Japanese for Beginners Part 1
In this introductory 4 week Japanese class children will learn to introduce themselves in Japanese and to express simple greetings.
Natalia K
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(6)
What's included
4 live meetings
3 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Homework will be provided after each class. Various resources will be used: links to dialogues of native speakers, dialogue scrips (with Japanese and English explanations), programs to learn basic vocabulary on Quizlet. I recommend spending 10-15 min a day on Japanese language practice.Class Experience
This is the introductory 4 week class for the Japanese language absolute beginner. We will start by talking about the Japanese writing system and introductions. At the beginning, the explanations will be given in English then gradually transition to more and more Japanese. The main focus for this class will be on speaking and introductions. Writing systems: Hiragana, Katakana and Kanji will be introduced in more depth in the following courses: Japanese for Beginners Part 2, Part 3, Part 4. During all the courses students will learn to read and write and speak and listen in Japanese language. The main focus of this class will be on speaking and using Japanese in day to day life. Students will learn cultural aspects of Japanese culture as well. We will discuss a lot in class, and students will have plenty of speaking practice with the teacher as well as in pairs. By the end of this 4 week class students should expect to be able to introduce themselves, tell their ages, what grade they are in and express simple greetings and polite expressions frequently used in Japanese language. This class is recommended for children who are the very beginner in Japanese language. The class will be structured as follows: Week 1 Japanese writing system. Introductions. Names and Greetings Week 2 More greetings. Numbers. Telling age and grade. Week 3 Nationality. Practice dialogues and presentations. Week 4 Presentations. Children will be giving a short presentation about themselves in Japanese.
Learning Goals
Students will be able to introduce themselves, tell their name, age and nationality in Japanese.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
I will provide exercises on Quizlet to practice in between classes. Parents will need to create and account for the student using email and a password (it is a very simple process). Youtube videos with practice dialogues will be on the classroom posts. I will also provide google slides used in class so that the student can remind themselves of what was covered in class.
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hi, I am Ms. Natalia and I teach critical thinking, inventing, and creative tools.
Creative thinking is at the top of Boom's Taxonomy. Bloom's taxonomy was developed to provide a common language for teachers to discuss and exchange learning and assessment methods.
International Student Assessment PISA test has included a creativity test in its latest assessment (results will be ready in early 2024) because of the worldwide recognition that effective creative problem-solving is one of the most sought-after tool for the next generation.
I am passionate about teaching effective critical thinking tools and creative techniques to children. I am certified TRIZ teacher
I also teach Japanese as a foreign language and Russian language for bilingual children, and Russian as a foreign language.
I am a certified teacher of Russian as a foreign language for children by Moscow State University (MGU).
Japanese is my lifelong passion and I would love to share it with you. I have completed 3 years of Japanese studies in Moldova. Then continued a 1-year Advanced Japanese coursework at City College of San Francisco. I currently hold Japanese Proficiency Tests N3 and N4. I continue learning on daily basis from my spouse, who is Japanese. We often travel to Japan to visit family and our last 2 months' trip was very enjoyable.
I am a Russian native speaker and love teaching children. I come from a family of teachers/university professors and teaching is my lifelong passion.
I am also a mother of three trilingual children (Russian, English, and Japanese), and have been enjoying homeschooling my children for the last 3 years.
The practices and methods of teaching Russian to bilingual children are a relatively new field and are constantly evolving. When raising bilingual/trilingual children, the biggest constraint that the parents are facing is the limited time available for learning Russian. So I am focusing on using the latest methods like the functional approach and CLIL. I am also facing the same constraints when homeschooling my 3 trilingual children. That's why I constantly upgrade my qualifications by taking certified courses from Moscow State University (MGU) so that I can use the best teaching practices with children and make our lessons fun and engaging. One of the last courses I have taken is " Technologies for Teaching Online", which has prepared me better for teaching children online.
When teaching languages, I believe the main goal is to be able to use the skills. That's why the lessons are structured in cycles of 4 or 6 with a presentation at the end, where students can showcase their newly acquired skills.
I enjoy traveling with my family a lot.
Hope to see your child in my class!
Happy learning!Reviews
Live Group Class
$70
for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
55 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-12
2-7 learners per class
