Japan Foundation, Manila

Japanese-Language Education

Events & Courses|

Katakana A1 Tutor Support Course | Registration Deadline: September 13 (Monday)

This is an online course where one can learn Katakana* in about two months. Students will do online exercises and attend Group Online Lessons.
*Katakana is one of the three types of scripts in the Japanese language. It is used to write foreign or borrowed words and can be frequently seen in Manga.

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
– Group Online Lessons via Zoom on October 9, 16, 23, November 6, 13, 20, 2021  (Saturdays) / 9:00 – 10:00 AM.
– Monitoring of the students’ learning progress; exchange of information among students / teachers through the Notice Board.

Assessment
– Completion of online exercises and online test
– Taking the reading test during the Group Online Lesson on November 13, 2021

Registration Link: https://minato-jf.jp/CourseDetail/Index/MA21_KTKT_A100_EN01
(Details about the registration procedure is on the flyer)

Registration Period September 1 – 13, 2021
Course Period September 25 – November 23, 2021
Result of Selection Process September 14, 2021
Course Operator The Japan Foundation Manila
Course Type   Tutor Support
Course Fee Php 1,000
Eligibility ★ For Filipino Nihongo learners who can already read Hiragana.
★ Only those who can attend the Group Online Lessons via Zoom are eligible to register.
Schedule of the Group Online Lessons Time: 9:00 to 10:00 AM
Dates: October 9, 16, 23, November 6, 13, 20, 2021  (Saturdays)
Platform: Zoom
Payment Period* September 14 – 20, 2021 (15:00, Manila time)

ABOUT THE STUDENT SELECTION PROCESS
This is a course where participants 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 September 14. Please note that those who will not be selected will automatically be placed on a waitlist, of which the results will be sent through email by September 21.

*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.

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MARUGOTO Japanese for Beginners (Starter A1 Module 2) Online Course (September – December 2021)

This course is the continuation of the MARUGOTO Japanese for Beginners (Starter A1 Module 1) May – August 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  (Tuesdays & Fridays, 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)
September 17 (Fri.) – October 19, 2021 (Tues.)
October 26 (Fri.) – December 3, 2021 (Tues.)
Course Fee P1,900 each segment
Application Deadline August 31, 2021 (Tues)

For those who have NOT taken the JFM “Marugoto A1 Module 1 Katsudoo & Rikai Course”, please submit the duly accomplished application form (https://bit.ly/37pvYPr) and make sure to upload a screenshot of the Course Recommendation Test Result onto the form: https://www.marugoto-online.jp/info/level_check_test/?lang=eng.

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

September 1 (Wednesday)  2:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM
September 2 (Thursday)  2:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM

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.

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MARUGOTO Conversational Japanese for Everyone A2-1 Module 2 Online Course (August – November 2021)

This course is the continuation of the MARUGOTO Conversational Japanese for Everyone A2-1 Module 1 Online Course (April – July 2021). 

Group online support will be provided to students who will be learning Japanese using the JF Japanese e-Learning Minato course, Marugoto A2-2 (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. 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:                                                                                                                          

  1. Group Online Sessions (via Zoom): 2 hours / lesson, once a week  (Tuesdays, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.)
  2. Self-study using the JF e-Learning Minato (Computer, tablet or smartphone is required*)   
  3. 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 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. 
Course Period August 10 – November 9, 2021 
Course Fee Php 4,400  
Eligibility Filipino residents who are at least 17 years old
Those who pass the Level Check Test
(For new students, please see below for more details*)
Application Deadline  26 July 2021 (Monday)

*For those who have NOT taken the JFM “Marugoto A2-1 Module 1 Katsudoo & Rikai Course (April – July 2021)”, applicants must meet the following qualifications:

  • Must have studied the basic sentence patterns (at least up to Lesson 15 of Minna no Nihongo/Genki)
  • Must be able to read Hiragana and Katakana
  • Must know simple Kanji like 外国語、南口、東京
  • Must be familiar with dialogs about topics, like: giving simple directions, deciding about a meeting time/place, talking about one’s dream, asking for help / offering help in times of difficulty

   <Sample expressions>

  • ホテルは白くておおきいたてものです。まっすぐいって、ふたつめのかどを　みぎです。
  • １０じに　ホテルのロビーで　どうですか。
  • しょうらい　日本の　かいしゃで　はたらきたい　です。
  • すみません、このかんじの　よみかたを　おしえてください。
  • いっしょに　えきまで　いきましょうか。

Please submit the application form (https://bit.ly/3ehOrkF) on or before 26 July 2021 (Monday).
For new students, please make sure to upload a screenshot of the Course Recommendation Test Result onto the form: https://www.marugoto-online.jp/info/level_check_test/?lang=eng.
JFM will also conduct a qualifying Level Check Test for confirmation.

Payment details will be sent after passing the qualifying Level Check Test.

Qualifying Level Check Test Schedule (maximum of one hour)

28 July (Wednesday) 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM
29 July (Thursday) 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM

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.

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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).

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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48th Nihongo Speech Contest Winners

Congratulations to the winners of the 48th Nihongo Speech Contest!
Thank you to everyone who joined us this year!

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Nihongo Fiesta Online 2021

Mark your calendars!

Nihongo Fiesta goes online on 20 February 2021!

The Japan Foundation, Manila (JFM) is excited to promote cultural exchange through Japanese Language Education in the Philippines with Nihongo Fiesta Online 2021, to be held on Saturday, 20 February from 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM via Facebook and Youtube livestream!

Nihongo Fiesta showcases Japanese language, arts and culture through various presentations and events such as the Nihongo Speech Contest, Nihongo Video Contest (NiViCon), and exciting performances from various artists. Watch out for the video messages of these artists on this page!

To get timely updates on our events, click “interested” here:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1022239411521656

We hope that this event can be a fun experience for Nihongo learners and encourage connection during these difficult times.

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