This course will mainly focus on conversational Japanese and exploring Japanese culture.  Topics include: self-introduction, introducing your family, asking simple questions about objects and people, expressing preferences, ordering and purchasing items, talking about weather, and sending invitations.  Students will practice speaking and listening through modeling/repeating after the instructor and various student-led activities to reinforce material. Please be mindful that you will be expected to participated in hands-on activities. 

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. 

Here are the topics of the first 8 weeks:

Week of 1/8/24: Self-introduction
Week of 1/15/24: Introducing my family
Week of 1/22/24: Talking about my city
Week of 1/29/24: Weather
Week of 2/5/24: Likes and dislikes
Week of 2/12/24: Inviting someone
Week of 2/19/24: My daily activities
Week of 2/26/24: Asking simple questions