This course is for students who have already completed elementary Japanese.
We aim to improve listening/speaking skills of lower intermediate Japanese through familiar topics.
By the end of this course, students should be able to:
1. Improve accuracy in listening
2. Develop appropriate expressions of spoken Japanese used in real life
3. Learn how to provide a comprehensible explanation
The most important thing is that after 7 weeks, each of you would have achieved your own goal and feel your listening/speaking skills have improved.
accuracy, appropriateness, comprehensibility
Specialist skills | ✔ Intercultural skills | ✔ Communication skills | Critical thinking skills | ✔ Practical and/or problem-solving skills |
We will practice accurate listening, natural conversation, and clear explanations on familiar subjects following the textbook. Quizzes and homework will be assigned.
Course schedule | Required learning | |
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Class 1 | Orientation & placement test | |
Class 2 | Unit1 I look forward to your support.-- Introducing oneself | mastering today's vocabulary, writing an essay "Self introduction" |
Class 3 | Unit9 The game that was popular in my childhood was roller-skating -- talking about your childhood | mastering today's vocabulary, writing an essay "My childhood" |
Class 4 | Unit12 If you are going to learn a foreign language, you should learn it from a native speaker of that country -- expressing your opini | mastering today's vocabulary, writing an essay "Significance of studying abroad" |
Class 5 | Unit23 It’s a nice atmosphere since you can see the ocean --Introducing your favorite place | mastering today's vocabulary, writing an essay "My favorite place" |
Class 6 | Unit30 It says “ at least 5 people” -- making an inquiry | mastering the vocabulary covered in the previous lessons, selecting and revising an essay to make the final speech |
Class 7 | Quiz, Final Speech1 | making a speech, understanding each others' speech |
Class 8 | Final Speech2 | making a speech, understanding each others' speech |
Weekly J: Nihongo de Hanasu 6-shuukan, Bonjinsha
Not specified
You will need over 60% to pass this course: attendance 70%, is mandatory; class contribution and assignments 30%, quiz/presentation 70%.
No prerequisite. Only for international students who have elementary level of Japanese skills.
You must reserve your seat of this class in advance using Japanese class online system(http://js.ila.titech.ac.jp/~web). You will not be allowed to take a seat without your reservation.