Spring & Summer - Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre

JAPANESE LANGUAGE FOR ADULTS10 ClassesStudents learn the language of modern Japan. Structured classes, in an informalsetting, provide the opportunity for active participation and practice. 10 Classes.Instructors: Akiko Maruoka (Coordinator) Sachiko Kagitomi, Yumi Kosaka, TaikoFeldkamp, Saori Matsuyama, Yoko Tsuboi, Osamu ShinyaBEGINNER I provides learners with the basic functional conversation strategies andvocabulary essential to communicate in Japanese. The focus is on simple statementsand questions related to addresses, phone numbers, day, time, counting objects, placeand location. The Hiragana writing system will be introduced. This class is for studentswho are studying Japanese for the first time.BEGINNER II builds on the foundation established in Beginner I. The focus remains onpractical communication in every day life, and a study of basic grammar and Hiraganaprepares students to master Japanese at a higher level. The Katakana system will beintroduced.BEGINNER III continues to develop the learner’s four skills, focusing on practicalcommunication such as asking permission, refusal and expressing preferences.Students are required to finish Beginner II or have basic knowledge of Hiragana andKatakana writing systems. Study will focus on exercising Hiragana and Katakana.LOW INTERMEDIATE Japanese balances the need to actively communicate with afurther deepening of the learner’s mastery of reading, writing and grammar. Studentsneed the knowledge of Hiragana and Katakana. Some Kanji will be introduced.HIGH INTERMEDIATE is a continuation of Low Intermediate focusing on developingmore fluency in everyday communications.**NEW!** Conversational Japanese is an informal conversation class thatmaintains your knowledge and improves it through a variety of oral communicationskills. Everyone is welcome if you have completed the Low Intermediate or equivalentlevel.Start Date Time LevelTue. Mar. 19 7:30 - 9:00pm AllFee:$91 (plus HST).Textbook Japanese for Busy People Vol.1 & 2Revised 3rd Edition, available at the JCCC Giftshop.7