Japan Foundation, Manila

Japanese-Language Education

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Practice Teaching Course in Manila – September 21, 22 & 28, 2019

The course is open to active or aspiring Filipino Nihongo teachers or those who wish to take basic training in teaching Japanese.
Participants will be taking up instructions on the skills in classroom teaching. Also, there will be an opportunity to do practice teaching.
The course will be conducted in both English and Nihongo.
*Applicants are expected to have mastered the Intermediate level of Nihongo (JLPT Level N3 and above).

DateSeptember 21, 22, & 28, 2019
(Saturdays & Sunday)
TimeSept. 21 & 28 – 9:00AM – 5:00PM
Sept. 22 – 9:00AM – 3:00PM
VenueThe Japan Foundation, Manila
No.of participants16 persons (The course opens with at least TEN (10) registered participants.)
Tuition FeePhp 2,000.00
DownloadsPractice Teaching Course Flyer
Practice Teaching Course Application Form

●Only participants with complete 3-day attendance will be given a certificate●●

Please submit the duly accomplished application form and the payment to the JFM on or before September 13, 2019 (Friday).
A qualifying level check test and interview is required for those who have not yet passed JLPT N3.

Available schedule: Any day between Aug. 19 – Sept. 12 (except weekends) / Any time between 10:00AM – 6:00PM (except lunch time – 12:30-2:00PM). Please write down your preferred schedule in your application form.

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Sensei no Wa – Sept. 13, 2019 (Fri.)

先生の輪は、日本語教師の交流の場です。もっと楽しく、もっとおもしろく一緒に日本語教育を勉強しましょう！

“Sensei no Wa” is open to both experienced and neophyte Japanese-language teachers, and offers a platform for information exchange with one’s peers. It is for the further encouragement of Japanese Language Education and aims to support professional enrichment and network expansion through interactive learning.

Theme:   Improvisation Game （即興ゲーム）

Topic:
Improvisation Game started originally as one of the methods of training for improvisational theater. Making judgements based on your surroundings, deciding on what your role should be, and acting it out according to a storyline without a script is very similar to real life.
I’m thinking we can have fun while doing a game where Japanese is used naturally. Leave your desks, chairs, and textbooks behind and let’s do a game using just our mind and body.

講師【Mr. Manabu Kobayashi】

  • Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers (JOCV) Vietnam – 1998～2000
  • The Japan Foundation Kuala Lumpur (University of Malaya) Japanese-Language Education Advisor – 2001～2004
  • Master of Japanese Language Education while teaching Japanese at various Japanese language schools and universities – 2007
  • The Japan Foundation Kuala Lumpur (University of Malaya) Japanese-Language Education Advisor – 2014～2017
  • The Japan Foundation Manila, Japanese-Language Education Advisor – 2017~present
DateSeptember 13, 2019 (Fri)
Time6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
VenueThe Japan Foundation, Manila
AdmissionFree
ONLINE APPLICATION FORMhttp://bit.ly/SenseiNoWa0913

Interested parties, please fill out the ONLINE APPLICATION FORM http://bit.ly/SenseiNoWa0913 on or before September 12, 2109 (Thursday) 5PM.

* Submission of application will be disabled after the deadline.

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Oshaberi Salon: 買い物 (Shopping)

Are you looking for a chance to practice your Nihongo? Why not join the Oshaberi Salon?

“Oshaberi Salon” is an event where Japanese Language learners can practice their conversational skills with other participants who are interested in a certain topic. Each session will have a different topic, so please bring your favorite items, such as photos which are related to the topic and enjoy communication in Japanese!

いっしょに楽しく日本語を話し、にほんご人ネットワークをひろげましょう！

DateSeptember 6, 2019 (Friday)
VenueThe Japan Foundation, Manila
Time6:20pm-8:00pm
AdmissionFREE
RegistrationPlease register online through the link below.
http://tiny.cc/OshaberiSalon190906
Eligibility of participantsLatecomers until 6:45pm only
At least High School Student
Maximum of 5 people per group

This session will be conducted mostly in Japanese.
Interested Japanese-language learners are welcome to join us.

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MARUGOTO Conversational Japanese for Everyone: Elementary 1 A2 Module 1 – CANCELLED!

Are you interested in Japanese culture? Do you know a little Nihongo and would like to improve your speaking skills? Then the MARUGOTO A2-1 course is for you!

