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Japanese Level 2, Part 2

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Course dates, times and locations

Course details (1)

Start date/time:
24 April 2023 (19:35)
End date/time:
17 July 2023 (19:35)
Days:
Monday
Delivery mode:
Classroom
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 2

  • Revision of Part 1
  • Genki I [Third Edition] Lesson 9 and 10

 

Topics

  • Leisure – going to theatres in Japan
  • Japanese traditional Culture
  • Colours in four seasons
  • Eating out
  • Planning holidays
  • Public transport

 

Functions

  • Ordering food
  • Giving reasons
  • Making Comparison
  • Describing one’s preference
  • Describing one’s intension
  • Expressing the change of the situation

 

Grammar

  • Past short: Past Plain-form of verbs
  • Qualifying Nouns
  • －NO HOO GA/ ICHI BAN
  • Particle ‘KARA’
  • Adjective/Noun NO
  • －TSUMORI DESU.
  • Adjective adverbial usage + NARU
  • Counter; HITOTSU, FUTATSU

 

Orthography

Hiragana, Katakana and Kanji (~115)

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:£235

Alumni/Staff/UoL/KHP fee:£200

King's degree student fee:£165

Enrolment deadlines:

Enrolment open:

  • Winter term intensive courses only - enrol by Thursday 23 February
    Term starts w/c 6 March 2023*

  • Enrol for Spring or Summer terms now.
    Spring term - w/c 24 April 2023*
    Summer intensive classes run in June/July 2023*
    *see individual class listings for exact dates.

 

 

 

Contact us

For more information regarding our courses please contact us on the details below.

Kuba
I decided to continue with my language studies in Japanese after completing Level 3. My teacher is enthusiastic and encouraging, I'm excited about they progress I have made. 
Kuba
Japanese language student at the Modern Language Centre

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