Japanese 2 lower: module 3

Further develop your listening and speaking skills in Japanese. Suitable if you have completed 'Japanese 2 lower: module 2' or equivalent. Based on units 25-30 of Japanese for Busy People 1.

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Key course information

Dates
17/04/12 - 03/07/12

Day(s)
Tue

Duration
12 weeks

Time
19:35 - 21:05

Fees
Full fee: £103
Senior fee: £103
Concession: £34

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
LJ231

Availability
Available
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Course outline

What is the course about?

You will learn to communicate more fully and fluently in a wider range of everyday situations and conversations. You will also strengthen the grammar points you have already studied previously.

What topics will we cover?

Present continuous (te imasu), public transport, asking about and describing the family (occupation, place where you live, family status, etc.); asking permission; refusing; requesting; giving advice; responding to an inquiry.

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

-use the present continuous tense (te imasu)

-use conditional tense

-give directions

-ask for times of trains and directions

-say about your family and others’job and their living place etc..

-change verbs into nai-form according to the rules

-asking permission using te-forms.

-refusing using nai-form.

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

Stage 2 -students should have completed Japanese for Busy People 1 -chapters 1-22 (2nd edition) or chapters 1-19 (3rd edition)- or have an equivalent knowledge of the language and be fluent in Hiragana and Katakana. 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 (Units 25-30). Kodansha International. Additional materials supplied by the tutor. 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?

Ask your tutor for information regarding the progression route.

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open Monday to Friday 12:00 – 19:00 during term time, and Monday to Friday 12:00 – 17:00 out of term time. See the course guide for term dates and further details.

Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2644

languages@citylit.ac.uk

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;

Non term-time: Tuesday 17.30–18.30 and Thursday 12.30–13.30

To enrol on a course, call 020 7831 7831.

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