Languages
Japanese 3 upper: module 1
Upper Intermediate Japanese (B2) course focusing on spoken interaction, listening, everyday communication and related grammar.
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What Upper Intermediate (B2) Japanese means
At B2 Japanese, learners can communicate fluently on concrete and abstract topics, develop arguments and respond in detail.
Support a viewpoint
この施策には初期費用がかかりますが、長期的には地域全体の利益につながるでしょう。
Although the measure would have an initial cost, it would benefit the whole community in the long term.
Discuss an abstract issue
技術はコミュニケーションを容易にする一方で、プライバシーに関する懸念も生じます。
Technology makes communication easier, but it also creates concerns about privacy.
Negotiate a solution
締め切りを一週間延ばせば、質を落とさずに予算を守れます。
If we extend the deadline by a week, we can keep the budget without reducing quality.
These are general examples of language use at this level, not a description of any individual course syllabus.
About this course
The course develops communication for everyday situations through interactive lessons with a strong emphasis on speaking and listening. Learners practise expressing likes and dislikes, discussing when past or future events happen, and giving reasons using Japanese grammar including TOKI, NO, NODE and KARA. Teaching includes pair and group work, role plays, games, presentations, hand-outs and audio-visual resources. Lessons also include cultural insights into Japan and Japanese society, alongside practice reading kanji more fluently.
What you'll learn
- Describe past events and events that will happen in the future.
- Express likes and dislikes in Japanese.
- Give polite explanations and reasons using NODE and KARA.
- Use TOKI to refer to when events occur in the past and non-past.
- Read kanji with greater fluency.
Is this course right for you?
This course is intended for learners with around four years of recent Japanese study, or those who have studied for or passed JLPT N5. Learners should be able to read and write Hiragana and Katakana and some kanji. The Upper Intermediate (B2) label indicates a course for developing language users rather than complete beginners.
- Requires established Japanese study, equivalent to around four years or JLPT N5-level study.
- Learners should already read and write Hiragana and Katakana.
- Some knowledge of kanji is expected.
Before you go
- The course uses the tutor's own materials; a book may be recommended.
- Homework is highly recommended to consolidate learning.