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Japanese Level 2, Part 1

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Course dates, times and locations

Course details (1)

Start date/time:
22 January 2024 (19:30)
End date/time:
25 March 2024 (21:00)
Days:
Monday
Delivery mode:
Campus
Location:
Strand Campus
Status
Places available

Course details (2)

Start date/time:
23 April 2024 (18:00)
End date/time:
25 June 2024 (19:30)
Days:
Tuesday
Delivery mode:
Campus
Location:
Strand Campus
Status
Places available

Level: Beginner (is this the right level for me?)

This course does not carry any credit towards a degree

Overview

By studying Japanese Level 2, you will be able to understand general and detailed information and to communicate in standard speech on a range of everyday issues, be able to read printed and handwritten script on a limited number of everyday topics, be able to write simple texts using descriptive language accurately and have developed intercultural competence.

What does this course cover?

Part 1

  • Revision of Level 1
  • Genki I [Third Edition] Lesson 7 and 8

 

Topics

  • Family and friends
  • Sightseeing in Japan
  • Personal Preferences
  • Weekend plan
  • Food: Ramen vs Udon noodle

Functions

  • Describing ongoing actions
  • Describing people and places
  • Describing the purpose of a trip
  • Delivering informal speech
  • Expressing own opinions
  • Conveying someone’s message
  • Refraining some actions
  • Describing preference/likes and dislikes

Grammar

  • ~ TE IMASU.
  • ~ NI IKIMASU. / ~ NI KIMASU. / ~ NI KAERIMASU.
  • Present short: Dictionary-form of verbs
  • + TO OMOIMASU.
  • + TO ITTE IMASHITA.
  • + NOGA SUKI DESU.
  • Present short: Nai-form of verbs
  • + DE KUDASAI.
  • Counter; HITORI, FUTARI

Orthography

Hiragana, Katakana and Kanji (~86)

What will I achieve?

When Japanese Level 2 is complete, you will achieve the equivalent of of A1/A2 level of the CEFR, level 1 of the RQF, equivalent of GCSE/ O-level grade A.

 

*The above is an indication of content that may be covered over the duration of the course but it could vary depending on the level and progress of students in the class.

Key information

Course status: Places available

Full fee:£250

Alumni/Staff/UoL/KHP fee:£215

King's degree student fee:£175

Enrolment deadlines:

  • Winter term courses: Enrolment closes at 23.59 Thursday 11 January 2024. Teaching starts w/c January 20.
  • Winter Intensive courses: Enrolment closes at 23.59 Thursday 22 February 2024. Teaching starts w/c 26 February.

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