This course focuses on communicative language activities, and at the end of the course, learners will be able to:

  1. Understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance, e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment.
  2. Communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters.
  3. Describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.
TermSeptember 10 – October 17, 2019
(Tuesdays & Thursdays)
Time6:10p.m. – 8:20p.m.
VenueThe Japan Foundation, Manila
Tuition FeePhp 5,000.00 (inclusive of textbook)
AgeAt least 17 years old
Class sizeMinimum of 10 persons per class
Maximum of 16 persons per class
DownloadsMarugoto A2-1 Module 1 Flyer
Marugoto A2-1 Module 1 Application Form

Those with A1 level* of Nihongo knowledge may join this course.

*If you can answer these questions, then you are of A1 level:
– Shumi wa nan desu ka.
– Depaato wa doko desu ka.
– Issho ni gohan wo tabemasen ka.
– Dare ni purezento wo agemasu ka.
– Yasumi wa dou deshita ka.

Submit duly accomplished application form with preferred Placement Test Schedule at nihongo1@jfmo.org.ph by August 28, 2019 (Wed).

Those who have NOT studied with the A1 textbook and the Minato Hiragana and Katakana Tutor Support Courses will undergo an INTERVIEW & be given a PLACEMENT TEST, with schedule options from 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Aug. 29 (Thu) and Aug. 30 (Fri). (Subject to availability)

Applicants MUST know how to read Hiragana and Katakana.
Please submit a copy of Minato Hiragana and Katakana Tutor Support Course certificates together with the application form and make the payment on/before the deadline.

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2019 JAPANESE LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY TEST ON December 1 (SUNDAY) Manila, Cebu , Davao and Cagayan de Oro (Online Application)

            The Japanese Language Proficiency Test (New JLPT since 2010 – N1, N2, N3, N4, & N5) – the world’s largest-scale Japanese-Language test,  will be held on Sunday – December 1, 2019; it will commence simultaneously at 1:00 p.m. in four (4) different test sites – at the De La Salle University (DLSU) Taft Ave., Manila, Mindanao Kokusai Daigaku (MKD), Angliongto Ave., Lanang, Davao City, University of San Carlos (Talamban Campus), Nasipit, Talamban, Cebu City and Cagayan de Oro College (Main Campus), Max Suniel Street, Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City , Misamis Oriental.  The JLPT is administered worldwide, by The Japan Foundation in cooperation with other cultural exchange/educational institutions, in order to evaluate and certify the Japanese language proficiency of NON-NATIVE speakers.

            For further information on the “New Japanese-Language Proficiency Test Guidebook” and “New Japanese-Language Proficiency Test Sample Questions”, please access:

▼Test Guide https://tinyurl.com/DEC2019JLPT

▼Sample Questions http://www.jlpt.jp/e/samples/sample12.html

Application Procedure

      Please be advised that the application procedure has changed since the 2017 July JLPT; for the forthcoming December 1  (Sunday)  JLPT the online application covers Manila, Cebu,  Davao. and Cagayan de Oro. The procedure is divided into two steps as explained here under.

Step 1:

APPLICANTS MUST REGISTER ONLINE from July 25 – Sept. 1, 2019

*Online Application Form will be launched from July 25, and could be accessed at the announcement page of the website of The Japan Foundation, Manila <www.jfmo.org.ph/>.

Application forms will NOT be accepted after Sept. 1, 2019.

Step 2:

For Individual Applications:

Pay the corresponding registration fee and submit two (2) recent ID size photos (1inch x 1inch) to The Japan Foundation, Manila (JFM) – for applicants in Metro Manila/Luzon or to the Japanese Association Cebu, Inc. – for applicants in Cebu / Visayas or Mindanao Kokusai Daigaku (MKD, Davao City)  for applicants in Davao / Mindanao or  Cagayan de Oro College for applicants in Cagayan de Oro City / Mindanao from Sept. 16, 17, 18 & 19  / Monday to Thursday only (10:00 am – 12:00 noon / 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm), to complete the Application Procedure.

For Group Applications (company checks for 10 or more employees):

The corresponding registration fee will have to be paid on Sept. 23, 24 & 25 (Monday to Wednesday) only at the aforesaid pertinent registration venues; the same procedure applies.

*Applicants will only be officially registered for the December 1, 2019 JLPT after submitting the corresponding payment and I.D. size (1 x 1 inch) photos – 2 pieces,  during the payment period.

