Japanese Level 4

Japanese Level 4

Course Description

Level 4 Classes: this course is suitable for people who have completed level 3 or are comfortable with level 3 objectives such as being able to talk about trips, work out what you can do/where, talk about what you like and making related suggestions on what to do. At the end of this level, you will be able to talk about plans, requests and situations in more detail. A good grasp of kana reading is expected at this level. 

This level will work on chapters 18 to 24 of Japanese for Busy People Book I (Revised 4th Edition Kana version), a textbook students are encouraged to purchase. Note that all our Japanese courses focus mainly on oral skills and practical situations.  

Term duration 10x weekly classes, Wednesday evenings, 6:15pm to 8:15pm. No class on Wed 9 Dec. 

Key communicative themes may include:  

• Talking about weekend and travel plans, explaining schedules in detail   

e.g. スミスさんは　あした　きょうとに　いって、ゆうめいな　おてらを　みます。 

• Asking for granting permission 

e.g. ここで　しゃしんを　とっても　いいですか。    

• Talking about someone’s current states and actions what someone is doing now, as well as regular activities  

e.g. わたしは　おおさかに　すんで　います。/エマさんは　いま　ひるごはんを　たべています。 

• Making a positive request (including room service and giving detailed directions)  

e.g. ちょっと　まって　ください。/ふたつめの　かどを　ひだりに　まがってください。 

• Talking about one’s ability and interests as well as physical condition  

e.g. わたしは　あたまが　いたいです。 

• Society and casual speech styles  

e.g. それ、みても　いい？  

Key grammatical and script-writing objectives may include:  

• te-form: ～て, ～てください,～てもいいですか, ～ています  

• Period of time the trip takesかかります。 

e.g. とうきょうから　おおさかまで　どのぐらい　かかりますか。 

• Person は　nounが　adjective/verb 

e.g. スミスさんは　にほんごが　わかります。 

• Introduction to kanji 

Note that we adapt the pace of the class to the needs and interests of the group, so the listed themes and grammar may be subject to change and are not meant to be exhaustive.  

Homework may be set between classes, though we do understand that the constraints of everyday life may make it difficult to complete at times. You are under no obligation to complete the homework, but revision of the weekly lessons is strongly encouraged to allow you to make excellent progress and benefit fully from the course.  

Each week you will practise most if not all four communicative skills (listening, speaking, reading, and some writing). You will be encouraged to take an active part in all activities which can include games, pair and group work as well as individual tasks. We aim to establish a friendly, inclusive atmosphere in the classroom so that all students can express themselves freely and increase their confidence. 

See uealanguageprogramme.org for more information