Course Listing

JF Standard

Refer to the framework of levels of Japanese language below to evaluate your level. Click here (PDF) for more detailed description of each level. To learn more about JF Standard, please click here: JF Standard.

Spring 2019: April 15 – June 28

A1(2) Introductory Japanese

(JF Standard/CEFR: A1)

Schedule	Thursdays, 6:30pm – 8:00pm 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30, 6/6, 6/13, 6/20
Location	The Nippon Club (direction)
Instructors	Ruri Hirsch
Tuition	10 lessons = $300 (90min/lesson, total 15 hours) *Registration fee (first time only) not included. *Textbook fee $25.
Materials	The main textbook is Marugoto: Japanese Language and Culture (Starter A1), developed by The Japan Foundation. Handouts will be provided in each class.
Prerequisite	You are expected to: have completed JF A1(1) Introductory Japanese or equivalent be able to read hiragana words be able to give greetings and use basic daily phrases be able to talk about where you are from, what you do, what food you like, etc. using basic phrases
Description	Learn useful expressions and basic phrases in everyday contexts such as talking about yourself, family, food, residence, daily routine, schedule, hobbies, etc. Katakana and basic kanji words related to the topics as well as relevant grammar and vocabulary will be introduced and practiced. Japanese culture will also be introduced throughout the course.
Contents	Click here to see class contents (tentative)
Goals	Upon successful completion of this class, you will be able to: talk about such topics as yourself, family, food, residence, daily routine, schedule, hobbies, etc. read short, simple phrases and sentences such as someone’s self-introduction, schedule, invitation, restaurant menu, etc. write short, simple phrases and sentences about yourself, your family, residence, hobbies, etc. read and write hiragana and katakana words related to the topics recognize approximately 20 basic kanji characters and related words such as numbers and days of the week, etc.

A2-1 (3) Elementary Japanese

(JF Standard/CEFR:A2)

Schedule	Tuesdays, 6:30pm – 8:00pm 4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28, 6/4, 6/11, 6/18
Location	The Nippon Club (direction)
Instructors	Yoko Sakurai
Tuition	10 lessons = $300 (90min/lesson, total 15 hours) *Registration fee (first time only) not included. *Textbook fee $25.
Materials	The main textbook is Marugoto: Japanese Language and Culture (Elementary 1 A2), developed by The Japan Foundation. Handouts will be provided in each class.
Prerequisite	You are expected to: have completed JF A2-1(2) Elementary Japanese or equivalent be able to describe, ask and answer simple questions about yourself, what you do, where you live, food you like, hobbies, daily routine, weekend activities, etc. be able to handle simple expressions of numbers, quantities, costs and time be able to read and understand simple brief texts written in hiragana, katakana and very basic kanji on such topics as someone’s self-introduction, hobbies, schedule, weekend activities etc. be able to write simple phrases and sentences about yourself, where you live and what you do using hiragana and katakana be able to read and understand approximately 50 kanji characters and related words such as numbers, days of the week, simple verbs and adjectives
Description	This course targets developing skills to interact in everyday contexts such as learning foreign languages and cultures, planning and having a picnic, talking about your work etc. Kanji words related to the topics as well as relevant grammar and vocabulary will be introduced and practiced. Japanese culture will also be an important thread throughout the course.
Contents	Click here to see class contents (tentative)
Goals	Upon successful completion of this class, you will be able to: talk about such topics as learning foreign languages and cultures, having a picnic, your work, etc. read short, simple sentences such as advertisements, text messages, emails and blog entries. write short, simple sentences such as notes to a friend, emails and blog entries related to the topics. read approximately 50 kanji words related to the topics.

A2-2 (1) Elementary Japanese

(JF Standard/CEFR: A2)

Schedule	Wednesdays, 6:00pm – 7:30pm 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29, 6/5, 6/12, 6/19, 6/26
Location	The Nippon Club (direction)
Instructors	Yoko Sakurai
Tuition	10 lessons = $300 (90min/lesson, total 15 hours) *Registration fee (first time only) not included. *Textbook fee $25.
Materials	The main textbook is Marugoto: Japanese Language and Culture (Elementary 2 A2), developed by The Japan Foundation. Handouts will be provided in each class.
Prerequisite	You are expected to: have completed JF A2-1 (4) Elementary Japanese courses or equivalent be able to talk about your/other people’s everyday life, work, hobbies, experience, etc. be able to express your opinions, quote what someone said, and modify a noun using short (plain) forms of verbs, adjectives and nouns be able to handle simple expressions of numbers, quantities, costs and time be able to read and understand simple brief texts written in hiragana, katakana and basic kanji be able to write simple phrases and sentences about your everyday life using hiragana, katakana and basic kanji be able to read and understand approximately 200 kanji characters and relative words related to the daily topics
Description	This course targets developing skills to interact in everyday and common situations encountered at work and leisure. Topics include meeting new friends, dining out, etc. Kanji words related to the topics as well as relevant grammar and vocabulary will be introduced and practiced. Japanese culture will be an important thread throughout the course.
Contents	Click here to see class contents (tentative).
Goals	Upon successful completion of this class, you will be able to: interact on such topics as how people look, recommended restaurants and dishes, etc. read short, simple texts such as emails, reviews on restaurants, etc. write short, simple sentences such as emails, restaurants reviews, etc. read and understand approximately 50 kanji words and related words covered by the topics

A2/B1(1) Pre-Intermediate Japanese

(JF Standard/CEFR: A2/B1)

