Japan Foundation, Manila

Japanese-Language Education

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MARUGOTO Starter A1 Module 1 Activity and Competence Course – Deadline: January 8, 2020 (Wed)

The course is for beginners who are interested in 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.

Term Katsudou Segment (Activity):
Jan. 13 – Feb. 20, 2020

Rikai Segment (Competence):
Feb. 24 – Apr. 2, 2020

(Mondays & Thursdays)
Time 10:00a.m. – 12:10p.m.
Venue The Japan Foundation, Manila
Course Fee Php 4,900.00 EACH SEGMENT
(Inclusive of textbook)
Eligibility For beginner learners (without background)
At least 17 years’ old
Can attend both segments
Class size Minimum 10 persons per class
MAXIMUM 16 PERSONS PER CLASS
Downloads A1M1 Katsudou and Rikai Course Application Form
A1M1 Katsudou and Rikai Course Flyer

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.

Application Deadline: January 8 (Wednesday)
Registration Period: November 25, 2019 (Mon) ~ January 8, 2020 (Wed).
Submit the duly accomplished application form to the JFM together with the payment. (First-come, first-served basis)

For the payment:
Payments are separate for the Katsudou and Rikai segments to be settled on/before the dates stated below.
Katsudou (Activity) – January 8, Wednesday
Rikai (Comeptence) – February 20, Thursday

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Sensei no Wa – Dec. 7, 2019 (Sat.)

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.

Theme: Teaching Japanese through Role Play  –  “ロールプレイを使って教える”

 Topic:
             Role play is the next level activity after having a scripted pair conversation. In this activity, learners / students will have the freedom to create their own script and conversation flow. There are 3 essential parts in creating a role play. Let’s learn how to create role play cards and make our class more enjoyable and creative, and encourage learners / students to converse more with each other.

講師【Ms. Jennifer G. Diones】

  • Studied Japanese at Philippine Assist Life Language and Development Center Inc. – Aug. 2006 ~ Jan. 2007
  • Technical Intern Trainee at Isesaki shi Gunma prefecture Japan – 2007 ~ 2010
  • Japanese Language Lecturer / Admin Staff at Philippine Assist Life Language and Development Center Inc. – 2013 ~ present
  • Japanese Language Lecturer at EPA – 2014 ~ present
  • Attended the Summer Course Training for Foreign Japanese Language Teachers at The Japan Foundation Japanese Language Institute, Urawa – 2019
Date December 7, 2019 (Sat)
Time 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Venue The Japan Foundation, Manila
Admission Free
ONLINE APPLICATION FORM http://bit.ly/SenseiNoWa1207

Interested parties, please fill out the ONLINE APPLICATION FORM: http://bit.ly/SenseiNoWa1207 on or before December 6, 2019 (Friday) 5PM.
* Submission of application will be disabled after the deadline.

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【Important Notice】Due to the earthquake that occurred on October 29 in Mindanao Island, Philippines, the Japan Foundatino Test for Basic Japanese on October 29 and 30 in Davao, Philippines were canceled.

Due to the earthquake that occurred on October 29 in Mindanao Island, Philippines, the Japan Foundation Test for Basic Japanese on October 29 and 30 in Davao, Philippines were canceled.  Prometric will contact the person who applied for the tests in Davao on October 29 and 30. Information will be posted on the Prometric’s registration website

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Oshaberi Salon: わたしの家 (My House)

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 08, 2019 (Friday)
Venue The Japan Foundation, Manila
Time 6:20pm-8:00pm
Admission FREE
Registration Please register online through the link below.
http://tiny.cc/OshaberiSalon191108
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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JFT Basic Seminar

What is the JFT-Basic?

The Japan Foundation Test for Basic Japanese (JFT-Basic) seeks to measure the level of Japanese language proficiency so foreign nationals may qualify to reside in Japan for work and to communicate in everyday life situations. Passing the JFT-Basic certifies that a foreign national’s level of Japanese language proficiency is adequate to obtain the residency status of “Specified Skill Worker (1),” which began in April 1, 2019.

Details of the event:

40F, Yuchengco Tower, RCBC Plaza, 6819 Ayala Avenue, Makati City (October 9, 2019.  Wednesday, 2pm – 5pm)
Cebu Trade Hall Meeting Room A & B, 3rd level, SM City Cebu, North Reclamation Area, Cebu City (October 15, 2019. Tuesday, 1pm – 4pm)

 

Click below link for JFT-Basic Seminar Registration Sheet

https://tinyurl.com/y5vgymk6

Download:  JFT Basic Seminar Flyer

 

Contact Details:

The Japan Foundation, Manila (JFM)
Tel: (02) 811-6155 to 58
Fax: (02) 811-6153
Email: email@jfmo.org.ph
Office Hours: Monday – Friday (9:00am – 12:30pm); (2:00pm – 5:30pm)
Website: https://jfmo.org.ph

 

 

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MARUGOTO Conversational Japanese for Everyone Elementary 2 A2 Module 3 – Deadline: Sept. 30, Monday

     

The course is for those who have completed Marugoto Elementary 2 A2 Modules 1 & 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. This is the last module in a series of three for the A2-2 level. (This level is almost the same level with Minna no Nihongo II.)

