Class Details
Japanese Course 101 (Level 1): Beginners
Course summary
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.
Learning 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
Who this course is for
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.
In-store promotion:
To receive a 20% discount, present your enrolment confirmation along with a copy of this page to the cashier at Books Kinokuniya. This offer is valid two weeks before and after the start of each language term. This promotion is only available at the Sydney store, located in The Galeries. The discount is not available at the Chatswood store.
Online promotion:
To receive a 20% discount, apply a promo code at checkout (contact us to request the code). The promo code is valid throughout the entire year.
Sessions
Location
Online via Zoom
Other information
Our online via Zoom courses are interactive and delivered in real-time. You will have the chance to ask questions and join in activities, just as you would in any in-person class.
Our facilitators are well versed in Zoom delivery and will skillfully guide you in your online learning journey.
Instructions regarding how to connect to online classes will be sent to participants about 4 days before the class commences.
Meet the facilitators
Onjung Yang
Dr Onjung Yang holds a Bachelor’s degree from Dokkyo University and a Master’s degree from Waseda University in Japan. She also earned her PhD from the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Sydney.
With over 15 years of experience teaching students from diverse linguistic backgrounds, Dr Yang has developed and delivered targeted lesson plans using research-based approaches. Her work focuses on supporting students to achieve measurable academic outcomes.
Her professional background includes serving as a head teacher at Korean high schools, where she specialised in preparing students for university entrance examinations in Japan. In this role, she designed and led programs covering Japanese culture and history, as well as essay writing, reading and speaking skills.
Fluent in English, Japanese, and Korean, Dr Yang understands the challenges students face when learning a foreign language. Drawing on this insight, she has developed effective approaches to assessment and progress management that maintain clear academic standards tailored to each student’s level.
