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Sensei no Wa – October 20, 2018 (Sat)

先生の輪は、日本語教師の交流の場です。もっと楽しく、もっとおもしろく一緒に日本語教育を勉強しましょう！

“Sensei no Wa” is open to both experienced and neophyte Japanese-language teachers, and offers a platform for information exchange with one’s peers. It is for the further encouragement of Japanese Language Education and aims to support professional enrichment and network expansion through interactive learning.

Theme: Dictogloss: Teach “giving and receiving” using dictogloss method. デイクトグロスで授受を教える！

Topic:

Dictogloss is a language teaching technique used to teach grammatical structures best in groups. Challenging and fun, Dictogloss is task-based, interactive, and collaborative. Useful even among advanced learners, Dictogloss is best appreciated by beginning Nihongo students as it offers sufficient student support. Let’s learn to teach Nihongo the Dictogloss way!

講師【MS. JANICE DAIS】

  • Worked in Japan as EPA Nurse Candidate (1st Batch).
  • Studied Japanese Language at AOTS Osaka.
  • Three- time Japanese Language Teacher to EPA Candidates.
  • Attended the Short -Term Summer Training for Foreign Japanese Language Teachers at The Japan Foundation Japanese Language Institute, Urawa.\
DateOctober 20, 2018 (Sat)
Time10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
VenueThe Japan Foundation, Manila
AdmissionFree
ONLINE APPLICATION FORMhttp://bit.ly/SenseiNoWa1020

Interested parties, please fill out the ONLINE APPLICATION FORM http://bit.ly/SenseiNoWa1020 on or before October 19, 2108 (Friday) 5PM.
* Submission of application will be disabled after the deadline.


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MARUGOTO Pre-Intermediate Japanese: A2/B1 Module 2 – Application Deadline: Oct. 8 (Monday)

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.

開講期間 2018年10月16日~2018年11月27日
開講日時毎週火曜日   午後6時20分~8時30分
(合計: 22時間）
受講料Php 4,400 (+ Php 900 for the textbook)
Downloads
  1. MARUGOTO Pre-Intermediate A2 B1 M2 Flyer
  2. MARUGOTO Pre-Intermediate A2 B1 M2 Application Form

The course opens with at least TEN (10) Registered Participants.
Submit duly accomplished application form to the JFM together with the payment on or before October 8 (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 October 8 (Monday).
Available schedule: Oct. 9 (Tue) & Oct. 10 (Wed) from 2:00p.m. – 5:00p.m.


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『みんなの日本語』ブラシュアップコース “Minna no Nihongo” Brush-up Course – Application Deadline: October 19 (Friday)

In the “Minna no Nihongo” Brush up course, teachers will be able to review their knowledge of Japanese grammar, and at the same time learn how to teach these grammar points.

Lessons 23-27 of the textbook『みんなの日本語』will be studied. Grammar patterns which will be taken up are:「～とき、～」「～と、～」「～んです」 「～てあげる／もらう／くれる」「～たら、～」「～ても、～」「可能形(かのうけい)」, etc. A short test will be given after each lesson, after which there will be a long test which covers all five lessons. Certificates will be given to those who attend at least 8 times, and get a reasonable average grade in the tests.

Duration2018年10月22日～11月26日 （全11回）
Dates：10月22日（月）、24日（水）、29日（月）、31日（水）、11月5日（月）、7日（水）、12日（月）、14日（水）、19日（月）、21日（水）、26日（月）
Time午後6時20分～8時30分
VenueThe Japan Foundation, Manila
Tuition FeePhp 1,650
No. of ParticipantsMaximum of 15 participants （Minimum of 7 participants）
EligibilityJLPT　N5またはそれ以上の日本語能力(のうりょく)のある日本語教師(きょうし)
Japanese language teacher with Japanese ability of JLPT N5 or higher
Downloadables“Minna no Nihongo” Brush-up Course Flyer
“Minna no Nihongo” Brush-up Course Application Form

★JLPTを受けたことがない方はplacement testを予約してください。
E-mail: nihongo1@jfmo.org.ph Schedule: 9月24日（月）～10月18日（木）10:00~18:00 (※10月10日（水）‐12日（金）を除く)

For those who have not yet taken the JLPT, please send your application form to nihongo1@jfmo.org.ph on / before October 15 (Monday) to schedule a placement test.

Please submit the duly accomplished application form to the JFM together with the payment on or before October 19 (Friday).

