Come to consolidate your elementary Japanese. Suitable if you have completed Japanese 2 lower: module 1 or study Japanese for at least 1 year to 2 years
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You will learn to communicate more fully and fluently in a wider range of everyday situations and conversations.
What will we cover?
Topics: weekend and travel plans; skills and interests; asking for help and offering a service
Language points: verbs for everyday activities, expressions to ask for and offer help, expressions of time, consolidate Katakana characters.
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
- Talk about your weekend or travel plans - Talk about your skills and interests - Invite and make arrangements - Ask for help or offer a service.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
You should have completed more than one year of beginners Japanese or completed Japanese 2 lower: module 1.
You should be able to have simple conversations on basic everyday topics, to use Hiragana and have a basic knowledge of Katakana.
You will also need to be able to respond to simple instructions and read course documents in English and be at ease with the use of number 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?
Our courses are characterised by spoken interaction and communication. Typical activities include pair work, group work, role plays and games. A range of resources will be used to support your learning including presentations, hand-outs, and audio-visual material. Homework is highly recommended to consolidate learning.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
Based on tutor's own material. The tutor might recommend a book.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Japanese 2 lower: module 3. Please enrol as soon as possible as spaces cannot be guaranteed.
Chika has over 27 years of experience as a Japanese teacher, 23 of which she has spent at City Lit. Her work was recognised with a Teacher of the Year award in 2017. She has a teaching diploma and a Degree in Fine Art. Since coming to the UK from Yokuska, Japan, in the late 1980s, Chika travelled extensively as a performance artist, taught Zig and Zag Japanese on the Big Breakfast TV show, and wrote pieces about Japanese life for various publications. Chika encourages her students to experience every aspect of Japanese culture, which she supports by introducing food, onsen, music and etiquette in her classes, as well as running special film night events at City Lit. Chika is constantly researching new methods to introduce students to the joy of learning, encouraging self- discovery and connection through class activities. Chika’s love of art and performance is reflected in her inspirational teaching materials, including original hand drawn certificates for student achievements which are displayed in the City Lit 100 years exhibition. Teaching and learning Japanese is a joy that Chika wants to share with everyone.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
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