Japan Foundation, Manila

Japanese-Language Education

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Free Irodori A1 Pilot Course

The Japan Foundation, Manila will be conducting a FREE Online A1 Pilot Course open for Filipinos currently residing in the Philippines with no background in Japanese Language. More details coming soon!
 
At A1 level, you can communicate in a very simple way by using expressions that you have learned.
● Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type.
● Can introduce him/herself and others and can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where he/she lives, people he/she knows and things he/she has.
● Can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.
 
Reference: “Irodori: Japanese for Life in Japan, Starter A1”

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KATAKANA A1 TUTOR SUPPORT COURSE – Registration Deadline: March 22 (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 April 24, May 8, 15, 22, 29 and June 5, 2021 (Saturdays) / 10:00 – 11:00 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 May 29

Registration Link: https://minato-jf.jp/CourseDetail/Index/MA20_KTKT_A100_EN01
(Details about the registration procedure is on the flyer)

Registration Period March 5 – March 22, 2021
Course Period April 9 – June 8 2021
Result of Selection Process March 23, 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: 10:00 to 11:00 AM
Dates: April 24, May 8, 15, 22, 29 and June 5, 2021 (Saturdays)
Platform: Zoom
Payment Period* March 23 – March  29, 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 March 23.

*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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JLPT July 2021 Announcement

In view of the current “Public Health Emergency / Community Quarantine” due to the COVID-19, please be advised that the schedule for  July 4, 2021 Japanese Language Proficiency Test has been CANCELED. 

The Japan Foundation, Manila and host institutions (The Japanese Association Cebu, Inc.; Cagayan de Oro College-PHINMA Education Network; and Mindanao Kokusai Daigaku in Davao City) discussed/evaluated then reached the unanimous conclusion that it will be difficult to host the JLPT in July under the current circumstances.

Thank you very much for your understanding and we hope that everyone stays safe and well during this difficult situation.

Philippines Test Administration Committee

The Japan Foundation, Manila

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KANJI A1 TUTOR SUPPORT COURSE – Registration Deadline: February 8 (Monday)

This is an online course where one can learn Kanji* in about two months. Students will do online exercises and attend Group Online Lessons. Students will study the origins and features of kanji, plus 20 A1 level kanji vocabularies. Using interactive study materials, they will learn kanji, vocabulary, read sentences, and match kanji with their meanings.

*Kanji is one of the three types of scripts in the Japanese language.

Course-Can do:
– Can understand the history, origins, and features of kanji.
– Can look at a restaurant menu and find the most basic information such as ingredients etc.
– Can understand the features of a friend’s house after reading a short, simple email that arrived from a Japanese friend.
– Can read a short blog and understand what was done and when if visual aids are available.

Modes of Tutor Support
– Group Online Lessons via Zoom on February 27, March 6, 13, 20, 27, and April 10, 2021 (Saturdays), from  11:00 AM to 12:00 NN (Manila time)
– 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 March 27, 2021.

Registration Link: https://minato-jf.jp/CourseDetail/Index/MA20_KNJT_A101_EN01
(Details about the registration procedure is on the flyer)

Registration Period January 27 – February 8, 2021
Course Period February 19 – April 13, 2021
Result of Selection Process February 9, 2021
Course Operator The Japan Foundation Manila
Course Type   Tutor Support
Course Fee Php 1,000
Eligibility ★This is a teacher support course for Filipinos who have studied hiragana and katakana.
★ Only those who can attend the Group Online Lessons via Zoom are eligible to register.
Schedule of the Group Online Lessons Time: 11:00 AM to 12:00 NN
Dates: February 27, March 6, 13, 20, 27, and April 10, 2021 (Saturdays)
Platform: Zoom
Payment Period* February 9 – 15, 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.

*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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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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HIRAGANA A1 TUTOR SUPPORT COURSE – Registration Deadline: January 18 (Monday)

This is an online course where one can learn Hiragana* in about two months. Students will do online exercises and attend Group Online Lessons.
*Hiragana is one of the three types of scripts in the Japanese language.

Course-Can do:
–  Can read Hiragana : starting from single hiragana characters to words and sentences
– Can write Hiragana : by typing on a computer and writing manually

Modes of Tutor Support
– Group Online Lessons via Zoom on February 13, 27, March 6, 13, 20, and 27, 2021 (Saturdays), from  9:00 to 10:00 AM (Manila time)
– 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 March 20, 2021.

Registration Link: https://minato-jf.jp/CourseDetail/Index/MA20_HRGT_A100_EN01
(Details about the registration procedure is on the flyer)

Registration Period January 6 – 18, 2021
Course Period January 30 – March 30, 2021
Result of Selection Process January 19, 2021
Course Operator The Japan Foundation Manila
Course Type   Tutor Support
Course Fee Php 1,000
Eligibility ★ This is a teacher support course for Filipinos who want to learn how to read and write 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: February 13, 27, March 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2021 (Saturdays)
Platform: Zoom
Payment Period* January 19 – 25, 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.

*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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“Learning Kanji to Master Japanese” Webinar

Thank you very much to everyone who attended the “Learning Kanji to master Japanese” seminar presented by Dr. Fusako Beuckmann last December 3, 2020. 

The event was a great success with over 280 participants who attended the seminar and actively participated in the Q&A session. Regretfully, not all questions could be answered by Dr. Beuckmann within the allotted time, thus we have decided to compile your questions, answer them, and share them with you via the link to the PDF file below.
http://bit.ly/LearnKanji-QA 

We hope that through this seminar, you have learned more about Japanese Kanji and have deepened your interest in the Japanese language, and particularly, that Japanese language teachers were able to discover new ways to impart Kanji learning to their students.

<Reference>
Learning 300 Kanji through Stories (English, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish version.), Beuckmann Fusako, Watanabe Yoko, Kuramochi Kazuna, Takahashi Hideo(Editor), Kuroshio Shuppan.

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