Course ID:MA21_KTKT_A100_EN01
Katakana A1 Tutor Support Course
Outline
This is a teacher support course for Filipinos who want to learn how to read and write katakana.
Those who apply must be able to read and write hiragana already and able to attend Zoom sessions for the Group Online Lessons.
Using interactive materials, you will do exercises like reading individual katakana characters, words, and simple phrases, followed by typing exercises. There are also teaching materials to learn how to write by hand.
In addition, six one-hour Group Online Lessons will be held during the course, where one will practice reading the words and sentences found in the teaching material MARUGOTO Japanese Language & Culture A1. Group Online Lessons will be held via Zoom on the following Saturdays from 9:00 to 10:00 am (Manila time): October 9, 16, 23, November 6, 13, and 20, 2021.
This course has a Group noticeboard. You can study by communicating with your classmates and teacher through this noticeboard.
About the student selection process
The maximum number of students for this course is 20. Participants are determined by a selection process. For those who wish to apply, please read the course outline carefully. Then, within the designated application time period, please click the 'Course Registration' button and complete the application.
The results of the selection process are scheduled to be sent through email on September 14. Please note that those who will not be selected will automatically be placed on a waitlist, of which the results will be sent through email by September 21.
About payment of course fee
For those who have been selected based on the September 14 email, please make your payments through bank deposit/transfer. Bank details will be sent via email.
Payment period: September 14 - 20, 2021
Course fee: 1,000 pesos
Payment deadline: September 20, 2021, 15:00 (Manila time). For those accepted from the waitlist, payment deadline will be informed through email.
Your eligibility for this course will be canceled in case payment is not received by the deadline.
Please note that cancellation after payment will not be allowed.
In the event that the course should not push through due to circumstances beyond the control of JFM, a refund will be made in accordance with regulations.
Those who apply must be able to read and write hiragana already and able to attend Zoom sessions for the Group Online Lessons.
Using interactive materials, you will do exercises like reading individual katakana characters, words, and simple phrases, followed by typing exercises. There are also teaching materials to learn how to write by hand.
In addition, six one-hour Group Online Lessons will be held during the course, where one will practice reading the words and sentences found in the teaching material MARUGOTO Japanese Language & Culture A1. Group Online Lessons will be held via Zoom on the following Saturdays from 9:00 to 10:00 am (Manila time): October 9, 16, 23, November 6, 13, and 20, 2021.
This course has a Group noticeboard. You can study by communicating with your classmates and teacher through this noticeboard.
About the student selection process
The maximum number of students for this course is 20. Participants are determined by a selection process. For those who wish to apply, please read the course outline carefully. Then, within the designated application time period, please click the 'Course Registration' button and complete the application.
The results of the selection process are scheduled to be sent through email on September 14. Please note that those who will not be selected will automatically be placed on a waitlist, of which the results will be sent through email by September 21.
About payment of course fee
For those who have been selected based on the September 14 email, please make your payments through bank deposit/transfer. Bank details will be sent via email.
Payment period: September 14 - 20, 2021
Course fee: 1,000 pesos
Payment deadline: September 20, 2021, 15:00 (Manila time). For those accepted from the waitlist, payment deadline will be informed through email.
Your eligibility for this course will be canceled in case payment is not received by the deadline.
Please note that cancellation after payment will not be allowed.
In the event that the course should not push through due to circumstances beyond the control of JFM, a refund will be made in accordance with regulations.
Course Objective "Can-do"
To be able to read, write and type words written in Katakana.
To be able to read simple sentences written in Hiragana/Katakana.
To be able to read simple sentences written in Hiragana/Katakana.
Teaching Materials Used
This is a Tutor Support Course using the materials found in the KATAKANA A1 Self-Study Course of the [JF Japanese e-Learning Minato] website. The Group Online Lessons will focus on the contents of the MARUGOTO Japanese Language & Culture Starter A1 coursebook "Katsudoo".
Note:
Study materials for this course are provided under the assumption that they are being accessed on a computer. Other devices do not meet the recommended environment.
Reference:
In addition to the course study materials, you can learn more effectively by using Katakana Memory Hint, an app developed by the Japan Foundation Japanese-Language Institute, Kansai. Please download it.
●App Store (iOS)
●Google Play (Android)
●Amazon (Android)
Note:
Study materials for this course are provided under the assumption that they are being accessed on a computer. Other devices do not meet the recommended environment.
Reference:
In addition to the course study materials, you can learn more effectively by using Katakana Memory Hint, an app developed by the Japan Foundation Japanese-Language Institute, Kansai. Please download it.
●App Store (iOS)
●Google Play (Android)
●Amazon (Android)
About Live Lesson
About the Group Online Lessons
This course includes Six one-hour Group Online Lessons and a Reading Test to be held during the fifth Group Online Lesson via Zoom.
Below is the schedule of the Group Online Lessons (GL) and Reading Test (RT):
9:00 to 10:00 am (Manila time)
GL1: October 9, 2021
GL2: October 16, 2021
GL3: October 23, 2021
GL4: November 6, 2021
GL5 and RT: November 13, 2021
GL6: November 20, 2021
■System used
Group Online Lessons are conducted through Zoom (https://zoom.us/). With Zoom, the lesson room can be accessed by opening an assigned URL, so there is no need to download a system or to open an account. However, the program will need to be installed for the first lesson.
