Japanese 2 upper: module 1
Time: 18:00 - 19:30
Location: Keeley Street
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- Course Code: LJ213
- Dates: 25/09/24 - 04/12/24
- Time: 18:00 - 19:30
- Taught: Wed, Evening
- Duration: 11 sessions (over 11 weeks)
- Location: Keeley Street
- Tutor: Chikako Nakagawa
Course Code: LJ213
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Duration: 11 sessions (over 11 weeks)
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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 consolidate grammar points including different verb forms.
What will we cover?
Forbid something and give a reason for doing so
Talk about what you are doing now
Talk about where you have finished an activity
Talk about where you live, where you work and who your acquaintances are
Introduce someone, giving details about where they live or work or what their interests are
Making comparisons / expressing the comparative degree
Making comparisons / expression the superlative degree
Kanji in Life
Today’s Japan.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
-Use negative requests / naide kumadai
-Use present progress & habitual action / teimasu
-Describe current states / teimasu
Talk about skills / jyoozudesu, dekimasu, wakarimasu
Compare / — no hooga, —- yori —- desu
Use superlatives / — no nakade —-ga ichiban —- desu
Understand various adjectives
Understand Kanji for everyday use, on leaflet, menus or advertisements
Understand Japanese current affairs or culture
Understand colloquial expressions.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
You should have studied for at least 2 years and be fluent in Hiragana and Katakana.
It is also essential that you have some knowledge of basic grammar terminology such as nouns, verbs, adjectives, conjugations.
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 materila. The tutor might recommend a book.
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When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Japanese 2 upper: module 2 in January.
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.