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HIRAGANA A1 TUTOR SUPPORT COURSE (MANILA) – Registration: September 28 – October 15

This is a teacher support course to learn how to read and write hiragana.

Besides learning how to type characters on a computer keyboard, materials on how to write are also available for those who want to learn handwriting.

In this course, students first learn to read single hiragana characters, then words and phrases, and learn to type hiragana characters on a computer keyboard using the interactive teaching materials.

Classes at the Japan Foundation Mani la (JFM) once every two weeks on Saturday mornings will provide students a setting to verify what they have learned. Reading practice in class will focus on hiragana words and sentences from Lessons 1 to 10 of the MARUGOTO Japanese Language & Culture Starter A1 coursebook.

Two types of teacher support will be offered in this course:

  1. Three (3) Classroom Lessons
  2. A Reading Test during the third classroom lesson

This course has a Group noticeboard. You can study by communicating with your classmates and teacher through the noticeboard.

Registration Link: https://minato-jf.jp/

Registration PeriodSeptember 28 – October 15
Course PeriodOctober 27 – November 29
Result of Selection ProcessOctober 16 (Tue)
Course OperatorThe Japan Foundation Manila
Course Type  Tutor Support
Course FeePhp 1,000
Eligibility★ For Nihongo learners who don’t have knowledge of Japanese characters

★ For A1 students who don’t have knowledge of Japanese characters. (Email your ID & Nickname to the JFM right after the registration)

★ Only those who can attend the Classroom Lessons are eligible to register.

Schedule of the Classroom LessonsTime: 10:00 am to 12:00 nn
Dates: November 10, November 17 & November 24, 2018
Venue: Japan Foundation Manila (http://jfmo.org.ph/about)
Payment PeriodOctober 16 – October 23, 2018
Only cash is accepted. Payment can only be done at the JFM office on Mon-Fri, 9:00AM-12:30PM/2:00PM~5:30PM

 

ABOUT THE STUDENT SELECTION PROCESS

This is a course where participating students are determined by a select ion process. For those who wish to apply, please read the course out line carefully. Then, within the designated application time period, please click the ‘Course Registration button and complete the application.

NOTE:

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.

Results of the selection process are expected to be sent to the email address registered with ‘Minato’ on October 16th.

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2018 Survey on Japanese Language Education

In pursuit of its objective of promoting cultural exchange through the further encouragement of Japanese Language Education, The Japan Foundation implements a variety of projects/activities and programs with the aim of supporting Japanese Language learning/teaching worldwide.

In view thereof, The Japan Foundation through The Japan Foundation, Manila conducts a survey every 3 years to understand and evaluate the current state of Japanese Language Education overseas as well as to use the data as a significant tool for networking among educational institutions, Nihongo teachers, as well as learners. The last survey was conducted in 2015, and this time, this is to request your organization/institution to take part in the survey for 2018.

Your cooperation and support will indeed be highly appreciated to ensure that this JLE survey form is duly accomplished and returned to the JFM (Attention: Mrs. C. E. J. Aquino) via any of the following on or before Wednesday – December 5, 2018.

As to the procedure – here under, please…

Initially, please send your e-mail with your name and name of your institution / affiliation to: survey@jfmo.org.ph and cejaquino@jfmo.org.ph. Upon receipt of the requested information you will be informed of your ID and password.

For web survey – please use the following link:  https://jpsurvey.net/jf2018/.

If you cannot access the web survey form; thereafter, please forward/send the result back thru the following:

Via Email:  survey@jfmo.org.ph and cejaquino@jfmo.org.ph
Via Email:  # (02) 811-6153
Via Express mail-Courier service (for hard copies): The Japan Foundation, Manila – 23rd Floor, Pacific Star Building, Gil J. Puyat corner Makati Avenue, Makati City.

Download:  Letter of Request for 2018 Survey on Japanese Language Education

 

 

 

 

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JLPT Interactive Lecture and Exercises for JLPT December 2018

The Japan Foundation, Manila offers “Interactive Lecture & Exercises” from N5 to N4 levels. Prepare yourself for the upcoming JLPT (Sunday – December 2, 2018)!

The Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT), which was modified in 2010, measures communicative competence required to perform various tasks. The JLPT tests not only a learner’s knowledge of vocabulary and grammar, but also his/her Japanese comprehension at using the knowledge in practical communication.

