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Note: 
First-time students please read!! This is the course-flow of my “Let’s Learn Japanese” series:
1.0---> So You Want to Learn Japanese? (optional)
1.1---> Let’s Learn Japanese: Hiragana
1.2---> Let’s Learn Japanese: Introducing Yourself
1.3---> Let’s Learn Japanese: Katakana
1.4---> Let’s Learn Japanese: Everyday Activities
1.5---> Let's Learn Japanese: Likes and Dislikes
1.6---> Let's Learn Japanese: Friends and Family
1.7---> Let's Learn Japanese: Shopping
1.8---> Let's Learn Japanese: Places and Directions
1.9--->Let's Learn Japanese: Making Plans
2.0--->Let's Learn Japanese: School Life
2.1--->Let's Learn Japanese: Folktales
2.2--->Let's Learn Japanese: Thoughts and Predictions
2.3--->Let's Learn Japanese: At Home

This is course 2.3 in the “Let’s Learn Japanese” series. This course assumes that students have already learned the Hiragana and Katakana writing systems along with a fair amount of Kanji characters. It also builds upon Japanese grammar and phrases learned from previous classes. For new students that have already spent a little time learning Japanese, please contact me beforehand so I can give you a recommendation on where to start. For absolute beginners, I recommend taking my “Let’s Learn Japanese 1.1: Hiragana” course first. Please see the link below for more information:
https://outschool.com/classes/lets-learn-japanese-hiragana-VBROYw56?usid=qS2CkSiB&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link

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Over the course of 8 lessons, students will learn Japanese terminology for the different rooms in a home as well as the various objects typically found inside those rooms. In addition we will cover verb phrases for common household activities such as taking a shower, cleaning, washing dishes, etc. The vocabulary will be tied to the grammar topics of saying things we "have already done", "still need to do", and "must do". We will also review how to describe where things are in a room and learn how to express sequences of events using "before" and "after".  Relevant cultural topics about homes and apartments in Japan will be worked into most lessons. 17 new 漢字 (Kanji) characters will be introduced and several older characters will be reviewed.

Lesson 1:
-Kanji (所、部、屋)
-Culture (typical types of Japanese homes)
-Vocabulary for rooms of a house
-New vocabulary practice

Lesson 2:
-Worksheet review
-Kanji (和、洋)
-Culture (features of traditional Japanese homes)
-Vocabulary for furniture/appliances (part 1)
-New vocabulary practice while reviewing rooms vocabulary

Lesson 3:
-Worksheet review
-Kanji (洗、浴)
-Culture (how Japanese bathrooms work)
-Vocabulary for furniture/appliances (part 2)
-Grammar (review 〜にあります)
-I spy activity

Lesson 4:
-Worksheet review
-Kanji (顔、歯、呂)
-Culture (trash disposal)
-Vocabulary for everyday chores (part 1)
-Grammar (～ました review, ～ませんでした)
-Review verbs using conjugation practice, True/False activity

Lesson 5:
-Worksheet review
-Kanji (寝、起)
-Culture (common Japanese home greetings and goodbyes)
-Vocabulary for everyday chores (part 2)
-Grammar (～前に、～後に)
-Looking at daily routines

Lesson 6:
-Worksheet review
-Kanji (全、始、終)
-Miscellaneous vocabulary (part 1)
-Grammar (もう, まだ)
-Sentence pattern practice, example conversations

Lesson 7:
-Worksheet review
-Kanji (早、遅)
-Culture (home etiquette)
-Miscellaneous vocabulary (part 2)
-Grammar (～なければならない, ～なくちゃ)
-Review verbs, conjugation practice, multiple choice activity

Lesson 8:
-Worksheet review
-Review practice and games (Kahoot)!

This course will primarily be presented in PowerPoint format. The beginning of each class is usually spent reviewing characters and worksheets.  Next, we learn new kanji characters, vocabulary words, and sentence patterns. When necessary, time is also spent on grammar to help students understand the structure of new sentence patterns. Learning will be supplemented with activities such as conversation practice, role-playing scenarios, listening exercises, and information-gap/ memory games.