Japan Foundation, Manila

Japanese-Language Education

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Oshaberi Salon: バレンタインデーの思い出 (Memories of Valentine’s Day)

Are you looking for a chance to practice your Nihongo? Why not join the Oshaberi Salon?

“Oshaberi Salon” is an event where Japanese Language learners can practice their conversational skills with other participants who are interested in a certain topic. Each session will have a different topic, so please bring your favorite items, such as photos which are related to the topic and enjoy communication in Japanese!

いっしょに楽しく日本語を話し、にほんご人ネットワークをひろげましょう！

Date February 09, 2018 (Friday)
Venue The Japan Foundation, Manila
Time 6:20pm-8:00pm
Admission FREE
Registration Please register online through the link below.
http://tinyurl.com/OshaberiSalon180209
Eligibility of participants Latecomers until 6:45pm only
At least High School Student
Maximum of 5 people per group

This session will be conducted mostly in Japanese.
Interested Japanese-language learners are welcome to join us.

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Sensei no Wa – January 26, 2018 (Friday) – CLOSED

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.

Topic: The ARCS Application in Learning Japanese Characters (MOJI)
This lecture will emphasize on ARCS Model to sustain motivation among the learners of Hiragana, Katakana and Kanji, with some practice activities depending on the level and background of learners.

Lecturer: Ms. Dada Horiuchi
– Part-time faculty member of Technological University of the Philippines, handling Nihongo classes for graduate program in the College of Industrial Education
– Japanese Language trainer in the National Language Skills Institute—TESDA
– Short-Term Teacher Training Course Grantee in the Japan Foundation Japanese-Language Institute, Urawa, Japan (Summer 2017)

Date January 26, 2018 (Friday)
Time 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Venue The Japan Foundation, Manila
Admission Fee Free
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
Downloads Sensei no Wa Flyer
Registration http://bit.ly/SenseiNoWa0126

Interested parties, please fill out the ONLINE APPLICATION FORM http://bit.ly/SenseiNoWa0126 on or before January 25, 2018 (Thursday) 5PM.
* Submission of application will be disabled after the deadline.

 

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MARUGOTO Conversational Japanese for Everyone Elementary 2 A2 Module 1

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.

Term Jan. 30 – Mar. 15, 2018
(Tuesdays & Thursdays)
Time 6:20p.m. – 8:30p.m. (Total: 28hrs, 14 sessions)
Venue The Japan Foundation, Manila
Tuition Fee Php 6,000 (Inclusive of Php 1,500 for two textbooks)
Age At least 17 years old
Class size Maximum 16 persons per class
(The course opens with at least TEN (10) registered participants.)
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
 Downloads MARUGOTO A2-2 Module 1 Flyer
MARUGOTO A2-2 Module 1 Application Form

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).
  1. Communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters.
  1. Describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need clearly.
    *For those who have not taken “Marugoto Elementary 1 A2”, there will be a qualifying level check test and interview scheduled on January 22 (Monday) and January 23 (Tuesday) from 2:00p.m. – 5:30p.m.

Submit duly accomplished application form to the JFM together with the payment on/before Jan. 19, 2018 (Friday). For placement examinees, please send your completed application form to Ms. Stephanie Gabica (nihongo1@jfmo.org.ph) on/before January 19 (Friday) for schedule reservations.

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Nihongo Fiesta 2018 [45th Nihongo Speech Contest (Saturday, 17 February) Students, Professionals and other Non-students]

The Japan Foundation, Manila (JFM) in pursuit of its objective of promoting cultural exchange through Japanese Language Education in the Philippines, announces the Nihongo Speech Contest 2018 to be held on Saturday, 17 February (tentative – Shangri-La Plaza Mall, EDSA, Mandaluyong City).  The speech contest, now in its 45th year, is one of the major events of the 13th Nihongo Fiesta which will feature live performances, Nihongo Quiz Bee, film showing and a lot more activities on Japanese culture.

The Nihongo Speech Contest is an ideal platform for Filipino students and professionals to demonstrate their linguistic skills through articulating an original composition written by themselves on a theme of their choice. It continues to attract high caliber contestants from the country’s numerous language institutes, colleges/universities and other organizations offering Japanese language courses.

The Champion will take part in an all-expense-paid week-long study tour in Japan; all qualified contestants will receive consolation prizes.

