Japanese for Kids https://www.japansociety.org/event/japanese-for-kids-3?utm_source=netcommunity&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=general

Sunday, June 13 – Sunday, August 8

Learn Japanese through a series of fun, interactive online courses designed just for kids! This summer, we are offering exploratory sessions for children ages 3-5 and 6-10 in multiple levels.

These courses will be conducted online via Zoom. To participate fully, you will need access to a device with internet, microphone, and camera (such as a laptop, smartphone, or tablet). Further instructions will be provided before the course begins in June. Please note that all times listed are New York time (ET).

For questions, please contact our Education & Family team: jseducation@japansociety.org.

Japanese for Kids: Step 1
Sundays, June 13—Aug. 8
Eight online lessons (no class on 7/4)

Absolute beginners in Japanese will have the opportunity to build basic vocabulary, listening, speaking and cultural skills with these Step 1 courses, designed for families with no or minimal Japanese experience. Families are encouraged to take one full year of Step 1 Japanese before moving onto Step 2.

3-5-Year-Olds, 10:30-11 am ET (Online) Calculate your local time
Young learners explore Japanese language and culture through a seasonal and theme-based curriculum filled with storytelling, songs, games and interactive activities (PDF will be available for download). Children will build basic vocabulary and understanding through fun, online activities.

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6-10-Year- Olds, 11:30 am-12 pm ET (Online) Calculate your local time
Using a theme-based curriculum, children learn Japanese through a variety of age-appropriate engaging activities, games and songs aimed at building everyday vocabulary. In addition to listening, speaking, basic reading and writing skills are introduced in a fun and supportive environment.

REGISTERTuition: $135/$105 Japan Society members. Adult accompaniment recommended. Space limited to 12 students; advance registration required.

Japanese for Kids: Step 2
Sundays, June 13-Aug. 8Eight online lessons (no class on 7/4)

Young learners build upon existing basic vocabulary and speaking skills through situational lessons and become more comfortable using Japanese in everyday life. Step 2 courses are intended for families who have taken a full year of Step 1 courses or for families with previous Japanese language experience.

3-5-Year-Olds, 9:30-10 am ET (Online) Calculate your local time
Young learners explore Japanese language by building vocabulary related to the world around them. Through storytelling, games and engaging activates, children will improve listening and learn how to use Japanese in their everyday life with simple sentences and common expressions.

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6-10-Year-Olds, 12:30–1 pm ET (Online) Calculate your local time
Using everyday situations, Japanese learners practice speaking and listening with age-appropriate activities and learn how to understand and respond with more advanced sentence structures. Building on age-appropriate vocabulary, students will be able to describe items used in everyday life.

REGISTERTuition: $135/$105 Japan Society members. Adult accompaniment recommended. Space limited to 12 students; advance registration required.

Terms & Conditions:
Tuition is non-refundable and non-transferable for any reason after 12 PM ET on Monday, June 7. No partial registration is permitted. Cancellations are accepted by phone or email. Japan Society also reserves the right to cancel any course if sufficient enrollment is not obtained. In such cases, those students already enrolled will receive full refunds. For questions about a registration you placed, please contact the Box Office at (212) 715-1258.