Japanese 1 fast track: module 1

Learn to speak Japanese, with the emphasis on developing your listening and speaking skills, as well as reading Hiragana. Suitable for complete beginners. Based on units 1-5 of 'Japanese for Busy People 1', Kana version, revised 2nd or 3rd edition (Kodansha International)..

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Key course information

Dates
21/04/12 - 19/05/12

Day(s)
Sat

Duration
5 weeks

Time
11:00 - 14:00

Fees
Full fee: £94
Senior fee: £61
Concession: £32

Venue
EC - European College

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Course code
LJ011

Availability
This date is full

This course is full

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Course outline

What is the course about?

You will learn how to communicate at basic level in spoken Japanese in everyday situations.

What topics will we cover?

Numbers, introducing yourself, your family, your colleagues. Basic useful expressions, asking the time, shopping, daily and weekly routine, holiday plans, practice of Hiragana.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

-Introduce yourself and greet people (names, nationalities and jobs)
-ask the time (international) at an airport or in the street
-shopping: ask for prices, colours, etc.
-talk about your daily routine, using days of the week and months, etc.
-make yourself understood in various places (bank, college, hospital, etc)
-read Hiragana.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

Complete beginners. For further details of the specific foreign language skills required for this level, please see the languages self-assessment chart, using the link at the top of this page. You can also find the chart at the start of the languages section in our course guide. You will also need to be able to understand basic spoken and written information in English (e.g. simple instructions, course documents) and be at ease with the use of numbers for daily activities (e.g. using money, telling the time etc).

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

The course is based on the communicative approach:

- active students’ interaction
- emphasis on speaking and listening skills
- pair and group work
- role plays
- use of realia, pictures and authentic material
- use of audio-visual techniques when appropriate

Please note, students are expected to participate in oral classroom activities and to do some homework as and when required.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

Textbook: Japanese for Busy People 1 - Kana version (chapters 1-5). Kodansha International
Please try: Grant and Cutler - www.grantandcutler.com (020 7734 2012).

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

No.

What feedback will I get?

You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made.

How will I be able to give my views on the course?

Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses.

How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?

You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; English and maths support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 213 of the 11/12 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

Japanese 1 fast-track module 2. Please enrol as soon as possible as spaces cannot be guaranteed.

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Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2644

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Advice times

During term-time: Tuesday 12.30 - 13.30 and 17.30 - 18.30; Thursday 12.30 - 13.30 and 17.30 - 18.30;

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