Our Late-Elementary course will cover the second half of the A2 level of the JF Standard. During this course students will work towards the following goals:
- Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. basic personal preference, shopping, point of interest in local area, community involvement, etc.)
- Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters.
- Can describe in simple terms aspects of their background, immediate environment and mattes in areas of immediate need.
The Can-do Check and Nihongo Check from the JF Standard used in the Marugoto: Japanese Language and Culture textbooks allow the learners to continually measure their progress and keep a record of what they are able to do in Japanese. This approach to learning helps to assess ability and set up clear goals, which further leads to effective learning.
Inquiries
For inquiries about Japanese language classes, please contact us at koza_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp.
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Course Details and Schedule
For all terms, our Late-Elementary (JF Standard A2-2) course runs Wednesday evenings from 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm (Eastern Time).
Term 1 (Fall):
September 14, 21, 28
October 5, 12, 19, 26
November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
December 7
Early-Bird Deadline: August 31, 2022
Instructor: Kozumi Miya-Woolford
Term 2 (Winter):
January 11, 18, 25
February 1, 8, 15, 22
March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
April 5
Early-Bird Deadline: December 20, 2022
Instructor: Kozumi Miya-Woolford
Term 3 (Spring):
April 19, 26
May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
June 7, 14, 21, 28
July 5, 12
Early-Bird Deadline: March 31, 2023
Instructor: Kozumi Miya-Woolford
Class Size
The class size of our Late-Elementary (A2-2) course is limited to 20 students.
Late-Elementary (A2-2) Course Fees
Each term (Fall, Winter, Spring) costs $390. Payment is accepted only on a Term by Term basis.
Early-Bird Discount: Register and pay by March 31, 2023 and Term 3 will only cost $325!
Once a student has registered in the course and their registration has been confirmed they will be sent a Square invoice (please refer to the registration process). A student’s position in the course is only confirmed once full payment has been received.
Our Late-Elementary (A2-2) course uses both of the following textbooks: Marugoto: Japanese Language and Culture Elementary 2 A2 Katsudoo Coursebook for communicative language activities Marugoto: Japanese Language and Culture Elementary 2 A2 Rikai Coursebook for communicative language competences Each of the above terms (Fall, Winter, Spring) will cover one third of the textbooks, and by completing all three terms you will finish the textbooks. ※ Textbooks are not included in the fees and students are expected to buy their own copies. If you would prefer to purchase the textbooks as e-books, they are available on both Amazon Kindle and Google Play Books. For full details on our course policies including our refund policy please refer to the Terms and Conditions. Click here for an online level checker which will guide you to see which course might be suitable for your current level. ※ Please note that this is not a definitive placement method. If you are still unsure as to which level you should register for, please contact us at koza_jftoronto@jpf.go.jp. To ensure a smooth processing of your application we recommend registering no later than 2 weeks before the start of the term. If you haven’t yet read the Terms and Conditions, please do so before registering. ※ Please be aware that all registrants may be asked to come for a placement interview.Textbooks
The Japan Foundation. Sanshuusha,October, 2014 ISBN: 978-4-384-05756-0
The Japan Foundation. Sanshuusha,October, 2014 ISBN: 978-4-384-05757-7
In Canada, physical copies of the Marugoto textbook series are available from Blue Tree Books. You can pick them up in person at the Markham, Ontario location in J-Town, or from their online store at https://bluetreebooks.com/?s=marugoto&post_type=product.Terms and Conditions
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Late-Elementary (A2-2) Registration Form