We have closed registration as class has filled before the deadline. We hope you can join us next time in September for fall term.
Join us as we open up our textbooks and practice Japanese together in conversation, led by Hiromi Lathrop. Hiromi is a qualified Japanese language instructor with over 10 years teaching experience, mainly in Los Angeles. Prior to that, Hiromi worked in Japan at several businesses.
Hiromi is looking forward to working together with students at different levels, helping you understand and express yourself in Japanese!
Class 1 is for absolute beginners (or those with a little self-study only). You have not had the opportunity to speak out loud or practice any study with others or a teacher. You don't recognize the hiragana or katakana alphabets.
We will start from Chapter 1 of the Genki 1 - 3rd edition textbook and workbook. Wednesdays 5:45-7pm.
Class 2 is for improving beginners - you have probably done some study in a group setting before, or perhaps significant self-study, but aren't comfortable freely expressing a range of basic structures in an unsupported environment. Note this class is not for ABSOLUTE beginners. You should be able to recognize hiragana and many katakana characters (albeit not perfectly) BEFORE class starts.
We will cover parts of Chapters 5, 6 & 7 of Genki 1 textbook. Wednesdays 7:15-8:30pm.
Note: additional costs - JASO Membership (from $33/yr) https://jaso.org/individual-membership, Genki 1 3rd edition textbook and workbook (around $65)
Japan-America Society of Oregon is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization. 900 SW Fifth Avenue, Suite 1810, Portland, OR 97204
