Japanese-Language Education

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.

Eligibility:
– Can understand the important points and exchange information about a familiar topic, like: 1) rejecting an invitation for a reason, 2) the vicinity of one’s home, 3) one’s eating habits
– Studied an elementary textbook (up to Lesson 50 of Minna no Nihongo/at least Lesson 23 of Genki)

Sample Expressions:
– 実は、明日の試合、行けなくなったんです。空港に知り合いを迎えにいくんです。
– 会社まで少し遠いけど、静かでへやも広いので決めました。
– 私、日本人なので、白いご飯と味噌汁が一番ほっとするんですよ。

Submit duly accomplished application form to the JFM together with the payment on or before March 30 (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 March 30 (Monday).
Available schedule*: March 31 (Tue) & April 2 (Thurs) from 2:00p.m. – 5:30p.m.
* The schedule is subject to availability.

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!

1. This course focuses on communicative language activities, and at the end of the course, learners will be able to:
   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 at nihongo1@jfmo.org.ph by February 26, 2020 (Wed).

*Those who have NOT taken the “Marugoto: Japanese Language & Culture A2-1 Module 1” course are required to take a Placement Test / Interview, on either Feb. 26 (Wed) & 27 (Thurs) from 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m (subject to availability).

ELIGIBILITY: (Those who meet the following requirements are eligible to enroll in this course.)

• Can read and write Hiragana and Katakana
• Know simple Kanjis like 外国語, 南口, 東京
• Can talk about simple familiar topics like giving simple directions (*2), deciding about a meeting time, place, and one’s dream, and asking for help or offering help in times of difficulty.
• Studied the first part of an elementary textbook (at least up to Lesson 10 of Minna no Nihongo / Genki.

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 at nihongo1@jfmo.org.ph together with your preferred time for the qualifying level check test and interview on or before February 26 (Wednesday).

Schedule of Placement test and Interview: February 27 (Thu), 2:00pm to 5:30pm (Subject to availability)

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

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 at nihongo1@jfmo.org.ph together with your preferred time for the qualifying level check test and interview on or before February 26 (Wednesday).

Schedule of Placement Test and Interview: February 27 (Thu), 2:00pm to 5:30pm (Subject to availability)

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