Japanese Course 504 (Level 20)
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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.
B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)
This intermediate-level Japanese course is suitable for those who have completed all levels of Japanese up to 503, or 470 hours of tuition.
Outcomes
By the end of this course, you should be able to:
- discuss the development of technology in Japan
- talk about loan words and katakana words
- make a request
- express gratitude
- talk about team spirit that is learnt through sport
- talk things over with someone
- read and write short sentences that include vocabulary, using approximately 640 Kanji.
Content
Japanese technology
- People and robots
- Loan words and katakana words
- How to use online dictionaries
Japanese sports
- The idea of team spirit
- Sporting techniques
- Physical strength
- Sports club activities
- Senpai and koohai (one’s senior and junior)
Intended audience
Suitable for B1 level participants, those who have completed all levels of Japanese up to 503, or those who have completed 470 hours of recent tuition.
Delivery style
Delivered as a series of interactive workshops where active participation is encouraged.
Prescribed text
Tobira, Gateway to Advanced Japanese Learning Through Content and Multimedia, Kuroshio Shuppan, 2009. (ISBN: 9784874244470)
Based on Chapters 3 and 4 of the above text. The text is used for activities and forms the basis for consolidation and practice.
Intermediate Kanji Book Vol. 1, Bonjinsha. (ISBN: 9784893588104)
Lessons 9 is also covered.
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
- $100 repeat class - Conditions apply
- Small class size (~20 max)
- Central location
Language courses are offered in four terms each year during January, April, July and October.
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