Course Outline for Adult Classes
| Course Flow Chart |
| Level | Course Outline and Materials |
| I | This course is aimed at those who have never learned Japanese. Students learn the following through games and activities with classmates:
• To understand the basic usage of verbs and particles through rudimentary vocabulary and grammar used in everyday life and it will bridge to the Level II grammar; Course Materials |
| II | This course aims to enhance total Japanese language skills through developing your listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in a balanced manner based on learning basic grammar and expression in the textbook. Students learn the following:
• To be able to have a conversation in a wide variety of daily situations through class activities like role-play, games, etc.; Course Materials |
| III | In this course, you will learn several means of more sophisticated expressions. Those lead to the art of Japanese delicate methods of expression as you advance. The goal of this level is to develop your ability for expressing complex situations such as asking for favours, apologizing, gossiping, and expressing regret. Also, the classes include simple practical dialogues such as applying for jobs and having job interviews. • 95 Kanji introduction. Course Materials ‘Genki II – Third Edition’ Japan Times, Lessons 13 to 18 ‘Workbook II (3rd edition)’ |
| IV | In this course, you learn the causative use, passive, and honorific expressions with grammar. After finishing this class, you will be able to feel comfortable in daily conversation through practice in the class. You will be able to understand how respectful languages are used in the context of restaurants, convenience stores and business situations. • 77 Kanji introduction.
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| V | This course aims to lead to the intermediate-advanced level through enhancing your listening, speaking, reading and writing skills and cultural knowledge comprehensively by establishing beginner’s level grammar, vocabulary and kanji. This course focuses on improving reading skills of long sentences, communication skills and so forth. • 283 Kanji introduction.
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| VI | This course aims to expand four language skills (speaking, listening, reading and writing), and the socio-cultural knowledge needed for communication, thereby easing the transition into advanced Japanese. Particularly under focus are the reading skills for comprehending long texts and for the communication skills necessary for conducting practical conversation, for stating opinions, making presentations and the listening skills useful for picking up various types of information. • 220 Kanji introduction.
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| VII | This course aims to expand four language skills (speaking, listening, reading and writing), and the socio-cultural knowledge needed for communication, thereby easing the transition into advanced Japanese. There is a strong focus on reading skills which will help in comprehending long texts, conducting practical conversations, stating opinions and making presentations. The course provides a wealth of contents such as general information on Japan, traditional culture or history and politics using primary source material. • 220 Kanji introduction.
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| VIII | This course builds on what students have learned up to Level 7, and aims to achieve a balanced development of the four skills of Japanese which is equivalent to B2 level(CEFR). Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concreate and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialisation. Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options. Some material to prepare for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (Levels N1 and N2) will also be covered.
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