Japan Foundation, Manila

Japanese-Language Education

Events & Courses|

33rd Philippine Nihongo Teachers’ Forum

The Japan Foundation, Manila is proud to present the 33rd Philippine Nihongo Teachers’ Forum: Reconsidering the Nihongo Class in the Philippines to be held on 22 May 2021 (Saturday) via Zoom!

The forum will have two sessions: workshop in the morning and teachers’ presentations in the afternoon.

The workshop aims to discuss management of classroom activities for effective Nihongo learning which focuses on Paul Nation’s framework, the Four Strands.
Meanwhile there will be twelve (12) presentations from Nihongo teachers in the afternoon session which will tackle the following issues on teaching practices in Nihongo classes: Curriculum/syllabus design, Pedagogical topics such as Activities and teaching strategies, Teaching material introduction and Assessment.
The presentations will be held in three (3) Zoom rooms. 

This event is FREE for all registered participants.

Priority in reservation of slots will be given to Nihongo Teachers who are teaching in the Philippines.
CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE WILL NOT BE ISSUED.

To attend, please accomplish the registration form (bit.ly/33rdPNTF) no later than 17 May 2021 (5:00 PM).

Events & Courses|

MARUGOTO Japanese for Beginners (Starter A1 Module 1) Online Course (May – August 2021)

This online course is for beginners who are interested in Japanese language and culture. Group online support will be provided to students who will be learning Japanese using the JF Japanese e-Learning Minato course, Marugoto A1-1 (Katsudoo & Rikai) Self-Study Course (PC is required). The online sessions will be conducted via Zoom. 

There are 2 segments in this course, Katsudoo (activity) and Rikai (competence).

  • In the Katsudoo segment, communicative language activities are provided and used within the context of Japanese settings, such as introducing yourself, talking about your favorite food, etc. Students will be able to speak simple Japanese right away.
  • In the Rikai segment, language structure, such as Japanese script, vocabulary, grammar, etc. will be learned for those who want to learn about the Japanese Language systematically through various communicative activities.

    * These segments will be taken consecutively. Certificates will be issued separately.

Study Mode:
A) Group Online Sessions (via Zoom): one hour/lesson, twice a week  (Tuesdays & Fridays, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.)
B) Self-study using the JF e-Learning Minato (Computer, tablet or smartphone is is required*)
 **Individual Online Sessions will be offered.

*Please check the recommended operating systems in the “Course Environment” tab in the Minato website: https://minato-jf.jp/Guide/Index

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

  1. Understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type, such as how to order food and drinks.
  2. Introduce oneself and others, and can ask and answer questions about personal details such as one’s family and where one lives.
  3. Interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly, and is prepared to help.
  4. Broaden one’s view, understand the culture of other countries, and develop the competence in intercultural understanding by taking up Japanese culture distinct from that of the Philippines.

Course Details:

Course Period
Katsudoo Segment (Activity)
Rikai Segment (Competence)
May 21 (Fri.) – June 29, 2021 (Tues.)
July 9 (Fri.) – August 27, 2021 (Fri.)
Course Fee P2,200 each segment
(Payment via bank transfer/deposit)
Payment Deadline
Katsudoo Segment (Activity)
Rikai Segment (Competence)
May 10, 2021 (Monday)
June 28, 2021 (Monday)
Eligibility Beginner learners (without Japanese background)
At least 17 years old who currently reside in the Philippines
Class Size Maximum of 16 students
(first-come, first-served basis)
Download Marugoto A1 Module 1 (Online Course) Katsudoo & Rikai Flyer

 Kindly fill-up the duly accomplished application form (https://bit.ly/3dSm6R3)  on or before May 10, 2021 (Mon.).
Successful applicants will be sent a confirmation email together with the bank details. 

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.  

 

News|

Call for Papers | 33rd Philippine Nihongo Teachers’ Forum

Calling all Nihongo teachers!
Let’s share your teaching practice in your daily Nihongo classroom!

Submissions are still accepted for the afternoon session of the 33rd Philippine Nihongo Teachers’ Forum (Online) to be held on 22 May 2021 (Saturday).

20-minute presentations should be about sharing teaching practices in Nihongo classrooms in the Philippines. Each presentation will be followed by a 10-minute Q&A Session. The presentation should be in English or Japanese.

Papers on the following issues of your teaching practice are welcome:

  • Curriculum/syllabus design for Nihongo courses
  • Pedagogical topics such as activities and teaching strategies employed in your Nihongo classes
  • Reports on Material Development together with a lesson summary of its application

If interested, please accomplish the form (http://bit.ly/33rdPNTF-Papers) no later than 23 April 2021 (Friday, 12:00 nn).
For inquiries, please contact nihongo1@jfmo.org.ph

News|

Introducing JFT Basic-Kun!

