Japanese Beginners Stage 2

This course is ideal for those who finished the Beginner stage 1 with Mami previously. A basic understanding of Japanese grammar and knowledge needed to participate this class.

Students will delve deeper in Japanese from a grammatical point of view. In this class, Mami will help students transition beyond rote memoization by focusing on the application of important grammatical concepts.

“What’s the difference?” Section that focus on the practical differences between expressions whose close similarity can pose problems for foreign learners of the language. These are expressions that students often ask about in lessons and tend to make mistakes with, so Mami believe that examine them in more detail will be helpful.

Since this textbook, Practical Japanese (used in Stage 1) and Practical Japanese 2 collectively cover about 70% of the grammar that appears on the N4 level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, they can also be used as JLPT preparation materials. Mami strongly hope that this class helps everyone learn some more Japanese in a fun and enjoyable manner.

Additional materials may be supplementally used in the classroom (printed documents, Youtube videos etc.) to help you understanding better and quicker.

Please Bring:

For this class at Brookvale, Mami ask students to bring

Practical Japanese – Basic Expressions for Living and Travel

Kiyomi Ozawa

(It is also used in Beginner Stage 1)

Practical Japanese 2 – JLTP N4 Grammar and useful expressions

Kiyomi Ogawa

Both textbooks are available at Kinokuniya Bookstore (online or actual store purchase – approx $45 each) please check the stock of items with them.

Notepad, pens, pencils and markers

Please note: make sure you check with the college if the course has definitely got the numbers to run before purchasing a text book, note pad etc. The college will not accept responsibility if you have purchased the text book and the course is subsequently cancelled. You can contact us on phone (9970 1000) or email (enquiries@nbcc.nsw.edu.au) to see if the course is running or not.

About the Tutor:

Mami Himura Cheng is a Japanese national, born, grew up, and was fully educated in Hokkaido, Japan. Mami immigrated to Australia in 2007, and has been living in Sydney as a permanent resident ever since. Mami worked as a librarian at a public library in Japan for 5 years, and has 10 years experience in an ongoing career as a ZUMBA Fitness instructor all around the Northern Beaches area, as well as teaching Japanese to children with a Japanese background at the local community language school.

Mami loves to create a fun, friendly and engaging atmosphere in the class. She is excited to share her aspects and knowledge with you all, and keen for you to gain a deeper understanding of Japanese language and it’s culture.