Japanese Language For Kids – Colombo Japanese Language Institute

Japanese Language for Kids

Class Overview: This class introduces children to the basics of the Japanese language, helping them develop fundamental communication skills through engaging, age-appropriate activities. Students will learn to read, write, speak, and understand simple Japanese words and sentences while exploring Japanese culture and customs.

Course Objectives:

Recognize and write Hiragana and Katakana.
Gradually build a vocabulary of approximately 500 words.
Recognize and write basically essential kanji characters.
Develop basic conversational skills for everyday situations.
Gain insights into Japanese culture and customs.

Course Content:

Writing & Reading:

Introduction to Hiragana & katakana Alphabets.
Practice writing with main 46 characters and combined characters of hiragana & katakana.
Practice reading comprehension through various texts.

Grammar:

Introduction to basic sentence structures.
Basic & essential particles.
Practice essential verb conjugations.
Usage of basic Adjectives.

Vocabulary:

Everyday vocabulary, gently building a strong vocabulary.
Common phrases for shopping, travel, and social interactions.

Kanji:

Introduction to the basics of kanji.
Learning to read and write essential kanji characters.
Understanding simple kanji compounds and their meanings.

Listening and Speaking:

Practice listening to everyday conversations.
Engage in simple dialogues and role-playing exercises.
Emphasis on pronunciation and intonation.

Assessments:

Progress will be monitored through interactive quizzes, oral practice, and fun written assignments.

Class Format:

Materials: Minna no Nihongo Textbook, Nihongo sou Matome kanji book, Shinkanzen masuta listening book and supplementary online resources.
Assessments: Quizzes, participation, and exams to gauge progress.

Who Should Enroll:

Kids who aged between 6 to 16 years.

Japanese for kids’ time schedule:

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