Japanese: Road to Fluency Beginner Class 2 Multiday (Age 8-12) (Pre-Req.)
Samuel Brinkerhoff, M.A.Ed
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(480)
This is the second 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.
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...
Lesson 1: 1. Learn to seek confirmation (ne) 2. Learn to make an exclamation (yo) 3. Learn the difference between the three pleases 4. Learn the negative form of basic sentences Lesson 2: 1. Learn how to count from 100 to 99,999 2. Learn School vocabulary (pencil, pen, whiteboard, Tv) 3. Learn verb vocabulary related to school (I understand, please slow down) Lesson 3: 1. Learn about the Polite Verb Conjugation 2. Learn about the Present Tense 3. Learn particles in Japanese -Marking a direct object, -marks where an activity takes place, -marks time or movement towards a goal Lesson 4: 1. Learn the Particle referencing to time 2. Learn about Polite Invitations 3. Learn about Frequency Adverbs -Everyday, often, Sometimes, Never, Not often Lesson 5: 1. Learn about word order 2. Learn the Kanji for 1-1,000
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 firsthand
Homework Offered
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.0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
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.Grades Offered
Only a piece of paper and pen/pencil or something to write Japanese on
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(480)
After trying a major in marine Biology in college I realized that my real passion was in the Japanese language and culture. I loved watching anime in high school and had Japanese friends that were teaching me Japanese. At first I had thought...
Group Class
$125
for 5 classes1x per week, 5 weeks
60 min
Completed by 4 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
1-6 learners per class
