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継承語を英語で学ぶコース
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、継承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, enabling you to study alongside other English-speaking students of your age. The 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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Taught-in-Japanese classes may be introduced where appropriate, typically for learners who can read well and are gaining confidence in basic speaking and listening.

Japanese Course for English Speakers
FAQ 

ひらがなが読めなくても大丈夫？

はい。はじめ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習で学んでいただきます。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 the 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ヶ月で仮名をマスターし、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。Y12の時に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？

イギリスの中学生が対象です。国籍や家庭のバックグラウンドは多様です。

Is this course for British students?

The course is designed for secondary school students in the UK.  Their backgrounds are diverse and Japanese is studied as a second language.

目標にできる試験や資格はある？

  • GCSE 日本語試験

  • JLPT（日本語能力試験）- N5レベル

  • Duke of Edinburgh Award - 新スキルの項目

 

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た生徒もいます。

Are there exams or qualifications I can aim for?

  • GCSE Japanese

  • JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test) - N5 Level

  • Duke of Edinburgh Award - Japanese as a New Skill 

 

Some students later continue with Japanese courses at university, while others attend schools in Japan during their gap year.

GCSE Japanese

日本語のバックグラウンドがないイギリスの生徒の場合は週1時間レッスンを3年以上続ける予定の人に適しています。継承語学習者も理想的な学習期間は同じぐらいですが、初めて習う人に比べるとリスニングやスピーキングに慣れていることが多いです。ただし、高いモチベーションや学習習慣はスタート時の日本語力以上に大きなポイントになります。くわしくはこちら。

GCSE Japanese

It is suitable for English-speaking students without a Japanese background who plan to continue studying for more than three years. For students with a Japanese background, the ideal study period may also be similar, although listening and speaking are often more familiar than for complete beginners. However, it is motivation and study habits, rather than the starting level, that make the greatest difference in progress. Find more information.

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