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Summer Intensive Let's Speak Japanese! - Introductory Level 1

Completed by 832 learners
Ages 11-16
Live Group Class
MINASAN, KONNICHIWA! Ever wanted to learn a second language? Well, now is your chance. Come join Mrs. Graves for a journey through the Japanese language and culture. By the end of this course, you will be able to write your own name, counting in Japanese, introduce yourself, asking simple questions and express preferences in my native language, Japanese. You will also explore traditional Japanese culture, sing some songs in Japanese and visit popular sightseeing destinations online. Learn NIHONGO and have fun together!
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:
(338 reviews)

Live video meetings
4x per week, 2 weeks
3-17 learners per class
45 min

What's included

8 live meetings
6 in-class hours
Homework
1 hour per week. Reviewing the materials we cover in class is always important. Each student will be asked to do an oral presentation on the last day of instruction.
Assessment
Students will be evaluated formatively based on their class participation.

Class Experience

This course will mainly focus on conversational Japanese and exploring Japanese culture.  Topics include: self-introduction, asking simple questions about objects and people, expressing preferences, and ordering and purchasing items.  Students will practice speaking and listening through modeling/repeating after the instructor and various group activities such as role-playing, fill-in-the-blanks, and listening and speaking games.  The class begins with a quick opening activity followed by a short review session from the previous lesson, the main language topic introduction, and activities to reinforce new concepts.  If time allows, we will explore Japanese culture and hiragana writing.

Learning Goals

Students will learn the fundamentals of conversational Japanese language, which include:
*Introducing yourself/greetings including the country of origin, family structure, age, etc.
*Making new friends
*Asking simple questions about an object and a person.
*Expressing preferences.
*Ordering and purchasing.
*Asking for directions.
Students will also explore Japanese cultures and customs: national holidays, tea ceremony, school experience, etc. 
In addition, students will learn to write their name in Japanese and learn Hiragana symbols.
As a cumulative assignment, students will conduct a research on their favorite city/town/district and present before their peers.

Other Details

Parental Guidance
Class might use a short video clip - 5 to 8 minutes - from https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/japanologyplus/. Intent is to show the culture in action. Topics may include the use of robots and the food culture.
Supply List
You will need a pencil and paper.  You might want to use flashcards to memorize vocabulary.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Joined January, 2020
5.0
338reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
North Dakota Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts
Idaho Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts
Alaska Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts
Wyoming Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts
Iowa Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts
California Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts
Nevada Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts
I am a certified school teacher.  For the past 15 years, I have been teaching music and choir.  I teach Japanese Language and Culture during the short Winter term.  I was born and raised in Japan, and I love to share my experience and knowledge with you.  

Reviews

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