This lecture is for those who have not yet taken the JLPT, or for those who have taken a certain level, but would like to know the contents of a different level that they plan to take. Participants will be introduced to the types of questions which will appear in each test section to familiarize them with the nature of the JLPT. This is open to those who plan to take level N5 or N4.

【SCHEDULE】

DateLevelTimeApplication Deadline
October 24 (Wednesday)N59:30 a.m –  1:00 p.m.October 19 (Friday)
October 31 (Wednesday)N49:30 a.m –  1:00 p.m.October 26 (Friday)

【Fee】 Php 300.00 per session
【Venue】 The Japan Foundation, Manila
【Class size】 Minimum of 15 participants per session / Maximum of 36 participants per session

DOWNLOAD FORM HERE

*Applicants will be accepted on a FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED basis.

Please submit the duly accomplished application form with the payment to the Japan Foundation, Manila on or before the deadline indicated in the table above.

Inquiries:
The Japan Foundation, Manila
23/F Pacific Star Bldg., Sen. Gil Puyat Ave., Cor. Makati Ave., Makati City
TEL. # 811-6155~58  FAX # 811-6153  E-mail: email@jfmo.org.ph  

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Practice Teaching Course in Manila – Sept. 22, 23 & 29

The course is open to active or aspiring Filipino Nihongo teachers or those who wish to take basic training in teaching Japanese.
Participants will be taking up instructions on the skills in classroom teaching. Also, there will be an opportunity to do practice teaching.
The course will be conducted in both English and Nihongo.
*Applicants are expected to have mastered the Elementary level of Nihongo (JLPT Level 3/N4 or its equivalent).

DateSeptember 22, 23, & 29, 2018 (Saturdays & Sunday)
TimeSeptember 22 & 29 – 9:00AM – 5:00PM
September 23 – 9:00AM – 3:00PM
VenueThe Japan Foundation, Manila
No.of participants16 persons (The course opens with at least TEN (10) registered participants.)
Tuition FeePhp 1,200.00
DownloadsPractice Teaching Course in Manila Flyer
Practice Teaching Course in Manila Application Form

Only participants with complete 3-day attendance will be given a certificate.

Please submit the duly accomplished application form and the payment to the JFM on or before September 14, 2018 (Friday).
A qualifying level check test and interview is required for those who have not yet passed JLPT Level 3 or N4.

Available schedule: Any day between Aug. 28 – Sept. 12 (except weekends) / Any time between 10:00AM – 6:00PM (except lunch time – 12:30-2:00PM). Please write down your preferred schedule in your application form.

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MARUGOTO Japanese for Beginners Starter A1 Module 1 (CLOSED)


The course is for beginners who are interested in the 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.

Reading and writing of Japanese characters will not be taken in the course.

TermSeptember 17 – October 24, 2018
(Mondays & Wednesdays)
Time6:20p.m. – 8:30p.m.
VenueThe Japan Foundation, Manila
Tuition FeePhp 4,900.00 (Inclusive of textbook)
AgeAt least 17 years old
Class sizeMinimum 10 persons per class
MAXIMUM 16 PERSONS PER CLASS
DownloadsMARUGOTO Starter A1 Module 1 Flyer
MARUGOTO Starter A1 Module 1 Application Form

At the end of the course, learners 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.

Submit duly accomplished application form to the JFM together with the payment from August 13 (Mon) – September 14 (Fri), 9AM-12:30PM / 2:00PM-5:30PM (First-come, first-served basis)

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MARUGOTO Conversational Japanese for Everyone: Elementary 1 A2 Module 1


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.

 

TermSeptember 10 – October 17, 2018
(Mondays & Wednesdays)
Time6:20p.m. – 8:30p.m.
VenueThe Japan Foundation, Manila
Tuition FeePhp 5,000.00 (inclusive of textbook)
AgeAt least 17 years old
Class sizeMinimum of 10 persons per class
Maximum of 16 persons per class
DownloadMARUGOTO A2-1 Module 1 Flyer
MARUOTO A2-1 Module 1 Application Form

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 to Ms. Stephanie Gabica at nihongo1@jfmo.org.ph by September 3, 2018 (Monday).

Those who have NOT studied with the A1 textbook will undergo an INTERVIEW & be given a PLACEMENT TEST, with schedule options from 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 3 (Mon) or Sept. 5 (Wed). (Subject to availability)
Applicants MUST know how to read Hiragana and Katakana.

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