Cursusmateriaal Japans niveau 5
The course material is written in English, so a basic understanding of English is needed.
Japanese level 5
Starting from
€525
Course information
Japanese level 5 is intended for students with an intermediate knowledge of the Japanese language. To take this course you should already be able to read Japanese texts on familiar everyday topics in various styles of writing, as well as being able to conduct a simple conversation with other Japanese speakers This course is also suitable for you if you have successfully completed the course JLPT N5.
After this course you will be able to understand and speak Japanese reasonably well, provided the other person speaks slowly and clearly. You will be able to make suggestions and give advice and discuss an experience or event, such as your plans for the weekend.
The course is taught in Japanese and English.
Course schedule and prices
Intake
The intake procedure for this course consists of: online intake conversation.
After you have enrolled for this course, we will invite you for an assessment to determine your level. We recommend that you enrol at least two weeks before the start of the course. If you enrol later than this, we cannot guarantee there will be time for the intake procedure.
If you have completed the Japanese level 4 course at UvA Talen, an assessment will not be necessary.
Course content
During Japanese Level 5 you will learn around 150 new words, so by the end of the course you will know around 800 Japanese words. . You can learn 50 new Kanji characters (200 in total) through self-study. Your teacher will be happy to provide you with the information needed to support your efforts.
Grammar covered in this course includes various verb forms, including verbs you can use when giving or receiving something (あげる、くれる、もらう) and verbs that indicate your relationship to another person. You will also learn how to use counters for indicating numbers (一さつ、一ぴき、一本、一だい). In Japanese, the counter you use depends on what you are counting, for example objects, means of transport, people, animals and abstract concepts.
The final level of this course is equal to one quarter of Level N4 of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT).
Certificate
You will complete the course with an oral and written exam.
If you successfully complete this course, you will receive a certificate showing the level you have attained and you will be able to continue to Japanese level 6.
Course material
The course material is not included in the course price. If you choose to follow lessons in class, you can buy your books through us. You then receive them during the first lesson. If you are going to take an online course, you will buy the books yourself.
FAQ
What is included in the price of a group course?
The course price includes:
- an intake
- the group course
- an exam
- (if necessary) a resit. You can take the resit within six months after finishing the course.
- a certificate
The course material is not included in the course price.
What is the difference between an online and in class course? Can I combine an online and in class course?
There is no difference in the course content and course material between the online and in class course, only a difference in format. The online courses take place via Zoom and the in class courses at the Roeterseiland in Amsterdam. By using breakout-rooms teachers will aim to provide the same interaction as during an in class course. In both formats students are expected to actively participate in the course.
The choice for an online or in class course depends on your personal preference for location and teaching style.
It is not possible to combine an online and in class course. If you start a course online, you will follow the entire course online. The same applies to in class courses. This is in order to ensure the peace in our classes and avoid a lot of changes between classes.
How much time should I expect to spend on studying by myself?
Students generally need to spend double the amount of time of the course on studying by themselves. This means that if your course is 40 hours of class, you can expect about 80 hours of homework and self study. In our experience, the more time you invest in homework, the more you benefit from your course.
Which teacher will teach my group course?
In the week before the start of the course you will receive your final course confirmation which mentions your teacher.
At UvA Talen we have a variety of professional teachers with years of experience teaching to adults. Due to our feedback sessions with teacher we can guarantee the quality of our teachers. We have set standards for the qualification of our teacher. Depending on the type of course, we will often choose for a native speaker of your language.
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Awesome! I had an amazing teacher who was so calm, clear, and supportive. It was an enjoyable space to learn a new language, UvA Talen was definitely the right place for me!