Course Information

Japanese. Learn Japanese with us.

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

This course will further your ability to read, speak, listen and also write the language by covering themes including hobbies and interests, getting around, reading basic signage and inviting people out. It follows the content in the prescribed chapters of the recommended text for reference and practice between sessions.

Outcomes

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

• talk about your hobbies
• talk about what you do on your day/s off
• invite your friend to go somewhere together
• recognise train station and taxi signs
• describe how to get to a particular destination
• decribe your location over the phone
• recognise the opening and closing times on a shop noticeboard.

Content

• Talk about your hobbies
• Talk about what you do on your days off
• Recognise information on posters and calendars for events
• RSVP to an event
• Talk about whether or not you can go out with your friend
• Japanese seasonal events and national holidays
• Recognise train station and taxi signs
• Show a taxi driver a note and say your destination
• Say how to get to a particular destination - with and without a map
• Describe your location over the phone
• Recognise opening/ closing time on shop noticeboards

Intended audience

Suitable for A1 level students, those who have completed Japanese 102, or 45 hours of recent tuition.

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 11-14 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
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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
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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.