8週2日目 そういえば…
Connecting words and organizing arguments
接続：ところで、文。
By the way, moving on to another topic
注意 / Note：そういえば recalls from the current topic; ところで completely changed the topic; それはそうと put the previous matter aside.
比較 / Compare：Same song: そういえば／それはそうと. These models are often mistakenly chosen for each other — carefully read the 接続 and nuances above and then decide.
よく出る形 / Common form：ところで、文。Switch to an UNRELATED story — another そういえば (suddenly remembered from the same thing being talked about).
ところで、次の会議はいつですか。
By the way, when is the next meeting?
ところで、旅行の準備はできましたか。
By the way, are you ready for the trip yet?
ところで、来週の打ち合わせは何時からでしたか。
By the way, what time is the meeting next week?