January JFT Online Lecture for Japanese Language Teachers
Talk by Ms. Nami Ohara, Memorial University of Newfoundland – Jan. 26 (Sat) 8:00 – 9:00 pm (Eastern Time)
Topic: “YouTube and Japanese Language Education”
Japanese-language education support overseas is one of the central activities of the Japan Foundation. It plays a key role in promoting Japanese-language education in Canada through its various activities.
Japanese Language Classes
For people who want to learn more about the Japanese language and culture.
Events for Learners
For Japanese language learners at different levels.
Teachers’ Professional Development
Workshops, network development, etc. for Japanese-language teachers in Canada.
Training Programs in Japan
Programs administered by the Japan Foundation Head Office in Japan for Japanese-language teachers as well as specialists in Japan-related cultural and academic fields.
Local Grant Program
Available to Canadian educational institutions to support the dissemination of Japanese-language and the development of Japanese-language education.
Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT)
Held annually in Ottawa, Toronto, Edmonton, and Vancouver.
Japanese-Language Resources
Useful links for teachers and learners of Japanese as well as information about Japanese-language education overseas.
Inquiries
Noriko Saito, Program Officer noriko_saito@jpf.go.jp
Rita Wong, Program Officer at rita_wong@jpf.go.jp
Message from People Studying Japanese of the World ― It’s fun to study Japanese!
The Japan Foundation has put together a selection of messages from people studying Japanese, including Canada’s own KEVIN REYNOLDS!
To read his and other interviews, please check out the links here! Messages in [ENGLISH] and in [JAPANESE]
Latest News
Teacher Workshop: “Introducing practical examples of using “Marugoto” in adult Japanese courses”
This workshop on January 26 will showcase practical examples of using “Marugoto: Japanese Language and Culture.” While the Japan Foundation developed “Marugoto” to be used as the main textbook in a course, the concepts promoted by the books as well as its various supplementary online resources can be used in Japanese language courses using other books as the main textbook.
December JFT Online Lecture for Japanese Language Teachers
Talk by Ms. Yasuko Senoo, McGill University – Dec. 19 (Wed) 8:00 – 9:00 pm (Eastern Time)
Topic: “Online Exchange Between Universities in Japan and Canada”
