Japanese Etiquette
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- Start Date: 28 Jun 2025End Date: 28 Jun 2025Last Spaces LeftSat (Daytime): 10:00 - 15:00In PersonFull fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £59.00
- Start Date: 11 Oct 2025End Date: 11 Oct 2025Sat (Daytime): 10:00 - 15:00In PersonFull fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £59.00
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What is the course about?
This workshop will give you a basic knowledge of Japanese culture and etiquette.
What will we cover?
Basic etiquette for: eating, shopping, visiting friends, making enquiries,bathing, visiting shrines and temples.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
- Travel in Japan with confidence and communicate with people using the correct etiquette
- Understand Japanese culture and Japanese society.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
No knowledge of Japanese is necessary. In this workshop you will learn some Japanese expressions. 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?
All materials provided by the tutor.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Ask the tutor for information regarding Japanese language courses.
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.