Japanese-Language Education

The course is for those who have completed Marugoto Elementary 1 A2 Module 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. Marugoto A2-2 is divided into three modules, and same textbook will be used for Module 2 and Module 3.

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 clearly.

*Those who have not taken “Marugoto Elementary 1 A2” course is required to take a Placement test / Interview, with schedule options from 2:00p.m. – 5:30p.m. on either May 6 (Monday) or May 8 (Wednesday). (Subject to availability)

Submit duly accomplished application form to JFM together with the payment on/before May 3, 2019 (Friday).

For placement examinees, please send your completed application form with preferred time and date at nihongo1@jfmo.org.ph on/before May 3, 2019 (Fri) for schedule reservations.

このコースはまるごと中級B1モジュール1がおわった人、または、そのレベルの人* 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。

The course opens with at least TEN (10) Registered Participants.

In Module 2 (of a four-module series), learners will be exposed to Nihongo that is as natural and authentic as possible, as well as study a range of strategies for coping in communication, even when there are words that are unfamiliar. Can-do objectives include listening to a friend about a type of music and more or less understanding its characteristics and appeal, talking about one’s musical tastes and experiences, writing an e-mail inviting a friend to a concert, listening to a broadcast report from a travel TV programme and understanding the characteristics and appeal of, for example, onsens and Japanese inns, making changes regarding food, room and other arrangements at a hotel or Japanese inn, talking about one’s hopes and plans for a trip, reading customer reviews about a hotel or Japanese inn on an internet travel website, etc.

Both Nihongo Learners and teachers are welcome to enroll in this course.

Submit duly accomplished application form and preferred schedule for the *PLACEMENT TEST AND INTERVIEW to nihongo1@jfmo.org.ph by April 10, 2019 (Wednesday). Available schedule: April 11 (Thursday) and July 12 (Friday) from 2:00p.m. – 5:30p.m.

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 to Ms. Jennelyn Arroyo (nihongo1@jfmo.org.ph) together with your preferred time and date for the qualifying level check test and interview on/before Mar. 22, 2019 (Friday).

Schedule for qualifying level check test and interview: Mar. 25 (Mon) / Mar. 26 (Tue), 2:00pm to 5:00pm (Subject to availability)

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

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 (http://jfmo.org.ph/about) on April 6, 13, 27, 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/MA18_KTKT_A100_EN03
(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 March 14.

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 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 to nihongo1@jfmo.org.ph on/before March 18, 2019 (Monday).

*Those who have not taken the “Marugoto: Japanese Language & Culture A2-1 Module 1” course is required to take a Placement Test / Interview with schedule options from 2:00p.m. – 5:00p.m. on Mar. 21 (Thu) and Mar. 22 (Fri). (Subject to availability)