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Oshaberi Salon: Kanji of the Year (今年の漢字)

𝗢𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗶 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻
今年の漢字
𝗞𝗮𝗻𝗷𝗶 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿

Are you looking for a chance to practice your Nihongo? Join the Oshaberi Salon!

“Oshaberi Salon” aims to create a space where Japanese Language learners can practice their conversational skills with fellow learners interested in a certain topic.

This month’s Oshaberi Salon will take place at The Japan Foundation, Manila’s office in Makati, and will be a mixed-level event.

 

𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀 

Date December 14, 2023 (Thursday)
Time 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Venue The Japan Foundation, Manila’s Office (23rd floor Pacific Star Building, Makati Ave Corner Sen. Gil Puyat Ave, Makati City, Metro Manila)
Admission FREE

 

𝗘𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀

★  Participants must at least be a high school student. 

★  Participants must have Nihongo learning experience, including any form of self-study.

𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 

★ Registration may close earlier than the deadline, depending on the number of registrants.

★ Please be informed that we will not issue any certificates for the event.

See you there!

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[NEW!] IRODORI Japanese Online Course Guidelines Briefing Seminar

IRODORI Online Course Guidelines Briefing Seminar (Online)
The Japan Foundation, Manila would like to thank everyone who joined the IRODORI Online Course Guidelines Briefing Seminar last week! We hope you were able to learn more about the IRODORI and encourage a lot Japanese language learners and teachers to see how effective and useful IRODORI Japanese Online Course  for every Japanese language learners!
We appreciate the time and effort you invested to be to come to this online seminar!
Stay tuned for more online seminars and updates, thank you once again for making the online seminar a success!

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37th Philippine Nihongo Teachers’ Forum (PNTF)

37th Philippine Nihongo Teachers’ Forum (PNTF)  

November 17 – 18, 2023 

Ateneo de Davao University (AdDU) 

 

The Philippine Nihongo Teachers’ Forum (PNTF) is a bi-annual event that provides an avenue to discuss developments in Japanese language education, exchange ideas and resources, and strengthen the professional community of Filipino Nihongo teachers across the country.  

The 37th PNTF was organized by the Association of Filipino Nihongo Teachers (AFINITE) in partnership with The Japan Foundation, Manila, and was held in Davao. The forum was attended by Nihongo teachers from different regions in the Philippines, coming all the way from Baguio in the north and Bukidnon from the south. The two-day forum entailed presentations that expanded on the theme, “Unleashing Creativity in the Digital World: Innovative Activities for Nihongo Learners,” starting with keynote speaker, Dr. Stella Marie Arcenas (Chair, Department of Languages, Literature and Arts, AdDU) conveying that creativity is also a matter of social factors, and that language teachers must seek authenticity to be able to impart to learners the communicative ability to navigate the world.  

The presentations that followed captured this essential paradigm; topics ranged from (1) Adult Learning Principles for Digital Games, (2) Micro-vlogs that foster the new ‘viewing’ language macro skill, (3) Digital Creativity for Teaching through utilizing platforms such as Discord and mediums such as podcasts, and (4) Technology Application in the Classroom featuring various game-based Nihongo learning activities for high school students. After which, select teachers and a representative from the Association of Nihongo Teachers in the Visayas (ANT-V) shared updates on how Nihongo learning resources, such as the IRODORI, have shaped their own language classrooms along with a response from JFM representatives.  

During the second day, participants were given the chance to practically apply their learnings through a collaborative workshop. In three groups facilitated by the speakers, attendees discussed, conceptualized, and presented activities that they could use in their own classrooms – both digital and face-to-face. 

In closing, JFM Deputy Director Tanaka Yojiro conveyed that the forum proved that creativity comes in various shapes and forms. What might count as creative for one educational setting may differ from another. Precisely because of this, however, collaboration as educators takes on a new importance. Echoing the same sentiment, Senior Japanese Language Education Advisor Fujimitsu Yuko gave the closing remarks and shared that teachers are ‘generators’ – active participants in the creative learning process.

