Japanese beginners: holiday kit
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
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- Course Code: LJ001
- Dates: 11/05/24 - 18/05/24
- Time: 10:00 - 13:00
- Taught: Sat, Daytime
- Duration: 2 sessions (over 2 weeks)
- Location: Online
- Tutor: Hisaka Bunting
Course Code: LJ001
Choose a start date
Duration: 2 sessions (over 2 weeks)
Please note: We offer a wide variety of financial support to make courses affordable. Just visit our online Help Centre for more information on a range of topics including fees, online learning and FAQs.
What is the course about?
This Japanese Holiday Kit is intended for beginning learners and those with no previous knowledge of Japanese who are planning to visit Japan. This two-day course will focus on speaking and listening, helping you feel more confident about making yourself understood when you're in Japan.
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?
This short course will cover the most common scenarios you're likely to find yourself in, whether it be asking for directions, ordering food and drink or making sure you're on the right train.You'll also get some invaluable cultural advice and tips on what foods/drinks to try from your Japanese tutor.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
- Greet others and introduce yourself
- Ask someone to speak more slowly or to repeat what they've said
- Make purchases in a shop
- Order food and drink and express preferences (e.g. if you're a vegetarian or vegan)
- Ask questions when you're in the airport or at a train station
- Communicate effectively if you have to visit the chemist.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
No previous knowledge of Japanese is required.
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?
Material provided by the teacher. Please bring a folder for your handouts.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Japanese beginners: module 1.
Hisaka is a passionate educator of all ages, bringing over 15 years of experience in teaching Japanese language and culture to CityLit. Growing up in Tokyo, Japan, Hisaka initially came to the UK for postgraduate study, specialising in Education. Following a stint working in the City, Hisaka’s focus moved to her love of teaching, becoming a central figure Japanese language learning in the UK through teaching in secondary schools and in adult education. She has also presented training seminars at Japan Foundation, volunteered for the Japanese In Your Classroom Programme of the Japan Society in both primary and secondary schools and is an accredited GCSE/A level subject expert to Ofqual.
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.
