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Let's Learn Japanese 1.3: Katakana

Completed by 105 learners
Ages 10-14
Live Group Course
In this 8 lesson course, students will learn all 46 characters of the カタカナ (katakana) writing system! We will use these characters to read and learn some loanwords that Japanese took from other countries.
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(255 reviews)

Live video meetings
1x per week, 8 weeks
2-6 learners per class
50 min

What's included

8 live meetings
6 hrs 40 mins in-class hours
Homework
1 hour per week. I will make and provide worksheets after each class for students to practice the characters they learned. We will go over this homework as a class during the review portion of the following lesson. These worksheets are usually 2-3 pages long.
Assessment
A written report is available at the end of the course upon request. If this is something you want, please let me know before the class actually starts so that I know to take detailed notes on providing more in-depth feedback.

Class Experience

Beginner Level
Over the course of 8 lessons, we will tackle another Japanese writing system called Katakana. This writing system is used with loanwords and onomatopoeia expressions. We will practice reading and writing all 46 Katakana characters while applying what we have learned to recognizing some common Japanese loanwords and sound words. Students will also become more familiar with typing in Japanese and writing out English words using Katakana.

This course will primarily be presented in PowerPoint format. The beginning of each class is usually spent reviewing characters and worksheets. Next, we learn and practice a new set of characters using learning exercises and flashcards. Finally, we apply the new characters to reading and learning new vocabulary. 

Because this is part of a conversation-based language course, classes will be interactive by nature. Students will be expected to speak in class when prompted. This helps me properly assess what they have learned and give them tips for improvement. I try to vary speaking as a group, using the chatbox, and speaking one-on-one in my classes so that students do not feel like they are being put on the spot all the time. If your child feels uncomfortable unmuting themselves in class for short periods of time, this language series is probably not the right fit for them. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!

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Note: 
First-time students please read!! This is the course-flow of my “Let’s Learn Japanese” series:
1.0---> So You Want to Learn Japanese? (optional)
1.1---> Let’s Learn Japanese: Hiragana
1.2---> Let’s Learn Japanese: Introducing Yourself
1.3---> Let’s Learn Japanese: Katakana
1.4---> Let’s Learn Japanese: Everyday Activities
1.5---> Let's Learn Japanese: Likes and Dislikes
1.6---> Let's Learn Japanese: Friends and Family
1.7---> Let's Learn Japanese: Shopping
1.8---> Let's Learn Japanese: Places and Directions
1.9--->Let's Learn Japanese: Making Plans
2.0--->Let's Learn Japanese: School Life
2.1--->Let's Learn Japanese: Folktales
2.2--->Let's Learn Japanese: Thoughts and Predictions
2.3--->Let's Learn Japanese: At Home
2.4-->Let's Learn Japanese: Travel and Transportation
2.5-->Let's Learn Japanese: Cooking
2.6-->Let's Learn Japanese: Health

This is course 1.3 in the “Let’s Learn Japanese” series. This course assumes that students have already learned the Hiragana writing system along with some basic Japanese grammar and phrases. For new students that have already spent a little time learning Japanese, please contact me beforehand so I can give you a recommendation on where to start. For absolute beginners, I recommend taking my “Let’s Learn Japanese: Hiragana” course first.  Please click on my profile to view all courses I offer for more information.
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Learning Goals

-46 basic カタカナ (katakana) characters
-Special reading rules for カタカナ (katakana) characters
-How to rewrite English words using カタカナ (katakana) characters
-Typing in Japanese
-Common onomatopoeia expressions
-Common loanwords

Syllabus

8 Lessons
over 8 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Lesson 1
 We will begin learning the first 2 columns of the Katakana chart (ア〜コ). We will also talk about how to install a Japanese keyboard on different devices to prepare for typing. 
50 mins online live lesson
1 assignment
Lesson 2:
Lesson 2
 We will learn the next 2 columns of the Katakana chart (サ〜ト). With our Japanese keyboards installed from lesson 1 we will look at how typing in Japanese generally works. 
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Lesson 3
 We will learn the next 2 columns of the Katakana chart (ナ〜ホ). Next we will start to talk about how Katakana is used for onomatopoeia. We will play a guessing game with nature and object sounds. 
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Lesson 4
 We will learn the next 2 columns of the Katakana chart (マ〜ヨ). We will continue the topic of Katakana onomatopoeia by play a guessing game with animal sounds. 
50 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Pre-Requisites
Students should ideally be familiar with Hiragana characters (taught in my 1.1 Hiragana class).
Supply List
Students will need a pencil and paper (dotted grid or lined grid paper is recommended, but not required). They should ideally have access to a printer as well for the worksheets. If this is not possible, students could work around this by writing down worksheet answers in their notes.
 3 files available upon enrollment
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
Koichi. (2014, September 3). Learn Katakana: The Ultimate Guide. Tofugu. https://www.tofugu.com/japanese/learn-katakana/ Hatasa, Y. A., Hatasa, K., & Makino, S. (2014). Nakama 1: Japanese Communication, Culture, Context (World Languages) (3rd ed.). Cengage Learning.

Meet the teacher

Joined September, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Foreign Language from Elizabethtown College
I have a Bachelor's degree in Japanese and East Asian Studies. While working on my degree, I completed a study program abroad at Nihon University in Tokyo. After graduation I lived and worked in Hokkaido, Japan for 3 years. My job was primarily teaching ESL (English as a Second Language), but I occasionally did some local work as a translator and interpreter. I am currently working towards receiving an N2 certification in the JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test).

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