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Japanese for Newbies: Food and More

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Ages 10-14
Live Group Course
Dive into the delicious world of Japanese cuisine! Your learner will learn food vocabulary, practice ordering meals, and discover cultural staples that make Japanese dining unique.
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(376 reviews)
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Live video meetings
1x per week, 3 weeks
4-8 learners per class
55 min

What's included

3 live meetings
2 hrs 45 mins in-class hours
Homework
1-2 hours per week. 1-2 per week
Assessment
1-2 throughout the class

Class Experience

US Grade 6 - 9
Beginner Level
Savor the flavors of Japanese language and culture with Immersion Japanese Club: Level 1 - Beginner Japanese - Food!

This delicious three-lesson course focuses on food vocabulary, cultural insights, and how to talk about meals in Japanese.

Through interactive and tasty lessons, students will:

 + Learn the names of popular Japanese dishes and ingredients.
 + Practice ordering and discussing food confidently.
 + Explore fascinating cultural traditions tied to Japanese cuisine.

Students in this series will dive deep into the Japanese language through an immersive and engaging approach.

Each session introduces learners to essential phrases with a focus on accurate pronunciation and practical use. Interactive role-playing and activities allow students to apply what they've learned in realistic, everyday scenarios. 

Lessons also provide fascinating cultural insights, helping learners understand when and how phrases are used in real-life contexts.

Japanese is spoken as much as possible throughout the course to create a natural learning environment, with clear and supportive explanations in English when needed. 

Every 55-minute session includes dedicated time for discussion, questions, and practice, ensuring all learners feel confident and ready to continue their language journey.

Ideal for food lovers and language learners alike, this course is a delightful way to connect with Japanese culture. Led by an expert instructor, lessons are fun and memorable!

NOTE: A minimum of four learners must be enrolled for the course section to run as scheduled. Families will be notified of any changes.

Learning Goals

Learn vocabulary for common Japanese foods and beverages.
Practice ordering food, expressing preferences, and discussing meals.

Syllabus

3 Lessons
over 3 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Food
 Learn the names of various foods. This lesson covers vocabulary for words like "sushi," "pizza," "rice bowl," and "takoyaki." 
55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Fruit
 Discover the names of common fruits. This lesson covers vocabulary for "apple," "banana," "grape," "blueberry," and "lemon." 
55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Review & Wrap-up
 Consolidate all Japanese vocabulary and grammar studied in this course before playing a super review game with situational practice opportunities. 
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
Supply List
Youkoso!(Welcome!) I'm happy that you've decided to join our class. Would you please introduce yourself to me and the other learners? And please share any background or questions you have in Japanese language or culture (^o^)/
External Resources
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Meet the teacher

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

376 total ratings, 211 with reviews

Review summary for this teacher
The reviews overwhelmingly praise the teacher, Kelsey P. Payne, for his engaging and effective teaching style. Students highlight his ability to make classes interesting, thought-provoking, and enjoyable. He is described as knowledgeable, passionate, and skilled at facilitating discussions that encourage critical thinking. Many students express excitement and eagerness to continue taking classes with this teacher.
This summary was AI-generated from parent reviews
This was by far my daughter’s favorite class! Mr. Kelsey was very easy... 
Andrea D.on Jan 17
Excellent course, excellent instructor.  My son has learned so much... 
Barbaraon Jan 11
Always fun, and always informative! 
Catherine J.on Jan 1
My student loved learning from Mr. Kelsey.  He looked forward to class... 
Molly L.on Oct 19, 2024
Mr Kelsey is a great and fun teacher! My son enjoys and looks forward to... 
Jennifer H.on Oct 4, 2024
It was so much fun!!!!🤩 
Lauraon Sep 29, 2024

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