BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//The Japan Foundation, Toronto - ECPv6.6.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Japan Foundation, Toronto
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Toronto
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20240310T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20241103T060000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240214T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241204T203000
DTSTAMP:20261002T001835
CREATED:20240214T151258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T023831Z
UID:91883-1707939000-1733344200@tr.jpf.go.jp
SUMMARY:VSS Chat Event
DESCRIPTION:Japanese Chat Event\nAre you a Japanese language learner over 18 and located in Canada (or studying at one of the Japan Foundation overseas offices)? \nIn our Virtual Study Space\, we hold regular chat events where you can practice speaking Japanese with native-level volunteers and other students. \nParticipants are divided into groups of 3-5 according to their Japanese level\, where our volunteers facilitate the conversation. A topic is preassigned every week but you can also opt to do free talk. (View Topic Schedule) \nRegister for our Virtual Study Space to gain access: https://tr.jpf.go.jp/language/jft-virtual-study-space/ \nWhat is the JFT Virtual Study Space?\nThe JFT virtual study space is a free 24/7 online space where Japanese language learners can get together to improve their Japanese language skills by experiencing the language outside of class. (Event Calendar)
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/vss-chat-event/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Language Class,Other JFT Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/VSS-Japanese-Chat-Event-768x768-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp
GEO:43.6710978;-79.386063
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240224T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240224T151500
DTSTAMP:20261002T001835
CREATED:20240209T202604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240209T203113Z
UID:91801-1708781400-1708787700@tr.jpf.go.jp
SUMMARY:(Re)Making Sense of Kanji - For Learners Who Use Chinese Characters in Their Native Language
DESCRIPTION:(Re)Making Sense of Kanji – For Learners Who Use Chinese Characters in Their Native Language\n  \n \nWhen we are already using Chinese characters in our native language\, it is easy to fall into the habit of treating Japanese Kanji just like we do in Chinese. This does not always work though\, because while there are certainly many things in common\, there are also many differences that someone who knows Chinese characters should keep in mind to really master the language. \nJoin us in this thought-provoking and interactive seminar\, where we will explore the differences between Kanji in Japanese and Chinese\, and learn strategies to improve your Japanese fluency. \nSaturday February 24 | Online | 1:30 pm – 3:15 pm EST | Simple Japanese & English \nRegister at the bottom of this page by Friday February 23 \n\n\nIn this seminar you will…\n\nLearn how Kanji is used in Japanese\, and compare it with its use in Chinese.\nLearn how to accurately distinguish\, use and balance native Japanese words and Chinese-derived words.\nExplore strategies to effectively learn written as well as spoken Japanese.\nAnd more!\n\n\n\n\nTarget audience: Japanese language learners from anywhere in Canada who:\n\n\n\n\nUse Chinese characters in their native language\, and\nHave at least Late-Elementary Japanese language proficiency\, defined as:\n\nJF Standard Late-Elementary (A2-2)\, or\nJLPT N4/N5 level\, Late-Beginner\, Level 3 Japanese or equivalent\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*you will require a camera and microphone to participate\n*preference will be given to JFT students \n\nCost: Free\nQuota: 30 participants maximum\nInstructor: Dr. Ikuko Komuro-Lee\, Associate Professor at the University of Toronto’s Department of East Asian Studies\nWith her primary research field being Kanji\, Dr. Komuro-Lee has conducted several workshops\, lectures\, and publications on learning and teaching Kanji\, as well as kanji vocabulary education for those who use Chinese characters in their native language.\n\nRegister Here \n\nFor inquiries: Please contact  koza_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp
URL:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/event/remaking-sense-of-kanji-chinese-char-native/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Language Class
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tr.jpf.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/Remaking-Sense-of-Kanji-Kanjiken-Insta-Square_no-link.png
ORGANIZER;CN="The Japan Foundation%2C Toronto":MAILTO:info_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp
GEO:43.6710978;-79.386063
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR