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Here's Hiragana! Part 1 (a Japanese Alphabet) (Age 8-12)
Samuel Brinkerhoff, M.A.Ed
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(494)
Rising Star
In this one time course, students will learn the first 15 letters of Hiragana (the Japanese alphabet). They will study in an upbeat and interactive way, where all students will feel comfortable and engaged.
Class Experience
Did you know that Japanese has three writing systems? I know, hard to imagine right? Well, in this one time class you will learn to read, write and pronounce 15 of the 69 characters of Hiragana (one of the writing systems). But wait? Doesn’t Hiragana have only 46 characters? Well, I am including both the ten ten (not from Naruto) and maru characters as well. Don’t know what they are? Well, you will just have to take this course to find out. We will study: あ, い, う, え, お か, き, く, け, こ が,...
- Students will learn to read, write and pronounce あ, い, う, え, お か, き, く, け, こ が, ぎ, ぐ, げ, ご
I received my undergraduate degree in the Japanese language, culture, and history. I also earned my Master's degree in K-12 education. I studied abroad at Nihon University in Tokyo as well as worked as an English teacher in Niigata, Japan. I was able to see what I learned firsthand
0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Homework
Frequency: available upon requestFeedback: available upon requestDetails: Students will be given worksheets to print out after the class to reinforce their learning. Because this class meets once, this is optional and they have the choice to send their homework to me to look over.Assessment
Frequency: available upon requestDetails: I do not routinely give an assessment at the end of the class. However, if a student or parent would like an assessment, they may request one by emailing me.
Students will be emailed homework. I will use kahoot as well, but they will get the kahoot code from me.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined October, 2020
5.0
494reviews
Rising Star
Teacher expertise and credentials
Alabama Teaching Certificate in English to Speakers of Other Languages
Master's Degree in Education from University of Birmingham at Alabama
After trying a major in marine Biology in college I realized that my real passion was in the Japanese language and culture. I loved watching anime in high school and had Japanese friends that were teaching me Japanese. At first I had thought...
Group Class
$23
per classMeets once
60 min
Completed by 94 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
1-6 learners per class
