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Japanese Course 101 (Level 1): Beginners

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COVID-19 update: arrangement of our courses

We are now delivering courses online and in-person. Please check the delivery format of each class before enrolling.

Please note that course materials (excluding prescribed texts) are shared electronically within 48 hours of course commencement. Printing is not available.

Level A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)

This beginner's course is suitable for those wishing to gain practical ability to communicate in Japanese in various situations in everyday life. No previous knowledge of the language is required.

Outcomes

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

  • exchange greetings in Japanese
  • give a simple self-introduction
  • talk to someone briefly about your family
  • talk about your favourite food/s
  • recognise Japanese characters.

Content

  • Exchanging greetings
  • Using basic classroom Japanese
  • Talking about countries, languages, and occupations
  • Introducing yourself
  • Talking about your family
  • Talking about your preference of food and drinks
  • Talking about what you often eat or drink
  • Recognising Japanese characters
  • Writing your name and country in Japanese

Intended audience

Suitable for beginner A1 level students

Prerequisites

None

Delivery style

An interactive, online workshop

Prescribed text

Marugoto: Japanese Language and Culture Starter A1 (Coursebook for Communicative Language Activities), SANSHUSHA Publishing Co., Ltd. 1st Edition: October 2013
ISBN 978-4-384-05752-2 C0081

Marugoto: Japanese Language and Culture Starter A1 (Coursebook for Communicative Language Competence), SANSHUSHA Publishing Co., Ltd. 1st Edition: October 2013
ISBN 978-4-384-05753-9 C0081

Based on Chapters 1-5 of the above textbooks. These texts are used for activities and form the basis for consolidation and practice.

Textbooks should only be purchased after confirmation is received from us. This usually occurs up to five days prior to commencement.

Suggested textbook supplier

booktopia
booktopia.com.au

Please note that in some cases, our suggested supplier may not stock your prescribed text. Please check stock availability prior to signing up for any membership.

Books Kinokuniya

kinokuniya.com.au

Take your enrolment confirmation and a copy of this page to Books Kinokuniya to receive a 20% discount off the price of the recommended text. Please note this promotion is only available two weeks before and after the start of each CCE language term.

Please note

Selected courses that teach spoken language may include use of language immersion (course instruction in the selected language) as part of the training strategy.

Features

Language courses are offered in four terms each year during January, April, July and October.

Apply for the language repeat discount.

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2024-04-24 Wed 24 Apr 2024 - 2024-06-26 Wed 26 Jun 2024
10 sessions, 20 hours total
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)
Online via Zoom
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