Japanese for Newbies: Full Conversational Course (20 Weeks)
Embark on a captivating language adventure! Our beginner Japanese course ignites curiosity and unveils the enchanting world of the Japanese language. Join now and master essential phrases--and much more--with ease!
Mr. Payne | ペイン先生 | 華流清先生
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4.9
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What's included
40 live meetings
36 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Learners will be expected to complete a "Checkpoint" each week (through Google Forms) prior to the next lesson's meeting time. The link for the assignment will be posted in the classroom following each *first* lesson of the week. These Checkpoint assignments must be completed in order to get credit for them toward a Certificate of Completion or a Certificate of Excellence.Mastery Evaluation
It is recommended that learners who are wishing to master the Japanese writing system of hiragana and katakana more quickly take advantage of the additional post made after the second lesson of each week that includes a hiragana or katakana practice video. Learners can download a writing practice sheet in the classroom for this purpose or utilize other means as desired.Assessment
Learners will be expected to complete a quiz through Google Forms each week prior to the next lesson's meeting time. The link for the quiz will be posted in the classroom following each *second* lesson of the week. It is important that learners score 80% or higher in on these order to get credit for them toward a Certificate of Completion or Excellence. Quizzes can be repeated without penalty if desired, provided it is repeated *before* the following week's lesson, with the final score being counted toward their overall progress.Certificate of Completion
Learners who complete 18 out of 20 of the Checkpoint assignments, as well as all 20 out of 20 of the Mastery Check quizzes (see the "Assessment" section) and score 80% or higher on at least 18 out of the 20 will receive a Certificate of Completion for the course. Furthermore, learners who complete all of the Mastery Check quizzes, make 80% or higher on all 20 out of 20 quizzes, and reach "Black Belt" status by completing and making at least 80% on all of the Checkpoint assignments will also receive a Certificate of Excellence in addition to their Certificate of Completion.Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Beginner Level
🎌 Ready to explore Japanese language and culture? Your language learning adventure starts here! Are you a sushi and ramen enthusiast? Always excited for the latest anime episode or J-pop track? Ever find yourself daydreaming about samurai? You're not alone! Learning Japanese might seem like a challenge, but guess what? You too can master this captivating language! How, you ask? -------------------------------------------------- Immerse Yourself with Immersion Japanese Club (IJC) -------------------------------------------------- 🔸 Level 1: 入門 - Beginner Level (0 to 50 hours of previous Japanese experience) * 🔸 Level 2: 初級 - Basic Level (about 50 to 250 hours of previous Japanese experience) 🔸 Level 3: 中級 - Intermediate Level (about 250 to 400 hours of previous Japanese experience) 🔸 Level 4: 上級 - Advanced Level (about 400 to 700 hours of previous Japanese experience) *You are currently viewing the profile for this level. Unlike many classes elsewhere, IJC prioritizes extensive reading *as well as* listening and conversation skills, in order to maximize learner's comprehensible input and prepare them for Japanese resources of all types. 🌟 As such, in addition to vocabulary and basic phrasing, learners will be introduced to the first two primary character sets of the Japanese language: hiragana and katakana. The benefit of learning these extends beyond just reading and writing (a joy in itself) to improved pronunciation and understanding of the structure of the language itself. ++++++++++++++++ COURSE ITINERARY* ++++++++++++++++ Week 1 Greetings - Aisatsu Week 2 More Greetings - Hoka no aisatsu Week 3 Further Greetings - Sono hoka no aisatsu Week 4 Each Other - O’tagai Week 5 Honorifics - Keigo Week 6 Locations - Ichi Week 7 Words that Connect - Tsunageru kotoba Week 8 More Locations - Hoka no ichi Week 9 Farm Animals - Bokujou no doubutsu Week 10 More Words that Connect - Hoka no tsunageru kotoba Week 11 Sea Animals - Kaisei doubutsu Week 12 Shapes - Katachi Week 13 Wild Animals - Yasei doubutsu Week 14 Fruit - Kudamono Week 15 More Wild Animals - Hoka no yasei doubutsu Week 16 Food - Tabemono Week 17 Countries - Kuni Week 18 Languages - Gengo Week 19 More Countries - Hoka no kuni Week 20 More Languages - Hoka no gengo * Learners will also be introduced to the hiragana character set through Weeks 1~10 and the katakana set through Weeks 11~20 The key mission of this course? To give you a thorough introduction to this beautiful language, as well as prepare you for more advanced language learning through our exclusive Immersion Japanese Club offerings. Learn more about this innovative approach and its benefits at https://immersionlanguageclub.com/about. Ready to embark on this exciting journey? Enroll now and let's explore the beauty of Japanese together. Note: A minimum of five (5) students must be enrolled for this class to be held as scheduled. Students who wish to remain enrolled even in the case of there not being a sufficient number of enrollees will be transferred to the next available scheduled day and time of the same class unless otherwise requested. Still got questions? Feel free to contact me for more information! #LearnJapanese #JapaneseLanguageCourse #LanguageAdventure #LanguageLearning #JapaneseCulture #NewBeginnings #LanguageJourney #JapaneseClub #ImmersionJapanese
