Let's Learn Japanese 2.6: Health
In this 8 lesson course, students will learn how to talk about their health in Japanese while also learning common phrases used in the doctor's office!
Kate McMahan
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(254)
What's included
8 live meetings
7 hrs 20 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 can be made available at the end of the course upon request (but please let me know if this is what you want before the classes begin, so I can be better equipped to give more detailed feedback).Class Experience
Intermediate Level
Over the course of 8 lessons, students will learn Japanese vocabulary and phrases used while visiting the doctor. This broad learning goal includes many sub-topics such as learning the parts of the human body, describing symptoms of illnesses, understanding common directions that doctors will give during medical exams, and understanding doctor recommendations on things you should and should not do. Relevant cultural topics will be worked into a few lessons. 17 new 漢字 (Kanji) characters will be introduced and several older characters will be reviewed. 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 basic Japanese phrases. 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! ********************************** 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 **********************************
Learning Goals
-Anatomy vocabulary
-How to describe symptoms of common illnesses
-Phrases used at a doctor's office
-Exercise vocabulary
-17 new kanji characters
Syllabus
8 Lessons
over 8 WeeksLesson 1:
Lesson 1
-Culture (blood type stereotypes in Japan)
-Kanji (体、顔、首)
-Anatomy vocabulary (some new, some review)
-New vocabulary practice 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Lesson 2
-Worksheet review
-Kanji (痛、熱、 血)
-Symptom/illness vocabulary (pt.1)
-Grammar (explaining symptoms with 〜んです)
- 〜んです activity 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Lesson 3
-Worksheet review
-Kanji (病、死)
-Symptom/illness vocabulary (pt.2)
-Grammar (common doctor phrases, 〜から review)
- Activity using 〜から to explain when symptoms started (with brief date/time review) 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Lesson 4
-Worksheet review
-Culture (The Japanese Yearly Health Check)
-Kanji (局、院)
-Doctor's exam vocabulary (pt.1)
-Grammar (common examination instructions/phrases)
-Role-play and example conversations 55 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Pre-Requisites
This course assumes that students have already learned the Hiragana and Katakana writing systems along with a fair amount of Kanji characters. It also builds upon Japanese grammar and phrases learned from previous classes.
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 strongly 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.
3 files available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined September, 2020
5.0
254reviews
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
$12
weekly or $95 for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
55 min
Completed by 4 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 14-18
2-6 learners per class
