Japanese: Road to Fluency Beginner Class 4 Multiday (Age 13-18)
This is the fourth class in a long series designed to help the student 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 becoming 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 lesson, students will be able to Week 1: 1. Learn the Kanji for (day, book, person, moon, fire, water and tree 2. Learn how to describe the days of the week, time words 3. Learn about different Japanese Expressions (like what?) Week 2: 1. gold, soil, and weekday, up, down, middle, and half 2. Learn about adjectives Week 3: Modifying nouns with adjectives Learn about likes and dislikes Week 4: Learn about inviting people Counting in Japanese Week 5: Learn the Kanji for Mountain, River, Origin, Spirit, Heaven, Now and Rice Field 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 either need to know how to read, write and speak Hiragana and Katakana before this class or take Hiragana and Katakana classes simultaneously. You will also need to have taken Road to Fluency Beginner Class 1, 2 and 3 or know all the material in this class. Please bring an open mind and be ready to learn.
Learning Goals
Week 1:
1. Learn the Kanji for (day, book, person, moon, fire, water and tree
2. Learn how to describe the days of the week, time words
3. Learn about different Japanese Expressions (like what?)
Week 2:
1. gold, soil, and weekday, up, down, middle, and half
2. Learn about adjectives
Week 3:
Modifying nouns with adjectives
Learn about likes and dislikes
Week 4:
Learn about inviting people
Counting in Japanese
Week 5:
Learn the Kanji for Mountain, River, Origin, Spirit, Heaven, Now and Rice Field
Other Details
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined October, 2020
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496reviews
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 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
1-6 learners per class
