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Japanese conversation for English speakers Full set version

A a fun, clear and practical way for English speakers to master Japanese conversation. This is the full set version.

Learn Japanese Conversation on Web

This course is aimed at English speakers who would like to learn basic Japanese Conversation.

This course is the set course of two separate courses and this full set version does not require any prior knowledge of Japanese.

Japanese conversation for English speakers - Full set version

I begin by teaching basic grammar so that students can quickly begin to construct their own sentences.

Then I teach practical themes like greetings, counting, days of the week, colours, shapes, shopping, ordering and so on, and grammar: pronouns, particles such as 'wa' 'ga' 'no' 'de' and 'ni' , interrogative pronouns, adjectives, verbs, conjugated forms and so on.

You will be able to learn 4 basic forms of verbs (Dictionary-form / Masu-form / Te-form / Nai-form ) and how to make each of them. Then, you can learn a variety of expressions with various verbs and adverbs.

Each lesson is related to the former lesson, which enables learners to review and learn more. I frequently compare Japanese grammar to English grammar to avoid confusion. At the end of the course, you will be able to hold basic - intermediate level conversations in Japanese.

What am I going to get from this course?

Understand the basic differences between English and Japanese
Engage in simple Japanese conversations
Understand basic Japanese nouns, adjectives, adverbs, verbs and grammar
Understand days of the week, numbers and time expressions

Who should take this course?

Beginners wanting to focus on Japanese conversation should take this course
Intermediate-level or Advanced Learners can take this course for their review
Advanced Japanese Learners should NOT take this course

What are the requirements?

The only thing needed is your enthusiasm !

About the Instructor

Aki Moritani

Japanese Teacher

Over the years I have created and refined a Japanese learning programme for English speakers which includes my own custom illustrations. Through teaching this material for several years, it has been refined to what it is today - a fun, clear and practical way for English speakers to master Japanese conversation.

I currently teach private students in the United Kingdom. I have previously worked as a Japanese teacher assistant in Sand Lake Elementary School in Alaska, USA. I successfully completed the CELTA course and have earned several teaching certificates.

I am committed to providing professional but fun Japanese language lessons for English speakers.

EDUCATION:
• Ochanomizu University, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo (Liberal Arts and Humanities, Philosophy, Ethics, and Art History Course Bachelor’s degree, 03/2006)

CERTIFICATIONS:
• National Teaching Certifications: Social Study at Junior High School / High School, 03/2006
• National Teaching Certifications: English at Junior High School, 02/2012
• MOS Excel 2010 Expert Certification 12/2011
• MOS PowerPoint 2010 Certification 01/2012
• Cambridge University CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults), 15/11/2014
• The 420 hour Advanced Japanese Teacher Training Course, 12/07/2015

Course content

Total 7 hours 10 minutes

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Section 1：Japanese conversation - Entry Level
1	Introduction	Preview	3:29
2	Simple Sentences	Preview	8:55
3	Introduce Yourself		7:52
4	Demonstrative Pronouns		4:48
5	Interrogative Pronoun: What		4:24
6	Days of the Week		4:55
7	Particle 'no'		5:12
8	Possession 'no'		4:49
9	Particle 'to' and 'mo'		6:39
10	Family Members		5:41
11	Interrogative pronoun: Who		5:13
12	Vocabulary and Particle 'ne' and 'yo'		4:44
13	Numbers and Time Expressions		6:55
14	Vocabulary and Shopping		5:45
15	Adjectives		12:08
16	Adjectives in Sentences		6:39
17	Adjectives in Sentences (2)		5:52
18	Particle 'o' and Verbs: present / future tense		8:48
19	Interrogative pronoun: What (2)		5:00
20	A Substitue of the Verb		6:41
21	Conjunction 'soshite' and Particle 'mo'		5:07
22	Interrogative pronoun: Where		4:19
23	Expressions of Positional Relationships		7:04
24	Particle 'ni' (1)		4:08
25	Particle 'ni' (2)		6:50
26	Verbs: past tense		6:07
27	Adverb (1)		5:36
28	Particle 'de' (1)		6:25
29	Interrogative pronoun: When		4:43
30	Suggestions		4:13
31	Present Perfect		6:02
32	Clock Time		5:24
33	Particle 'ni' (3)		9:45
34	Particle 'de' (2)		6:05
35	Adverbs (2)		4:51
36	Desire Form		6:59
37	Particle 'ni' (4)		3:36
38	Adjectives: past tense		7:56
39	Conjunctions		5:54
40	Adverbs (3)		5:01
41	Review		19:23
Section 2：Japanese conversation - Entry Level to Intermediate Level
42	4 Basic Forms of Verbs	Preview	6:24
43	Dictionary-form to Masu-form	Preview	5:12
44	Dictionary-form (1) Expressions for Ability		6:30
45	Dictionary-form to Te-form		5:02
46	Te-from (1) Expressions for Positive Requests		5:09
47	Adverb "Zehi"		5:51
48	Te-form (2) for Progressive form		5:50
49	Te-form (2) for Progressive form (2)		8:15
50	"Hai" and "Ee"		5:26
51	Te-form (3) / (4) Expressions for Permission / Prohibition		5:20
52	Te-form (5) as a Conjunction		4:07
53	Dictionary-form to Nai-form		5:17
54	Nai-form (1) Expressions for Negative Requests		3:35
55	Conjunction "Kara" to make causal clause		4:45
56	Particle "E" with moving verbs		4:59
57	Interrogative Pronoun "Donna"		3:37
58	Other Verbs in Group 1		4:47
59	Other Verbs in Group 2 and Irregular verbs		4:13
60	Dictionary-form (2) Expressions for Possibility		4:50
61	Pre Masu-form (1) Expressions for "too much"		4:41
62	Pre Nai-form (1) Expressions for Obligation		6:56
63	Te-form (6) Expressions for "try		4:03
64	Suggestion Form (2) / (3)		5:07
65	Desire Form (2)		5:45
66	Particle "Kara" and "Made"		4:46
67	Interrogative Pronoun "Dono Kurai"		8:47
68	Vocabulary - Places		3:10
69	Basic Directions and Particle "O" (2)		6:03
70	Expressions for "the first time"		6:15
71	Review of This Course		15:04