Discover Japan: Conversation
Course Overview
Take the next step in your Japanese language to enhance your Japanese Conversational Skills
This course helps you to develop your fluency and conversation skills in a range of contexts and builds your vocabulary to the next level which allows you to have a greater experience and appreciation of the culture and its people.
You will build your confidence in speaking Japanese through our weekly program of various speaking activities, games, reading and challenging on learning some Kanji.
Anyone with good foundational understanding of Japanese are very welcome to join this course.
COURSE BREAKDOWN:
Week 1: Revision lesson focused on conversation techniques
Week 2: Free Talk: Situational dialogue 1
Week 3: Reading 1: a short passage from a light novel
Week 4: Free Talk: 3 mins speech with Q&A
Week 5: Reading 2: a short passage from a well known children’s book but let’s change the ending.
Week 6: Free Talk: Situational dialogue 2 with a game
Week 7: Reading 3: a short passage from well known literature
Week 8: Japanese history: fun quiz and games
Please note: This outline provides an overview of what may be covered during the course; however, changes may occur based on various factors and the needs of the class.
MATERIALS:
Please bring a pen, paper and a bottle of water.
OUTCOMES
After this 8-week course, students will be able to confidently communicate in Japanese and engage in conversations, using present, past, conditional and future tenses to describe events and express opinions.
Students will also have a deeper understanding of wide range of Japanese culture and customs through historical eyes.
Term Dates
Term 1 runs from Tuesday 3 February to Tuesday 24 March
Term 2 runs from Tuesday 28 April to Tuesday 16 June
Term 3 runs from Tuesday 28 July to Tuesday 15 September
Term 4 runs from Tuesday 20 October to Tuesday 8 December
Testimonials
“'Motoko-sensei is an excellent teacher. She tailors her teaching to the level that different class members are at, and maintains a relaxed and enjoyable learning environment. Will be enrolling in her next class'”
"The class has a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. Motoko-sensei is very knowledgeable and very patient. She teaches how Japanese people usually use and speak Japanese language to each other in everyday situations. We then practice these in class while Motoko-sensei guides us through pronunciation and etiquette. It’s a really good class to help converse in Japanese."
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Motoko Christensen
Hello - I am Motoko, I was born in Tokyo, Japan, and came to Sydney where I studied linguistics and education. I completed a BA DipEd and Master of Applied Linguistic at Macquarie University and obtained my PhD from UNSW.My passion for teaching Japanese reflects a long-standing history of teaching that spans more than 40 years, both in Australia as well as overseas. I have a wide range of teaching backgrounds: from pre-school age to university students and mature aged adults. I love traveling, cooking, watching movies, music, yoga and the list goes on!In my class, students can relax and be encouraged to participate as the classes are interactive, focusing on students’ motivation and well-being!
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