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Japanese Course 101 (Level 1): Beginners

Duration
10 sessions, 20 hours total
Next date
23 April 2025
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A$380.00
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Course Information

Learn Japanese with us.

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 once you receive confirmation from us. This usually occurs three days prior to class commencement.

Suggested textbook supplier

Language Book Centre
languagebooks.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

To receive a 20% discount, take your enrolment confirmation and a copy of this page to Books Kinokuniya, or use their online promo code (contact us to request the code). Please note this promotion is only available two weeks before and after the start of each language term.

Schedule

Japanese Course 101 (Level 1): Beginners

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2025-04-23 Wed 23 Apr 2025 - 2025-06-25 Wed 25 Jun 2025 6:30pm - 8:30pm 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)
10 sessions, 20 hours total
  • TBA
$380 Limited inc GST
Online via Zoom
Wed 23 Apr 2025
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)
Wed 30 Apr 2025
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)
Wed 7 May 2025
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)
Wed 14 May 2025
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)
Wed 21 May 2025
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)
Wed 28 May 2025
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)
Wed 4 Jun 2025
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)
Wed 11 Jun 2025
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)
Wed 18 Jun 2025
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)
Wed 25 Jun 2025
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)
Japanese Course 101 (Level 1): Beginners

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2025-07-15 Tue 15 Jul 2025 - 2025-09-16 Tue 16 Sep 2025 6:30pm - 8:30pm 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)
10 sessions, 20 hours total
  • TBA
$380 Limited inc GST
Online via Zoom
Tue 15 Jul 2025
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)
Tue 22 Jul 2025
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)
Tue 29 Jul 2025
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)
Tue 5 Aug 2025
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)
Tue 12 Aug 2025
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)
Tue 19 Aug 2025
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)
Tue 26 Aug 2025
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)
Tue 2 Sep 2025
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)
Tue 9 Sep 2025
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)
Tue 16 Sep 2025
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)
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Meet the facilitators

Fumiko loves teaching Japanese to students of all levels and encourages learning in a fun, relaxed and interactive classroom setting. With extensive experience in Japan and Australia, she has a...

Dr Onjung Yang holds a Bachelor’s degree from Dokkyo University and a Master’s degree from Waseda University, both in Japan. She also has a PhD from the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the...

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