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Japanese language course: MISJ NOVICE PROGRAM LEVEL 1
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Japanese language course: MISJ NOVICE PROGRAM LEVEL 1

Go beyond the MISJ WELCOME PROGRAM in the most efficient, effective, and enjoyable way
Created byMikiko Iwasaki
Last updated 4/2023
English

What you'll learn

  • ・Finish learning ひらがな & カタカナ reading and writing, and start learning かんじ
  • ・Review and expand the topics of conversation introduced in the WELCOME PROGRAM, such as greetings and talking about places, things, and yourself & family.
  • ・New topics of conversation include inviting someone to join you, honorific questions, talking about schedule and existence.
  • ・New topics of grammar are: how to add the MEANS & the COUNTERPART information, how to use ADVERBS to show the frequency, several 「ますFORM」based expressions, an
  • ・Review and practice how to use the particle「は」and「も」during conversations.

Course content

11 sections247 lectures16h 11m total length
  • Introduction of NOVICE PROGRAM LEVEL 12:25

    Explore the Japanese MISJ novice program level 1, reintroducing noun sentences and everyday conversation themes with new words, verbs, and adverbs to express frequency.

  • Introduction of Lesson 1 & [da] line characters2:59

    Begin the Japanese novice program with lesson 1 and the [da] line characters, learning new greetings and how to ask where and which. Practice pronunciation nuances of the line characters.

  • Review(ふくshuう): VERB Conjugation5:46

    Review Japanese verb conjugation and practice forming each verb form through classroom dialogue and question-and-answer exchanges. Build fluency by recalling patterns and applying conjugation to everyday sentences.

  • : Making a long sentence6:26
  • : Talking about ability4:25

    Explore how to express ability in Japanese within the MISJ novice program level 1. Learn practical phrases and context to talk about capability in everyday situations.

  • : How to use ADJECTIVE & ADVERB4:09

    Learn how to use adjectives and adverbs in Japanese, as part of the MISJ novice program level 1 course, focusing on basic descriptive grammar.

  • Greetings (あいさつ): Good morning. & Hello.12:36

    Master essential Japanese greetings and expressions, such as good morning and hello, to start conversations with confidence in everyday situations.

  • : Long time no see.8:10

    Learn the Japanese greeting long time no see, practice polite expressions for reconnecting, and explore pronunciation and ways to ask about family members in everyday conversations.

  • : Good-bye. See you.4:52

    Learn how Japanese greetings function in conversation by distinguishing formal expressions from spoken ones, and practice when to say good-bye, nice to meet you, and see you.

  • :Good-bye. Take care.6:08

    Learn essential safety and health expressions in Japanese, including how to ask for help and respond when someone is not feeling well, with practical assignments to reinforce conversation.

  • Greetings among INSIDERS: Hello. & Good-bye.4:17

    This lecture teaches insider greetings for saying hello and goodbye, highlighting when to use daytime versus nighttime phrases and contexts like dorms or shared housing.

  • Greetings: Leaving earlier6:15

    Learn basic Japanese leaving expressions and greetings for polite exits in this novice program. Apply the expressions at doors or when exiting an elevator to convey smooth communication.

  • : In a business situation3:44

    Learn how to say goodbye in a business setting, including when to use formal versus informal phrases, and practice basic business greetings in Japanese.

  • Greetings: Thank you.6:48

    Learn how to use appropriate thank-you expressions in Japanese culture, including repeating gratitude when you next see someone, and practice polite responses in everyday greetings.

  • : I'm sorry.4:49

    Learn to apologize appropriately in Japanese society using formal expressions to prevent volatile situations. Explore past tense usage and how to phrase apologies in daily conversations and formal settings.

  • Talking about people: Introduction3:34

    Learn how to introduce yourself and others in Japanese culture, following proper naming etiquette, avoiding adults' first names, and noting when first names may be used for children.

  • Talking about locations3:56

    Learn how to talk about locations in Japanese, using expressions to ask where something is and to discuss places that are not famous, with examples like New York.

  • Getting personal information6:10

    Learn to start conversations by asking for personal information such as age, country, occupation, and citizenship, and respond appropriately.

  • 「NOUNです」のBCP: Another type of negative expression2:40

    Explore four negative expressions using NOUNです in the BCP framework and learn when to apply them in writing and speaking, including unspoken forms.

  • Summary(まとめ)& Review materials5:07

    Memorize essential words and expressions for daily Japanese, practice reading and writing hiragana by yourself, and use review materials to support self-study and speaking.

Requirements

  • ・Have some experience of learning Japanese and willingness to learn more about the Japanese language and culture
  • ・Have some English listening and reading ability, because, although the percentage becomes low as lessons go by, most explanations are still in English
  • ・Can read basicひらがな andカタカナ up to 80%.
  • ・An open mind to accept the new approach, the way of study

Description

This is the course for students who have finished learning the MISJ WELCOME PROGRAM and want to learn more about the Japanese language and Japanese culture. It consists of 11 lessons. From Lesson 1 to Lesson 4, students learn more about Japanese NOUN sentences. The topics students learn in this section are the same as those in the MISJ WELCOME PROGRAM, such as greetings and shopping, but they are enhanced. The new topic is calendar vocabulary, such as the day of the week and dates. From Lesson 5 to Lesson 10-2, in addition to the continuous training of the PARTICLE changes, students will learn more about grammar concerning VERB sentences, such as how to use new VERBs, how to use ADVERBs which show frequency of choice and action. They can also learn how and why the word order changes during conversations.

The new topics of conversation are; inviting someone to do something together, making plans, offering a favor, talking about opening/closing/beginning/ending time, talking about how long it takes, talking about schedule, and talking about existence. Students can also learn various kinds of 「ますFORM」-based expressions and VERBs such as “do ~ too much” or “re-do ~.”

Good luck with your study, and I hope you enjoy the atmosphere of taking a semi-private lesson in the classroom.

Who this course is for:

  • ・People who have finished learning the MISJ WELCOME PROGRAM up to about 80%.
  • ・People who can read 「ひらがな」and「カタカナ」up to about 80%.
  • ・People who learned with the popular textbooks such as 「みんなの にほんご」and “Japanese for busy people,” and still have difficulties even in daily speech and writing.
  • ・People who are puzzled with the Japanese grammar, especially the particle usages, and need more precise & clear explanations.
  • ・People who want to quickly review the basic grammar and expressions concerning NOUNs and VERBs in「ますFORM」necessary to pass JALP N5 & N4