Japanese Beginners Step 3

This course is the third step of six progressive steps to complete our beginners level in Japanese.

In this course, which is taught in Japanese, you will consolidate your reading and writing skills using Hiragana and Katakana and learn a number of Kanji characters. You will also learn to talk about what you eat and drink, describe people and talk about your home.

You will develop listening, speaking, reading and writing skills through a variety of learning activities in class and at home. Class-based activities include small-group role-plays, responding to short texts, listening to dialogues or watching video clips. Language learning requires regular practice, and you will consolidate your skills at home, with vocabulary, grammar and writing exercises.

Please note, you will need to buy textbooks to support your learning on this course. You will find details of the textbooks in the ‘What you’ll learn’ section of the course overview. Please do not purchase any materials until your course is confirmed to run. You will require access to a device with an internet connection. 

If you have fully engaged with all the learning activities and have attended regularly, by the end of the course, you should be able to:

• Recognise and write a number of Kanji characters
• Talk about what you eat and drink
• Describe characteristics of people and objects
• Talk about your home

The above list is indicative and may be subject to change.

You will need to buy the following textbook:

• Marugoto Starter A1: Katsudoo. 2013. ISBN 9783875487077
• Marugoto Starter A1: Rikai. 2014. ISBN 9783875487084
• Japanese for Busy People Kana Workbook. 4th, revised edition. ISBN: 9781568366227 

This course is the third step on our beginners level and is open to anyone who has completed Japanese Beginners Step 2 or equivalent and can read and write using both Hiragana and Katakana. If you have previously learned Japanese and are unsure of your level, please self-assess.

We welcome all and are committed to fostering a positive culture and sense of community among learners and staff. We expect learners to treat others with dignity and respect. Learners must be aged 16+.

If you have a disability, learning difficulty, health condition, or personal circumstances which may affect your learning, please let us know so that we can make appropriate adjustments in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

Wherever possible, we mainstream adjustments in line with the University’s Accessible and Inclusive Learning Policy. 

Learners will have limited access to the University’s student support services who will signpost appropriate local sources of support.  

You need to have completed Japanese Beginners Step 2 or equivalent and be able to read and write using both Hiragana and Katakana. If you are unsure of your level, please self assess. 

You will need to have reading, listening and communication skills, including the ability to understand detailed ideas and information presented verbally and in writing. You must be comfortable learning in English if it is not your first language. You will need basic digital skills, such as using a computer and navigating a website, to access the learning materials.

Booking is available until 23:59 the day before the course is due to start, unless the course is full or cancelled.