What's included
8 live meetings
6 in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Before each meetings, students are expected to study vocabulary and/or grammar/expression we learned previously. This way we use the class time efficiently for activities such as interpersonal speaking and collaborative writing.Class Experience
::::::::::::::::::::::::::: What will be taught? ::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Wk 1 Introduction to Japanese Language and Writing Systems, Hiragana A and Ka Lines Wk 2 Hiragana Sa and Ta Lines, Different Sounds Wk 3 Hiragana Na Line and Greetings Wk 4 Preference Wk 5 Hiragana Ha and Ma Lines, Grade Levels and Schools Wk 6 Hiragana Ya and Ra Lines, Languages and Nationalities Wk 7 The last few hiragana and Numbers Wk 8 The Long Self-Introduction Presentation and Class Wrap-Up Review Games ::::::::::::::::::::::::::: How is your class structured? ::::::::::::::::::::::::::: We will meet in zoom for 45 minutes once a week. We will go over the new topic and the vocabulary together, and then work on creating our sentences together in speaking and in writing. If you are not yet comfortable with all of hiragana, no worries, we will go over the words with romaji to help you out. ::::::::::::::::::::::::::: How will you teach? ::::::::::::::::::::::::::: On zoom through Outschool platform. External resources such as Quizlet for vocabulary decks, and Gimkit for reviews. ::::::::::::::::::::::::::: What's your teaching style? ::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Easy-going, but perhaps because of the subject I teach, most students are really respectful, which I truly appreciate. ::::::::::::::::::::::::::: How much will learners get to interact with you and each other (mention specifics like: lecture, games, slides, video clips, discussion)? ::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Learning a foreign language is all about interaction!! There will be interactive class activities for informal assessments. Pair activities/assignments are designed to develop each student's 21st century skills such as collaboration, communication, creativity, and critical thinking. If you are a home school student who is looking for a formal assignment grades, I will be happy to work with you (but I need to know what is expected). ::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Any required experience or knowledge learners need? ::::::::::::::::::::::::::: None for this one. ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: If you are looking for an on-going lessons!!! ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Beginner Japanese Level 1 (Once a Week/on-going/semester-long or year-long) https://outschool.com/classes/beginner-japanese-level-1-once-a-week-AkHib3Sj?refuid=8rjyKxuq Beginner Japanese Level 1 (Twice a Week/semester-long or year-long) https://outschool.com/classes/beginner-japanese-level-1-twice-a-week-uYKjITlU?refuid=8rjyKxuq Beginner Japanese Level 1 (Once a Week/semester-long or year-long) https://outschool.com/classes/beginner-japanese-level-1-once-a-week-0k0eC4bB?refuid=8rjyKxuq :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
Learning Goals
Students will learn to comprehend written, audio, audiovisual, and visual text.
Students will be able to make interdisciplinary and cultural connections.
Students will be able to communicate interpersonally by speaking with others.
Students will be able to communicate interpersonally by writing to others.
Students will be able to communicate through spoken presentations.
Students will be able to communicate through written presentations.
Syllabus
8 Lessons
over 8 WeeksLesson 1:
Introduction to Japanese Language
Learners will identify and name the official three writing systems in Japanese.
Learners will read hiragana with the aid of hiragana chart from the class.
Learners will use classroom expressions in Japanese with sensei when he/she is ready for the next material after the first lesson.
Learners will recite, write, and identify the A-line and Ka-line hiragana.
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Different Sounds
Learners will recite, write, and identify the Sa and Ta-line hiragana.
Learners will identify and recognize special symbols for hiragana to alter the original pronunciations.
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Continue on Different Sounds, and Greetings
Learners will recite, write, and identify the Na-line hiragana.
Learners will identify and recognize special symbols for hiragana to alter the original pronunciations.
Learners will use appropriate greetings with one another for the different time of the day.
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Preference
Learners will recite, write, and identify the Ha and Ma-line hiragana.
Learners will identity the adjectives for expressing one's preference.
Learners will ask questions on one's preference.
Learners will respond to questions on one's preference.
45 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Please note that the game portion of the class requires the student to click on a link from Gimkit which I will provide in the class for the students to participate. It is an approved third party learning tool.
Quizlet is a website that allows for students and educators to make and use digital flashcards. I offer students to study vocabulary outside of class by accessing Quizlet cards that I have created specific to my classes. Students will need to provide their username on Quizlet account to have access to all of my flashcards.
Supply List
Notebook for taking notes Pen or pencil for writing Free Quizlet account to have access to my Quizlet decks Learn how to use split screen if you are using iPad before the class, because you may need it.
Language of Instruction
English (Level: A0.5)
Teacher expertise and credentials
Texas Teaching Certificate in Foreign Language
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 Course
$280
for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
45 min
Completed by 20 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-15
2-8 learners per class