What's included
3 live meetings
2 hrs 15 mins in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Writing practice will be on the class bulletin board, and I highly recommend students to take notes in class as well as reviewing what we learn in between classes.Class Experience
Beginner Level
What will be taught? The basics of Japanese writing, pronunciation, and talking about one's preference and numbers. There will be fun online studying materials as well as hardcopy materials for each day of class. How is your class structured? The class will be on zoom. Interactive class activity will also be conducted within zoom for checking student understanding throughout the class. How will you teach? I will teach the class through Zoom, sharing power point slides with many illustrations for better understanding. What's your teaching style? I believe students, especially younger ones, learn better and retain more information when they are having fun. I like to teach students while making the learning process fun for them, as well as for myself. How much will learners get to interact with you and each other (mention specifics like: lecture, games, slides, video clips, discussion)? Students will get to share their motivation for learning Japanese with the class and myself in the beginning in either speaking to the class, or in the discussion. Students will get to play an interactive class activity based on what they learned throughout the class via Zoom. Any required experience or knowledge learners need? Use of Zoom platform, Quizlet and Gimkit.
Learning Goals
Students will learn to read and write simple Japanese. Students will be able to introduce themselves and family members, and friends. Students will be able to count up to at least 100.
Other Details
Supply List
Printers at home will be helpful to have writing practice printed. Students will be asked to use Quizlet to study vocabulary between classes. Having a free account made prior to starting this course will be helpful. Gimkit requires a parental consent.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Texas Teaching Certificate in Foreign Language
Bachelor's Degree in Art and Design from University of North Texas
Certified teacher for Japanese (EC-12), Mandarin(EC-12) and Art(EC-12). I grew up speaking Japanese, Mandarin and Taiwanese, so I have no problem mixing them up to meet your need. Many years of freelance tutoring experience for Japanese and Mandarin have helped me teaching all levels of Japanese including Pre-AP and AP classes at my former employment at a public high school.
Reviews
Live Group Class
$85
for 3 classes3x per week, 1 week
45 min
Completed by 9 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-14
3-8 learners per class