Beginner Japanese 1_01 (3 Times a Week)
This 8 weeks beginner class meets 3 days a week with a routine of learning, practice using, and application of the new vocabulary and grammar. Practice materials and handouts included. *Minimum enrollment of 3 to start a section
Sachiko
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What's included
24 live meetings
12 in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Study vocabulary with Quizlet flashcards Writing practice focused on the week's material Review the vocabulary and grammar with games Respond to end of the week topicAssessment
Informal assessment from our candid interactions in class as well as during the group practice. Please send a request for the assessment before the lessons, so I can make note of how your child is doing in class.Class Experience
Beginner Level
***Each section of the class will require at least 3 students to open. When there aren't enough students to start a class, the starting date will be postponed to the following week. ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞 Wk1 June 3rd-7th // Introduction to Japanese, hiragana, and Introducing Things Wk2 June 10th-14th // Different sounds in Japanese, hiragana and greetings Wk3 June 17rd-21st // Hiragana and Preference + Kanji Wk4 June 24th-28th // Hiragana and Grade Levels + Kanji Wk5 July 1st-5th // Hiragana and Nationality + Kanji & Katakana Wk6 July 8rd-12th // Hiragana and Numbers + Kanji Wk7 July 15th-19th // Telling Time + Kanji Wk8 July 22nd-26th // Class schedule + Kanji ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// 𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐃𝐔𝐋𝐄 ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// ★★★ These sections are new, and they will start from Wk1 of 1st semester materials. These sections will be cancelled or postponed if the minimum enrollment of 3 is not met on the dates in parentheses. 1st semester class // starting from August 2024 ★━━━━━━━━━★━━━━━━━━━★ Wk1 Aug.14th-18th // Introduction to Japanese, hiragana, and Introducing Things Wk2 Aug. 21th-25th // Different sounds in Japanese, hiragana and greetings Wk3 Aug. 28th- Sep. 1st // Hiragana and Preference + Kanji Wk4 Sep. 11th-15th // Hiragana and Grade Levels + Kanji Wk 5 Sep. 18th-22nd // Hiragana and Nationality + Kanji & Katakana Wk 6 Sep. 25th-29th // Hiragana and Numbers + Kanji Wk 7 Oct. 2nd-6th // Telling Time + Kanji Wk8 Oct. 9th-13th // Class schedule + Kanji *** There will be more classes listed to complete the 1st semester of the 1st year curriculum ::::::::::::::::::::::::::: How will you teach? ::::::::::::::::::::::::::: On zoom through Outschool platform. ::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 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? ::::::::::::::::::::::::::: This is a beginner's class, but students will learn hiragana outside of class on their own with recommended materials.
Learning Goals
Students learn the basic foundation to Japanese language and become comfortable asking questions as well as responding to those questions on the beginner's level topics.
Syllabus
24 Lessons
over 8 WeeksLesson 1:
Introduction to Japanese Language
Learners become familiar with essential terms to use in our lessons, and get to know the Japanese language. 30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Hiragana Chart and Writing Hiragana
Learners become comfortable using hiragana chart as a learning companion.
Learners learn how to read and write the first 10 hiragana, あ(a) line and か(ka)line with in-class games after writing down the ten hiragana. 30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
What is this?
Learners learn how to ask questions, as well as respond to questions by learning some key phrases. 30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Different Sounds in Japanese: Seion, Dakuon, and Handakuon
Learners learn how to read and write the second 10 hiragana, さ(sa) line and た(ta)line with in-class games after writing down the ten hiragana.
Learners able to identify, pronounce, and tell the difference between hiragana with or without special symbols dakuten and handakuten. 30 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
I have Quizlet and Gimkit vocabulary games students can use outside of class to study vocabulary from the class.
For Quizlet, students will need to have their own account to have access to my private folder of vocabulary.
We use Gimkit to play vocabulary games or help students with learning hiragana from time to time. Students will go to https://www.gimkit.com/join and type in a class code to join the game together with everyone in the class. No apps or anything else is required.
Supply List
If you use an iPad, please learn how to use split screen function, as students will work in writing or answering questions on interactive exercises while I hold the class with zoom. Something to write with A notebook Some color pencils or markers/highlighters
Language of Instruction
English (Level: A0.5)
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 Course
$385
for 24 classes3x per week, 8 weeks
30 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-14
3-8 learners per class
