JF Japanese e-Learning Minato

Outline

“Let’s speak together!! A2 (My hobbies, my favorite things) Tutor support course”
is a course for learners in South Asia.

■Target person
・South Asia Japanese language learners
・Japanese A2 level
・Who understands English (The entire explanation will be in English)
・Can write Hiragana and Katakana

■Course Content
You like to speak in Japanese, but facing problems while communicating with other person?
Then, this course is for you! Mainly designed to build your confidence and ability to communicate well in short and simple Japanese.

The course includes self-study and live lessons (discussion on the topic). Before discussing, you will practice brainstorming on the main topic i.e. “My hobbies, my favorite things” and make a list of the important words while watching the course video. Thereafter, during the conversation session, we will invite Japanese volunteers to join us to have a fun talk in Japanese.

■ Support from teachers
There are three areas for teacher support in this course:
・ Live lesson for 2 times
・ Correction of assignment once
・ Evaluation from teachers

■ Course notes
You will find some steps in the course and are requested to follow all those steps.
If you do not follow any of the steps, you may not be able to participate in the conversation session or not receive a certificate of completion.

■Draw lots for selection
We will select the participants by drawing lots for this course.
If you would like to apply for the lottery, please read the course outline thoroughly and then click the "Register" button.

The lottery results will be sent to you via e-mail address registered in "Minato-Website" around 20:30 (Japan time) on September 5, 2022 (Monday)

Course Objective "Can-do"

Able to explain “My hobbies, my favorite things” to the other person in short and simple Japanese.

Teaching Materials Used

Original materials

About Live Lesson

■Live Lesson
There are two live lessons.
Each lesson will be about 60 minutes.

【First Live Lesson】
Date and time: Saturday, September 10, 2022, 13: 00-14: 00 (Indian time)
Contents: Orientation (Self-introduction / brainstorming)
We will start with self-introduction, followed by group discussion about “My hobbies, My favourite things” along with brainstorming.

【Second Live Lesson】
Date and time: Saturday, September 24, 2022, 13: 00-14: 00 (Indian time)
Contents: Conversation session (Theme: My hobbies, My favourite things)
Participants will be divided into small groups and discuss “My Town.” Thereafter, we will recheck your performance. We will also invite a Japanese language volunteer to join the groups.

★Please Note★
・Your virtual course-mates will be in wait for you, so try not to be late.
・Everyone are requested to attend all the live lessons.
・Class may be extended for about 15 minutes, depending on the Internet connection status.

■What you need
Participants are requested to prepare the following 4 things-
1. Computer with internet connection
　　Windows：Windows 10 / 8.1 or later
　　Mac：OS X 10.14 or later
2. Browser
　　Microsoft Edge
　　Google Chrome
　　Safari
　　※The latest version is recommended.
3. Headset (with microphone)
4. Web camera

■Software Use
We will use the Zoom software for live lessons conduction (https://zoom.us/). Zoom allows you to enter into the lesson room by clicking on a dedicated link, and you need not need to create an account for that. However, you only need to install the program for the first time.
※You can use any PC or Mac System hardware.

The recommended required internet speed (required bandwidth) for group video calls using Zoom is as follows-
Upload Speed 1.0 Mbps /Download Speed 600 kbps

If you do not know the speed of your internet connection, then please do a speed test at the following site and make sure that it meets the recommended required internet speed before applying.
https://www.speedtest.net/　(Transition to external site)

Completion Requirements

Passing Score 70 or Above

The marking scheme will be as follows:
Learning progress 20％
Submission of assignment 20％
Live Lesson 50％ (Orientation 20%, Conversation session 30%)
Self-assessment 10%

★Please Note★
You will find different steps in this course. If you do not follow any of the steps, you may not be able to attend the conversation session or receive a certificate of completion.

Instructor Introduction

Suzuki

Hadiya

Narimatsu

Course Operator

The Japan Foundatipn, New Delhi
URL：https://www.jfindia.org.in/

Enrollment cannot be performed as it is outside the application period.

Course Registration

Course ID:ND22_LSHT_A200_EN01