Curriculum
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- 66 Hours
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- Lesson 1: New FriendsIn this lesson, students will be taught how to introduce themselves and others using the sentence pattern "XはYです" (X wa Y desu), which translates to "X is Y." Additionally, students will learn how to connect nouns using the possessive particle "の" (no), as in "noun(1)のnoun(2)," to express possession or association between two nouns.0
- Lesson 2 - 3: ShoppingIn this lesson, students will delve into the usage of demonstrative pronouns such as "これ" (this), "それ" (that), "あれ" (that over there), and "どれ" (which one), along with their corresponding adjectives "この" (this), "その" (that), "あの" (that over there), and "どの" (which). They'll learn how to ask and answer questions about the location of objects or places using "ここ" (here), "そこ" (there), "あそこ" (over there), and "どこ" (where). Furthermore, students will explore the concept of ownership by using "だれの" (whose) followed by a noun. They'll practice forming negative statements using "じゃないです" (is not) with nouns. Lastly, students will discover how to add emphasis and seek agreement using the sentence-ending particles "〜ね" and "〜よ".0
- Lesson 4 - 5: Making a DateIn this lesson, students will delve into verb conjugation and understand different types of verbs, particularly focusing on present tense usage. Time references in sentences will also be covered, allowing students to discuss past, present, and future events accurately. Students will be taught how to extend invitations using the phrase "〜ませんか" and grasp the basic word order in Japanese sentences. Additionally, they will learn to use frequency adverbs and the topic particle "は" to express topics and emphasize specific information in conversation.0
- Lesson 6 - 7: The First DateIn this lesson, students will practice using "Xがあります / います" to describe existence of objects and living beings. They will learn to describe locations using appropriate vocabulary. The lesson will also cover the past tense of "です" and verbs, allowing students to discuss past events. Additionally, students will learn how to use "も" to include additional items in their sentences. They will understand how to indicate duration using "一時間" and express quantity with "たくさん." Finally, students will learn to connect nouns using "と" to express relationships or connections between them. Through various exercises and examples, students will master these essential Japanese language concepts.0
- Lesson 8: A trip to OkinawaThroughout this lesson, students will practice using adjectives to vividly describe various things. They will learn how to express their likes and dislikes using the Japanese terms "好き(な)" and "きらい(な)". Additionally, students will be introduced to suggesting actions using the forms "~ましょう" for proposing actions and "~ましょうか" for suggesting actions politely. Finally, the lesson will cover the correct counting of items, ensuring students can accurately quantify objects and entities in Japanese.0
- Lesson 9 - 10: A Day in Robert’s LifeIn this lesson, students will practice forming and using the te-form of verbs. They will learn how to request actions using the 〜てください form and grant permission using 〜てもいいです. Additionally, they will understand how to prohibit actions using 〜てはいけません. The lesson will also teach students to describe two activities in one sentence and explain reasons using 〜から. Finally, students will learn to offer assistance using 〜ましょうか.0
- Lesson 11 - 12: Mock test/ DrillsDuring this session, participants will become acquainted with the JLPT exam format. The lesson will begin with an in-depth discussion of the different parts of the exam, breaking down each section and its requirements. Following this, students will engage in targeted drills to reinforce their understanding of the material covered. Next, there will be a focus on vocabulary and grammar, with specific exercises designed to strengthen these skills. Additional drills will be provided to ensure mastery of the concepts. The session will conclude with practice in reading and listening comprehension, simulating the exam environment to prepare participants effectively.0
- Lesson 13: Family PictureIn this lesson, students will delve into the usage of the 〜ている form to describe ongoing actions. They will practice constructing sentences to depict actions currently in progress. Next, the lesson will focus on describing physical attributes, such as hair length or eye color, using examples like "メアリーさんは髪が長いです." Students will then learn to connect sentences using the te-form, enabling them to express sequences of actions or events. Furthermore, they will explore how to indicate the purpose of going somewhere using the verb stem + に行く structure. Lastly, students will engage in activities to master counting people, allowing them to accurately express quantities in various contexts.0
- Lesson 14 - 15: BarbecueIn this lesson, we'll delve into informal speech by incorporating short forms. We'll learn to express opinions using "〜と思います" and report speech with "〜と言っていました". You'll also learn how to politely request someone not to do something using "〜ないでください". When expressing likes, we'll use the structure "verb + のが好きです". We'll connect clauses using "が". Additionally, we'll cover how to use "何か" to indicate something and "何も" to express nothing.0
- Lesson 16: KabukiIn this lesson, students learned how to introduce themselves by stating their name and location. They practiced asking others for their name and location in return. The lesson then covered how to talk about family, with students sharing information about their own families and asking about others'. Finally, students engaged in conversations about age, learning to ask and answer questions related to this topic. Throughout the lesson, students used past tense short forms, qualified nouns with verbs and adjectives, expressed incomplete actions with まだ〜ていません, and explained reasons using 〜から.0
- Lesson 19: After the VacationIn this session, students will explore expressing desires using the structure 〜たい. They will learn how to communicate their wishes and preferences using this form. Next, the lesson will delve into listing actions using the pattern 〜たり〜たりします, allowing students to describe various activities they engage in. Moving on, students will discover how to discuss past experiences with 〜ことがある, enabling them to narrate events they have encountered previously. Finally, the lesson will cover connecting nouns using the construction noun A や noun B, expanding students' vocabulary and proficiency in expressing multiple related concepts.0
- Lesson 20 - 21: Feeling IllIn this lesson, students will explore various linguistic structures to express different intentions and states. They will learn to use "〜んです" to explain reasons behind certain actions or situations. Additionally, they'll grasp the concept of excessiveness by incorporating "〜すぎる." They will also be introduced to giving advice using "〜ほうがいいです." The lesson will cover explaining reasons using "〜ので" and expressing obligations through "〜なければいけません / 〜なきゃいけません." Furthermore, students will learn to make predictions using "〜でしょう," enhancing their ability to communicate effectively in various contexts.0
- Lesson 22 - 25: Mock test/ DrillsIn this mock test and drills session, participants will be tested on their vocabulary and kanji recognition abilities. They'll engage in grammar practice exercises, focusing on verb conjugation and particle usage. There will be reading comprehension exercises to test their understanding of written passages. Additionally, participants will undergo listening comprehension tasks to evaluate their ability to understand spoken language. The session will include simulations of test formats with timed sections and various question types to simulate real test conditions and enhance preparedness.0
- Lesson 17 - 18: Winter Vacation PlansIn this lesson, students will compare two and multiple items, using adjectives and nouns with の, express intentions with 〜つもりだ, describe changes with adjective + なる, and indicate place with どこかに / どこにも and で.0