On this course you will learn to communicate more fully and fluently in a wider range of everyday situations and conversations.Suitable if you have completed 2 upper: module 1 or have studied for at...
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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.
What will we cover?
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 2 upper: module 1 or studied for at least 2 years. You should 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?
Based on tutor's own material. The tutors might recommend a book.
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.
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You should be fluent in Hiragana and Katakana.<br/><br/> 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).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.<br/>Homework is highly recommended to consolidate learning.Based on tutor's own material. 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You should be fluent in Hiragana and Katakana.<br/><br/> 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).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.<br/>Homework is highly recommended to consolidate learning.Based on tutor's own material. 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