Japanese-Language Education

The course is for those who have completed Marugoto Elementary 2 A2 Modules 1 & 2, 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. This is the last module in a series of three for the A2-2 level. (This level is almost the same level with Minna no Nihongo II.)

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. personal information, local attractions, personal habits and practices, local personalities).
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 “Marugoto: Japanese Language & Culture Elementary 2 A2 Modules 1 & 2” course are required to take a Placement Test / Interview, with schedule options from 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on either Oct. 1 (Tue) or Oct. 2 (Wed). (Subject to availability)

Submit duly accomplished application form to the JFM together with the payment on/before Sept. 30, 2019 (Mon).

For Placement Test examinees, please send your completed application form to nihongo1@jfmo.org.ph on/before Sept. 30 (Mon) for schedule reservations.

The course is for beginners who are interested in Japanese language and culture. Communicative language activities are provided and used within the context of Japanese settings, such as traveling, shopping etc. You will be able to speak simple Japanese right away.

★Only participants who attended both segments will be given a certificate.★

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 Katsudou and Rikai Course”, please submit the duly accomplished application form at nihongo1@jfmo.org.ph together with your preferred schedule for the Placement Test and Interview on/before Sept. 23, (Monday).

Schedule for Placement test and Interview: Sept. 24 (Tue) / Sept. 25 (Wed), between 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.)

For the payment:
Payments are separate for the Katsudou and Rikai segment to be settled on/before the dates stated below.
Katsudou (Activity) – September 23, Monday
Rikai (Competence) – October 30, Wednesday

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.

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.

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 (https://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)

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.