What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
1 hour per week. Optional homework worksheets are given.Assessment
Students will be asked to verbally participate in the games and write during the writing activities.Class Experience
AUTO-SCHEDULING AVAILABLE! :) You pick the time! (Click the "Show Alternative Times" button above) :) ~~~ ‘Learn Japanese with Fun Games and Activities!’ on-going course with Teacher Lynn (リン 先生). ** This class is for Ages 13 – 18 (flexible). Please see our other similar Japanese classes offered for younger students. ++ Ongoing classes are charged weekly. If you would like class on a different day of the week or multiple days in a week please message Teacher Lynn (リン 先生). Thank you. :) The Japanese language has become extremely popular due to anime, J-pop and J-dramas! This easy-going on-going camp is aimed at students who are interested in starting their Japanese language journey. Discover Japan through its language! In this on-going course, students will be introduced to Japanese writing systems. Each day, students will have a Japanese writing activity or play a game to decipher a series of Japanese vocabulary words. Students will be surprised by the Japanese they already know and how fun it is to learn Japanese! Students are expected to verbally participate in the class activities and games. Cameras and Microphones are requested to be ON. [Repeat student may turn cameras OFF, but may be requested to answer questions and show written work.] In this class, all Japanese is accompanied with Rōmaji (Roman alphabet) for easy reading and following along. No prior Japanese language learning is required - Easy Japanese-y! TOPICS: Week 1: Writing Japanese Katakana Vowels Activity + Students will practice writing vowels for one of the Japanese writing systems (Katakana). Week 2: Writing Japanese Katakana Consonants Activity + Students will practice writing consonants for one of the Japanese writing systems (Katakana) and Katakana words. Week 3: Writing Names in Katakana Activity + Students will learn how to write and practice writing their names in Japanese (Katakana). Week 4: Katakana Vocabulary Game + Students will play a game to decipher a series of Japanese Katakana words. Week 5: Animals Vocabulary Game + Students will learn the names of Animals in Japanese and decipher the Animals in Japanese Katakana game-style. Week 6: Fruit Vocabulary Game + Students will learn vocabulary for Fruit in Japanese and decipher the Fruit in Japanese Katakana game-style. Week 7: Countries Vocabulary Game + Students will learn vocabulary for 12 Countries in Japanese and decipher the countries in Japanese Katakana game-style. Week 8: Clothing Vocabulary Game + Students will learn vocabulary for Clothing in Japanese and decipher the clothing in Japanese Katakana game-style. Week 9: Reading Japanese in Anime and Activity + Students will be introduced to all 3 Japanese writing systems. Students will read the Japanese description of characters. Students will learn common vocabulary and sentences in the Anime of the day. Week 10: Sports Vocabulary Practice + Students will learn vocabulary for Sports (Katakana and Hiragana). Cycle continues.... Let’s have fun learning Japanese! Please bring a notebook/paper and pencil/pen to class. Only Zoom on the Outschool platform is used for this class. ** Class of 2 or more students is essential for the class group activities and games. Please ask siblings or friends to join - teacher provides coupon discount for groups. Thank you. :) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ EDIT: 12 Dec 2022 Learn Japanese with Fun Games and Activities (1x Weekly On-going) TOPIC Weekly Schedule 2023 ++ NEW SEMESTER: ++ ~January 2023~ 1-7 Lesson 1 Writing: Katakana Vowels 8-14 Lesson 2 Writing: Katakana Consonants 15-21 Lesson 3 Writing: Write your name in Japanese 22-28 Lesson 4 Game: Katakana Vocab (Japanglish) 29-(4) Lesson 5 Vocab: Animals ~February 2023~ 5-11 Lesson 6 Vocab: Fruit 12-18 Lesson 7 Vocab: Countries 19-25 Lesson 8 Vocab: Clothing 26 - (4) Lesson 9 Vocab: Anime (Pokemon) ~March 2023~ 5-11 Lesson 10 Vocab: Sports
Learning Goals
Students will realize that they already know some Japanese words (they just didn’t know it!)
Students will study 1 of the main writing systems of Japanese - Katakana.
Students will learn the names of animals, clothing, countries, and fruit in Japanese Katakana (vocabulary practice).
Students will start their journey of leaning Japanese in a fun and exciting way!
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Parental guidance is not needed for this course. All content is appropriate for all students of every background.
Supply List
No materials or supplies required. Paper/Notebook and Pencil/Pen recommended.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Teaching Certificates
Illinois Teaching Certificate in English to Speakers of Other Languages
Non-US Teaching Certificate in English to Speakers of Other Languages
2 Degrees
Master's Degree from Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University
Bachelor's Degree from Northern Arizona University
Teacher Lynn (リン 先生) completed her Master’s degree in Oita, Japan. She was a teaching assistant for Japanese middle school, high school, and university in-person classes in Japan. She has been living in Japan for 6 years (since 2017). Teacher Lynn not only intensely studied the Japanese language, but fell in love with Japanese culture and discovered the passion for sharing such a beautiful language with students. She has been a private Japanese online tutor for over 3 years.
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Live Group Class
$7
weekly1x per week
30 min
Completed by 8 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
3-6 learners per class
Financial Assistance
Tutoring
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