Schedule	Thursdays, 6:30pm – 8:00pm 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30, 6/6, 6/13, 6/20, 6/27
Location	The Nippon Club (direction)
Instructors	Yoko Sakurai
Tuition	10 lessons = $300 (90min/lesson, total 15 hours) *Registration fee (first time only) not included. *Textbook fee $30
Materials	The main textbook is Marugoto: Japanese Language and Culture (Pre-intermediate A2/B1), developed by The Japan Foundation. Handouts will be provided in each class.
Prerequisite	You are expected to: have completed JF A2-2(4) Elementary Japanese or equivalent be able to interact on such topics as living or working conditions, daily routines, likes/dislikes, plans, personal experiences, etc. in simple phrases and sentences be able to understand short, simple texts on familiar matters which consist of high frequency everyday language be able to write a series of simple phrases and sentences linked with simple connectors like ‘and’, ‘but’, etc. be able to use simple grammar and structures, though still might make some mistakes be able to read and understand approximately 250 kanji characters and relative words related to the daily topics
Description	A2/B1 Pre-Intermediate Japanese is designed to develop conversational skills and grammatical accuracy while reviewing the contents of A2 classes. Topics include going to see a sport game with your friends, ideal living environment, one’s comfort food, etc. , etc. Kanji words related to the topics as well as relevant grammar and vocabulary will be introduced and practiced. Japanese culture will be an important thread throughout the course.
Contents	Click here to see class contents (tentative).
Goals	Upon successful completion of this class, you will be able to: interact on such topics as visiting your friend’s family and how you learn Japanese, etc. read short, simple texts such as emails, blog entries, etc. read approximately 30 kanji words related to the topics

B1 Intermediate Japanese Topic E

(JF Standard/CEFR: B1)

Schedule	Mondays, 6:30pm – 8:30pm 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 6/3, 6/10, 6/17, 6/24
Location	The Nippon Club (direction)
Instructors	Yoko Sakurai
Tuition	10 lessons = $400 (120min/lesson, total 20 hours) *Registration fee (first time only) not included. *Textbook fee $40
Materials	The main textbook is Marugoto: Japanese Language and Culture (Intermediate B1), developed by The Japan Foundation. Handouts will be provided in each class.
Prerequisite	You are expected to: have completed JF A2/B1 Pre-intermediate Japanese courses or equivalent be able to talk about such topics as living and working conditions, daily routines, likes/dislikes, plans, personal experiences, etc. in simple phrases and sentences be able to understand short, simple texts on familiar matters which consist of high frequency everyday language be able to write a series of simple phrases and sentences linked with simple connectors like ‘and’, ‘but’, etc. be able to use simple grammar and structures, though still might make some mistakes be able to read and understand approximately 300 kanji and related vocabulary used in everyday context
Description	B1 Intermediate Japanese is designed to develop skills to sustain a reasonably fluent conversation in detail on a variety of subjects. The main topic will be cultural events and festivals in Japan and in your country. Through various types of materials, students will work on communicating in both spoken and written language. Kanji words related to the topics as well as relevant vocabulary, expressions and grammar will be introduced and practiced.
Contents	Click here to see class contents (tentative).
Goals	Upon successful completion of this class, you will be able to: talk about your experience and impressions of a festival, event, etc. describe the origin and highlights of a festival or event using simple terms. read a blog entry about a festival or event and understand the writer’s experiences and impressions. write about your experiences and impressions of a festival or event in simple terms

B1-2 Intermediate Japanese Topic G

(JF Standard/CEFR: B1)

Schedule	Fridays, 6:30pm – 8:30pm 4/19, 4/26, 5/3, 5/17, 5/24, 5/31, 6/7, 6/14, 6/21,6/28
Location	The Nippon Club (direction)
Instructors	Yoko Sakurai
Tuition	10 lessons = $400 (120min/lesson, total 20 hours) *Registration fee (first time only) not included.
Materials	Handouts will be provided in each class.
Prerequisite	You are expected to: have completed JF B1-1 Pre-intermediate Japanese courses or equivalent. be able to use a wide range of simple language to deal with most situations likely to arise while traveling, and enter unprepared into conversation on familiar topics. be able to express personal opinions and exchange information on topics that are familiar, of personal interest or pertinent to everyday life. be able to recognize significant points in straightforward newspaper articles, blog entries etc. on familiar subjects. be able to compose a piece of writing such as a blog entry describing events, experiences, and feelings with a certain degree of detail. be able to use grammar patterns associated with everyday situations reasonably accurately. be able to read and understand approximately 500 kanji and related vocabulary used in everyday context
Description	This course is designed for students to gain skills to communicate with some confidence on both routine and non-routine matters and express thoughts on more abstract topics. The main topics will be cross-cultural experiences, different ways of expressing what you want, and Japanese people and religion. Through various types of materials, students will work on communicating in both spoken and written language. Kanji words related to the topics as well as relevant vocabulary, expressions and grammar will be introduced and practiced.
Contents	Click here to see class contents (tentative).
Goals	Upon successful completion of this class, you will be able to: interact on such topics as cross-cultural experiences, different ways of expressing what you want, Japanese people and religion, etc. read and understand the main points of authentic texts such as a blog entry, magazine article, essay, etc. construct sentences for emails, blog entries, etc. including some detail.

If you are not sure about your level, contact jpcourse@jfny.org / (212) 489-0299.