Immersion Japanese Club: Beginner Japanese for Shapes
Introduce your learner to Japanese words for shapes! They'll identify and describe everyday objects, boosting their vocabulary while gaining insight into how geometry meets culture in Japan.
Mr. Kelsey P. ケルシー先生
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(373)
What's included
2 live meetings
1 hrs 50 mins in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. 1-2 per weekAssessment
1-2 throughout the classClass Experience
US Grade 6 - 9
Beginner Level
Discover the beauty of geometry and language with Immersion Japanese Club: Level 1 - Beginner Japanese - Shapes! This playful, two-lesson course introduces learners to the names of shapes and how to describe them in Japanese. Through creative lessons and activities, students will: + Master vocabulary for shapes and their descriptions. + Practice using them in fun and interactive scenarios. + Learn about the role of shapes in Japanese art and culture. Students in this series will dive deep into the Japanese language through an immersive and engaging approach. Each session introduces learners to essential phrases with a focus on accurate pronunciation and practical use. Interactive role-playing and activities allow students to apply what they've learned in realistic, everyday scenarios. Lessons also provide fascinating cultural insights, helping learners understand when and how phrases are used in real-life contexts. Japanese is spoken as much as possible throughout the course to create a natural learning environment, with clear and supportive explanations in English when needed. Every 55-minute session includes dedicated time for discussion, questions, and practice, ensuring all learners feel confident and ready to continue their language journey. Perfect for young artists, creative minds, and curious learners, this class blends art and language for a unique experience. Taught by a certified instructor, lessons are vibrant and engaging! NOTE: A minimum of four learners must be enrolled for the course section to run as scheduled. Updates will be communicated as needed.
Learning Goals
Recognize and pronounce vocabulary for basic shapes in Japanese.Use shape-related vocabulary in simple descriptions and activities.
Syllabus
2 Lessons
over 2 WeeksLesson 1:
Shapes
Learn the names of common shapes. This lesson covers vocabulary for "square," "triangle," "circle," "ellipse," "rectangle," "diamond," and "star." 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Review & Wrap-up
Consolidate Japanese vocabulary and grammar studied in this course before playing a review game with situational practice opportunities. 55 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Note: Parental consent for use of Blooket 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.
Pre-Requisites
None
Supply List
Youkoso！(Welcome!) I'm happy that you've decided to join our class. Would you please introduce yourself to me and the other learners? And please share any background or questions you have in Japanese language or culture (^o^)／
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
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
+ JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test) older N2 Level certification-holder
+ 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
$18
weekly or $36 for 2 classes1x per week, 2 weeks
55 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-14
4-8 learners per class
