Category Archive: Japanese Language

JFT Online ‘Sawakai’ for Japanese Teachers (1)

The Japan Foundation, Toronto (JFT) is launching a “JFT Online ‘Sawakai’ for Japanese Teachers” with the aim of providing a place where Japanese language teachers in Canada can easily network and discuss. The topic for the first ‘Sawakai’ on Thursday, May 7, 2020 will be “Improve your students’ speaking ability!”

CANCELLED: Teacher Workshop: Introduction to OJAD (Online Japanese Accent Dictionary) for Japanese Pronunciation

We regret to inform you that our workshop: “Introduction to OJAD for Japanese Pronunciation” schedulled to be held March 8 at the University of Toronto has been cancelled.

Travel Japanese A1 (Eating Out in Japan) Tutor Support Course

On March 20th our popular Travel Japanese class is now also ONLINE! We will go over some essential words and phrases you need to know before departing for Japan, as well as some tips and tricks to make your journey smoother. In particular, we will focus on language related to eating at restaurants!
Register @ Minato by 11:59 pm (Eastern Time) on March 11!

Mini-Presentation on Japanese as a Heritage Language Education

On Friday, February 28 the Japan Foundation, Toronto is happy to host an event on the Education of Japanese as a Heritage Language, in connection with “The Promotion of Japanese Language Education Act” recently enacted in Japan. The event includes a mini-presentation and small group discussions. (in Japanese) Continue reading →

December 2019 JLPT Online Test Results Announcement

Test-takers are able to check their results online until 5:00 pm on March 31 (Japan Time) 2020. Continue reading →