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Begin your language learning journey with “Japanese Concepts” where language learning is intertwined with the vibrancy of the Japanese culture. Our “Basic Japanese” and “Japanese for Travelers” courses introduce students to the language, etiquette, body language, and cultural sensitivity necessary for meaningful and empathetic communication. By integrating various aspects of Japanese culture, including festivals and places to visit, we ensure a comprehensive learning experience that enriches not only language skills, but an understanding of Japan itself. This immersive “face to face” classroom experience will be taught in a quiet and picturesque setting; the perfect environment for deeply engaging in this culturally rich language.
Class Descriptions
Japanese Basics
Japanese
for Travelers
Embark on a Language Journey
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Japanese Basics Course!
We will give you the keys to unlock the mysteries of this beautiful language. The course will provide a solid foundation upon which you can further expand your language skills. Some of the language building blocks introduced in this course are as follows:
Japanese Pronunciation
Core Grammar Structures
Politeness Levels & Etiquette
Greetings & Common Phrases
Basic Vocabulary Related to People, Places, Food
Use Your Language Skills in Real-Life Situations in the "Japanese for Travelers" Course!
Upon completion of the "Japanese Basics" course you will be well equipped to further expand your language skills in the "Japanese for Travelers" course.
We will introduce you to the essential phrases and etiquette needed to make you both travel ready and socially aware. You will learn to communicate in a number of real-life situations. Note some of the areas we will cover below.
Shopping
Train Travel
Emergency Readiness
Going Out to Eat in Japan
Class Schedules, Duration & Price
Japanese Basics Japanese for Travelers
Class Structure & Duration: Class Structure & Duration: 6-week Course/2 hours per class 6-week Course/2 hours per class
Course Prices/Class Size Course Prices/Class Size
$375 per student $375 per student
Minimum: 3 Students Minimum: 3 Students
Maximum: 8 Students Maximum: 8 Students
Payment Options Payment Options
Currently Checks*or Cash are Accepted Currently Checks*or Cash are Accepted
(*Local Checks) (*Local Checks)
Payments Need to be Received 1 Week Prior to Class Payments Need to be Received 1 Week Prior to Class
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Upcoming Class Upcoming Class
November 19th to January 7th January 21st to February 25th
Wednesdays: 2:00 - 4:00 Wednesdays: 10:00 - 12:00
(A week break for Thanksgiving & Christmas
is built into the schedule.)
About Me.
It is with great pleasure that I am able to teach you about this beautiful country. Through the language you can truly grasp the richness of their culture as their language conveys an appreciation of nature, a deep respect for one another, and a humble spirit.
Let me just give you a little introduction to my own experiences in the corporate and educational settings in Japan. I lived in Japan for 10 years. I worked in the area of corporate training for 6 years, taught at an institute of foreign languages for a couple years, and was involved with educational missionary work for 2 years. I had the opportunity to live in both Osaka and Tokyo Japan. Each city has its own unique culture which I enjoyed immensely. Upon my return to the United States, I taught Japanese language at a community college for 8 years, and during this time also taught private lessons to businessmen and high school students. Below you will find my background details.
Experience:
Laramie County Community College Teacher: 8 years
Corporate Training: Sumikin Intercom/Training Division of Sumitomo Metals 6 years
Kanda Institute of Foreign Languages: 2 years
World Opportunities: Educational Missionary 2 years
Education:
Monterey Institute of International Studies: MA International Policy/Japanese Language & Culture
TOEIC Certificate: Language Proficiency Interviewer
Certificate in Teaching Intercultural Communication: Summer Institute for Intercultural Communication