Immersion Japanese Club: Level 1 (入門) - Beginner Japanese
Embark on a captivating language adventure! Our homeschoolers' beginner Japanese course ignites curiosity, explores foreign languages, and unveils the enchanting world of Japanese. Join now and master essential phrases with ease!
Mr. Kelsey P. ケルシー先生
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(373)
What's included
40 live meetings
36 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Learners will be expected to complete the Learn Mode of each flashcard deck on Quizlet prior to the next lesson's meeting time. The link for the assignment will be posted in the classroom following each first lesson of the week. It is important that all rounds of the Learn Mode are completed in order to get credit for them toward a Certificate of Completion or Excellence. Learners who complete all of the Test Mode assessments and score 80% or higher on at least 14 of the 18 of them will receive a Certificate of Completion for the course. Students who complete all of the Test Mode assessments, make 80% or higher on all 18 out of 18 assessments, and reach "Black Belt" status by completing all of the Learn Mode review activities as well will receive a Certificate of Excellence.Mastery Evaluation
It is recommended that learners who are wishing to master the Japanese writing system of hiragana and katakana more quickly take advantage of the additional post made after the second lesson of each week that includes a hiragana or katakana practice video. Learners can download a writing practice sheet in the classroom for this purpose or utilize other means as desired.Assessment
Learners will be expected to complete the Test Mode of each flashcard deck on Quizlet prior to the next lesson's meeting time. The link for the assignment will be posted in the classroom following each second lesson of the week. It is important that learners score 80% or higher in Test Mode in order to get credit for them toward a Certificate of Completion or Excellence. Tests can be repeated without penalty as necessary or desired, with the final score being the one showing by the following week's lesson. Learners who complete all of the Test Mode assessments and score 80% or higher on at least 14 of the 18 of them will receive a Certificate of Completion for the course. Students who complete all of the Test Mode assessments, make 80% or higher on all 18 out of 18 assessments, and reach "Black Belt" status by completing all of the Learn Mode review activities as well will receive a Certificate of Excellence.Class Experience
US Grade 7 - 10
Beginner Level
🎌 Ready to explore Japanese language and culture? Your language learning adventure starts here! Are you a sushi and ramen enthusiast? Always excited for the latest anime episode or J-pop track? Ever find yourself daydreaming about samurai? You're not alone! Learning Japanese might seem like a challenge, but guess what? You too can master this captivating language! How, you ask? -------------------------------------------------- Immerse Yourself with Immersion Japanese Club -------------------------------------------------- 🔸 Level 1: 入門 - Beginner Level (0 to 50 hours of previous Japanese experience) * 🔸 Level 2: 初級 - Basic Level (about 50 to 250 hours of previous Japanese experience) 🔸 Level 3: 中級 - Intermediate Level (about 250 to 400 hours of previous Japanese experience) 🔸 Level 4: 上級 - Advanced Level (about 400 to 700 hours of previous Japanese experience) *You are currently viewing the profile for this level. ++++++++++++++++ COURSE ITINERARY ++++++++++++++++ Week 1 Greetings - Aisatsu Week 2 More Greetings - Hoka no aisatsu Week 3 Further Greetings - Sono hoka no aisatsu Week 4 Each Other - O’tagai Week 5 Honorifics - Keigo Week 6 Locations - Ichi Week 7 Words that Connect - Tsunageru kotoba Week 8 More Locations - Hoka no ichi Week 9 Farm Animals - Bokujou no doubutsu Week 10 More Words that Connect - Hoka no tsunageru kotoba Week 11 Sea Animals - Kaisei doubutsu Week 12 Shapes - Katachi Week 13 Wild Animals - Yasei doubutsu Week 14 Fruit - Kudamono Week 15 More Wild Animals - Hoka no yasei doubutsu Week 16 Food - Tabemono Week 17 Countries - Kuni Week 18 TBD The key mission of this course? To give you a thorough introduction to this beautiful language, as well as prepare you for more advanced language learning through our exclusive Immersion Japanese Club offerings. Learn more about this innovative approach and its benefits at https://immersionlanguageclub.com/about. Ready to embark on this exciting journey? Enroll now and let's explore the beauty of Japanese together. Note: A minimum of five (5) students must be enrolled for this class to be held as scheduled. Students who wish to remain enrolled even in the case of there not being a sufficient number of enrollees will be transferred to the next available scheduled day and time of the same class unless otherwise requested. Still got questions? Feel free to contact me for more information! #LearnJapanese #JapaneseLanguageCourse #LanguageAdventure #LanguageLearning #JapaneseCulture #NewBeginnings #LanguageJourney #JapaneseClub #ImmersionJapanese
Learning Goals
- Be introduced to traditional and modern elements of the country and culture
- Learn some Japanese vocabulary and phrases.
