What's included
8 live meetings
6 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. I will make and provide worksheets after most classes for students to practice what they learned. We will go over these worksheets as a class during the review portion of the following lesson. The 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
Over the course of 8 lessons, students will learn Japanese names for common places that you come across in cities and towns. We will learn how to receive and give directions on how to get to these places. In grammar, we will learn new prepositions, particles, and how to make longer sentence structures. 19 new 漢字 (Kanji) characters will be introduced. This course will primarily be presented in PowerPoint format. The beginning of each class is usually spent reviewing characters and worksheets. Next, we learn new kanji characters, vocabulary words, and sentence patterns. When necessary, time is also spent on grammar to help students understand the structure of new sentence patterns. Learning will be supplemented with activities such as conversation practice, role-playing scenarios, listening exercises, and information-gap/ memory games. ********************************** 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 1.8 in the “Let’s Learn Japanese” series. This course assumes that students have already learned the Hiragana and Katakana writing systems along with some basic Kanji characters. It also builds upon Japanese grammar and phrases learned from previous classes. 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 1.1: Hiragana” course first. Please click on my profile to view all courses I offer for more information. **********************************
Learning Goals
Students will learn:
-Prepositions
-Place and transportation terms
-Describing where things are located
-Describing going from and to places
-Chaining multi-step directions in Japanese
-Particle で
-Relevant culture notes
-21 Kanji characters
Syllabus
8 Lessons
over 8 WeeksLesson 1:
Lesson 1
-Kanji (右、左、方)
-Prepositions (examples: next to, above, in front of, behind, etc.)
-Vocabulary practice
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Lesson 2
-Worksheet review
-Kanji (家、玉、犬)
-Vocabulary for objects/places in the home (examples: window, door, bed, desk, etc.)
-Grammar (reviewing particle に, telling the location of various things)
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Lesson 3
-Worksheet review
-Kanji (校、行、歩)
-Vocabulary for places in the city (examples: bank, school, library, park, etc.)
-Grammar (から~まで)
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Lesson 4
-Worksheet review
-Kanji (電、地、駅)
-Vocabulary for modes of transportation (examples: bus, train, subway, etc.)
-Grammar (particle で)
-Learning about public transportation in Japan
50 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
I make flashcards on Quizlet to go along with most lessons. Using Quizlet is not required for this class. This is only used as a supplementary tool for students that want a little extra help reviewing new words and characters. This is a free outside resource, but please note that it requires creating a Quizlet account to use.
Pre-Requisites
Students should be able to read Hiragana and Katakana. They should also be familiar with a handful of basic kanji characters and using particles like は,が,の,を,と. Knowing how present tense verbs work as well as て-form.
Supply List
Students should come to each class with something to write with and something to write on. For students that are more serious about taking all of my courses, I also recommend using folders or a binder to organize printouts and notes between each class section. Students should ideally have access to a printer as well for the worksheets. If this is not possible, they could work around this by writing down worksheet answers in their notes.
7 files available upon enrollment
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).
Reviews
Live Group Course
$100
for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
50 min
Completed by 26 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-15
3-9 learners per class
Financial Assistance
Tutoring
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