Japan Foundation, Manila

Japanese-Language Education

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HIRAGANA A1 TUTOR SUPPORT COURSE (MANILA)

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 Manila (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.

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: The results of the selection process are expected to be sent to the email address registered with ‘Minato’ around December 13.

Application Period November 27 – December 11, 2017
Course Period December 15, 2017 – February 11, 2018
Result of Selection Process December 13, 2017
Course Operator The Japan Foundation Manila
Course Type   Tutor Support
Course Fee Free
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)
Schedule of the Classroom Lessons Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 nn
Dates: January 13, January 27, February 3, 2018
Venue: Japan Foundation Manila (https://jfmo.org.ph/about )
Download HIRAGANA A1 TUTOR SUPPORT COURSE (MANILA) Flyer

NOTE:
– For those who wish to join the Elementary 1 (A2-1 Module 1) Course but do not have knowledge in Japanese characters, enrollment and successful completion of both the Hiragana and the Katakana online courses is a requirement. On the other hand, those with knowledge in Japanese characters will be required to take a placement test.

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Oshaberi Salon: 私の好きなスポーツ (My Favorite Sports)

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 December 15, 2017, 2017 (Friday)
Venue The Japan Foundation, Manila
Time 6:20pm-8:00pm
Admission FREE
Registration Please register online through the link below.
http://tinyurl.com/OshaberiSalon171215
Eligibility of participants Latecomers until 6:45pm only
At least High School Student
Maximum of 5 people per group
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

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

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Oshaberi Salon: 私の行ってみたい日本の場所 (Places that I want to visit in Japan)

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 November 10, 2017, 2017 (Friday)
Venue The Japan Foundation, Manila
Time 6:20pm-8:00pm
Admission FREE
Registration Please register online through the link below.
http://tinyurl.com/OshaberiSalon171110
Eligibility of participants
  • Latecomers until 6:45pm only
  • At least High School Student
  • Maximum of 5 people per group
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

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

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Sensei no Wa – NCF MAKATI – November 11 (Sat) – 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:
Beyond Minna no Nihongo Renshuu C: Communicative Exercises Based on Textbook Dialogue
Josef Carlo Orillo works as a Japanese-language instructor and translator at the Nihongo Center Foundation, Inc. Aside from teaching Elementary and Intermediate level courses, he is also involved in the NCF Teacher Training Course and Intermediate Level course design. Most recently he has been a participant of the Short-Term Teacher Training Course (Summer) at the Japan Foundation Language Institute in Urawa, Japan.

Let’s learn how to build upon and extend the practice dialogue in Minna no Nihongo, with the objective of creating original activities that involve the elements of real-life situations, choice, and information gap. This lecture includes a short discussion of the key points of effective communicative practice as well as a workshop portion for application and sharing of learned concepts.

 

Date November 11, 2017 (Saturday)
Time 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Venue NCF Makati (3rd Floor, Dominion Building 833 A. Arnaiz Avenue, Makati City)
Admission 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
E-mail: email@jfmo.org.ph  
Download
  1. Sensei no Wa Flyer
Registration  http://tinyurl.com/SenseinoWa20171111

Interested parties, please fill out the online application form (http://tinyurl.com/SenseinoWa20171111) on or before November 10, 2017 (Friday), 5PM. Submission of application forms will be disabled after the deadline.

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MARUGOTO Pre-Intermediate Japanese: A2/B1 Module 3 – CLOSED

このコースはまるごと初中級A2/B1モジュール1と２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。

開講期間 2017年11月16日~2018年1月23日
2017年11月28日~2018年1月25日
開講日時 毎週火・木曜日 午後6時20分～8時30分
(合計: 24時間）
受講料  Php 3,800.00 (+ Php880 for those who have not taken the Marugoto A2/B1 Module 1 & 2)
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
  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.

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 talking to people who look worried, asking people when one does not understand an airport announcement, asking for help during an emergency, making a presentation related to work, etc.

Submit duly accomplished application form and preferred schedule for the *PLACEMENT TEST AND INTERVIEW to nihongo1@jfmo.org.ph by November 24, 2017 (Friday).
Available schedule for Placement Test & Interview: November 20 (Monday) and November 21 (Tuesday) from 2:30p.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 – CLOSED

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 12-16 of the textbook『みんなの日本語』will be studied. Grammar patterns which will be taken up are:「形容(けいよう)詞(し)の過去形(かこけい)」「～は～より～です」「～をVたいです」「～へVにいきます」「Vてください」「今～をVています」「Vてもいいですか」「Vてはいけません」「Vてから、Vします」, 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 9 times, and get a reasonable average grade in the tests.

Duration 2017年11月6日～12月13日　（全12回）
Date：11月6日（月）、8日（水）、13日（月）、17日（金）、20日（月）、22日（水）、24日（金）、27日（月）、29日（水）、12月1日（金）、11日（月）、13日（水）
Time 午後6時20分～8時30分
Venue The Japan Foundation, Manila
Tuition Fee Php 1800
No. of Participants Maximum of 15 participants （Minimum of 7 participants）
Eligibility JLPT　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
Venue The Japan Foundation, Manila
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 “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: 10月25日（水）、26日（木）14：00‐20：00

For those who have not yet taken the JLPT, please send your application form to nihongo1@jfmo.org.ph on / before October 20, 2017(Friday) to schedule a placement exam.

Please submit the duty accomplished application form to the JFM together with the payment on or before October 27, 2017 (Friday)

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MARUGOTO Conversational Japanese for Everyone A2-1 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 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.

Term October 24, 2017 – December 14, 2017
(Tuesdays and Thursdays)
Time 6:20p.m. – 8:30p.m.
Venue The Japan Foundation, Manila
Tuition Fee Php 3,800 (plus Php 700 book fee for those who have not taken A2-1 Module 1)
Age At least 17 years old
Class size Minimum of 10 students per class
Maximum of 16 students per class
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 1. MARUGOTO A2-1 Module 2 Flyer
2. MARUOTO A2-1 Module 2 Application Form

Submit duly accomplished application form to nihongo1@jfmo.org.ph on/before October 13, 2017 (Friday).

*Those who have not taken the “Marugoto: Japanese Language & Culture A2-1 Module 1” course are required to take a Placement Test / Interview with schedule options from 2:30p.m. – 5:00p.m. on either October 16 (Mon) and October 17 (Tue). (Subject to availability)

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Oshaberi Salon: わたしのすきなまんが (My Favorite Manga)

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 October 20, 2017 (Friday)
Venue The Japan Foundation, Manila
Time 6:20pm-8:00pm
Admission FREE
Registration Please register online through the link below.
http://tinyurl.com/OshaberiSalon171020
Eligibility of participants Latecomers until 6:45pm only
At least High School Student
Maximum of 5 people per group
 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

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

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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.

Term October 23 – December 6, 2017
(Mondays & Wednesdays)
Time 6:20p.m. – 8:30p.m.
Venue The Japan Foundation, Manila
Tuition Fee Php 4,400.00 (Inclusive of textbook)
Age At least 17 years old
Class size Minimum 10 persons per class
MAXIMUM 16 PERSONS PER CLASS
 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  1. MARUGOTO Starter A1 Module 1 Flyer
2. 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 September 15 (Friday) – October 13 (Friday), 9AM – 5PM. (First-come, first-served basis)

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