Teach In Asia 2012
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Level 1 Japanese
Thursday, February 23 - April 26
5:30- 6:30 pm
Introduction to standard spoken Japanese. Students focus on everyday expressions, vocabulary, basic grammar, and conversation, with emphasis on improving pronunciation, speaking, and listening skills through oral/aural drills and exercises. Relevant cultural content introduced. All course materials are included in the course fee. The instructor is a native Japanese speaker with multiple years of teaching experience and who currently teaches at a local university.
- Prerequisites:
- No previous Japanese skills are necessary
- Suitability:
- Mature-age-14 to Adult. Appropriate for general interest, travel, corporate/business-related, continuing education, and college-prep.
- Course location:
- Crane House
- Course frequency:
- 1 hour per week; 10 sessions.
- Course fee:
- $180, $140 for members.. Fee includes all course materials. Payment due by first day of class. Cash/check/credit card.
- Early termination:
- Prorated refund of all untaken classes if course is dropped on or before 3rd class. 20% refund of all untaken classes if course is dropped on or after 4th class.
Level 2 Japanese
Thursday, February 23 - April 26
6:30- 7:30 pm
This is a semi-Introductory course for those who have had previous experience in the Japanese language or who have taken Level 1 Japanese. Students focus on everyday expressions, vocabulary, basic grammar, and conversation, with emphasis on improving pronunciation, speaking, and listening skills through oral/aural drills and exercises. Limited study of writing (Kanji, Hiragana, and Katakana). Relevant cultural content introduced. All course materials are included in the course fee. The instructor is a native Japanese speaker with multiple years of teaching experience and who currently teaches at a local university.
- Prerequisites:
- Level 1 Japanese or by permission of instructor.
- Suitability:
- Mature-age-14 to Adult. Appropriate for general interest, travel, corporate/business-related, continuing education, and college-prep.
- Course location:
- Crane House
- Course frequency:
- 1 hour per week; 10 sessions.
- Course fee:
- $180, $140 for members.. Fee includes all course materials. Payment due by first day of class. Cash/check/credit card.
- Early termination:
- Prorated refund of all un taken classes if course is dropped on or before 3rd class. 20% refund of all un taken classes if course is dropped on or after 4th class.
Level 3 Japanese
Thursday, February 23 - April 26
7:30- 8:30 pm
This is an advanced course, designed for those who have previous experience in the Japanese language or who have taken Levels 1 and 2 Japanese. Students will focus on more advanced vocabulary, grammar, and conversation. Students must have some ability to read and write Kanji, Hiragana, and Katakana. All course materials are included in the course fee. The instructor is a native Japanese speaker with multiple years of teaching experience and who currently teaches at a local university.
- Prerequisites:
- Levels 1 and 2 Japanese or by permission of instructor.
- Suitability:
- Mature-age-14 to Adult. Appropriate for general interest, travel, corporate/business-related, continuing education, and college-prep.
- Course location:
- Crane House
- Course frequency:
- 1 hour per week; 10 sessions.
- Course fee:
- $180, $140 for members.. Fee includes all course materials. Payment due by first day of class. Cash/check/credit card.
- Early termination:
- Prorated refund of all un taken classes if course is dropped on or before 3rd class. 20% refund of all un taken classes if course is dropped on or after 4th class.
Tutorial - Japanese
Short-term, individualized courses are available by request. Course content is custom-suited to the client's language ability, needs, and interests. All course materials are included in the course fee. Instructors are native speakers with years of teaching experience.
- Suitability:
- Mature-age-12 to Adult. Appropriate for general interest, travel, corporate/business-related, continuing education, and college-prep.
- Course location:
- Crane House or alternate location
- Schedule:
- Choice of 1 hour or ½-hour session. Class schedule and location arranged by client and instructor.
- Course fee:
- $50 per 1-hour session. $25 per ½-hour session. Fee includes all course materials. Full payment is due at each class session. Cash or check only
- Early termination:
- No fee for termination, but advance notice is required by instructor.