Japanese Conversation – Level 1 (Online)
Prerequisite: None
Overall Goals:
- In this course, students will develop basic language skills.
- The course will focus on oral comprehension and expression.
- The course content includes grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation at an elementary level. This includes the alphabets (hiragana and katakana), numbers, the verbs, including questions and negative forms, as well as greetings.
- The course aims to develop essential communication skills and knowledge of the Japanese language and culture.
Intended Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Have a simple conversation in Japanese.
Methodology:
- Grammar
- Verbs
- Vocabulary
- Questions
- Pronunciation
- Alphabets (Hiragana and Katakana)
Required Material:
Students may choose to purchase either a digital book or a paper book, not both.
The purchase should only be made after the first class.
- Device: PC (Windows 11) or Mac OS 13 (Ventura or newer).
Laptops or desktops are recommended for full functionality.Students may be able to participate using Chromebooks or tablets, but features may be limited.
- Internet Connection: Minimum – 10 Mbps download / 2 Mbps upload.
Recommended – 25 Mbps download / 10 Mbps upload.Wired internet connection is preferred for stability.
- Audio & Video: Headphones or earbuds with a microphone.
Webcam (built-in or external) is recommended. - Book
Web Browser: The latest versions of Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, or Safari.
Please see Microsoft’s detailed link for more information:
E-Book
Title: Marugoto: Japanese language and culture “Starter A1” “Rikai”
ISBN : 9784384811728
Authors: Japan Foundation (Hiromi Kijima; Tomoyo Shibahara; Naomi Hatta)
Price: Approximately $ 39.00 CDN
Available at:
Hardcover Book
Title: Marugoto: Japanese language and culture “Starter A1” “Rikai”
ISBN : 9784384057539
Authors: Japan Foundation (Hiromi Kijima; Tomoyo Shibahara; Naomi Hatta)
Price: Approximately $ 43.00 CDN
Available at:
Fall2026
Evening Sessions
Sep 22 - Nov 24Tue
Tuesday, Sep 22 - Tuesday, Nov 24
| Day | Time | Room Number |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00 - 21:00 | Microsoft Teams - Online |
Additional Information
| Delivery Method: | Online |
| Price: | $245.00 plus tax |
| Total Hours: | 30 |
| Course Number: | 550011 |
| Registration Start Date: | Thursday, Jul 02, 2026 |
| Registration End Date: | Thursday, Sep 17, 2026 |
| Maximum Class Size: | 20 |
| Teacher: | TBA |
| Status: | Registration for this section starts on Thursday, Jul 02, 2026 |
Spring 2026
Evening Sessions
Apr 07 - Jun 09Tue
Tuesday, Apr 07 - Tuesday, Jun 09
| Day | Time | Room Number |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00 - 21:00 | Microsoft Teams - Online |
Additional Information
| Delivery Method: | Online |
| Price: | $245.00 plus tax |
| Total Hours: | 30 |
| Course Number: | 550011 |
| Registration Start Date: | Monday, Dec 15, 2025 |
| Registration End Date: | Thursday, Apr 02, 2026 |
| Maximum Class Size: | 20 |
| Teacher: | Atsuko Okamoto |
| Status: | Registration in progress and will end on Thursday, Apr 02, 2026 |
Summer 2026
Evening Sessions
Jul 07 - Sep 08Tue
Tuesday, Jul 07 - Tuesday, Sep 08
| Day | Time | Room Number |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00 - 21:00 | Microsoft Teams - Online |
Additional Information
| Delivery Method: | Online |
| Price: | $245.00 plus tax |
| Total Hours: | 30 |
| Course Number: | 550011 |
| Registration Start Date: | Monday, Feb 23, 2026 |
| Registration End Date: | Thursday, Jul 02, 2026 |
| Maximum Class Size: | 20 |
| Teacher: | TBA |
| Status: | Registration in progress and will end on Thursday, Jul 02, 2026 |