The deadline for submission to the Japan Foundation, Manila (JFM) of the duly accomplished application form with a written copy and a recording of the speech (time limit – within 5 minutes) will be on Wednesday – 10 January 2018 for Davao/Mindanao applicants; and, Wednesday – 31 January 2018 for NCR / Luzon applicants.

Pre-screening in Davao is scheduled on Friday – 19 January 2018 (1:00 p.m., Mindanao Kokusai Daigaku (MKD Audio-Visual Room), Angliongto Ave., Lanang, Davao City; and, at the JFM on Saturday – 3 February 2018.

For details/clarifications on the contest, other cultural projects/grant programs and the Nihongo Fiesta activities, please contact The Japan Foundation, Manila – 23/F Pacific Star Bldg., Makati Avenue, Makati City (telephone # 811-61-55 to 58  and fax # 811-61-53; e-mail:email@jfmo.org.ph / website: www.jfmo.org.ph)

In consonance with the promotion of Japanese Language Education, a similar event will be held in Cebu City that will also serve as the regional pre-screening for the Final National Contest in Manila. The 16th Nihongo Speech Contest in Cebu will be held on Saturday- 3 February 2018 (tentatively at SM Conference Room AB, Cebu City)  for inquiries on the submission of entries and other details, please contact the Japanese Association Cebu, Inc., 5/F Clotilde Commercial Center, M.L. Quezon St., Casuntingan, Mandaue City; tel. # 032-343-8066 / fax # 032-343-7663).

Download:  2018 Nihongo Speech Contest Guidelines  &   2018 Speech Contest Application Form

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日本語教師のための初中級日本語3 Pre-Intermediate Japanese for Nihongo Teachers 3

「日本語教師のための初中級日本語3」は、日本語教師が日本語力をブラシュアップし、初級や初中級レベルの日本語の教え方を学ぶための講座です。

Duration 2018年1月31日～2月28日（毎週水曜日）　全5回
Time 午後6時20分～8時30分
Venue The Japan Foundation, Manila
Tuition Fee Php 750.00
No. of Participants 15名（10名に満たない場合は開講しません）
Eligibility JLPT　N3程度またはそれ以上の日本語能力のある日本語教師の方、将来日本語教師になりたい方なら、誰でも参加できます。
New participants are also very welcome!
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  
 Downloads  – Flyer_日本語教師のための初中級日本語3
– Application Form_日本語教師のための初中級日本語3

☆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: 1月29日（月）14：00‐19：00

For those who have not yet taken the JLPT, please send your application form to nihongo1@jfmo.org.ph on/before Jan 26, 2018 (Friday) to schedule a placement exam.
Please submit the duly accomplished application form to the JFM together with the payment on or before Jan 30, 2018 (Tuesday)

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Oshaberi Salon: 私の夢　(My Dream)


Are you looking for a chance to practice your Nihongo? Why not join the Oshaberi Salon?

“Oshaberi Salon” is an event where Japanese Language learners can practice their conversational skills with other participants who are interested in a certain topic. Each session will have a different topic, so please bring your favorite items, such as photos which are related to the topic and enjoy communication in Japanese!

いっしょに楽しく日本語を話し、にほんご人ネットワークをひろげましょう！

Date January 12, 2018 (Friday)
Venue The Japan Foundation, Manila
Time 6:20pm-8:00pm
Admission FREE
Registration Please register online through the link below.

http://tinyurl.com/OshaberiSalon180112
Eligibility of participants Latecomers until 6:45pm only
At least High School Student
Maximum of 5 people per group

This session will be conducted mostly in Japanese.
Interested Japanese-language learners are welcome to join us.

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日本語教育ワークショップ in DAVAO

The Japan Foundation, Manila
日本語教育ワークショップ in DAVAO
In partnership with Mindanao Kokusai Daigaku

Contents:
ワークショップ 1      「導入について考える」
Pondering Over the Introduction of Lessons
・今までやってきた「導入」を振り返り、さらに新しい導入方法を身につける
Reflecting on the introduction method one has been using and developing a new method

ワークショップ 2・4「教科書『まるごと』の考え方、教え方①・②」
Usage and Teaching Method of the Textbook “Marugoto”  ①・②
・『まるごと』の背景にある考え方と効果的な使い方を理解し、自分の授業への活かし方を考えてみる
Understanding the background and the effective usage of the Marugoto textbook and thinking about how it may be applied onto one’s own classes

ワークショップ 3      「基本練習について考える」
Thinking About Basic Practice Exercises
・いろいろな基本練習の方法を身につける
Developing various basic practice exercises

