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MARUGOTO Pre-Intermediate Japanese: A2/B1 Module 3 – Deadline: December 3, 2018 (Monday)

このコースはまるごと初中級A2/B1モジュール1と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 2018年12月11日~2019年1月31日
開講日時毎週火・木曜日 午後6時20分～8時30分
(合計: 22時間）
受講料 Php 4,400.00 (+ Php 900 for those who have not taken the Marugoto A2/B1 Module 1 & 2)
Downloads:MARUGOTO Pre-Intermediate A2 B1 M2 Flyer
MARUGOTO Pre-Intermediate A2 B1 M2 Application Form

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

In Module 3 (of a three-module series), learners will be able to deal with a wide range of situations while taking sociolinguistic   appropriateness, etc. into account. Can-do objectives include talking to people who look worried, asking people when one does not understand an airport announcement, asking for help during an emergency, making a presentation related to work, etc.

Submit duly accomplished application form and preferred schedule for the *PLACEMENT TEST AND INTERVIEW to nihongo1@jfmo.org.ph by December 3, 2018 (Monday)

Available schedule for Placement Test & Interview: December 4 (Tuesday) and December 5 (Wednesday) from 2:00p.m. – 5:00p.m.

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MARUGOTO Conversational Japanese for Everyone Elementary 2 A2 Module 2 – Deadline of Application: Dec. 3 (Mon)

The course is for those who have completed Marugoto Elementary 2 A2 Module 1, or those who have an equivalent background in Nihongo, and are interested in further developing their Japanese language proficiency and understanding of the Japanese culture. Communicative Language Activity (Katsudoo) and Communicative Language Competence (Rikai) books are provided. Marugoto A2-2 is divided into three modules. (This level is almost the same level with Minna no Nihongo II.)

TermDec. 11 – Feb. 7, 2019
(Tuesdays & Thursdays)
Time6:20p.m. – 8:30p.m. (14 sessions / 28 hrs.)
VenueThe Japan Foundation, Manila
Tuition FeePhp 4,500 (plus Php 1,500 for two textbooks for those who have not taken Marugoto A2-2 Module 1)
AgeAt least 17 years old
Class sizeMaximum 16 persons per class
(The course opens with at least TEN (10) registered participants.)
DownloadMARUGOTO A2-2 Module 2 Flyer
MARUGOTO A2-2 Module 2 Application Form

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 clearly.

* Those who have NOT taken the “Marugoto: Japanese Language & Culture Elementary 2 A2 Module 1” course are required to take a Placement Test / Interview, with schedule options from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on either Dec. 3 (Mon) or Dec. 4 (Tue). (Subject to availability).

Submit duly accomplished application form to the JFM together with the payment on/before Dec. 3 (Mon).
For placement examinees, please send your completed application form to (nihongo1@jfmo.org.ph) on/before Dec. 3 (Mon) for schedule reservations.

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Nihongo Fiesta 2019

46th Nihongo Speech Contest (Saturday, 23 February)
Students, Professionals and other Non-students
(Application in Metro Manila / Luzon – until 16 January)

The Japan Foundation, Manila (JFM) in pursuit of its objective of promoting cultural exchange through Japanese Language Education in the Philippines, announces the Nihongo Speech Contest 2019 to be held on Saturday, 23 February (tentative – Shangri-La Plaza Mall, EDSA, Mandaluyong City). The speech contest, now in its 46th year, is one of the major events of the 14th Nihongo Fiesta which will feature live performances, Nihongo Quiz Bee, film showing and a lot more events / activities on Japanese culture.

The Nihongo Speech Contest is an ideal platform for Filipino students and professionals to demonstrate their linguistic skills through articulating an original composition written by themselves on a theme of their choice. It continues to attract high caliber contestants from the country’s numerous language institutes, colleges/universities and other organizations offering Japanese language courses.

The Champion will take part in an all-expense-paid week-long study tour in Japan; all qualified contestants will receive consolation prizes.

The deadline for submission to the Japan Foundation, Manila (JFM) of the duly accomplished application form with a written copy and a recording of the speech (time limit – within 5 minutes) will be on Wednesday – 9 January 2019 for Davao/Mindanao applicants; and, Wednesday – 16 January 2019 for NCR / Luzon applicants.

Pre-screening in Davao is scheduled on Friday – 18 January 2019 (1:00 p.m., Mindanao Kokusai Daigaku (MKD Audio-Visual Room), Angliongto Ave., Lanang, Davao City; and, at the JFM on Saturday – 2 February 2019.

