Japanese: Road to Fluency Beginner Class 1 Multiday (Age 8-12) (Pre-Req.)
This is the first class in a long series designed to help someone become fluent in Japanese. They will study in an upbeat and interactive way, where all students will feel comfortable and engaged.
Samuel Brinkerhoff, M.A.Ed
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(496)
What's included
5 live meetings
5 in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Students will be given worksheets to print out after the class to reinforce their learning. Because this class meets once, this is optional and they have the choice to send their homework to me to look over.Assessment
I do not routinely give an assessment at the end of the class. However, if a student or parent would like an assessment, they may request one by emailing me.Class Experience
Have you ever wondered what classes are out there to help you become fluent in Japanese? I know I have. Well, I have designed this five-part beginner class (and more classes to come) to help you on your journey to become fluent. This class will not only help you learn grammar and vocabulary efficiently and effectively, but will also help you learn about the culture and the people as well.
I will put you in real-life situations where you will be encouraged to use Japanese to successfully communicate with others.
After this class, students will be able to
Lesson 1:
1. Say greetings (morning, afternoon and night)
2. Say goodbye (Did you know there are different goodbyes for different age groups?)
3. Say goodnight (There are different goodnights for different age groups.)
4. Say thank you and you are welcome (There is a different thank you for different age groups.)
5. Say I'm sorry or get someone's attention (The same word has two meanings.)
6. Know what to do and say when they leave their house and when they return
7. Know what to say before they eat and after they eat
8. Address someone when they are older, younger or a teacher
9. Introduce themselves to people they meet for the first time
Lesson 2:
1. Form simple sentences (ex. I am a student, I am 9 years old etc.)
2. Ask simple questions (What is your name? Where are you from? How old are you? etc.)
3. Count numbers 1-100
Lesson 3:
1. Learn expressions for when to use "ummm" and what it means.
2. Be able to use the formal and informal yes (there are different words for different age groups)
3. Be able to say this (near me), that (near you), that (over there), or ask which one
4. Be more specific when describing things- for example: this clock (near me), that phone (near you), that computer (over there), and ask which one.
5. Be able to ask how much something costs
6. My watch or my object
Lesson 4:
1. Ask whose object is this (whose pencil or whose bag is this?)
2. Say something is here, there, over there, and ask where
-be able to ask where someone is from
3. Learn how to describe two things as being similar (I am American. He is also American.)
Lesson 5:
1. Seek confirmation (ne)
2. Make an exclamation (yo)
3. Learn the difference between the three pleases
4. Learn how to count (100-90,000)
You will definitely enjoy this class. We will play games, have PowerPoint slides, group discussion and real life situations to solidify what to say in certain situations. I want you to feel comfortable and engaged while learning.
There is a pre-requisite. You will need to know how to read, write and speak Hiragana and Katakana before this class.
Please bring an open mind and be ready to learn.Learning Goals
After this class, students will be able to
After this class, students will be able to
Lesson 1:
1. Say greetings (morning, afternoon and night)
2. Say goodbye (Did you know there are different goodbyes for different age groups?)
3. Say goodnight (There are different goodnights for different age groups.)
4. Say thank you and you are welcome (There is a different thank you for different age groups.)
5. Say I'm sorry or get someone's attention (The same word has two meanings.)
6. Know what to do and say when they leave their house and when they return
7. Know what to say before they eat and after they eat
8. Address someone when they are older, younger or a teacher
9. Introduce themselves to people they meet for the first time
Lesson 2:
1. Form simple sentences (ex. I am a student, I am 9 years old etc.)
2. Ask simple questions (What is your name? Where are you from? How old are you? etc.)
3. Count numbers 1-100
Lesson 3:
1. Learn expressions for when to use "ummm" and what it means.
2. Be able to use the formal and informal yes (there are different words for different age groups)
3. Be able to say this (near me), that (near you), that (over there), or ask which one
4. Be more specific when describing things- for example: this clock (near me), that phone (near you), that computer (over there), and ask which one.
5. Be able to ask how much something costs
6. My watch or my object
Lesson 4:
1. Ask whose object is this (whose pencil or whose bag is this?)
2. Say something is here, there, over there, and ask where
-be able to ask where someone is from
3. Learn how to describe two things as being similar (I am American. He is also American.)
Lesson 5:
1. Seek confirmation (ne)
2. Make an exclamation (yo)
3. Learn the difference between the three pleases
4. Learn how to count (100-90,000)
We will also review all grammar points that have been done thus far.
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined October, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Alabama Teaching Certificate in English to Speakers of Other Languages
Master's Degree in Education from University of Birmingham at Alabama
I received my undergraduate degree in the Japanese language, culture, and history. I also earned my Master's degree in K-12 education. I studied abroad at Nihon University in Tokyo as well as worked as an English teacher in Niigata, Japan. I was able to see what I learned firsthandReviews
Live Group Class
$125
for 5 classes1x per week, 5 weeks
60 min
Completed by 6 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
1-6 learners per class
