What's included
Group experience
The Japanese language has become extremely popular due to anime, J-pop and J-dramas! Pokémon lovers too! Pokémon (originally called Pocket Monsters in Japanese) is a beloved Japanese company that started in 1996. There are over 900 Pokémon (each with their own English and Japanese name), over 1000 TV anime episodes, and over 43 billion Pokémon cards sold worldwide. Teacher Lynn has been collecting Pokémon cards in English, Japanese, and German since 2000. In this group, we will explore the Japanese language through Pokémon. We will learn Pokémon names and the animals they are based on in Japanese. Japanese vocabulary for elements, places, and nature associated with the Pokémon universe will be discussed. Teacher Lynn will show her collection of Pokémon plushies, books, and cards in Japanese. >> Members will be able to interact in this 'Learn Japanese With Pokémon' by: DISCUSSION POSTS: Weekly themes and topics will be posted to encourage members to share their love for Pokémon. PHOTOS: Members can share photos of their Pokémon items and their favorites . GAMES: There will be monthly online trivia game and printable games about Pokémon in Japanese for members to enjoy. MATERIALS: Members can look at related materials about Pokémon in Japanese which will be periodically provided, such as photos, pictures, charts, and videos. Plus more! >> Moderator Teacher Lynn (リン 先生) : DISCUSSION POSTS: Teacher Lynn (リン 先生) will post weekly themes and topics, including as facts, trivia, and questions about Pokémon in Japanese. PHOTOS: Teacher Lynn (リン 先生) will be sharing a ton of Japanese Pokémon photos, including cosplay! Teacher Lynn (リン 先生) will even share photos of her Pokémon cards and plushies! Teacher Lynn (リン 先生) will moderate all photos/images for appropriateness. GAMES: Teacher Lynn (リン 先生) will be posting monthly online trivia game and printable games about Pokémon in Japanese. MATERIALS: Teacher Lynn (リン 先生) will provide related materials about Pokemon in Japanese, such as photos, pictures, charts, and videos. Plus more! Discover the Japanese language through Pokémon!
Learning Goals
Students will learn about and discuss Pokémon in Japanese.
Students will be familiarized with common Japanese words.
Students will start their journey of leaning Japanese in a fun and exciting way!
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Parental guidance is not needed for this course. All content is appropriate for all students of every background.
** Teacher Lynn will be monitoring all images/photos.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Guidelines
Welcome to our Group! We want all of our learners to feel comfortable, connected, and safe.
That's why we have 3 rules we ask you to follow: Be Kind, Be Safe, and Be Respectful.
Be Kind - Help all learners feel welcome and included.
Learners from all over the world, with different backgrounds, races, ethnicities, abilities, gender identities, religions and body types, participate in our Group. Always be nice and make others, especially new learners, know that they belong and are welcome. Teasing, name calling, or bullying anybody in our community? Nope. Not happening here.
Be Safe - Keep your personal information private and never ask other learners for theirs.
Personal things are personal. We want to keep you safe on Outschool, but we also want YOU to understand how to be safe when you're meeting other learners or teachers. Keep your full name, home address, gaming or social media name, email, and school name private.
Be Respectful - Treat others how you want to be treated.
Keep language clean and information you share safe. If you wouldn't say it or share with your grandma, don't do it here. Swear words, racy videos, and violent images are not allowed. Treat Outschool like a public place, and when in doubt, keep things covered.
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Pikachu's name in Japanese is ピカチュウ (Pikachyuu).
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Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Teaching Certificates
Illinois Teaching Certificate in English to Speakers of Other Languages
Non-US Teaching Certificate in English to Speakers of Other Languages
2 Degrees
Master's Degree from Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University
Bachelor's Degree from Northern Arizona University
Teacher Lynn (リン 先生) completed her Master’s degree in Oita, Japan. She was a teaching assistant for Japanese middle school, high school, and university in-person classes in Japan. She has been living in Japan for 5 years (since 2017). Teacher Lynn not only intensely studied the Japanese language, but fell in love with Japanese culture and discovered the passion for sharing such a beautiful language with students. She has been a private Japanese online tutor for over 2 years.
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Live Group Class
$10
monthlyUnlimited access
0 active learners
No live video meetings
Ages: 8-13