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継承語クラス
Japanese as Family Language

小学校の時「うちはいいかな」と思っていた日本語に最近興味が出てきたので、というお問い合わせをいただくことが多く、日本語を外国語として学ぶコースを紹介しています。Japanese Taught in English のページへどうぞ。このようなお子さんを歓迎しています。

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  • ​家でほとんど日本語を話さない

  • 日本の家族ともっと話したい

  • 日本語を勉強してみたい​

  • GCSE日本語に興味がある​​​

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また、読み書きの習得が速いお子さんや、会話に自信がついてきた場合は日本語で学ぶクラスも適時ご案内します。

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You may be one of those who gradually became interested in Japanese after starting secondary school.  We offer courses to learn Japanese as a foreign language, allowing you to study with other English speakers of your age. Following people are welcome.

 

  • I have rarely used Japanese at home

  • I want to talk to my Japanese family more

  • I want to learn Japanese

  • I'm interested in taking GCSE Japanese

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We will introduce classes taught in Japanese when appropriate for those who have learnt reading and writing quickly or become more confident in conversations.

FAQ 
Japanese for Teens Beginners Classes

ひらがなが読めなくても大丈夫？

はい。はじめのはローマ字つきの教材を使いますのでひらがなが読めなくても大丈夫です。レッスンでサポートしつつ、自分で学んでもらいます。最近は英語話者の入門クラスでもひらがなは自分でDuolingoなどを使って勉強済みという人が多いので、日本語に興味が出たら自分で進めておくことをおすすめします。

Is that OK if I cannot read Japanese alphabet?

Yes. Since we will use materials with Romaji, it's fine if you can't read Hiragana yet. You will mostly learn it on your own while participating in the lessons, though we will provide some support. Recently, English speakers in beginner classes seem to have already studied some Hiragana on their own using tools like Duolingo before joining. If you are interested in Japanese, it’s a good idea to give it a try too.

日本語をほとんど話しませんが

講師は英語で授業しますのでプレッシャーなく参加できます。会話やリスニングの練習は行います。

I speak very little Japanese

No problem, the lessons are held in English. Conversation and listening practice will be provided.

会話はわかるが読み書きは初めて

ひらがな、カタカナの習得が自力でできそうなお子さんは授業を日本語で行うコースもご検討ください。1-2ヶ月でマスターし、日本語で習うコースに参加する人もいます。

I have conversation skills but cannot read Japanese

Would you like to consider classes taught in Japanese? It is possible if you speak Japanese and think you can quickly catch up with Hiragana and Katakana by yourself.

何歳ぐらいの生徒が多い？

セカンダリースクール以上のお子さんが対象です。中学校時代に少しずつ興味が湧いてくる人が多く、Y9ぐらいからの問い合わせをよく受けます。近年はセカンダリー卒業後Y12で始めた人もいました。

How old are the students?

Our classes are for secondary school students. Many people become interested in Japanese during their teenage years, and we often receive inquiries from around Y9. We have a few students who joined when they were in Year 12.

イギリス人向けですか？

はい、英語で習うコースはイギリスの中学生が対象です。

Is this course for British students?

Yes. The courses taught in English are for British secondary school students. 

目標にできる試験や資格はある？

生徒の希望があった場合はGCSEの指導を行います。学校でDuke of Edinburgh Awardを行う生徒は「スキル」に日本語を選んでいます。大学の日本語コースに進学した生徒や、ギャップイヤー中に日本の日本語学校に通っている生徒がいます。

Are there qualifications I can aim for?

Guidance on GCSE Japanese is provided if the student wishes to do so. Students who take the Duke of Edinburgh Award at school often choose Japanese as their new skill. Some students have moved on to Japanese study courses at the university, and others have been to Japanese schools in Japan during their gap year.

GCSEについて

2つのレベルがあり、Foundation Tier(1-5)は漢字が76字で、Higher Tier(1-9)の漢字は200字です。Higher Tierはイギリス人の生徒の場合は週1時間レッスンが3年以上継続しそうな人に紹介しています。継承語学習者の場合はもう少し短い期間で準備かもしれません。モチベーションと学習習慣が鍵となります。

About GCSE Japanese

There are two levels, Foundation Tier (1-5) with 76 kanji and Higher Tier (1-9) with 200 Kanji. The Higher Tier is suitable for British students who are likely to continue studying Japanese for more than three years. For those with a Japanese background, it may be shorter, and motivation and study habits are key.

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