Indeed, in this digital age, teachers bear the vital role of harnessing the power of technology to encourage collaboration among colleagues and students who are their essential learning partners. 

The Japan Foundation, Manila is grateful to all attendees. We hope to see everyone during the next forum!

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Oshaberi Salon: Christmas (クリスマス ) – Basic

𝗢𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗶 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻: 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀  

クリスマス  

𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹  

Are you looking for a chance to practice your Nihongo? Join the Oshaberi Salon!  

“Oshaberi Salon” aims to create a space where Japanese Language learners can practice their conversational skills with fellow learners interested in a certain topic.  

𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀  

Date November 30, 2023 (Thursday)  
Venue Online via Zoom  
Time 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM  
Admission FREE
Registration Please register by scanning the poster QR code or via: https://forms.office.com/r/4yQq1F7DGN  
Deadline of Registration November 25, 2023 (Saturday), 11:59 PM  

𝗘𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀  

★ Participants must at least be a high school student.  

★ Participants must have Nihongo learning experience, including any form of self-study.   

𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀  

★ Kindly note that we will be prioritizing Filipino learners and that this form may close earlier than the deadline, depending on the number of registrants.  

★ Zoom details will be sent a day before the event. Please check your Spam or Promotions folder as email notifications may be redirected there.  

★ Please be informed that we will not issue any certificates for this event.  

See you there! 

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Oshaberi Salon: Christmas (クリスマス ) – Intermediate to Advanced

 

𝗢𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗶 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻: 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀 

クリスマス 

𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 

 

Are you looking for a chance to practice your Nihongo? Join the Oshaberi Salon!
 

“Oshaberi Salon” aims to create a space where Japanese Language learners can practice their conversational skills with fellow learners interested in a certain topic.
 

𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀  

Date November 23, 2023 (Thursday) 
Venue Online via Zoom 
Time 6:00 PM  – 7:00 PM 
Admission FREE
Registration Please register by scanning the poster QR code or via: https://forms.office.com/r/1AxyxEifuE 
Deadline of Registration November 20, 2023 (Monday), 12:00 NN

 

𝗘𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆  

★  Participants must at least be a high school student.  

★  Participants must have Nihongo learning experience, including any form of self-study, and be around JLPT N3 to N1 Level / JF Standard B1 to C1 Level. 

 

𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀  

★  Kindly note that we will be prioritizing Filipino learners and that this form may close earlier than the deadline, depending on the number of registrants.  

★  Zoom details will be sent a day before the event. Please check your Spam or Promotions folder as email notifications may be redirected there. 

★  Please be informed that we will not issue any certificates for this event. 

See you there!

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Oshaberi Salon: Food (好きな食べ物)

𝗢𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗶 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻: 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱

好きな食べ物

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲?

Are you looking for a chance to practice your Nihongo? Join the Oshaberi Salon! 

“Oshaberi Salon” aims to create a space where Japanese language learners can practice their conversational skills with fellow learners interested in a certain topic.

This month’s Oshaberi Salon will take place at The Japan Foundation, Manila’s office in Makati, and will be a mixed-level event. Through an interactive program, participants can practice conversing in Nihongo and discuss food-related topics.

𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀 

【 Date 】 October 26, 2023 (Thursday)

【 Time 】 6:00 PM  – 8:00 PM

【 Venue 】 The Japan Foundation, Manila Office (23rd floor Pacific Star Building, Makati Ave Corner Sen. Gil Puyat Ave, Makati City, Metro Manila)

【 Admission 】 FREE

【 Registration 】 Register by scanning the poster QR code or via: https://forms.office.com/r/ezxFF3YjCU

【 Deadline of Registration 】 October 22, 2023 (Sunday), 5:00 PM*

𝗘𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀

★  Participants must at least be a high school student. 

★  Participants must have Nihongo learning experience, including any form of self-study.

𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 

★  Registration may close earlier than the deadline, depending on the number of registrants.

