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Japanese as a Foreign Language (JFL) Courses
JSA Class
(Students who start in Grade 1 and 2 in a Canadian school system)
Children become familiar with Japanese sounds and simple characters through Japanese songs, crafts, and games. They learn words for colors, foods, animals, family members, the human body, seasons and vehicles. They learn to recognize words consisting of two to three Hiragana characters.
JSB Class
(Students who start in Grade 3 and 4 in a Canadian school system)
This class is for students with little or no pre-knowledge of Japanese. Students learn daily greetings and to talk about themselves using clear and natural pronunciation. This class covers common vocabulary and simple sentences as well as reading and writing Hiragana.
JSC Class
(Students who start in Grade 5 and 6 in a Canadian school system)
This class is for students with little or no pre-knowledge of Japanese. Students learn daily greetings and to talk about themselves using clear and natural pronunciation. This class covers common vocabulary and simple sentences as well as reading and writing Hiragana.
Youth A Class
(Beginner class for students in Grades 7 to 12 in a Canadian school system)
Students learn Hiragana and Katakana along with clear, natural pronunciation. Daily greetings, family members and introductions are covered. Students receive instruction in expressing themselves in everyday life and school situations. They also learn to describe things with adjectives.
Youth B Class
(Students who have successfully completed Youth A or equivalent and are in Grades 7 to 12 in a Canadian school system)
Topics covered include a review of Hiragana, Katakana and Kanji as well as learning situational expressions and conversations such as shopping and school life. Students write letters using sentences and expressions they have learned.
Youth C Class
(Students who have successfully completed Youth B or equivalent and are in Grades 7 to 12 in Canadian school system)
Students review Hiragana, Katakana and Kanji. They also learn situational expression used when shopping and in school life. They write letters using more complicated sentence structures they have learned. Students are also challenged with preparing and delivering a presentation.