Japanese class syllabus

Japanese Beginner class 1(Group class)
Eligibility
This course is for those who are learning Japanese for the first time or who have
studied a little in the past but terminated at the middle due to schedule or personal
commitment(may require entrance test).
Focus and Achievement Goals
Focus is on conversation, but you will also learn how to read and write in Hiragana
and Katakana.
The study of Hiragana and Katakana
Useful daily expressions
Greetings, self-introduction, telling time, counting, shopping, using the telephone,
coming, going, giving, receiving, inviting, offering, requesting, asking for permission,
expressing a wish, progressive verb forms etc.
Particles and conjuction words
Vocabularies of more than 800 words, including 86 adjectives and 50 verbs
Able to read characters and talk about self and daily life.
Able to describe simple things, talk about likes and dislikes and compare two different things.
Understand how to construct grammar patterns and able to create sentences using those
patterns. Able to express thoughts and provide detailed explanations.
Textbook
Minna no nihongo 1
Group member
Min:3 person,Max:5 person
Review test
Grammar part:20%
Vocab part:30%
Listening part:30%
Speaking and assignment part:20%
Passing score:70%(if majority of the class failed in the review test,we will take one more
class for revision)
Speaking and assignment is evaluate based on students ability to speak and converse in the
class and consistency on completing the assignment.
Cancellation of the class
Cancellation is subject to the 4 hours before the class time.Replacement is available but only
for recap and review of the missed class.It is not possible to replace actual time of what
students missed in the previous class

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Payment term
The payment should be pay monthly either by cash or bank transfer.
Book and material fees
RM40 for whole beginner course with audio(in mp3 format)
FAQ
1)What is the merit of learning in your Japanese class?
-Focus on communication skills(enable student to apply the knowledge learned in every class
immediately in daily communication)
-Well-arranged and systematic syllabus.(It is easier to pick up even for the working adult.)
-Clear and friendly explanation(Customized for multilingual Malaysian,where sensei will
point out similiarities of Japanese and local language to enhance student understanding)
-Review test(to ensure every students is able to follow on what taught in the class)
-Role play(fun way to practice conversation)
2)What should have prepare for the class?
-Plain exercise or note book,recycled paper,USB pendrive(first class)
3)What I will received in the first class?
-Student card,textbook,workbook,audio
4)Should I pay at first class?
-You can pay at the first class or last class of the month.You can refer to student card for the
payment and attendance.Receipt will be given upon payment.
5)What if I learned before?
-You have to take assessment to determine which class you can join.
6)Is it kanji and hiragana is a necessary?
-It is necessary if you wish to take JLPT examination. You have 2 choices of textbook at the
beginning of the class(romaji/kana)
7)How long to complete a level?
Approximately 5 months-6 months.

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Syllabus
Class
Chapter
Points
1

Hiragana/Katakana/Greetings
2

Daily expression/Ordering/Shopping/Transport
3

Particles wa,mo,no,
Sentences ending
*Occupation and hobby
4

Pointing things
*Common things
*Question word
5

Number
Stating price
Family member
6

Time and day expression(day of the week,day of month)
From...until...
7

Movement verb(come ,go,go back)
Particles:e
Location and place
8

Particles:de,ni
Transport
9

Review(vocab/grammar/listening)
10

Adjective.describing something or someone
Weather
11

Adjective,stating preference and ability
Apparel,color,pattern
12

Adjective.past tense
Body part and condition
13

Particle:stating cause
Common verb(20)
14

Review(vocab.grammar/listening
15

Particle:o,de
Common verb(20)
16

Period
Particle ni
Common verb(20
17

Comparison
Food/country/famous place
18

Review
19

Counting things
Counter
20

Particle:ga/ni+existence&possessive verb
In the house
In the house/Things in the house
21

Expressing desire and wishes
Ordering and requesting something(sumimasenga....,)
22

Go to....for...(verb)
Common verb(20)
23

Question word+ka/mo/demo
24

Review(Vocab/listening/grammar)

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