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Summer Camp | Beginner Japanese With Anime From Studio Ghibli

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Ages 9-14
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Summer time is the perfect time to pick up Japanese! We will learn vocabulary, sentences, and culture through Studio Ghibli's anime, the most iconic and influential anime around the world.
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Live video meetings
2x per week, 4 weeks
4-12 learners per class
45 min

What's included

8 live meetings
6 in-class hours
Homework
1 hour per week. Students will have the option of a gamified practice after every class to review the vocabulary and the sentence structure.
Assessment
A final comprehensive exam is optional and it can be provided for students to take at home upon request for the purpose of grades.
Grading
Class participation 10% Homework assignments 40% (10% each) Review day participation 10% Final comprehensive exam 40% All exams and homework will be completed at home under parental supervision. A report card can be provided within a week of completing the final exam upon request.

Class Experience

Beginner Level
**OVERVIEW**
Studio Ghibli is iconic in Japanese culture. It is equivalent to Disney in the U.S. If anyone is to learn about Japan or visit Japan one day, they NEED TO know about Studio Ghibli! 

**STRUCTURE**
This interactive class is tailored for students who are new to Japanese language and culture.
Throughout the course, we will learn vocabulary words and sentences from the following Studio Ghibli films:

1st Class - My Neighbor Totoro
2nd Class - Ponyo
3rd Class - The Secret World of Arrietty
4th Class - Spirited Away
5th Class - Kiki's Delivery Service
6th Class - Castle in the Sky
7th Class - Howl's Moving Castle
8th Class - The Cat Returns

To enhance the learning experience, we will employ fun & effective language learning techniques to aid students in remembering vocabulary and sentences. Students are encouraged to actively participate by repeating words and sentences with me. For those who prefer not to speak, taking notes is a welcomed alternative.

After each lesson, I will share the slides with the students so that they can review the content at their own pace. I also encourage students to complete the optional homework assignments for extra practice. 

**PARENTAL GUIDANCE**
Please note that we will not watch the movies in class, but we might preview the trailer to practice some listening. However, if students haven't seen them, they are still welcome to join and learn about the movies beforehand. Be aware that there may be some spoilers in the lessons.

**DISCOUNTS & SPECIALS**
I'm all about making classes affordable for families! I have coupon codes and scholarships all the time. Please message me anytime to see what's available and I will be glad to work with your family to make sure they can attend classes!

Learning Goals

For each class, students will learn 10 basic vocabulary words that will fit into a sentence structure so that students will be able to answer a question in Japanese.

Syllabus

8 Lessons
over 4 Weeks
Lesson 1:
My Neighbor Totoro
 Vocabulary & Sentences:
watashi
anata
otousan
chichi
okaasan
haha
oneesan
ane
imouto

Kore wa dare desu ka.
Kore wa …. desu. 
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Ponyo
 Vocabulary & Sentences:
sakana
umi
nami
ao
aka
kiiro
midori
onnanoko
otokonoko

Nani ga suki desu ka?
... ga suki desu. 
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
The Secret World of Arrietty
 Vocabulary & Sentences:
ie
heya
kitchin
mado
kaidan
niwa
koko
soko
asoko

… wa doko desu ka?
... wa … desu. 
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Spirited Away
 Vocabulary & Sentences:
obaasan
sobo
ojiisan
sofu
buta
nezumi
tori
ryuu

Dare no … desu ka?
… no ... desu. 
45 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Parental Guidance
The MPAA ratings for these movies are G and PG.
Supply List
Bring something to write with and write on to take notes.
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:

Meet the teacher

Joined April, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Texas Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Master's Degree in Education from University of Texas at Dallas
I acquired the Japanese language and culture through my upbringing in a Japanese household.

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