＜日本語文あり＞

In order to promote the JFT-Basic, the Japan Foundation, Manila created the official mascot character “JFT Basic-Kun”. From hereon, he will be making appearances in seminars, advertisements, social media, and so forth.

We hope he will brighten your Japanese studies!

この度、JFT-Basicの普及促進のために、JFM公認のゆるキャラ『JFTベーシッくん』を採用することとなりました。今後、 JFT-Basicに関連するセミナーや広告、FBなどで登場することになります。

皆様、宜しくお願い致します。

#JFMOnline #JFTBasic

Events & Courses|

MARUGOTO Japanese for Beginners (Starter A1 Module 2) Online Course (May – July 2021)

This course is the continuation of the MARUGOTO Japanese for Beginners (Starter A1 Module 1) January – April 2021 Online Course.

Limited slots are available for Filipinos who are at least 17 years old and reside in the Philippines. Applicants should be beginner learners who have some knowledge in Nihongo, Hiragana & Katakana. Group online support will be provided to students who will be learning Japanese using the JF Japanese e-Learning Minato course, Marugoto A1-2 (Katsudoo & Rikai) Self-Study Course. While doing the self study lessons, students will be able to practice Japanese with their teacher and classmates through online sessions. There are 2 segments in this course, Katsudoo (activity) and Rikai (competence).

  • In the Katsudoo segment, communicative language activities are provided and used within the context of Japanese settings, such as how to get to a destination, talking about your hobbies, etc. Students will be able to speak simple Japanese right away. 
  • Language structure, such as Japanese script, vocabulary, grammar, etc. will be learned in the Rikai segment for those who want to learn about the Japanese Language systematically through various communicative activities.

These segments will be taken consecutively. Certificates will be issued separately.

Study Mode:
A) Group Online Sessions (via Zoom): 1 hour / lesson, twice a week  (Mondays & Thursdays, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.)
B) Self-study using the JF e-Learning Minato (Computer, tablet or smartphone is required*)
**Individual Online Sessions will be offered.
*Please check the recommended operating systems in the “Course Environment” tab in the Minato website: https://minato-jf.jp/Guide/Index

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

  1. Understand and use familiar everyday 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.
  5. Broaden one’s view, understand the culture of other countries, and develop the competence in intercultural understanding by taking up Japanese culture distinct from that of the Philippines.

Course Details

Course Period
Katsudoo Segment (Activity)
Rikai Segment (Competence)
May 10, 2021 (Mon.) – June 10, 2021 (Thurs.)
June 17, 2021 (Thurs.) – July 22, 2021 (Thurs.)
Course Fee P1,900 each segment
Application Deadline April 19, 2021 (Mon.)
Download Marugoto A1 Module 2 Katsudoo & Rikai Online Course Flyer

For those who have NOT taken the JFM “Marugoto A1 Module 1 Katsudoo & Rikai Course”, submit the duly accomplished application form (https://bit.ly/2QPcizj) together with your preferred time for the qualifying Level Check Test.
Candidates should be able to introduce one’s self in simple Japanese (name, occupation, residence, etc.) and talk about their family, home, daily routine, etc.

Qualifying Level Check Test Schedule (maximum of one hour):

April 21 (Wednesday) 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM
1:00 PM , 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM
April 22 (Thursday) 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM

Payment: Payment details will be sent after passing the qualifying Level Check Test.
Payment mode:  Once you receive a confirmation email, we will send the bank details.
After payment, please send your proof of transaction (e.g. deposit slip or screenshot of the receipt with your name) to nihongo1@jfmo.org.ph.

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.

Events & Courses|

Call for Papers | 33rd Philippine Nihongo Teachers’ Forum

The Japan Foundation, Manila is seeking submissions for 20-minute presentations on sharing teaching practices in Nihongo classrooms in the Philippines for the forthcoming 33rd Philippine Nihongo Teachers’ Forum (Online) to be held on 22 May 2021 (Saturday).

Each presentation will be followed by a 10-minute Q&A Session.
The presentation should be in English or Japanese.

We welcome papers on the following issues of your teaching practice:

  • Curriculum/syllabus design for Nihongo courses
  • Pedagogical topics such as activities and teaching strategies employed in your Nihongo classes
  • Reports on Material Development together with a lesson summary of its application

We do not intend to gather full-scale action research reports, but rather reports and reflections of simple teaching practices in your classroom and courses. Please focus on one particular course, class, or lesson to describe in the presentation.

