Beginning Japanese: Speaking, Listening & Culture

Beginning Japanese: Speaking, Listening & Culture

Beginning Japanese: Speaking, Listening & Culture
This semester prioritizes spoken and listening proficiency while introducing Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji basics. Weekly lecture-style lessons present target phrases and pronunciation; subsequent meetings focus on conversation practice. Cultural topics and short travel research projects reinforce language use and familiarity with Japan's geography, sites, and customs.
Beginning Japanese: Speaking, Listening & Culture

Price

$20.04per class

$40.07

per week

Level
Beginner
Ages
8–12
Duration
45 min
Classes
2 / Week
Weeks
14

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Class Experience

This semester prioritizes spoken and listening proficiency while introducing Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji basics. Weekly lecture-style lessons present target phrases and pronunciation; subsequent meetings focus on conversation practice. Cultural topics and short travel research projects reinforce language use and familiarity with Japan's geography, sites, and customs.

Learning Outcomes

  • Use basic Japanese phrases in speaking and listening contexts

  • Recognize the three Japanese writing systems at an introductory level

  • Demonstrate familiarity with Japanese cultural and travel topics

Meet Your Instructor

Pandurang Vasudev Sukhatme

Minecraft & History Educator

6+ Years

Teaching Experience

5000+

Students Taught

All age groups

Preferred Ages

A passionate educator who blends interactive game-based learning with history, helping kids build confidence while exploring cultures and civilizations through creative projects.

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