What's included
10 live meetings
5 in-class hoursClass Experience
AUTO-SCHEDULING AVAILABLE! :) You pick the time! (Click the "Show Alternative Times" button above) :) ~~~ ‘Learn Japanese with Fun Games and Activities!’ multi-day course with Teacher Lynn (リン 先生). ** This class is for Ages 7 – 12 (flexible). Please see our other similar Japanese classes offered for older students. ++ Multi-day courses 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 course is aimed at students who are interested in starting their Japanese language journey. Discover Japan through its language! In this multi-day 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: Lesson day 1: Writing Japanese Katakana Vowels Activity + Students will practice writing vowels for one of the Japanese writing systems (Katakana). Lesson day 2: Writing Japanese Katakana Consonants Activity + Students will practice writing consonants for one of the Japanese writing systems (Katakana) and Katakana words. Week 2: Lesson day 3: Writing Names in Katakana Activity + Students will learn how to write and practice writing their names in Japanese (Katakana). Lesson day 4: Katakana Vocabulary Game + Students will play a game to decipher a series of Japanese Katakana words. Week 3: Lesson day 5: Animals Vocabulary Game + Students will learn the names of Animals in Japanese and decipher the Animals in Japanese Katakana game-style. Lesson day 6: Fruit Vocabulary Game + Students will learn vocabulary for Fruit in Japanese and decipher the Fruit in Japanese Katakana game-style. Week 4: Lesson day 7: Countries Vocabulary Game + Students will learn vocabulary for 12 Countries in Japanese and decipher the countries in Japanese Katakana game-style. Lesson day 8: Clothing Vocabulary Game + Students will learn vocabulary for Clothing in Japanese and decipher the clothing in Japanese Katakana game-style. Week 5: Lesson day 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. Lesson day 10: Sports Vocabulary Practice + Students will learn vocabulary for Sports (Katakana and Hiragana). 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. :)
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
$70
for 10 classes2x per week, 5 weeks
30 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-12
2-6 learners per class