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Class Details

Japanese Course 102 (Level 2)

Course summary

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 the themes of basic shopping, getting around, asking for directions and placing an order in a restaurant. It follows the content in the prescribed chapters of the recommended text for reference and practice between sessions.

Learning outcomes

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

  • talk about where to go for lunch with friends
  • place an order for food and drinks
  • welcome and visit a friend
  • talk about your daily routine
  • talk about your schedule
  • read and write some Japanese characters.

Content

  • Discuss your favourite foods
  • Talk with a friend about where to go for lunch
  • Read a menu
  • Order food and drinks at a hamburger shop
  • Describe what kind of home you live in
  • Describe what items you have in your home
  • Write an email inviting someone to your home
  • Ask/say where to put things in the room
  • Visit/welcome a friend
  • Show someone around your home
  • Recognise your name and address on a sign
  • State the time you do something
  • Talk about your daily routine
  • Talk about your schedule for the week
  • talk about when to have a party
  • Write a birthday card

Who this course is for

Suitable for A1 level students, those who have completed Japanese 101, or 20 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 6-10 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

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.

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

Tue 02 Feb 2027
7:30am - 9:30am (UTC0:00)
Tue 09 Feb 2027
7:30am - 9:30am (UTC0:00)
Tue 16 Feb 2027
7:30am - 9:30am (UTC0:00)
Tue 23 Feb 2027
7:30am - 9:30am (UTC0:00)
Tue 02 Mar 2027
7:30am - 9:30am (UTC0:00)
Tue 09 Mar 2027
7:30am - 9:30am (UTC0:00)
Tue 16 Mar 2027
7:30am - 9:30am (UTC0:00)
Tue 23 Mar 2027
7:30am - 9:30am (UTC0:00)
Tue 30 Mar 2027
7:30am - 9:30am (UTC0:00)
Tue 06 Apr 2027
8:30am - 10:30am (UTC0:00)

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

Fumiko Ozeki

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 good understanding of students' needs as they learn a new language.

She has a Masters degree in Applied Linguistics and Graduate Diploma in Languages Teaching from University of Technology, Sydney, a Postgraduate Certificate in TESOL from Macquarie University, and a Bachelor degree from Osaka University.

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