Japanese 2 upper: module 2
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
Course Code: LJ222
Available start dates
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 strengthen the grammar points and adjectives you have already studied previously.
This is a live online course. You will need:
- Internet connection. The classes work best with Chrome.
- A computer with microphone and camera is best (e.g. a PC/laptop/iMac/MacBook), or a tablet/iPad/smart phone/iPhone if you don't have a computer.
- Earphones/headphones/speakers.
We will contact you with joining instructions before your course starts.
What will we cover?
Textbook: Japanese for Busy People 2 Revised 3rd edition / 2 &3
Stating and asking preference and soliciting suggestions
Making comparisons / singling out an item for comparison
Stating Decision
Connecting related sentences
Describing ongoing actions or states in effect
Going somewhere to do something
Kanji in Life
Today’s Japan.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
State a preference / ga iidesu / nani ga iideshooka
Make comparisons / —- wa —yori —- desu / —- wa —ichiban —- desu
State your decision / — ni shimasu
Connect adjectives, noun and verbs / — te, — de,
Connect sentences containing different inclination / — ga —
State an effect / —- teimasu
Use to go, return, come somewhere for doing xxx / — ni —- ni ikimasu, kaerimasu, kimasu
Use more adjectives and verbs
Understand Kanji and compounds related to everyday life
Understand Japanese current affairs
All grammar patterns are related to Japanese Language Proficiency test N5 (JLPT N5 ).
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
You should have completed Japanese for Busy People book 1 -revised edition 3 and book 2 ( Lesson 1 ) 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 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?
Textbook: Japanese for Busy People 2 Kana version Revised edition 3, Kodansha USA.
Book 2 L1* & 2* ( partially )&3
Please try the European Bookshop by selecting 'City Lit' and the language you are studying at this web page or call them at 020 7734 5259. If you state on the website, by phone or in the shop that you are studying with us, you can claim a 10% discount. You might be asked for your student number.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Japanese 2 upper: module 3.
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.
