Course ID:KC24_MGRS_A204_EN02
Marugoto A2-4 (Katsudoo & Rikai) Self-Study Course
Outline
This is a course to comprehensively learn about the Japanese language and culture.
In the Katsudoo section of this course, you can gain practical communication skills for everyday situations by listening to a lot of Japanese as you practice speaking. Meanwhile, in the Rikai section, you can systematically learn how Japanese is used in communication. The objective is to gain a comprehensive Japanese ability that includes reading, listening, writing, and speaking.
If you want to systematically learn how to communicate in Japanese at an A2 level, then this course is for you!
This course also includes groups. By participating in the group noticeboard, you can feel your companions learning with you, as you study alone.
■About the Japanese Test for Course Recommendation
This course is one level higher than the Marugoto A2-3 (Katsudoo & Rikai) Self-Study Course.
If you don't know what level of Marugoto courses to take, try taking the Japanese Test for Course Recommendation.
In the Katsudoo section of this course, you can gain practical communication skills for everyday situations by listening to a lot of Japanese as you practice speaking. Meanwhile, in the Rikai section, you can systematically learn how Japanese is used in communication. The objective is to gain a comprehensive Japanese ability that includes reading, listening, writing, and speaking.
If you want to systematically learn how to communicate in Japanese at an A2 level, then this course is for you!
This course also includes groups. By participating in the group noticeboard, you can feel your companions learning with you, as you study alone.
■About the Japanese Test for Course Recommendation
This course is one level higher than the Marugoto A2-3 (Katsudoo & Rikai) Self-Study Course.
If you don't know what level of Marugoto courses to take, try taking the Japanese Test for Course Recommendation.
Course Objective "Can-do"
Topic ６ Online Shopping
Lesson １１ My vacuum cleaner has broken
３１．Talk about what you are going to buy and why
３２．Say what you think about online shopping
Lesson １２ This one is cheaper
３３．Talk with a friend about what you think of an electrical appliance
３４．Compare two products and say what you think about them
Topic ７ A Town Rich in History and Culture
Lesson １３ This temple was built in the 14th century
３５．Ask/Tell someone in the same tour group if it is his or her/your first time to visit a sightseeing spot
３６．Talk briefly about a famous place
３７．Read comments written in the visitor comment book at a sightseeing spot
３８．Write a comment in the visitor comment book at a sightseeing spot
Lesson １４ I hear that this painting is very famous
３９．Tell a friend in simple terms what the description of an exhibit in a museum says
４０．Talk about the rules in a museum
Topic ８ Life and Eco-friendly Activities
Lesson １５ The light has been left on
４１．Point out a non eco-friendly practice to someone/Respond to this
４２．Talk about an eco-friendly activity you engage in
Lesson １６ I'll sell it at the fleamarket
４３．Talk about what you do to make the best use of things before disposing of them
４４．Talk about something you made by recycling a thing you no longer needed
Topic ９ People's Lives
Lesson １７ Do you know this person?
４５．Say what you know about a famous person
４６．Say how you came to like a famous person
４７．Make a simple presentation about a famous person from your country, using notes
Lesson １８ What kind of child were you?
４８．Talk about a memory of your childhood/student days
４９．Talk about what motivated you to start something new in your life and how things have changed since then
Lesson １１ My vacuum cleaner has broken
３１．Talk about what you are going to buy and why
３２．Say what you think about online shopping
Lesson １２ This one is cheaper
３３．Talk with a friend about what you think of an electrical appliance
３４．Compare two products and say what you think about them
Topic ７ A Town Rich in History and Culture
Lesson １３ This temple was built in the 14th century
３５．Ask/Tell someone in the same tour group if it is his or her/your first time to visit a sightseeing spot
３６．Talk briefly about a famous place
３７．Read comments written in the visitor comment book at a sightseeing spot
３８．Write a comment in the visitor comment book at a sightseeing spot
Lesson １４ I hear that this painting is very famous
３９．Tell a friend in simple terms what the description of an exhibit in a museum says
４０．Talk about the rules in a museum
Topic ８ Life and Eco-friendly Activities
Lesson １５ The light has been left on
４１．Point out a non eco-friendly practice to someone/Respond to this
４２．Talk about an eco-friendly activity you engage in
Lesson １６ I'll sell it at the fleamarket
４３．Talk about what you do to make the best use of things before disposing of them
４４．Talk about something you made by recycling a thing you no longer needed
Topic ９ People's Lives
Lesson １７ Do you know this person?
４５．Say what you know about a famous person
４６．Say how you came to like a famous person
４７．Make a simple presentation about a famous person from your country, using notes
Lesson １８ What kind of child were you?
４８．Talk about a memory of your childhood/student days
４９．Talk about what motivated you to start something new in your life and how things have changed since then
Teaching Materials Used
You will learn interactively using the Marugoto Japanese Online Course site.
You will manage your study progress, submit assignments, and take tests within the Marugoto Japanese Online Course site.
For more information on study materials, please visit the website introducing the Marugoto Nihongo Online Course. You can also use a trial. (The trial version is for the A1 level only.)
https://www.marugoto-online.jp/info/
Note:
Google Chrome for Windows or Android, download free, enables you to use the recording and speech recognition function for your speaking practice.
You will manage your study progress, submit assignments, and take tests within the Marugoto Japanese Online Course site.
For more information on study materials, please visit the website introducing the Marugoto Nihongo Online Course. You can also use a trial. (The trial version is for the A1 level only.)
https://www.marugoto-online.jp/info/
Note:
Google Chrome for Windows or Android, download free, enables you to use the recording and speech recognition function for your speaking practice.
Completion Requirements
Passing Score: score of 60 points or higher
The allocation of points is as follows.
・Study progress 50%
・Assignment 25%
・Test 25%
* You can take the test if you go over 60% in both the study progress and submitted assignments of each lesson.
The allocation of points is as follows.
・Study progress 50%
・Assignment 25%
・Test 25%
* You can take the test if you go over 60% in both the study progress and submitted assignments of each lesson.
The 'Course Registration' button is located at the bottom of the page.
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- Application Period
- Anytime
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- Attendance Period
- 6 Months From Course Start
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- Course Type
- Self-Study
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- Level of Japanese
- A2
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- Study Category
- Integrated
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- Language of Explanation
- English
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- Expected Hours of Study
- 40 Hour(s)
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- Course Operator
- KC（Japan）
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- Course Fee
- Free
