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Beginner Japanese for Adults I

Learn basic sentences and what to say in a simple self-introduction!
It’s recommended that you know 75% of kana characters on sight as all practice on the worksheets is in Japanese.

 

[Session 2 In-person] Tuesdays 6:35 – 7:55PM March 19 – April 23
Lincoln Park Branch, Chicago Public Library (1150 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60614)

[Session 3 In-person] Date/time and location TBD
1.5 hours for 5 weeks at a library where we offer classes (you can request it at one of those locations and I’ll do my best to fit everyone in)

Choose how much help you need learning

Leave me alone
For those who have an amazing memory and are diligent about studying often.
You'll practice on your own and ask questions in class or through our private Discord Japanese learning community.

Check in on me (Recommended)
For those who need feedback on how they're doing but can otherwise study regularly by themselves.
You'll get a workbook and audio, worksheet review and access to our private Discord Japanese learning community.

Hold my hand
For those who have trouble sticking to a study schedule or who need more ways to study.
You'll get a detailed curriculum, workbook and audio, video course, weekly 30-minute online Office Hours every Wednesday night, worksheet review and access to our private Discord Japanese learning community.

Description

While I normally make sure younger students have everything available to help them learn, as adults, you know how much support you need when picking up something new. You get to choose what works best for you.

We’ll learn how to make basic sentences so we can introduce ourselves.

You must be able to recognize 75 – 85% of the kana characters—the worksheets are in Japanese—but we will be doing a review of the characters and other ways to make extra sounds in Japanese so if you’re just a little rusty, come join us!

This class is for adults. You must be 18 or older.

Additional information

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<h3>Choose how much help you need learning</h3>

<p><strong>Leave me alone</strong><br />
<em>For those who have an amazing memory and are diligent about studying often.</em><br />
You'll practice on your own and ask questions in class or through our private Discord Japanese learning community.</p>

<p><strong>Check in on me</strong> (Recommended)<br />
<em>For those who need feedback on how they're doing but can otherwise study regularly by themselves. </em><br />
You'll get a workbook and audio, worksheet review and access to our private Discord Japanese learning community.</p>

<p><strong>Hold my hand</strong><br />
<em>For those who have trouble sticking to a study schedule or who need more ways to study.</em><br />
You'll get a detailed curriculum, workbook and audio, video course, weekly 30-minute online Office Hours every Wednesday night, worksheet review and access to our private Discord Japanese learning community.</p>
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<p><strong>Learn basic sentences and what to say in a simple self-introduction!</strong></p>
<p><em>Note: All practice and examples are written with kana characters.</em></p>

<strong><em>Date/time and location TBD</em></strong><br />
1.5 hours for 5 weeks at <a href="https://www.thesamexponential.com/offers/in-person-chicago-japanese-classes/">a library where we offer classes</a> (you can request it at one of those locations and I'll do my best to fit everyone in)

Return policy

Refunds possible (restrictions apply): see specifics under In-person courses in the Refund and Returns Policy.

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