*System requirements for PC and Mac
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362023-System-Requirements-for-PC-Mac-and-Linux
The system requirements (necessary bandwidth) for the group video conference using Zoom are as follows.
Upload Speed 600kbps / Download Speed 1.2Mbps
For those who don't know the bandwidth of their internet connection, please first conduct a speed test using the site below, and then enrol for the course after confirming that your connection satisfies our recommended system requirements. (This will transfer you to an external site.)
https://www.speedtest.net/
■What you need
To join the Group Online Lessons, please have the following two items ready.
1. Headset (with microphone)
2. Web camera
Note:
・Group Online Lessons connect learners from all over the Philippines. Please do not be late. Please understand that there may be delays, depending on the connection.
・Be sure to use a computer that is connected to the internet. It is better not to participate with a smartphone, as the instructor’s screen will be shared during live lessons.
This course includes Six one-hour Group Online Lessons and a Reading Test to be held during the fifth Group Online Lesson via Zoom.
Below is the schedule of the Group Online Lessons (GL) and Reading Test (RT):
9:00 to 10:00 am (Manila time)
GL1: October 9, 2021
GL2: October 16, 2021
GL3: October 23, 2021
GL4: November 6, 2021
GL5 and RT: November 13, 2021
GL6: November 20, 2021
■System used
Group Online Lessons are conducted through Zoom (https://zoom.us/). With Zoom, the lesson room can be accessed by opening an assigned URL, so there is no need to download a system or to open an account. However, the program will need to be installed for the first lesson.
*System requirements for PC and Mac
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362023-System-Requirements-for-PC-Mac-and-Linux
The system requirements (necessary bandwidth) for the group video conference using Zoom are as follows.
Upload Speed 600kbps / Download Speed 1.2Mbps
For those who don't know the bandwidth of their internet connection, please first conduct a speed test using the site below, and then enrol for the course after confirming that your connection satisfies our recommended system requirements. (This will transfer you to an external site.)
https://www.speedtest.net/
■What you need
To join the Group Online Lessons, please have the following two items ready.
1. Headset (with microphone)
2. Web camera
Note:
・Group Online Lessons connect learners from all over the Philippines. Please do not be late. Please understand that there may be delays, depending on the connection.
・Be sure to use a computer that is connected to the internet. It is better not to participate with a smartphone, as the instructor’s screen will be shared during live lessons.
Completion Requirements
Passing Score: Score of 60 points or higher
The allocation of points is as follows:
・Study Progress 40%
・Online Test 25%
・Reading Test 25%
・Group Online Lesson Attendance 10%
Note:
・You can take the Online Test once you have completed all of the exercises (100% Study Progress).
・You will not be issued a certificate of attendance if you do not take the Reading Test.
The allocation of points is as follows:
・Study Progress 40%
・Online Test 25%
・Reading Test 25%
・Group Online Lesson Attendance 10%
Note:
・You can take the Online Test once you have completed all of the exercises (100% Study Progress).
・You will not be issued a certificate of attendance if you do not take the Reading Test.
Instructor Introduction
Matel
Hi, I'm Matel. Let's have fun studying Katakana!
Keli
Hi, I'm Keli. Let's have fun studying Katakana!
Maki
Hi, I'm Maki. Let's have fun studying Katakana!
Course Operator
About Payment of Course Fee
About payment of course fee
For those who have been selected based on the September 14 email, please make your payments through bank deposit/transfer. Bank details will be sent via email.
Payment period: September 14-20, 2021
Course fee: 1,000 pesos
Payment deadline: September 20, 2021, 15:00 (Manila time). For those accepted from the waitlist, payment deadline will be informed through email.
Your eligibility for this course will be canceled in case payment is not received by the deadline.
Please note that cancellation after payment will not be allowed.
In the event that the course should not push through due to circumstances beyond the control of JFM, a refund will be made in accordance with regulations.
For those who have been selected based on the September 14 email, please make your payments through bank deposit/transfer. Bank details will be sent via email.
Payment period: September 14-20, 2021
Course fee: 1,000 pesos
Payment deadline: September 20, 2021, 15:00 (Manila time). For those accepted from the waitlist, payment deadline will be informed through email.
Your eligibility for this course will be canceled in case payment is not received by the deadline.
Please note that cancellation after payment will not be allowed.
In the event that the course should not push through due to circumstances beyond the control of JFM, a refund will be made in accordance with regulations.
Enrollment cannot be performed as it is outside the application period.
The 'Course Registration' button is located at the bottom of the page.
Enrollment cannot be performed as it is outside the application period.
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- Application Period
- Japanese Time
- YYYY/MM/DD hh:mm
- 2021/09/01 01:00 - 2021/09/14 00:59
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- Attendance Period
- Japanese Time
- September. 25, 2021 01:00am - November. 24, 2021 00:59am
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- Selection Result Notification Day
- Japanese Time
- September 14, 2021 04:00pm
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- Course Type
- Tutor Support
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- Capacity
- 20 Places (Selection)
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- Level of Japanese
- A1
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- Study Category
- Kana (Japanese Alphabet), Vocabulary, Reading
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- Language of Explanation
- English
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- Expected Hours of Study
- 20 Hour(s)
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- Course Operator
- Manila
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- Course Fee
- 1,000 pesos
