Japanese-Language Education

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!

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. Jennelyn Arroyo (nihongo1@jfmo.org.ph) together with your preferred time and date for the qualifying level check test and interview on/before Mar. 22, 2019 (Friday).

Schedule for qualifying level check test and interview: Mar. 25 (Mon) / Mar. 26 (Tue), 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.)

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 April 6, 13, 27, 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/MA18_KTKT_A100_EN03
(Details about the registration procedure is on the flyer)

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 March 14.

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.

Submit duly accomplished application form to nihongo1@jfmo.org.ph on/before March 18, 2019 (Monday).

*Those who have not taken the “Marugoto: Japanese Language & Culture A2-1 Module 1” course is required to take a Placement Test / Interview with schedule options from 2:00p.m. – 5:00p.m. on Mar. 21 (Thu) and Mar. 22 (Fri). (Subject to availability)

This is a fee-based tutor support course for those who are interested in kanji, or want to start learning kanji.

A total of 36 kanji characters will be taken up in this course (Lessons 1-9). However, one will learn not only how to read and write kanji, but also acquire information about Japanese kanji and methods on how to study.

Course Can-Do
① To be able to 1) distinguish the forms, 2) understand the meanings, 3) read, and 4) write the 36 kanji characters introduced in this course.
② To be able to know the background of Japanese Kanji and the methods in learning kanji

In addition, two Classroom Sessions will be held during the course, where we aim to use kanji through games, and try one’s hand at calligraphy. The Classroom Sessions will be held at the Japan Foundation Manila (JFM) on March 15 and 29 (Fridays), from 6:30 to 8:00 pm.

This course has a Group noticeboard. You can exchange information with your classmates and teacher regarding the kanji that you like, etc.

Registration Link:
https://minato-jf.jp/CourseDetail/Index/MA18_KNHT_A200_EN01
(Details about the registration procedure is on the flyer)

ABOUT THE STUDENT SELECTION PROCESS
This course is for those who can come to the JFM. The maximum number of students for this course 20. Participants are determined by a selection process. For those who wish to apply, please read the course outline carefully, and please click the “Course Registration” button and complete the application by 11:59 pm of February 17.

NOTE:
The results of the selection process are scheduled to be sent through email on February 18. Please note that those who will not be selected will automatically be placed on a waitlist, of which the results will be sent through email by February 22.

About payment of course fee
For those who have been selected based on the February 18 email, please make your payments at the JFM office. Only cash payments will be accepted.
Payment deadline: February 22, 2019, 17:30 (Manila time).
(For those accepted from the waitlist, payment deadline will be informed through email.)
Your eligibility for this course will be canceled in case payment is not received by the deadline.
Please note that cancellation after payment will not be allowed.
In the event that the course should not push through due to circumstances beyond the control of JFM, a refund will be made in accordance with regulations.