Japanese Level 1 (Lower intermediate) Evening

About this course

The course develops simple Japanese for familiar situations, including exchanging personal, family and household information, using numbers and numerical information, and communicating in a restaurant. Learners practise all four language skills while working with basic ways to express the present, past and simple future. Progress is explored through classwork and homework activities, with individual learning targets set at the beginning of the course. Learners are expected to consolidate class learning and complete assigned homework between sessions.

What you'll learn

• Ask and respond to simple questions about personal, family and household information.
• Use and recognise basic present, past and simple future forms in Japanese.
• Handle simple communication involving numbers and numerical information.
• Participate in basic Japanese exchanges in a restaurant.

Is this course right for you?

This course is intended for learners moving beyond beginner Japanese, particularly those who have completed Beginners Parts 1–3 or have around six to nine months of equivalent study. Familiarity with hiragana and katakana is expected, and learners should be prepared to practise between classes.

• Previous beginner-level Japanese study or equivalent knowledge is required.
• Learners are expected to complete set homework and consolidate class learning.
• Individual learning targets are used to monitor progress.

Before you go

• Bring paper and a pen. The tutor will advise on any additional resources required.
• Support is available with literacy and numeracy, for speakers of other languages, and for learners with learning difficulties or disabilities.