Japanese 4 lower: module 2
complex grammatical structures and functions. Suitable if you have studied Japanese for about 5 years or have an equivalent level.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
This course has now finished
Course Code: LJ422
Duration: 11 sessions (over 11 weeks)
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What is the course about?
On this course you will consolidate your knowledge of the structures of the Japanese language and will work on
more complex grammatical structures and functions. You will develop the four linguistic skills with particular
emphasis on spoken/conversational Japanese.
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/ L14*, L15 ba: Making a Conditional Statement
to: Speaking of Natural or Habitual Results
Nakerebanarimasen: Expressing Necessity Verbs: Transitive/Intransitive
Compound Kanji words. Various topics are taken from newspapers, magazines and advertisements.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
--make straightforward if-statement with conditional ba-form
-express the idea that when something happens, another thing occurs as a natural or habitual result
-express duty or obligation
-express a wide range of conditional statements with intransitive verbs
-understand everyday conversation
-understand information, advertisements, or leaflets containing Kanji
-familiarise yourself with Japan and Japanese culture.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
You should have completed Japanese for Busy People Book 2 (L1- 13 and 14 partially ) and be able to read and write all Hiragana and Katakana characters, as well as some kanji (JLPT N4 level).
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 Revised 3rd edition
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Please ask your tutor about other courses and workshops we run or check our web pages for more information.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Japanese 4 lower: module 3.
Kiyomi started teaching Japanese in 2002. Since then, she has taught Japanese in the adult education sector at the various institutions and universities. She joined City Lit in 2013 and she has been teaching at all levels, from Beginners to Advanced classes. She is also working as a writer for a Japanese free paper where she writes about cultural information for Japanese people. She enjoys working both as a language teacher and a writer, as she likes to deepen her understanding of Japanese in its basic form, as well as developing her use of the language creatively. She’d like to spread her passion for the Japanese language to learners and believes that learning about a different cultural perspective is just as important and enjoyable as learning about the language itself.
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.