**Only applicants who have registered online will be accommodated during the payment period.

***In case the applicant is unable to come personally during the payment period, the applicant may have a duly designated representative to complete the registration process

 

            The Japan Foundation, Manila (JFM)
23/F, Pacific Star Bldg., Sen. Gil Puyat Ave. (Buendia Ext.) cor. Makati Ave.
Tel. # 811-61-54 to 58     Fax # 811-61-53
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon  / 2:00 p.m. –  5:00 p.m. (Monday to Friday)

         Japanese Association Cebu, Inc. (JACI)
5/F Clotilde Commercial Center, L. Quezon St., Casuntingan, Mandaue City
Tel. # (032) 343-8066 / Fax # (032) 343-7663
10:00 a.m.  – 12:00 noon / 2:00 p.m. –  5:00 p.m.  (Monday to Friday)

Mindanao Kokusai Daigaku (MKD)
Angliongto  Ave. (Mamay Road), Lanang, Davao City
Tel. # 082-233-0013 / 0081
10:00 a.m. –  12:00 noon / 2:00 p.m. –  5:00  p.m. (Monday to Friday)

Cagayan De Oro College (main campus)
Max Suniel St. Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental
Tel. # 088-858-3881
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon / 2:00 p.m. –  5:00 p.m. (Monday to Friday)

 

REGISTRATION FEE

N1 and N2  –  P 1,500.00            N3, N4 & N5 – P 1, 100.00

(company checks honored – for 10 or more employees)

IMPORTANT  NOTICE

The JLPT TEST VOUCHER and a VALID ID CARD are required to be presented on the TEST DAY (Sunday – Dec. 1, 2019) at the designated test site.

Successful examinees will be issued Certificates of Japanese- Language Proficiency by March 2020

           All examinees will receive a Score Report.

Results will be available on the JLPT Worldwide Official Website by the last week of January 2020.

 

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KATAKANA A1 TUTOR SUPPORT COURSE (MANILA) – Registration Deadline: August 5, Monday

This is an online course where one can learn Katakana in about a month. Learners will do online exercises and attend classroom lessons.

Course-Can do
–can read Katakana:
starting from single katakana characters to words and sentences. (Marugoto A1 level)
–can write Katakana:
by typing on a computer and writing manually.

Modes of Tutor Support
1.Classroom Lessons at the Japan Foundation, Manila (http://jfmo.org.ph/about) on Aug. 31, Sept. 7, & 14, 2019 (Saturdays) / 10:00AM – 12:00PM.
2.Monitoring of the students’ learning progress; exchange of information among learners / teachers through the Notice Board.

Assessment
-Completion of online exercises and online test.
-Taking the reading test during the classroom lesson on April 27.

Eligibility
-those who can read Hiragana.
-those who can attend the Classroom Lessons.

Registration Link:
https://minato-jf.jp/CourseDetail/Index/MA19_KTKT_A100_EN01
(Details about the registration procedure is on the flyer)

Registration PeriodJuly 19 – Aug. 5, 2019 (until 11:59pm)
Course PeriodAug. 16 – Sept. 17, 2019
Result of Selection ProcessAug. 6, 2019
Course OperatorThe Japan Foundation Manila
Course Type  Tutor Support
Course FeePhp 1,000
Eligibility★ For Nihongo learners who can already read Hiragana.
★ Only those who can attend the Classroom Lessons are eligible to register.
Schedule of the Classroom LessonsTime: 10:00 am to 12:00 nn
Dates: Aug. 31, Sept. 7 & 14, 2019 (Saturdays)
Venue: Japan Foundation Manila (http://jfmo.org.ph/about)
Payment PeriodAug. 6 – 12, 2019

ABOUT THE STUDENT SELECTION PROCESS
This is a course where participating students are determined by a selection process. For those who wish to apply, please read the course outline carefully. Then, within the designated application time period, please click the ‘Course Registration’ button and complete the application.

Note: Results of the selection process are expected to be sent to the email address registered with ‘Minato’ on Aug. 6.

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Oshaberi Salon: 旅行 (Travel)

Are you looking for a chance to practice your Nihongo? Why not join the Oshaberi Salon?