★  A reminder email will be sent a day before the event. Please check your Spam or Promotions folder as email notifications may be redirected there.

★  Please be informed that we will not issue any event certificates.

See you there!

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Urawa Training Program Application Briefing Seminar Online

Urawa Training Program Application Briefing Seminar Online

Mark your calendar on Wednesday, October 25! 

The Japan Foundation, Manila would like to invite Japanese language education professionals to our first ever “Urawa Training Program Application Briefing Seminar” which will be held online via zoom. This online seminar aims: 

– to encourage people who are associated to Japanese language education in the Philippines as to experience real life Japanese situations and improve their teaching skills in the Japan Foundation training program held in Urawa, Japan; 

– to share the advantages on how the teachers from your institution/school can progress and improve after they join the training; and 

– to help and guide you about the procedures to avoid confusion since there is a need to submit a lot of documents to apply for the training program.  

After joining this briefing seminar, you can be confident to become a representative of your institution! Registration for the briefing seminar starts now! 

Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/RrSnqTFjfL 

You may also scan the QR Code for registration:

**Eligibility criteria apply. Application deadline is on 20 October, 2023 at 5:00 PM** 

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交流会: Non-native Nihongo Teachers’ Online Gathering みてみて！My Traditional Clothing

交流会: 𝗡𝗼𝗻-𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗡𝗶𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗼 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀’ 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗚𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴
みてみて！𝗠𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 

Calling all Filipino Nihongo Teachers! 

Want to level up your Nihongo skills and connect with fellow Nihongo teachers from the other side of the globe? Join us in this online exchange session, organized in collaboration with The Japan Foundation, Mexico! 

This event seeks to create a dynamic space where non-native Nihongo teachers from Central America, the Caribbean, and the Philippines can converse and explore each other’s cultures around a specific topic. 

The theme of the session will be: “みてみて！My Traditional Clothing.” We invite participants to practice their Japanese language conversation skills with fellow non-native Nihongo teachers, showcase pictures that introduce their traditional clothing, and share their own experiences.

𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀
【 Date 】October 29, 2023 (Sunday)
【 Time 】10:00 AM –  12:00 NN Philippine Time
【 Platform 】Online via Zoom
【 Admission 】FREE
【 Registration 】 Register by scanning the poster QR code or via: https://forms.office.com/r/Xe6QjbmkY1
【 Deadline of Registration 】October 22, 2023 (Sunday), 11:59 PM
※ Registration may close earlier than the deadline as we can only accommodate a limited number of participants.

𝗘𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆
※ Filipino Nihongo teacher, actively teaching the Japanese language
※ Around or above JF Standard A2 level

𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀
※ A reminder email will be sent before the event. Please check your Spam or Promotions folder as email notifications may be redirected there.
※ Certificates will only be issued to those who accomplish the event requirements.

See you, Sensei!  

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Call for Photos: Minna no Nihongo Fiesta

CALL FOR PHOTOS 📣
みんなのにほんごフィエスタ   

Minna no Nihongo Fiesta  

Does your educational institution hold events that celebrate the Japanese language and culture? 

From in-class celebrations to annual institution-wide festivals, showcase how you bring Japan to the Filipino community by submitting photos that will be featured during The Japan Foundation, Manila’s Nihongo Fiesta 2024!

In preparation for the Nihongo Fiesta in February 2024, we invite all Philippine public and private schools, universities, and language centers that offer Nihongo classes or courses to submit photos of their “Own Nihongo Fiesta.” This can be any event that features the Japanese language and culture, held within a Philippine educational institution, and organized by or for Japanese language learners.

Submission Period: October 6 – December 15, 2023 
Submit via: https://forms.office.com/r/6MyKDCWkHb

※ Detailed submission requirements, guidelines, and instructions can be found within the form.  

※ Certificates of Participation will only be issued under the name of educational institutions and not its representatives. 

From Luzon, Visayas, to Mindanao, share your “Own Nihongo Fiesta” moments!   

みんなで「みんなのにほんごフィエスタ」をつくろう！

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