Let's speak Japanese! - Introductory Level 1 | Small Online Class for Ages 11-16

Let's speak Japanese! - Introductory Level 1

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 4-week 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!

274 total reviews for this teacher

145 reviews for this class

Completed by 639 learners

45 minutes

per class

Twice per week

over 4 weeks

11-16

year olds

3-17

learners per class

per learner - per class

How does a “Multi-Day” course work?

Meets multiple times at scheduled times

Live video chats, recorded and monitored for safety and quality

Discussions via classroom forum and private messages with the teacher

Great for engaging projects and interacting with diverse classmates from other states and countries

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Available Times

Pacific Time

Tue May 24

May 24 - Jun 21 (4 weeks)

Mo, Tu
12am - 12:45am

Outside 6am-10pm in your local time.

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Description

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...

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.

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.

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.

You will need a pencil and paper.  You might want to use flashcards to memorize vocabulary.

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Students will be evaluated formatively based on their class participation.

1 hour 30 minutes per week in class, and an estimated 0 - 1 hours per week outside of class.

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.

Teacher

Akiko Graves

Music and Japanese Teacher

274 total reviews

120 completed classes

About Me

Hello and Konnichiwa(こんにちは!)  

My name is Akiko Graves.  I taught Music and Choir at local public schools and a charter school for over 15 years.  At my previous school, I teach Japanese Language and Culture during the short term in January to...