“Oshaberi Salon” is an event where Japanese Language learners can practice their conversational skills with other participants who are interested in a certain topic. Each session will have a different topic, so please bring your favorite items, such as photos which are related to the topic and enjoy communication in Japanese!

いっしょに楽しく日本語を話し、にほんご人ネットワークをひろげましょう！

DateJuly 19, 2019 (Friday)
VenueThe Japan Foundation, Manila
Time6:20pm-8:00pm
AdmissionFREE
RegistrationPlease register online through the link below.
http://tiny.cc/OshaberiSalon190719
Eligibility of participantsLatecomers until 6:45pm only
At least High School Student
Maximum of 5 people per group

This session will be conducted mostly in Japanese.
Interested Japanese-language learners are welcome to join us.

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Sensei no Wa – August 2, 2019 (Fri.)

先生の輪は、日本語教師の交流の場です。もっと楽しく、もっとおもしろく一緒に日本語教育を勉強しましょう！

“Sensei no Wa” is open to both experienced and neophyte Japanese-language teachers, and offers a platform for information exchange with one’s peers. It is for the further encouragement of Japanese Language Education and aims to support professional enrichment and network expansion through interactive learning.

Theme: PCPP –flow of communication-based classes–
ーコミュニケーションを重視した授業の流れー

Topic:
PCPP stands for Presentation-Comprehension-Practice-Production. It is a 4-step process that can be used as a guide to increase the effectivity of communication-based classes. It is structured in a way in which students can progress together through active participation. With the help of different activities, the learning becomes meaningful and more fun for the students.

Let’s discover the difference between these 4 steps, and how it can help improve how we conduct our Nihongo classes.

講師【 Ms. Vianca Ramirez 】

  • Studied Japanese at Sapporo Language Center, Japan – 2012-2014
  • Faculty Member at the Nihongo Center Foundation – 2016-present
  • Attended the Long-Term Training for Foreign Japanese Language Teachers at The Japan Foundation Japanese Language Institute, Urawa – 2018-2019
DateAugust 2, 2019 (Fri)
Time6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
VenueThe Japan Foundation, Manila
AdmissionFREE
ONLINE APPLICATION FORMhttp://bit.ly/SenseiNoWa0802

Interested parties, please fill out the ONLINE APPLICATION FORM http://bit.ly/SenseiNoWa0802 on or before August 1, 2109 (Thursday) 5PM.
* Submission of application will be disabled after the deadline.

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MARUGOTO Intermediate Japanese: B1 Module 3 – Deadline: August 30 (Fri.)

このコースはまるごと中級B1モジュール2がおわった人、または、そのレベルの人* のためのコースです。
クラスでは日本のことばと文化を勉強し、日本語でいろいろなアクティビティをします。

開講期間 2019年8月13日~ 2019年11月5日
開講日時毎週火曜日   午後6時10分- 8時20分
(合計: 26時間）
受講料 Php 5,200.00 (plus Php 1,120 for textbook;
for those who have not taken the B1 Module 2)
申込MARUGOTO Intermediate B1M3 Flyer
MARUGOTO Intermediate B1M3 Application Form

The course opens with at least TEN (10) Registered Participants.

In Module 3 (of a four-module series), learners will be exposed to Nihongo that is as natural and authentic as possible, as well as study a range of strategies for coping in communication, even when there are words that are unfamiliar. Can-do objectives include asking a friend about his/her recent news, listening to them talk about / reading a letter about a recent occurrence and more or less understanding what happened, talking/writing about one’s recent news, listening to someone talk about a manga he/she likes and understanding what kind of story it is and what is good about it, giving one’s thoughts about a manga one likes, reading comments about manga and understanding the difference between opinions, etc.

Application Requirements:
–Both Nihongo Learners and teachers are welcome to enroll in this course.
-For JLPT N3/N2/N1 Passers, there is NO need for the placement test/interview. Just send us a copy of your N3 certificate together with the duly accomplished application form and pay on/before the deadline, August 30 (Thu.)
-For other applicants, send the duly accomplished application form, indicating your preferred time and day for the *PLACEMENT TEST/INTERVIEW to nihongo1@jfmo.org.ph by Friday, August 30
Placement test may be scheduled any time from 2:00-5:00p.m. on weekdays, subject to availability.
–Option to enroll in a shorter course. Those who opt to join the course starting September may do so by meeting the above requirements as well. Tuition fee is Php 5,200 (plus Php1,120 for textbook).

 

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