Japanese Language Program for Adults
Students learn the language of modern Japan. Structured classes provide the opportunity for active participation and practice.
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Introductory
The course is designed for students who are studying Japanese for truly the first time. The Hiragana reading and writing system, greetings, simple phrases, fun cultural topics and travel tips to Japan will be introduced. This course is led without a textbook.
No Textbooks
Beginner Courses
Textbooks:
Japanese for Busy People Vol. 1 (Japanese Kana Version, Revised 4th Edition)
*The textbook can be purchased from the JCCC Gift Shop.
Contents:
BEGINNER I - Introduces the Katakana reading and writing system, basic grammar, conversation patterns and essential vocabulary, related to self-introduction, shopping and traveling. Students should already by able to read the 46 Hiragana letters.
BEGINNER II - This class focuses on practical communication in everyday life and a study of basic grammar, such as conjugation of verbs and adjectives. Students must have completed Beginner 1 or have equivalent knowledge of Japanese as well as Hiragana reading and writing systems.
BEGINNER III - This class focuses on practical communication, such as requesting or asking permission. Students must have completed Beginner 2 or have equivalent knowledge of Japanese as well as Hiragana and Katakana writing systems.
Intermediate Courses
Textbooks:
Japanese for Busy People Vol. 2 (Revised 4th Edition)
*The textbook can be purchased from the JCCC Gift Shop.
Contents:
INTERMEDIATE I - This class balances active communication with a further deepening in mastery of reading, writing and grammar. Knowledge of Hiragana and Katakana is required. Some Kanji with be introduced.
INTERMEDIATE II - This class is a continuation of Intermediate 1, developing fluency in everyday communications.
INTERMEDIATE III - This class is a continuation of Intermediate 2, developing fluency in everyday communication.
Instructors
Coordinator: Akiko Maruoka
Instructor: Taiko Feldkamp, Noriko Furuya, Natsuko Mayers, Namiki Mochizuki, Kumino Kitai, Aya Suemitsu, Michiko Sakamoto
FAQs
Q. How many students are there in a class?
A. 20 students maximum in-person and 15 online.
Q. Can I request to be placed in the same class as my friend?
A. Yes, please write down your request on the registration form.
Q. Where do I get the textbook?
A. The textbook can be purchased from the JCCC Gift Shop either at the time of registration or before/after the first two weeks of class.
Q. I am not sure whether I registered for the appropriate level. Can I change classes after the session has started?
A. Starting with the Fall 2024 registration, an assessment questionnaire/test (all levels) will be sent out along with the registration invitations. For those participants unsure of which level to register in, this self-evaluation will help to determine the level they best fit in.
Q. How do I know which room to go to on the first day?
A. There will be an information board set up by the entrance for the first 2 weeks. Please look for your name to see which classroom you have been assigned to. Additionally, the registration confirmation email sent to participants will provide specifics of the classroom and teacher they have been assigned to.
Q. I am not able to attend the first class. Can I start from the second class?
A. Yes, you can start from the second class. We will inform the instructor. You will still be charged the full rate.
Q. Do I receive a certificate after completing the course?
A. Students who complete Beginner III or Intermediate III will receive a certificate.