Lecturer:
武井康次郎（Mr. Yasujiro TAKEI）
Japanese Language Education Adviser
The Japan Foundation, Manila

石田英明（Mr. Hideaki ISHIDA）
Japanese Language Education Adviser
The Japan Foundation, Manila

Date January 20 & 21, 2018 (Saturday & Sunday)
Time 10:00am – 4:00pm
Venue Mindanao Kokusai Daigaku
Audio Visual Room (3rd floor, Mindanao Kokusai Daigaku, Angliongto Ave., Lanang, Davao City)
Participation Fee Php 200.00 / day
(Total: Php 400 if attending both sessions)
※ A Certificate of Completion will be given to participants who have attended both sessions. ２日間すべて参加した人には修了証をお渡しします。
No.of participants to be accepted 25 participants (The course opens with at least TEN (10) registered participants.)
Eligibility Must be a Filipino Nihongo Teacher who possesses AT LEAST JLPT N3 level
※ワークショップは、日本語で行います。また、日本人教師はオブザーバーとしての参加となります（オブザーバーの場合は無料）
Downloads 日本語教育ワークショップ in DAVAO Flyer
日本語教育ワークショップ in DAVAO Application Form

Please submit your duly accomplished application form to Ms. Chiara Marie Caballero (Secretary, Southern Mindanao Association of Nihongo Teachers) (E-mail: lsc_chiara@yahoo.com.ph) on/before January 12, 2018 (Friday).
Further details on payment procedures will be given upon submission of the application form.

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MARUGOTO Japanese for Beginners A1 Module 2 – CLOSED

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!

Term January 10 – February 19, 2018
(Monday & Wednesday)
Time 6:20 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Venue The Japan Foundation, Manila
Tuition Fee Php 3,800
(For new students: additional Php600 for textbook)
Age At least 17 years old
Class size Maximum of 16 persons per class
Minimum of 10 persons per class
Inquiry 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   
Downloads MARUGOTO Starter A1 Module 2 Flyer
MARUGOTO Starter A1 Module 2 Application Form

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. Stephanie Gabica (nihongo1@jfmo.org.ph) together with your preferred time and date for the qualifying level check test and interview on/before December 15, 2017.

Schedule for qualifying level check test and interview: Dec. 18, 2017 (Mon) / Dec. 19, 2017 (Tuesday), 2:30pm 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.)

 

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10th Nihongo Quiz Bee for High School Students

In celebration of the 2018 Nihongo Fiesta, we are pleased to invite you to the “10th Nihongo Quiz Bee for High School Students”, an event of the Japan Foundation, Manila and the Association of Filipino Nihongo Teachers (AFINITE). It will be held on 17 February 2018 (Saturday) – as part of the morning’s featured activities, at the Shangri-La Plaza, EDSA, Corner Shaw Boulevard, Mandaluyong City.

The Nihongo Quiz Bee is open to Filipino high school students currently attending Nihongo or Japanese Language & Culture classes in their respective schools. The Nihongo Quiz Bee aims to showcase their knowledge in Japanese language and culture. Those who are eligible to participate are Nihongo students

  • who have not yet joined any Nihongo Quiz Bee from 2009 to 2017 as either main or alternate contestants;
  • who have not yet joined and will not join in other Japan Foundation events like the Japanese Speakers’ Forum;
  • who have not stayed in Japan for an accumulated / total period of more than 6 months;
  • who have not yet passed any of the 5 levels of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) and who have not taken the December 2017 JLPT exam;
  • whose parents/either father or mother are/is not Japanese national(s); and
  • who are currently enrolled in Japanese Language & Culture classes in their respective high schools.

Deadline for the submission of duly accomplished application forms and pictures for the “additional requirements” is on 12 December 2017 (Tuesday). Changes in the participants and Official Coach will not be entertained after all papers have been submitted. Only one teacher will be recognized as Official Coach from each school. Moreover, Nihongo Partners will be asked to make questions so they are not allowed to coach the students and they will not be recognized as coach. Please adhere to the deadline and rules strictly. Forms submitted after the deadline will not be accepted for any reasons and violation of the rules will result to disqualifications.

For details and clarifications, please contact The Japan Foundation, Manila at tel. # (02)811-6155 to 58 / e-mail: nihongoquizbee@gmail.com.

Download:  2018 Invitation to the 10th Nihongo Quiz Bee

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