What's included
8 live meetings
6 in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Homework will be assigned almost with each class meeting.Assessment
Students will be evaluated formatively based on their class participation.Class Experience
This course will focus on the fundamental of speaking Japanese and exploring Japanese culture. You will also begin learning the Hiragana symbols. 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.
Learning Goals
You will learn: basic greetings, self-introduction, introducing your family, express preferences, asking simple questions, and hiragana reading/writing.
Syllabus
8 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Japanese Symbols Explained and Greetings
You will learn about three different symbols in the Japanese language and basic greeting. You will begin learning Hiragana.
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Self-Introduction Part 1
You will introduce yourself in Japanese - your name, age, and grade level.
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Self-Introduction Part 2
We will finish self-introduction - language you speak, city you live, and your hobbies.
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Culture Day - Schools and Simple Questions
You will learn about schools in Japan. You will learn to ask simple questions - "What is this?" and "Who is this?"
45 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Supply List
You will need a pencil and paper. You might want to use flashcards to memorize vocabulary.
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Teacher expertise and credentials
7 Teaching Certificates
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 20 years, I have taught music, choir, and Japanese. I was born and raised in Japan, and I love to share my experience and knowledge with you.
Reviews
Live Group Class
$25
weekly or $98 for 8 classes2x per week, 4 weeks
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
5-14 learners per class