Term October 7 – November 20, 2019
(Mondays & Wednesdays)
Time 6:10p.m. – 8:20p.m.
(14 sessions / 28 hrs.)
Venue The Japan Foundation, Manila
Tuition Fee Php 4,500 (plus Php 1,500 for two textbooks for those who have not taken Marugoto A2-2 Modules 1 & 2)
Age At least 17 years old
Class size Maximum 16 persons per class
(The course opens with at least TEN (10) registered participants.)
Downloads Marugoto A2-2 Module 3 Flyer
Marugoto A2-2 Module 3 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. personal information, local attractions, personal habits and practices, local personalities).
  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: Japanese Language & Culture Elementary 2 A2 Modules 1 & 2” course are required to take a Placement Test / Interview, with schedule options from 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on either Oct. 1 (Tue) or Oct. 2 (Wed). (Subject to availability)

Submit duly accomplished application form to the JFM together with the payment on/before Sept. 30, 2019 (Mon).

For Placement Test examinees, please send your completed application form to nihongo1@jfmo.org.ph on/before Sept. 30 (Mon) for schedule reservations.

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MARUGOTO Japanese for Beginners A1 Module 2 Katsudou & Rikai Course – Deadline: Sept. 23, Monday

The course is for beginners who are interested in 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.

Term Katsudou Segment (Activity): Sept. 30 – Oct. 30, 2019
Rikai Segment (Competence): Nov. 4 – Dec. 4, 2019
(Mondays & Wednesdays)
Time 10:00a.m. – 12:10p.m.
Venue The Japan Foundation, Manila
Tuition Fee Php 3,800.00 each segment
(+ Php 600 for textbook; for NEW students)
Age At least 17 years’ old
Can attend both segments
Class size Minimum 10 persons per class
MAXIMUM 16 PERSONS PER CLASS
Downloads A1M2 Katsudou and Rikai Course Application Form
A1M2 Katsudou and Rikai Course Flyer

★Only participants who attended both segments will be given a certificate.★

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 Katsudou and Rikai Course”, please submit the duly accomplished application form at nihongo1@jfmo.org.ph together with your preferred schedule for the Placement Test and Interview on/before Sept. 23, (Monday).

Schedule for Placement test and Interview: Sept. 24 (Tue) / Sept. 25 (Wed), between 2:00pm to 5:30pm (Subject to availability)

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

For the payment:
Payments are separate for the Katsudou and Rikai segment to be settled on/before the dates stated below.
Katsudou (Activity) – September 23, Monday
Rikai (Competence) – October 30, Wednesday

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Practice Teaching Course in Manila – September 21, 22 & 28, 2019 – CLOSED

The course is open to active or aspiring Filipino Nihongo teachers or those who wish to take basic training in teaching Japanese.
Participants will be taking up instructions on the skills in classroom teaching. Also, there will be an opportunity to do practice teaching.
The course will be conducted in both English and Nihongo.
*Applicants are expected to have mastered the Intermediate level of Nihongo (JLPT Level N3 and above).

Date September 21, 22, & 28, 2019
(Saturdays & Sunday)
Time Sept. 21 & 28 – 9:00AM – 5:00PM
Sept. 22 – 9:00AM – 3:00PM
Venue The Japan Foundation, Manila
No.of participants 16 persons (The course opens with at least TEN (10) registered participants.)
Tuition Fee Php 2,000.00
Downloads Practice Teaching Course Flyer
Practice Teaching Course Application Form

●Only participants with complete 3-day attendance will be given a certificate●●

Please submit the duly accomplished application form and the payment to the JFM on or before September 13, 2019 (Friday).
A qualifying level check test and interview is required for those who have not yet passed JLPT N3.

Available schedule: Any day between Aug. 19 – Sept. 12 (except weekends) / Any time between 10:00AM – 6:00PM (except lunch time – 12:30-2:00PM). Please write down your preferred schedule in your application form.

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Sensei no Wa – Sept. 13, 2019 (Fri.)

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.

Theme:   Improvisation Game （即興ゲーム）

Topic:
Improvisation Game started originally as one of the methods of training for improvisational theater. Making judgements based on your surroundings, deciding on what your role should be, and acting it out according to a storyline without a script is very similar to real life.
I’m thinking we can have fun while doing a game where Japanese is used naturally. Leave your desks, chairs, and textbooks behind and let’s do a game using just our mind and body.

講師【Mr. Manabu Kobayashi】

  • Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers (JOCV) Vietnam – 1998～2000
  • The Japan Foundation Kuala Lumpur (University of Malaya) Japanese-Language Education Advisor – 2001～2004
  • Master of Japanese Language Education while teaching Japanese at various Japanese language schools and universities – 2007
  • The Japan Foundation Kuala Lumpur (University of Malaya) Japanese-Language Education Advisor – 2014～2017
  • The Japan Foundation Manila, Japanese-Language Education Advisor – 2017~present
Date September 13, 2019 (Fri)
Time 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Venue The Japan Foundation, Manila
Admission Free
ONLINE APPLICATION FORM http://bit.ly/SenseiNoWa0913

Interested parties, please fill out the ONLINE APPLICATION FORM http://bit.ly/SenseiNoWa0913 on or before September 12, 2109 (Thursday) 5PM.

* Submission of application will be disabled after the deadline.

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