In this 4 week course that meets once a week, students will continue learning the basics of the Japanese language including hiragana, expanded conversational phrases, and vocabulary. This unit is part 3 of the 3 part series "Easy Beginner Japanese for Kids: Units 1 Through 3", and it is highly recommended that learners have previously completed Units 1 & 2. Learners who would like to join from Unit 3 should have some knowledge of hiragana and basic Japanese vocabulary. 

This course is designed to be an introduction to the Japanese language for children, and grammar rules will generally not yet be discussed. However, emphasis is placed on learning hiragana, since understanding hiragana is crucial to overall Japanese fluency - pronunciation, understanding word/sentence structure and eventually, grammar. 

Week 1:
- Vocabulary: Fruits
- Phrase: "I like ___"
- Learn the "RA" column of hiragana: RA RI RU RE RO

Week 2:
- Review Fruits
- Vocabulary: Vegetables
- Phrase: "I don't like  ____"
- The "WA" column of hiragana: WA O N

Week 3:
- Review Vegetables
- Vocabulary: Countries
- Phrase: "I am from ___"
- All 50 Hiragana done! We'll review "dakuon" and other special uses of hiragana
- We will also go over the final presentation for the following week

Week 4:
- Review Countries
- Final Presentation: Speech "All About Me"

LESSON STYLE: Lessons will be interactive, with students expected to participate by repeating after the teacher, answering questions by using newly taught phrases and words and sharing about themselves. Teaching style is warm and laid-back, with the primary goal being to encourage and foster learners' interest in Japanese language and culture. 

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE: Students have completed Units 1 and 2, or have a basic understanding of hiragana and vocabulary words. 

INSTRUCTIONAL LANGUAGE: Class will be taught primarily in English, with the teacher gradually introducing frequently used phrases/instructions in Japanese.