What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
Intermediate Level
In this class, I will use mainly Japanese for instruction in this class. Followings are an examples of lessons for the first four weeks. Week 1: Let's share our Japanese learning experiences. Week 2: We will read an Email and write reply to the mail. Week 3: Tell us what you like about your town and what you don't like about your town. Week 4: Let's talk about your cooking experiences. What is your speciality? What was your horrible cooking? Each class has a topic to cover, but there is a room for learners to request other topics of their interest. In this class, we will also study intermediate-level Japanese grammar. Required knowledge for joining B1-2 class: You must be able to answer at least half of the questions below. The answers can be found after the questions. Questions A. つぎの英語を日本語に翻訳(ほんやく)してノートに書いてください。文章(ぶんしょう)はですます調(ちょう)で書いてください。知(し)っている漢字(かんじ)も使(つか)ってください。There may be correct answers other than the sentences provided in the example answers. In such cases, please send a message to the teacher through Outschool's “Ask a Question” feature. a. I like blue rather than red. b. I think it will rain tomorrow. c. I met a friend after five years. d. I am good at riding a bicycle. e. I intended to do my homework. B. Select the best reading for the underlined kanji. a. 天気(てんき)予報によると、今日は雪です。 1. あらかじめ 2. にっぽう 3. よほう 4. ほうこく b. 故障(こしょう)の原因が分かりません。。 1. げんいん 2. りゆう 3. げいいん 4. はらいせ C. Please select the most suitable answers for each question below. a. このジェットコースターは、安全のため、身長130センチ以下の方はお断(ことわ)りしております。 1. 大人(おとな)しか乗れません。 2. 子供(こども)なら誰でも乗れます。 3. 私の妹は、123センチしか身長がないのであきらめました。 4. このジェットコースターは身長に関係なく安全です。 b. 高橋(たかはし)さんは私より年上の近所(きんじょ)の人です。庭(にわ)でとれたトマトを渡(わた)すときに、何と言ったらいいでしょうか。 1. 「どうぞ、いただいてください。」 2. 「よろしかったら、召(め)し上がってください。」 3. 「いっぱい食べたらいいよ。」 4. 「はい、どうぞ。」 Answers A a. (私は)赤(あか)よりも青(あお)がすきです。/(私は)赤よりも青の方(ほう)がすきです。 b. 明日(あした)、雨(あめ)がふると思(おも)います。 c. 五年ぶりに友達(ともだち)と会いました。(using「友人(ゆうじん)」is also good.) d. 私は自転車(じてんしゃ)に乗(の)るのがとくいです。(「上手(じょうず)です」is also correct though it sounds a little childish.) e. 宿題(しゅくだい)をするつもりでした。(「宿題をやる」is also correct) B a. 3 b. 1 C a. 3 b. 2
Learning Goals
Students will be introduced to useful Japanese phrases. For those preparing for the JLPT exam, this class will help you get ready for the N2 level.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
To discuss contemporary Japanese culture, learners and their families are expected to show respect for diverse religious perspectives. Additionally, please be aware that discussions on Japanese food culture will include meat and fish dishes. I would also like to highlight that the Japanese language contains gendered elements.
Pre-Requisites
Please refer to the class description and try the level-check questions. This class is suitable for learners who are already comfortable with the JLPT N3 level.
Supply List
Writing tools and paper.
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree from Meio University
Bachelor's Degree in Foreign Language from Waseda University
I was born and spent most of my life in Japan. The Japanese language varies slightly by region, and I focus on the version spoken in the Greater Tokyo area. I have experience teaching children, college students, and adults in a variety of classroom settings.
Reviews
Live Group Class
$18
weekly1x per week
45 min
Completed by 86 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
3-12 learners per class