Ready to speak Japanese? This class is for anyone interested in Japanese culture or anyone who wants to try something new! Catering to students (ages 5-9), we use a picture scene to learn Japanese. Students learn the vocabulary of what they see and will start using the Japanese language right away! By the end of the class, they will have an arsenal of new vocabulary and will be able to describe in a simple sentence the names of objects. Students will also be exposed to the Japanese hiragana system. They will see the vocabulary in both English and Japanese script along with romaji (using Roman letters to write Japanese words). This is just for an introduction to the hiragana system and not a requirement for them to learn to read. Furthermore, they will learn the phonetic pronunciation. It is vital that students feel welcome and excited about learning. While having fun, we will also practice good classroom etiquette. The class will be interactive, and students will get a chance to speak with one another and learn to do so in an orderly fashion. Let’s get ready to learn and have fun!