Konnichiwa (Japanese for Beginners Camp)

Course Overview:

Say Konnichiwa! and dive into the wonders of the Japanese language and culture in this fun and interactive camp for beginners. Children will learn basic greetings, everyday phrases, and simple writing in hiragana while enjoying cultural crafts like origami and performing a mini skit. This camp is ideal for curious young learners excited to explore Japanese in an interactive way!

Course Content:

• Japanese Alphabet: Introduction to Hiragana
• Basic Greetings and Polite Expressions
• Everyday Vocabulary and Simple Phrases
• Cultural Craft: Origami Folding
• Mini Skit Preparation and Performance
• Introduction to Japanese Culture

Learning Outcomes:

• Recognise and write basic hiragana characters
• Use simple greetings and polite expressions in Japanese
• Speak short phrases and introduce themselves
• Understand and appreciate aspects of Japanese culture
• Build confidence in language learning through performance and play

Teaching Methods:

• Immersive language practice through games and storytelling
• Hands-on cultural activities like origami and roleplay
• Group interaction and conversation drills
• Mini performance-based learning

Prerequisites:

No background needed.

Assessment Methods:

No assessments will be done.

Required Materials:

Water bottles and a light jacket