A sample outline of the presentation is provided in the application form: http://bit.ly/33rdPNTF-Papers
The deadline of submission is on 23 April 2021 (Friday, 12:00 nn).  

For inquiries, please contact nihongo1@jfmo.org.ph

Events & Courses|

Additional Application: Fiscal Year 2021 Online Training Program for Teachers of the Japanese-Language

The Japan Foundation Japanese-Language Institute, Urawa will conduct a new “Online Training Program for Japanese-Language Teachers” in FY 2021. The application deadline has been extended to 14 May 2021 (Friday). 

Applications will be accepted from those who wish to participate in this training program and want to learn Japanese teaching methods and improve their skills as Japanese language teachers.

Program Outline

This program is an online training program for those currently working as Japanese-language teachers teaching outside of Japan to learn the theory and basic knowledge for teaching themes related to Japanese language teaching methods. For FY 2021, we provide five themes as follows: (1) “JF Standard for Japanese-Language Education”, (2) “Japanese-Language Education and Culture”, (3) “Teaching Reading Comprehension”, (4) “Rethinking of Teaching Japanese Grammar” and (5) “Teaching Business Japanese: Understanding Learner’s Needs”. All programs will consist of pre-study sessions for all participants, as well as live sessions, individual consultations, and post-session assignments.

In the pre-study, participants study individually using newly prepared materials from the Japan Foundation Japanese-Language Institute, Urawa, as well as working on assignments.

In the live sessions, all participants are connected online with the Japan Foundation Japanese-Language Institute, Urawa enabling them to discuss their prior studies, which allows them to confirm and deepen their understanding of the content.

Application Instruction & Form

Application Deadline: 14 May 2021 (Friday)

Submission

Please send all documents to nihongo1@jfmo.org.ph in ONE email with the following subject:
Online Training Program for Teachers of the Japanese-Language – <Last Name, First Name>

You will be required to submit the hardcopy of the documents. JFM will be in touch with you to request the said documents at a later date. 

Events & Courses|

MARUGOTO Conversational Japanese for Everyone A2-1 Module 1 Online Course (April- June 2021)

This course is the continuation of the MARUGOTO Japanese for Beginners (Starter A1 Module 2) Online Course. 

Group online support will be provided to students who will be learning Japanese using the JF Japanese e-Learning Minato course, Marugoto A2-1 (Katsudoo & Rikai) Self-Study Course. While doing the self study lessons, students will be able to practice Japanese with their teacher and classmates through online sessions. Both the Katsudoo (activity) and Rikai (competence)  portions of a lesson will be taken up in each 2-hour session of the course.

Study Mode: 
A) Group Online Sessions (via Zoom): 2 hours / lesson, once a week  (Tuesdays, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.)
B) Self-study using the JF e-Learning Minato (Computer, tablet or smartphone is required*)
C) Individual Online Sessions will be offered twice.
*Please check the recommended operating systems in the “Course Environment” tab in the Minato website: https://minato-jf.jp/Guide/Index

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

  1. Understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance, such as very basic personal and family information, seasons and weather, etc.
  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.
  4. Broaden one’s view, understand the culture of Japan and other countries, and develop the competence in intercultural understanding by taking up Japanese culture distinct from that of the Philippines.

Course Details

Course Period April 6 – June 29, 2021
Course Fee Php 4,400
Eligibility Filipino residents who are at least 17 years old

Can read Hiragana and Katakana.

Those who pass the Level Check Test.
Application Deadline March 22, 2021 (Monday)
Download Marugoto A2-1 Module 1 (Online Course) Application Form


For those who have NOT taken the JFM “Marugoto A1 Module 2 Katsudoo & Rikai Course”, submit the following requirements to nihongo1@jfmo.org.ph:

  1. duly accomplished application form (https://bit.ly/3uVxenY) 
  2. screenshot of the Course Recommendation Test Result (https://www.marugoto-online.jp/info/level_check_test/?lang=eng)

JFM will also conduct a qualifying Level Check Test for confirmation.

Qualifying Level Check Test Schedule (maximum of one hour):

24 March (Wednesday) 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM
1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM
25 March (Thursday) 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM

Payment: Payment details will be sent after passing the qualifying Level Check Test.
Payment mode:  Once you receive a confirmation email, bank details will be sent. After payment, please send your proof of transaction (e.g. deposit slip or screenshot of the receipt with your name) to nihongo1@jfmo.org.ph.
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.

Newsletter Sign Up

Get Updates