For details/clarifications on the contest, other cultural projects/grant programs and the Nihongo Fiesta activities, please contact The Japan Foundation, Manila – 23/F Pacific Star Bldg., Makati Avenue, Makati City (telephone # 811-61-55 to 58 and fax # 811-61-53; e-mail:email@jfmo.org.ph / cejaquino@jfmo.org.ph / website: www.jfmo.org.ph)

In consonance with the promotion of Japanese Language Education, a similar event will be held in Cebu City that will also serve as the regional pre-screening for the Final National Contest in Manila. The 17th Nihongo Speech Contest in Cebu will be held on Saturday- 2 February 2019 (tentatively at SM Conference Room AB, Cebu City) for inquiries on the submission of entries and other details, please contact the Japanese Association Cebu, Inc., 5/F Clotilde Commercial Center, M.L. Quezon St., Casuntingan, Mandaue City; tel. # 032-343-8066 / fax # 032-343-7663).

 

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MARUGOTO Conversational Japanese for Everyone A2-1 Module 2 – Deadline: Nov. 23 (Fri)

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 regarding topics such as business, health, celebrations, etc.
  2. Communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters.
  3. Describe clearly and in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.
TermDecember 3 – January 21, 2019 (Mondays & Wednesdays)
Time6:20p.m. – 8:30p.m.
VenueThe Japan Foundation, Manila
Tuition FeePhp 3,800 (plus Php 700 book fee for those who have not taken A2-1 Module 1)
AgeAt least 17 years old
Class sizeMinimum of 10 students per class
Maximum of 16 students per class
Downloads
  1. MARUGOTO A2-1 Module 2 Flyer
  2. MARUOTO A2-1 Module 2 Application Form

Submit duly accomplished application form to nihongo1@jfmo.org.ph on/before Nov. 23 (Fri).

*Those who have not taken the “Marugoto: Japanese Language & Culture A2-1 Module 1” course are required to take a Placement Test / Interview with schedule options from 2:00p.m. – 5:30p.m. on either Nov. 26 (Mon) and Nov. 27 (Tue). (Subject to availability)

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Oshaberi Salon: 作ろう！俳句 (はいく) (Let’s make Japanese poems)

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！

DateNovember 9, 2018 (Friday)
VenueThe Japan Foundation, Manila
Time6:20pm-8:00pm
AdmissionFREE
RegistrationPlease register online through the link below.
http://tinyurl.com/OshaberiSalon181109
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 Japanese for Beginners A1 Module 2 – Deadline: Oct. 29 (Monday)

Are you interested in Japanese culture? Do you know a little Nihongo and would like to improve your speaking skills? Then the MARUGOTO A1 Module 2 course is for you!

TermNov. 5 – Dec. 17, 2018 (10 Sessions)
(Mondays & Wednesdays)
Time6:20 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
VenueThe Japan Foundation, Manila
Tuition FeePhp 3,800
(For new students: additional Php600 for textbook)
AgeAt least 17 years old
Class sizeMaximum of 16 persons per class
Minimum of 10 persons per class
DownloadsMARUGOTO Starter A1 Module 2 Flyer
MARUGOTO Starter A1 Module 2 Application Form

At the end of the course, learners will be able to:

  1. Understand and use familiar every day expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type, such as how to get to a destination, how to do some shopping.
  2. Ask and answer questions about personal details such as one’s hobby and schedule.
  3. Express one’s feelings and preferences.
  4. Interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.

For those who have NOT taken “Marugoto Japanese Language & Culture A1 Module 1”, please submit the duly accomplished application form to Ms. Stephanie Gabica (nihongo1@jfmo.org.ph) together with your preferred time and date for the qualifying level check test and interview on/before Oct. 29 (Monday).

Schedule for qualifying level check test and interview: Oct. 30 (Tue) / Oct. 31 (Wed), 2:00pm to 5:00pm (Subject to availability)

*Candidates should be able to introduce one’s self in simple Japanese (name, occupation, family, house, daily routine, etc.)

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MARUGOTO Conversational Japanese for Everyone Elementary 2 A2 Module 2 – Deadline: Nov. 5, 2018

The course is for those who have completed Marugoto Elementary 2 A2 Module 1, or those who have an equivalent background in Nihongo, and are interested in further developing their Japanese language proficiency and understanding of the Japanese culture. Communicative Language Activity (Katsudoo) and Communicative Language Competence (Rikai) books are provided. Marugoto A2-2 is divided into three modules. (This level is almost the same level with Minna no Nihongo II.)

