Online Japanese - Elementary Japanese I

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Overview

Online Japanese - Elementary Japanese I

Course Description

This Elementary Japanese I course is the first course in a four-semester online sequence in Japanese. The course will cover all four critical language skills: speaking, listening, writing, and reading, including kanji characters. You can choose your own time to study, except for the weekly virtual classroom sessions held at a designated time, during which you will practice speaking with an instructor and other learners. The mid-term and final exam must be administered by a prearranged exam proctor at the location of your choice.

Course Content


CLASSROOM INSTRUCTIONS AND GREETINGS

JAPANESE WRITING SYSTEM

  • Hiragana
  • Katakana

MEETING SOMEONE FOR THE FIRST TIME

  • How do you do? Nice to meet you.
  • Addressing others
  • Asking questions (noun sentences)
  • Affirmative/negative answers
  • Phrase particles

IDENTIFYING OBJECTS AND PEOPLE

  • Objects near and far
  • Asking questions (adjective sentences)
  • Affirmative/negative answers
  • Sentence particles

LOCATIONS OF PEOPLE AND OBJECTS

  • Introduction to Kanji
  • Subject marker /ga/ vs. topic marker /wa/
  • Location verbs /arimasu/ and /imasu/
  • Location marker /ni/

DISCUSSING DAILY ACTIVITIES

  • Telephone numbers
  • Time expressions (dates, hours, etc.)
  • Verb sentences
  • Frequency and duration expressions
Requirements & Materials
Important Information

This course requires an approval prior to registration. Please follow the instructions.

Materials

Required

  • Reliable email address that is checked regularly
  • Familiarity with online communication tools (discussion boards and chat rooms) associated with virtual classrooms

Session Details

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for anyone interested in learning basic Japanese.

What You Will Learn

  • Greetings
  • Introductions
  • How to ask and answer basic questions
  • How to talk about daily activities
  • Time and location expressions

How You Will Benefit

  • Learn to write Japanese characters.
  • Use the four critical language skills.
  • Understand spoken dialogue.
  • Read Japanese texts.
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An excellent experience in learning a second language because of methodology for academics and success. In addition, you gain knowledge about other cultures through personal sharing with other classmates.

- Sandra Naranjo Betancur

TRAIN AT YOUR LOCATION

We enable employers to provide specialized, on-location training on their own timetables. Our world-renowned experts can create unique content that meets your employees' specific needs. We also have the ability to deliver courses via web conferencing or on-demand online videos. For 15 or more students, it is more cost-effective for us to come to you.

  • Save Money
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Group Training
  • Customize Content
  • On-Site Training
  • Earn a Certificate
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