What's included
8 pre-recorded lessons
8 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1-2 hours per week. Homework worksheets will be provided on the Outschool platform classroom forum for students to practice writing and reading individually. ** Homework completion is not required, but recommended for the Japanese learning experience. All completed homework is reviewed by Teacher Lynn リン 先生.Assessment
Students will answer questions on the Outschool platform classroom forum to assess their understanding. Self-assessment activities will also be provided. Links for the Review on Memrise and Quizlet, and Game on Kahoot will be provided by Teacher Lynn リン 先生.Certificate of Completion
Course Completion Certificate available upon request.Class Experience
US Grade 8 - 11
Beginner Level
🌟 New to Outschool? Use the codes 6RfUGmwX or TLYNN2020 to save $20 💵 on this course! 🌟 Welcome to the course 'Japanese 101’ with Teacher Lynn (リン 先生). ❤️ The Japanese language has become extremely popular due to anime, J-pop and J-dramas! 🎎 This easy-going course is aimed at learners who are interested in starting or continuing their Japanese language journey. Discover Japan through its language and culture! ✨ Learning Japanese in this self-pace course is at the learner’s independent pace, own time, and convenience. Learners will follow along as if it was a set of on-going live classes. Learners may watch the pre-recorded videos (containing Teacher Lynn リン 先生), complete the writing and vocabulary practice, homework activities, write their in-class assignments, and play the review and games any time during the course! There are no live zoom classes. In this course, learners will be introduced to Japanese writing systems with a focus on Japanese Katakana and Hiragana. Learners will learn how to write Japanese Katakana and Hiragana vowels and consonants. Learners will write their names in Japanese. 📚 Learners will decipher a series of Katakana vocabulary to their English meaning! Learners will some common Japanese Hiragana vocabulary! Learners will be surprised by the Japanese they already know! In the review lessons, learners will have review activities and play games. 🎮 This course is 8 lessons long. Videos, Discussion, Games and/or Worksheets will be provided every lesson. KATAKANA WRITING ACTIVTIES LESSONS Lesson 1: Intro to Katakana Writing: Writing Japanese Katakana Vowels and Consonants Activity 📝 + Learners will practice writing vowels and consonants for one of the Japanese writing systems - Katakana. Lesson 2: How to Write your Name in Japanese Katakana 🖋️ + 👑 PERSONALIZED writing of Learner’s name in Japanese + Learners will learn how to write and practice writing their names in Japanese. Lesson 3: Katakana Vocabulary Game 🔍 + Learners will decipher a series of Japanese Katakana words. KATAKANA REVIEW Lesson 4: Review and Games 🎮 + Learners will review and play games! HIRAGANA WRITING ACTIVTIES LESSONS Lesson 1: Intro to Japanese and Writing Hiragana Vowels Activity 📝 + Learners will practice writing vowels for one of the Japanese writing systems - Hiragana. Lesson 2: Writing Hiragana Consonants 🖋️ + Learners will practice writing vowels in Hiragana. Lesson 3: Hiragana Vocabulary 🔍 + Learners will learn some common Japanese Hiragana words. HIRAGANA REVIEW Lesson 4: Review and Games 🎮 + Learners will review and play games! 🌟 Teacher Lynn (リン 先生) will: 1) Provide the videos lessons containing Teacher Lynn (リン 先生) ▶️ 2) Create discussions on the in-class assignment of the lesson 💬 3) Attach Homework worksheets to the classroom 📝 4) Provide vocabulary practice on Memrise and Quizlet, and game on Kahoot 🎮 Learners are highly recommended to participate in the class activities, questions, and games (the Outschool platform classroom, Memrise, Kahoot, Lexilogos, Quizlet and Youtube are used). Learners will also be recommended to scan or take photos of their completed homework activities. Learners are highly recommended to complete the following tasks by the end of the course date: 1) Watch the video lessons ▶️ 2) Complete their in-class assignment 📝 3) Scan or take photos of their completed homework worksheets (private message Teacher Lynn リン 先生) 📑 4) Individually practice the vocabulary on Memrise and Quizlet, and play the game on Kahoot 🎮 In this class, all Japanese is accompanied with English and Rōmaji (Roman alphabet) for easy reading and following along. No prior Japanese language learning is required - Easy Japanese-y! ** Please bring paper and a pencil to class to take notes.✏️ Thank you. Let’s have fun learning Japanese! 🌟
Learning Goals
Students will realize that they already know some Japanese words (they just didn’t know it!)
Students will study 2 of the main writing systems of Japanese - Katakana and Hiragana.
Students will be familiarized with Japanese Katakana and Hiragana vocabulary words.
Students will write their name in Japanese Katakana.
Students will start their journey of learning Japanese in a fun and exciting way!
Syllabus
2 Units
8 Lessons
over 8 WeeksUnit 1: Katakana
Lesson 1:
Lesson 1: Intro to Katakana Writing 📝
+ Learners will practice writing vowels and consonants for one of the Japanese writing systems - Katakana.
Lesson 2:
Lesson 2: How to Write your Name in Japanese Katakana 🖋️
+ 👑 PERSONALIZED writing of Learner’s name in Japanese
+ Learners will learn how to write and practice writing their names in Japanese.
Lesson 3:
Lesson 3: Katakana Vocabulary Game 🔍
+ Learners will decipher a series of Japanese Katakana words.
Lesson 4:
Lesson 4: Review and Games 🎮
+ Learners will review and play games!
Other Details
Learning Needs
If you need support for your learner, please ask. Thank you.
Parental Guidance
All content provided by Teacher Lynn リン 先生 is appropriate for all students of every background.
Parental guidance is recommended, but not required for the 3rd party websites: Youtube, Memrise, Kahoot, Quizlet, and Lexilogos.
Login may be required for the websites. No additional costs to use the websites.
Pre-Requisites
NO Prerequisites for this course.
Please see this page for other Japanese Katakana and Hiragana courses: https://outschool.com/teachers/LynnHortin
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 7 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 5 years (since 2019).
Reviews
Self-Paced Course
$5
weekly or $40 for all content8 pre-recorded lessons
8 weeks of teacher support
Choose your start date
1 year of access to the content
Completed by 9 learners
Choose your start date
Ages: 13-18