- Be able to pronounce and understand common Japanese words
- Be prepared for more intensive learning through the immersion method
Syllabus
2 Units
40 Lessons
over 20 WeeksUnit 1: Getting Acquainted
Lesson 1:
Greetings Intro
Learn the basics of greeting in Japanese. This lesson covers essential phrases like "good morning," "good evening," "please," "excuse me," "here you go," "thank you," and "you're welcome," setting a foundation for polite conversation. 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Greetings Practice
Practice the greetings introduced in the previous lesson. Reinforce your understanding and pronunciation of basic phrases like "good morning," "good evening," "please," "excuse me," "here you go," "thank you," and "you're welcome." 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
More Greetings Intro
Expand your greeting vocabulary with phrases used in daily life such as "I'm leaving," "take care," "good night," "I'm home," "welcome back," "let's eat," and "thank you for the meal." 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
More Greetings Practice
Solidify your knowledge of additional greetings. Practice phrases like "I'm leaving," "take care," "good night," "I'm home," "welcome back," "let's eat," and "thank you for the meal." 55 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Note: Parental consent for use of Gimkit for play and content review is assumed granted unless expressed directly to the teacher otherwise.
According to the Foreign Service Institute (FSI), Japanese ranks as a Category V language among world languages in the highest level of difficulty (based on average time of acquisition) alongside Chinese, Korean, and Arabic. Learners of these languages often require approximately 2200 hours (or 88 weeks) of use and study to reach conversational fluency. (Source: https://2009-2017.state.gov/m/fsi/sls/orgoverview/languages/index.htm)
It is important to help students keep in mind that more difficult languages such as Japanese require effort and diligence to master. As enjoyable as it often is to learn, it can also be challenging and even downright frustrating at times to achieve confidence. Please support them where necessary by reminding them of this fact and, if possible, finding creative solutions together toward continually rediscovering the fun and magic of this language.
Need suggestions? Try looking through manga or watching an anime show together, or perhaps even practicing some basic phrases at the dinner table, to inspire and reinvigorate them when the going gets tough. And, as always, feel free to reach out to me for additional support at any time.
Language of Instruction
English
Joined February, 2019
4.9
373reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Colorado Teaching Certificate in Mathematics
Bachelor's Degree from Gustavus Adolphus College
At a Glance:
+ Magna cum laude graduate in philosophy with honors and concentrations in Japanese studies and religion
+ 2nd Level JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test) certification-holder (note: JLPT 5th level is the lowest and 1st is the highest (also now denoted "N5" through "N1")
+ Member of the 2007 International Scholar Laureate Program Delegation on Diplomacy & International Relations in the People's Republic of China
+ Teacher and tutor to over 1000 foreign language students on Outschool and elsewhere
Details:
Kelsey studied Japanese language, culture, history, and economics both at home (Gustavus Adolphus College in Minnesota) and a year abroad (Kansai Gaidai University in Osaka, Japan). He returned to Japan after graduating to live for another three years in Kagawa prefecture, Shikoku, where he worked in language instruction and Japanese-English translation. He attained certification in the 2nd highest level of the internationally recognized Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) less than three years into his Japanese studies.
Kelsey's teaching experience in language instruction (where he often implements the Natural Approach and TPR) continues to this day in private lessons for both children and adults in various subjects including Japanese language learning and JLPT test prep. For Japanese, this includes literacy in kanji and the language's other character sets, as well as comprehension and production in both informal and business-level conversation.
Regarding the JLPT specifically, Kelsey's tutoring methods involve a top-down approach to deconstructing, studying for, and tackling the JLPT for those students looking to take their Japanese to the next level and even get this important certification that can land them a job abroad. Feel free to contact him for more information about the JLPT and suggestions on whether or not it may be right for your learner's language goals.Reviews
Live Group Course
$33
weekly or $649 for 40 classes2x per week, 20 weeks
55 min
Completed by 265 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-15
6-8 learners per class
