*This class will be conducted online via Zoom.

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This course is designed for learners who want to move up to A2 elementary level while reviewing and reinforcing the contents of A1 introductory Japanese. The course targets developing skills to interact in everyday contexts such as communicating about pastimes, family, seasons, weather, etc. Kanji characters 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.

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［Prerequisite］ You are expected to:

　　　　
• -have completed JF A1 Introductory Japanese courses or equivalent
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• -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.
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• -be able to handle simple expressions of numbers, quantities, costs and time
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• -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.
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• -be able to write simple phrases and sentences about yourself, where you live and what you do using hiragana and katakana
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• -be able to read and understand approximately 50 kanji characters and related words such as numbers, days of the week, simple verbs and adjectives

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［Goals］ Upon successful completion of this class, you will be able to:

　　　　
• -interact on such topics as your/other people’s everyday life, family,  seasons, weather, etc.
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• -read short, simple sentences on such topics as your/other people’s everyday life, weather, seasons, etc.
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• -write short, simple sentences such as comments on other people’s self
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• -introductions, what you enjoy/enjoyed doing in your free time or in your childhood, etc. using hiragana, katakana and basic kanji
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• -read and understand approximately 50 kanji characters and related words covered by the topics