu nihongo de hanashite miru?
Reply
へえ、そうなんだ!じゃあ、少しずつ日本語で話してみる?
へえ、そうなんだ!じゃあ、すこしずつにほんごではなしてみる?
Oh, really? Then, should we try speaking a little bit of Japanese together?
Gesture & etiquette
Smile warmly and nod encouragingly.
Avoid using polite forms like desu/masu; keep the tone casual and friendly.