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Introductory Japanese Course ( 20 lessons )

20 Lessons

Introductory Japanese Course ( 20 lessons )

Level of lesson
Introductory - Beginner
Course consists of twenty 50-minute lessons

This beginner course has been designed for students just starting their Japanese studies, or those who wish to prepare for life in Japan in a short amount of time. Learn Japanese phrases often used for shopping and in restaurants, with English language support. The course is perfect for those just starting life in Japan or who want to try out studying Japanese.

Learners that wish to study Japanese from the basics in a more structured approach are urged to follow this course with the Japanese Beginner I course.

Lessons	Topics	Objectives
1	Simple introductions	Make simple greetings in Japanese Give a simple introduction of yourself to others at a first-time gathering Understand and answer questions from a new acquaintance about your name and home country
2	When you don't understand a word	Understand and answer questions about hobbies and specialties or expertise Ask for English/Japanese translations of words you don't know
3	Shopping (1) Convenience stores	Ask whether a product you want is sold at a convenience store Accept or decline an offer from a convenience store clerk Ask for the price to be repeated at a convenience store
4	At a restaurant (1) Entering	Respond to questions at a restaurant about the number of guests and smoking preferences Place your order at a restaurant by pointing to items on the menu
5	At a restaurant (2) Ordering	Ask about a dish on the menu Order a meal at a restaurant
6	Shopping (2) Supermarkets and electronics stores	Ask whether a product you want is sold at a store Ask about the location of departments or facilities at a store
7	Garbage rules	Ask your neighbor about garbage collection days and understand the response Ask your neighbor where garbage should be placed and understand the response
8	Time and plans	Understand and answer when asked for the time Ask a colleague for the time of the next meeting
9	Asking the way	Show a map and ask for directions Listen to directions given and pick up the key words
10	Review 1	Review of lessons 1-9
11	Various procedures (paying bills/opening accounts)	Pay utility bills at a convenience store Open a bank account
12	Sending packages	Process packages to be sent from a post office
13	Transportation (trains, buses, taxis)	Ask for the destination and departure and arrival times of trains and buses Communicate the destination in a taxi and ask how long the trip will take
14	Tourism and facilities	Buy tickets at tourist destinations Obtain permission at a facility, e.g. to take a picture
15	Making calls	Ask for a phone number Understand a phone number being read aloud Make a call and ask for someone
16	Offering and refusing invitations	Invite friends to your home Tactfully refuse invitations
17	Visiting	Visit a friend's home and respond appropriately to the host's hospitality Convey simple opinions or thoughts on work, life and the host's home Accept or refuse the host's offers
18	Going to the hospital	Communicate your symptoms to a doctor Understand the explanation about how to take medication
19	Dealing with trouble	When met with trouble, briefly explain the problem and ask for help
20	Review 2	Review of lessons 11-19