TermNov. 13 – Jan. 17, 2018
(Tuesdays & Thursdays)
Time6:20p.m. – 8:30p.m. (14 sessions / 28 hrs.)
VenueThe Japan Foundation, Manila
Tuition FeePhp 4,500 (plus Php 1,500 for two textbooks for those who have not taken Marugoto A2-2 Module 1)
AgeAt least 17 years old
Class sizeMaximum 16 persons per class
(The course opens with at least TEN (10) registered participants.)
DownloadsMARUGOTO A2-2 Module 2 Flyer
MARUGOTO A2-2 Module 2 Application Form

At the end of the course, learners will be able to:

  1. Understand sentences and frequently used expressions relatedto areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment).
  1. Communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters.
  2. Describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need clearly.

* Those who have NOT taken the “Marugoto: Japanese Language & Culture Elementary 2 A2 Module 1” course are required to take a Placement Test / Interview, with schedule options from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on either Nov. 6 (Tue) or Nov. 7 (Wed). (Subject to availability).

Submit duly accomplished application form to the JFM together with the payment on/before Nov. 5 (Mon).
For placement examinees, please send your completed application form to Ms. Stephanie Gabica (nihongo1@jfmo.org.ph) on/before Nov. 5 (Mon) for schedule reservations.

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Sensei no Wa – October 20, 2018 (Sat)

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: Dictogloss: Teach “giving and receiving” using dictogloss method. デイクトグロスで授受を教える！

Topic:

Dictogloss is a language teaching technique used to teach grammatical structures best in groups. Challenging and fun, Dictogloss is task-based, interactive, and collaborative. Useful even among advanced learners, Dictogloss is best appreciated by beginning Nihongo students as it offers sufficient student support. Let’s learn to teach Nihongo the Dictogloss way!

講師【MS. JANICE DAIS】

  • Worked in Japan as EPA Nurse Candidate (1st Batch).
  • Studied Japanese Language at AOTS Osaka.
  • Three- time Japanese Language Teacher to EPA Candidates.
  • Attended the Short -Term Summer Training for Foreign Japanese Language Teachers at The Japan Foundation Japanese Language Institute, Urawa.\
DateOctober 20, 2018 (Sat)
Time10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
VenueThe Japan Foundation, Manila
AdmissionFree
ONLINE APPLICATION FORMhttp://bit.ly/SenseiNoWa1020

Interested parties, please fill out the ONLINE APPLICATION FORM http://bit.ly/SenseiNoWa1020 on or before October 19, 2108 (Friday) 5PM.
* Submission of application will be disabled after the deadline.


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MARUGOTO Pre-Intermediate Japanese: A2/B1 Module 2 – Application Deadline: Oct. 8 (Monday)

このコースはまるごと初中級A2/B1モジュール1がおわった人、 「みんなの日本語Ⅱ」あるいは「げんき2」が終わったくらいのレベルの人*  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。

In Module 2 (of a three-module series), learners will be able to deal with a wide range of situations while taking sociolinguistic appropriateness, etc. into account. Can-do objectives include showing a visitor around one’s house, introducing one’s family members, talking about recent news about one’s friends, giving opinions and correlated reasons, etc. with reference to topics like learning a foreign language, marriage, and so on, and at the same time reviewing previously learned expressions.

開講期間 2018年10月16日~2018年11月27日
開講日時毎週火曜日   午後6時20分~8時30分
(合計: 22時間）
受講料Php 4,400 (+ Php 900 for the textbook)
Downloads
  1. MARUGOTO Pre-Intermediate A2 B1 M2 Flyer
  2. MARUGOTO Pre-Intermediate A2 B1 M2 Application Form

The course opens with at least TEN (10) Registered Participants.
Submit duly accomplished application form to the JFM together with the payment on or before October 8 (Monday).

* Placement test and interview schedule reservations:
For those who have NOT taken the Marugoto Pre-Intermediate A2/B1 Module 1, please e-mail your application form and preferred schedule to nihongo1@jfmo.org.ph by October 8 (Monday).
Available schedule: Oct. 9 (Tue) & Oct. 10 (Wed) from 2:00p.m. – 5:00p.m.


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