This Japanese course is for learners who have had approximately 100 hours of learning and have had the opportunity to develop basic Japanese conversation skills and can read and write Hiragana and Katakana and some kanji. You will build up more speaking, listening, and reading and writing skills with proper grammar and sentence structure. On completion of this course you will be ready for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N 5.
The course is priced for one term; to complete the full course and cover all the learning outcomes listed below you will need to attend all 3 terms (there is no obligation to attend more than one term).
Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?
This course is suitable for learners who have studied Japanese for about 60 hours, are able to read and write Hiragana and Katakana, and some Kanji, and manage a basic conversation in Japanese.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the 1st term you will have the opportunity to learn how to:
tell about experiences and intentions
describe qualities or conditions
give and receive
describe the present state
report on information
In the 2nd term you will have the opportunity to learn how to:
make suggestions and give advice
action giving and receiving
learn about Japanese culture and events
compare two items among three or more items
In the 3rd term you will have the opportunity to learn how to:
complete Modern Japanese grammar
Learn 200 kanji and 1000 vocabularies
Extra costs on the course, for example text book, materials or equipment:
You will need the textbook, please do not purchase until you receive confirmation that the course is running:
“Genki 1 – An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese Third Edition
ISBN: 978-4-7890-1730-5 Publisher: Japan Times
(From the Term 3) “ Genki 2 – An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese Third Edition
ISBN978-4-7890-1732-9 Publisher : Japan times
On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?
On completion of this course you will be ready for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test: Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N 5
The Japanese Intermediate course
The Adult Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.