The following topics are covered in this course:
- Introducing oneself and others
- Shopping
- Ordering food & drinks
- Numbers
- Greetings
The development of intercultural skills is fostered through discussions of Japanese culture and customs.
Course Summary
Japanese Elementary 1 is suited to those who want to use simple Japanese to communicate with family and friends, with people in the workplace or for travel purposes, and for a better understanding of Japanese people through cultural insights and intercultural skills.
Course Sessions
Tuesday, 12th November - 8 classes
Session ID
DLV81311C
12 Nov - 21 Jan
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location
CBD
Session Fees
$385 / $366 (conc)
$385 / $366 (conc)
Teacher
Sabina Chang
Sabina Chang
No class: Dec.24, 2024 to Jan.7, 2025
Wednesday, 15th January - 8 classes
Session ID
DLV81301C
15 Jan - 5 Mar
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location
CBD
Session Fees
$399 / $379 (conc)
$399 / $379 (conc)
Teacher
Sabina Chang
Sabina Chang
Thursday, 30th January - 8 classes
Session ID
DLV81302C
30 Jan - 20 Mar
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location
CBD
Session Fees
$399 / $379 (conc)
$399 / $379 (conc)
Teacher
Sabina Chang
Sabina Chang
Saturday, 1st February - 8 classes
Session ID
DLV81303C
1 Feb - 22 Mar
10:00am - 12:00pm
Location
CBD
Session Fees
$399 / $379 (conc)
$399 / $379 (conc)
Teacher
Sabina Chang
Sabina Chang
By the end of this course students should be able to:
- Introduce themselves and others;
- Exchange information about work and nationality;
- Count and use numbers;
- Ask how much something is and purchase it;
- Order food and drinks in a restaurant;
- Understand basic Japanese etiquette for conducting oneself in the above situations;
- Recognise the difference between the three Japanese scripts and understand when they are used;
- Have an understanding and appreciation of the values and customs of Japanese people both in daily and business situations.
- Read Hiragana alphabets
None
IF YOU HAVE HAD SOME PREVIOUS EXPOSURE TO THE LANGUAGE, YOU NEED TO CONTACT CAE FOR A FREE SKILL ASSESSMENT PRIOR TO ENROLLING.
N.B. CAE withdrawal policy does not allow for refund or transfer once the course has started in the event that the level of the class is not suitable.
Japanese for Busy People 1 – Student Book Romanised Version + Audio Download, Revised 4th Edition
***Cancellations or postponements are notified 48 hoursn before class commencement. Please consider this before purchasing class materials***
Suitable for complete beginners