日本語レベル1（第1学期と第2学期は週1回45分）

***Each section of the class will require at least 3 students to open. When there aren't enough students to start a class, the starting date will be extended to the following week.
***Please check with your homeschooling requirement to see if this course meets your need.  
*****There is no make-up to lessons you miss.  You will be able to request for the recorded material for viewing within the same week you missed your class.  Recorded material will only be available when you miss a lesson.
:::::::::::::::::::::::::::
What will be taught?
:::::::::::::::::::::::::::
Wk1 Aug. 14th-18th // Japanese Writing Systems, Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji
Wk2 Aug. 21st-25th // Japanese Writing Systems, Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji
Wk3 Aug. 28th-Sep. 1st// Hiragana and Pronunciation, Greetings and Numbers　
Wk4 Aug. 30th-Sep. 3rd  // Ch.1 あたらしいともだち(new friend)
Wk5 Sep. 4th-8th // Ch.1 あたらしいともだち(new friend)
Wk6 Sep. 11th-15th // Ch.1 あたらしいともだち(new friend)
>>Labor day is off if your class happens to fall on Monday.  Wk18 would be the make up week.
----------------------
Wk7 Sep. 18th-22nd // Ch. 2 かいもの(shopping)
Wk8 Sep. 25th-29th // Ch. 2 かいもの(shopping)
Wk9 Oct. 2nd-6th // Ch. 2 かいもの(shopping)
Wk10 Oct. 9th-13th // Ch. 2 かいもの(shopping)
Wk11 Oct. 16th-20th  Ch. 2 かいもの(shopping)
Wk12 Oct. 23rd-27th // Ch. 2 かいもの(shopping)
----------------------
Wk13 Oct. 30th-Nov. 3rd // Ch. 3 デートのやくそく(plan for a date)
Wk14 Nov. 6th-10th // Ch. 3 デートのやくそく(plan for a date)
Wk15 Nov. 13th-17th // Ch. 3 デートのやくそく(plan for a date)
>>>>Nov. 20th-24th // THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY//NO CLASS
Wk16 Nov. 27th-Dec. 1st // Ch. 3 デートのやくそく(plan for a date)
Wk17 Dec. 4th-8th // Ch. 3 デートのやくそく(plan for a date)
Wk18 Dec. 11th-15th // Make-up day for Labor day
----------------------
Winter Holidays Dec. 22nd, 2023- Jan. 3rd, 2024
----------------------
Wk1 Jan. 8th-12th // Ch.4 はじめてのデート (The First Date)
Wk2 Jan. 15th-19th // Ch.4 はじめてのデート (The First Date)
Wk3 Jan. 22nd-26th// Ch.4 はじめてのデート (The First Date)
Wk4 Jan. 29th-Feb. 2nd// Ch.4 はじめてのデート (The First Date)
Wk5 Feb. 5th-9th // Ch.4 はじめてのデート (The First Date)
Wk6 Feb. 12th-16th // Ch.4 はじめてのデート (The First Date)
----------------------
Wk7 Feb. 19th-23rd // Ch. 5 おきなわりょこう(A Trip to Okinawa)
Wk8 Feb. 26th-Mar. 1st // Ch. 5 おきなわりょこう(A Trip to Okinawa)
Wk9 Mar. 4th-8th // Ch. 5 おきなわりょこう(A Trip to Okinawa)
Wk10 Mar. 11th-15th // Spring Break
Wk11 Mar. 18th-22nd // Ch. 5 おきなわりょこう(A Trip to Okinawa)
Wk12 Mar. 25th-29th // Ch. 5 おきなわりょこう(A Trip to Okinawa)
----------------------
Wk13 Apr. 1st-5th // Ch. 6 ロバートさんのいちにち (A Day in Robert's Life)
Wk14 Apr. 8th-12th // Ch. 6 ロバートさんのいちにち (A Day in Robert's Life)
Wk15 Apr. 15th-19th // Ch. 6 ロバートさんのいちにち (A Day in Robert's Life)
Wk16 Apr. 22nd-26th// Ch. 6 ロバートさんのいちにち (A Day in Robert's Life)
Wk17 Apr. 29th-May 3rd //Ch. 6 ロバートさんのいちにち (A Day in Robert's Life)
Wk18 May 6th-May 10th // Make-up day for Spring Break week
:::::::::::::::::::::::::::
How is your class structured?
:::::::::::::::::::::::::::
We will meet in zoom for 45 minutes, once a week. 

The class will use the newest edition of a textbook and a workbook.

Students will not be able to participate in class without the purchase of a textbook and a workbook.
:::::::::::::::::::::::::::
How will you teach?
:::::::::::::::::::::::::::
On zoom through Outschool platform.


:::::::::::::::::::::::::::
What's your teaching style?
:::::::::::::::::::::::::::
Easy-going, but perhaps because of the subject I teach, most students are really respectful, which I truly appreciate.


:::::::::::::::::::::::::::
How much will learners get to interact with you and each other (mention specifics like: lecture, games, slides, video clips, discussion)?
:::::::::::::::::::::::::::
Learning a foreign language is all about interaction!! There will be interactive class activities for informal assessments.  Pair activities/assignments are designed to develop each student's 21st century skills such as collaboration, communication, creativity, and critical thinking. If you are a home school student who is looking for a formal assignment grades, I will be happy to work with you (but I need to know what is expected).


:::::::::::::::::::::::::::
Any required experience or knowledge learners need?
:::::::::::::::::::::::::::
This is a beginner's class taught with textbook and workbooks that are used in high schools in the U.S., as well as in universities.  Students will spend some time learning hiragana as well as outside of class on their own with recommended materials.  Please note that since this is for a beginner level Japanese taught with a textbook that is used for both high schools and universities, younger students may find it challenging.  This is a class for dedicated learners which require work and dedication :)

If the student has learned Japanese for a year, or even self-studied Japanese for a year, this would be a comfortable level.