Japanese for Beginners: Part 1 (Ages 8-12) (Flex)

This 4-week course will cover the basics of speaking Japanese, including basic sentence structure, the difference between the 3 alphabets, and core vocabulary/phrases for basic conversation. We will also incorporate fun facts about Japanese culture.

Here are the topics to be covered each week:
Week 1: The Basics & Introductions
Week 2: Common Phrases
Week 3: "I like..." Seasons, Colors, etc.
Week 4: Travel Phrases

When learning a language, even more important than hearing a word is using it! We will practice basic words and phrases by both listening to and using them. As a flex course, we will not meet live in person. Instead, I will post weekly lesson videos and ask each student to submit a video project using the language learned that week. For example, for week 1 students will post a video introducing themselves in Japanese.
Each week, students will:
1) Watch lesson video (participate in repeat-after-me exercises)
2) Complete review quiz/game of choice (via Quizlet; link will be provided)
3) Record video project (detailed instructions will be provided each week)
4) Participate in discussion board (we'll discuss one part of Japanese culture together each week)
I will post a weekly announcement with detailed instructions for the week's activities.

Students will interact with each other by responding to video projects and participating in the discussion boards. I will also interact with students by giving feedback on each video project and by facilitating discussions/answering questions on the discussion board.