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.
- Headphones and an external microphone
- High-speed stable internet connection
- Access to a computer with a minimum of Windows 10 or Mac G5
- Book
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 $ 49.00 CDN
Available at:
Winter 2026
Evening Sessions
Jan 13 - Mar 17Tue
Tuesday, Jan 13 - Tuesday, Mar 17
| 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, Nov 03, 2025 |
| Registration End Date: | Thursday, Jan 08, 2026 |
| Maximum Class Size: | 20 |
| Teacher: | Atsuko Okamoto |
| Status: | Registration is closed |
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: | TBA |
| 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 for this section starts on Monday, Feb 23, 2026 |