Japanese Level 2 (Once a Week 45 Minutes for Semester 1 And 2)
What's included
34 live meetings
25 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursHomework
2-4 hours per week. Before each meetings, students are expected to study vocabulary and/or grammar/expression we learned previously. This way we use the class time efficiently for activities such as interpersonal speaking and collaborative writing.Assessment
Formal and informal assessments offered with written request two weeks in advance is available. Any individual assessment request can be done with one on one private lesson. Private lessons are not part of this curriculum.Class Experience
***Each section of the class will require at least 3 students to open. When there aren't enough students to start a class, the starting date will be extended to the following week. ***Please check with your homeschooling requirement to see if this course meets your need. *****There is no make-up to lessons you miss. You will be able to request for the recorded material for viewing within the same week you missed your class. Recorded material will only be available when you miss a lesson. ::::::::::::::::::::::::::: What will be taught? ::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Please see the syllabus. ::::::::::::::::::::::::::: How is your class structured? ::::::::::::::::::::::::::: We will meet in zoom for 45 minutes, once a week. The class will use the newest edition of a textbook and a workbook. Students will not be able to participate in class without the purchase of a textbook and a workbook. ::::::::::::::::::::::::::: How will you teach? ::::::::::::::::::::::::::: On zoom through Outschool platform. ::::::::::::::::::::::::::: What's your teaching style? ::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Easy-going, but perhaps because of the subject I teach, most students are really respectful, which I truly appreciate. ::::::::::::::::::::::::::: How much will learners get to interact with you and each other (mention specifics like: lecture, games, slides, video clips, discussion)? ::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Learning a foreign language is all about interaction!! There will be interactive class activities for informal assessments. Pair activities/assignments are designed to develop each student's 21st century skills such as collaboration, communication, creativity, and critical thinking. If you are a home school student who is looking for a formal assignment grades, I will be happy to work with you (but I need to know what is expected). ::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Any required experience or knowledge learners need? ::::::::::::::::::::::::::: This is a beginner's class taught with textbook and workbooks that are used in high schools in the U.S., as well as in universities. Students will spend some time learning hiragana as well as outside of class on their own with recommended materials. Please note that since this is for a beginner level Japanese taught with a textbook that is used for both high schools and universities, younger students may find it challenging. This is a class for dedicated learners which require work and dedication :) If the student has learned Japanese for a year, or even self-studied Japanese for a year, this would be a comfortable level.
Learning Goals
Students will learn to comprehend written, audio, audiovisual, and visual text.
Students will be able to make interdisciplinary and cultural connections.
Syllabus
34 Lessons
over 34 WeeksLesson 1:
動詞と形容詞の復習
Returning students will have access to the review materials during summer to review verbs and adjectives to make our transition to level 2 smoother.
New students will get used to the class routine and how we run the class practice during the class time during our first two lessons.
Reviewing the present tense casual form and polite form of verbs and adjectives, as well as te-forms.
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
動詞と形容詞の復習2
Returning students will have access to the review materials during summer to review verbs and adjectives to make our transition to level 2 smoother.
New students will get used to the class routine and how we run the class practice during the class time during our first two lessons.
Reviewing the past tense casual form and polite form of verbs and adjectives, as well as te-forms.
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
ロバートさんのいちにち (A Day in Robert's Life)
Learn the vocabulary with class activities, and getting used to seeing kanji for the vocabulary.
Dedicated lesson for how to master te-form conjugations in one lesson.
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
ロバートさんのいちにち (A Day in Robert's Life)
Review vocabulary with class activities, get used to hearing several te-form verbs and expressions.
Making question sentences with listening practice. Practice typing in Japanese during class correspondence with sensei and classmates.
45 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Pre-Requisites
Completed the 1st year material of the textbook based class.
Knows how to read and write hiragana and some katakana.
Supply List
1. the newest edition of the textbook 2. the newest edition of the workbook 3. Quizlet free account 4. Padlet free account If you use an iPad, please learn how to use split screen function, as students will work in writing or answering questions on interactive exercises while I hold the class with zoom. It is highly recommended for learners to have a notebook and something wo write with. Please create a free account for Quizlet.com so the learners can access the flashcards that will be provided for the class. Here are the links for reference.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
The class will use a textbook and a workbook.
A link to the textbook and workbook will be sent to you for your purchase.
***Please purchase the newest edition for the textbook and the workbook, because we do not want to waste time on finding the page numbers if you are using the older edition of the textbook.
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Teaching Certificates
Texas Teaching Certificate in Foreign Language
Texas Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts
Bachelor's Degree in Art and Design from University of North Texas
Certified teacher for Japanese (EC-12), Mandarin(EC-12) and Art(EC-12). I grew up speaking Japanese, Mandarin and Taiwanese, so I have no problem mixing them up to meet your need. Many years of freelance tutoring experience for Japanese and Mandarin have helped me teaching all levels of Japanese including Pre-AP and AP classes at my former employment at a public high school.
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Live Group Course
$29
weekly1x per week, 34 weeks
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-16
2-6 learners per class