Learning Goals
Learn tons of Japanese vocabulary and useful phrasesBe able to pronounce and understand common Japanese words
Syllabus
2 Units
40 Lessons
over 20 WeeksUnit 1: Getting Acquainted
Lesson 1:
Greetings Intro
Learn the basics of greeting in Japanese. This lesson covers essential phrases like "good morning," "good evening," "please," "excuse me," "here you go," "thank you," and "you're welcome," setting a foundation for polite conversation. 55 mins online live lesson
1 assignment
Lesson 2:
Greetings Practice
Practice the greetings introduced in the previous lesson. Reinforce your understanding and pronunciation of basic phrases like "good morning," "good evening," "please," "excuse me," "here you go," "thank you," and "you're welcome." 55 mins online live lesson
2 assignments
Lesson 3:
More Greetings Intro
Expand your greeting vocabulary with phrases used in daily life such as "I'm leaving," "take care," "good night," "I'm home," "welcome back," "let's eat," and "thank you for the meal." 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
More Greetings Practice
Solidify your knowledge of additional greetings. Practice phrases like "I'm leaving," "take care," "good night," "I'm home," "welcome back," "let's eat," and "thank you for the meal." 55 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Note: Parental consent for use of Blooket for play and content review is assumed granted unless expressed directly to the teacher otherwise.
According to the Foreign Service Institute (FSI), Japanese ranks as a Category V language among world languages in the highest level of difficulty (based on average time of acquisition) alongside Chinese, Korean, and Arabic. Learners of these languages often require approximately 2200 hours (or 88 weeks) of use and study to reach conversational fluency. (Source: https://2009-2017.state.gov/m/fsi/sls/orgoverview/languages/index.htm)
It is important to help students keep in mind that more difficult languages such as Japanese require effort and diligence to master. As enjoyable as it often is to learn, it can also be challenging and even downright frustrating at times to achieve confidence. Please support them where necessary by reminding them of this fact and, if possible, finding creative solutions together toward continually rediscovering the fun and magic of this language.
Need suggestions? Try looking through manga or watching an anime show together, or perhaps even practicing some basic phrases at the dinner table, to inspire and reinvigorate them when the going gets tough. And, as always, feel free to reach out to me for additional support at any time.
Pre-Requisites
None
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined February, 2019
4.9
376reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Colorado Teaching Certificate in Mathematics
Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy from Gustavus Adolphus College
At a Glance:
+ Magna cum laude graduate in philosophy with honors and concentrations in Japanese studies and religion
+ JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test) older N2 Level certification-holder
+ Member of the 2007 International Scholar Laureate Program Delegation on Diplomacy & International Relations in the People's Republic of China
+ Teacher and tutor to over 1000 foreign language students on Outschool and elsewhere
Details:
Kelsey studied Japanese language, culture, history, and economics both at home (Gustavus Adolphus College in Minnesota) and a year abroad (Kansai Gaidai University in Osaka, Japan). He returned to Japan after graduating to live for another three years in Kagawa prefecture, Shikoku, where he worked in language instruction and Japanese-English translation. He attained certification in the 2nd highest level of the internationally recognized Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) less than three years into his Japanese studies.
Kelsey's teaching experience in language instruction (where he often implements the Natural Approach and TPR) continues to this day in private lessons for both children and adults in various subjects including Japanese language learning and JLPT test prep. For Japanese, this includes literacy in kanji and the language's other character sets, as well as comprehension and production in both informal and business-level conversation.
Regarding the JLPT specifically, Kelsey's tutoring methods involve a top-down approach to deconstructing, studying for, and tackling the JLPT for those students looking to take their Japanese to the next level and even get this important certification that can land them a job abroad. Feel free to contact him for more information about the JLPT and suggestions on whether or not it may be right for your learner's language goals.Reviews
Live Group Course
$33
weekly2x per week, 20 weeks
55 min
Completed by 271 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-15
6-8 learners per class
