Beginner Japanese Language and Culture 02
In this class, students will learn vocabularies, kanji, and grammar, all of which are the foundation to the next level class. **Please check the class dates & times. ***Minimum enrollment of 2 is required to start a section.
Sachiko
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What's included
8 live meetings
4 in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. :::Students are encouraged to check the class bulletin board prior to the beginning of each week::: Before each meetings, students are expected to study vocabulary and/or grammar/expression flash card sets. This way we use the class time efficiently for activities such as interpersonal speaking and collaborative writing.Assessment
One weekly informal assessment from class involvement at the end of the week will be sent to parents. If you are a homeschooling parent looking for a formal assessment grades, please let me know, I will be happy to see what I can do for you.Grading
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::::::::::::::::::::::::::: What will be taught? ::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Please see the syllabus. ::::::::::::::::::::::::::: How is your class structured? ::::::::::::::::::::::::::: We will meet in zoom for 30 minutes TWICE a week. The class will have slides with easy to see illustrations and sensei will explain and model the pronunciation and the use of grammar/expressions. ::::::::::::::::::::::::::: How will you teach? ::::::::::::::::::::::::::: On zoom through Outschool platform. External resources such as Quizlet for vocabulary decks, Padlet for simple application assignments, and Google Drive/Slide/Forms/Spreadsheet for collaborative work with classmates for between classes assignments. ::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 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? ::::::::::::::::::::::::::: It is recommended that you already know at least half of hiragana and have taken Beginner Japanese Language and Culture 01 (Twice a Week, 4 wks long) or Intro classes from 01 to 05 prior to taking this one. ////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Continue on with these classes! Beginner Japanese Level 1 (30 Minutes 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 (30 Minutes 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 (40 Minutes Once a Week/semester-long or year-long) https://outschool.com/classes/beginner-japanese-level-1-once-a-week-0k0eC4bB?refuid=8rjyKxuq Beginner Japanese 1 (45 Minutes Three Times a Week/semester-long or year-long) https://outschool.com/classes/beginner-japanese-1-3-times-a-week-Qn0szcMS?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 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Weather 1
Learners identify the vocabulary for describing weather conditions.
Learners ask and respond to questions on today's weather through role-play.
Learners describe what kind of weather they prefer. 30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Weather 2
Learners identify the vocabulary for describing temperature.
Learners ask and respond to questions on how one feels about the day's temperature.
Learners role-play and ask classmates on temperature with given cues. 30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Describing Weather: Describing Temperature with Large Numbers
Learners identify the key vocabulary for describing temperature with numbers.
Learners ask and respond to questions on temperatures about different parts of the world.
Learners role-play and ask temperatures where they live. 30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Introduction to Using Adjectives
Learners identify the three different groups of adjectives.
Learners compare the difference in usage of いadjectives and na-adjectives.
Learners use adjectives appropriately to describe a noun.
Learners use adjectives appropriately to describe a noun in a complete sentence. 30 mins online live lesson
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External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
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
$165
for 8 classes2x per week, 4 weeks
30 min
Completed by 94 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-16
4-10 learners per class
