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  • Japanese 1
  • Item: G37777
    Fee: $249.00
    Dates: 4/15/2025 - 6/24/2025
    Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Days: Tu
    Sessions: 10
    CEUs: 2
    Building: BVONL
    Room: Live Online
    Address: ,
    Instructor(s): Hiroko Ikeda

    Online registration closes 1 week before the class start date.

    More than 122 million people speak Japanese, and you can be one of them. In Level 1 of our Japanese language program, students will acquire basic everyday vocabulary and expressions in their proper cultural context. They will learn to read and write Hiragana and get acquainted with the essentials of Japanese grammar.

    Required Textbook:

    • Japanese for Busy People Book 1: Romanized, Revised 4th Edition, ISBN 978-1568366197

    • Japanese for Busy People Book 1: The Workbook, Revised 4th Edition, ISBN 978-1568366210

    Students must create their NetID to access this course in Canvas, the online learning management system. Please click here to create your NetID account.

    Online courses require an internet connection and the ability to interact both through audio and video using either a web cam/microphone, speakers/headset using a computer or via a mobile phone connection. Depending upon the class, students will need to download either Zoom or Microsoft Teams apps to attend and participate in class sessions. There is no additional cost for these applications.

    No class 4/29

 

  • Japanese 1
  • Item: G41199
    Fee: $249.00
    Dates: 4/16/2025 - 6/18/2025
    Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Days: W
    Sessions: 10
    CEUs: 2
    Building: Main Campus Building T
    Room: T124
    Address: 3000 Landerholm Circle SE Bellevue, WA 98007
    Instructor(s): Saori Sampa

    Online registration closes 1 week before the class start date.

    More than 122 million people speak Japanese, and you can be one of them. In Level 1 of our Japanese language program, students will acquire basic everyday vocabulary and expressions in their proper cultural context. They will learn to read and write Hiragana and get acquainted with the essentials of Japanese grammar.

    Required Textbook:

    • Japanese for Busy People Book 1: Romanized, Revised 4th Edition, ISBM 978-1568366197

    • Japanese for Busy People Book 1: The Workbook, Revised 4th Edition, ISBN 978-1568366210

 

  • Japanese 2
  • Item: G37781
    Fee: $249.00
    Dates: 4/14/2025 - 6/23/2025
    Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Days: M
    Sessions: 10
    CEUs: 2
    Building: BVONL
    Room: Live Online
    Address: ,
    Instructor(s): Hiroko Ikeda

    Online registration closes 1 week before the class start date.

    For students who have taken one quarter of Japanese or the equivalent. In Level 1 you learned Hiragana. In Level 2, you will learn to read and write Katakana. There will also be emphasis is on strengthening communication skills through simple conversations and exercises.

    Required Textbook:

    • Japanese for Busy People Book 1: Romanized, Revised 4th Edition, ISBN 978-1568366197

    • Japanese for Busy People Book 1: The Workbook, Revised 4th Edition, ISBN 978-1568366210

    Students must create their NetID to access this course in Canvas, the online learning management system. Please click here to create your NetID account.

    Online courses require an internet connection and the ability to interact both through audio and video using either a web cam/microphone, speakers/headset using a computer or via a mobile phone connection. Depending upon the class, students will need to download either Zoom or Microsoft Teams apps to attend and participate in class sessions. There is no additional cost for these applications.

    No class 5/26

 

  • Japanese 3
  • Item: G37791
    Fee: $249.00
    Dates: 4/15/2025 - 6/24/2025
    Times: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Days: Tu
    Sessions: 10
    CEUs: 2
    Building: BVONL
    Room: Live Online
    Address: ,
    Instructor(s): Reiko Hornibrook

    Online registration closes 1 week before the class start date.

    For students who have taken two quarters of Japanese or the equivalent. Building off Levels 1 and 2, you'll review of Hiragana and Katakana and be introduced to Kanji. You will also learn to communicate in diverse and culturally appropriate contexts.

    Required Textbook and Workbook:

    • Japanese for Busy People Book 1: Romanized: Revised 4th Edition, ISBN 978-1568366197

    • Japanese for Busy People Book 1: The Workbook: Revised 4th Edition, ISBN 978-1568366210

    Online courses require an internet connection and the ability to interact both through audio and video using either a web cam/microphone, speakers/headset using a computer or via a mobile phone connection. Depending upon the class, students will need to download either Zoom or Microsoft Teams apps to attend and participate in class sessions. There is no additional cost for these applications.

    No class 4/29

 

  • Japanese 7
  • Item: G37792
    Fee: $249.00
    Dates: 4/10/2025 - 6/12/2025
    Times: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    Days: Th
    Sessions: 10
    CEUs: 2
    Building: BVONL
    Room: Live Online
    Address: ,
    Instructor(s): Tokie Benjamin

    Online registration closes 1 week before the class start date.

    For students who have taken six quarters of Japanese or the equivalent. Emphasis on strengthening conversational skills, social and business etiquette, and Kanji.

    Required Textbook and Workbook:

    • Japanese for Busy People Book 2: Revised 4th Edition, ISBN 978-1568366272

    • Japanese for Busy People Book 2: The Workbook: Revised 4th Edition, ISBN 978-1568366289

    Students must create their NetID to access this course in Canvas, the online learning management system. Please click here to create your NetID account.

    Online courses require an internet connection and the ability to interact both through audio and video using either a web cam/microphone, speakers/headset using a computer or via a mobile phone connection. Depending upon the class, students will need to download either Zoom or Microsoft Teams apps to attend and participate in class sessions. There is no additional cost for these applications.

 

  • Japanese Language Proficiency Test Preparation-N2
  • Item: G37793
    Fee: $249.00
    Dates: 4/5/2025 - 6/7/2025
    Times: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    Days: Sa
    Sessions: 10
    CEUs: 2
    Building: BVONL
    Room: Live Online
    Address: ,
    Instructor(s): Tokie Benjamin

    Online registration closes 1 week before the class start date.

    This course helps students with the requisite Japanese language skills prepare for the internationally accredited Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) - N2. The test assesses Japanese kanji and vocabulary, listening, reading and grammar.

    Prerequisites:  Japanese 15 or higher; passed JLPT 3; 1000 kanji and 6000 words.

    Required Textbooks:

    • N2 Grammar: New Full Master Grammar Japanese Language Proficiency Test N2 (English and Japanese Edition) ISBN 978-4883195657

    • N2 Reading: Kanzen Master Japanese Language Proficiency Test JLPT N2, Reading Comprehension (English and Japanese Edition) ISBN 978-4883195725

    Students must create their NetID to access this course in Canvas, the online learning management system. Please click here to create your NetID account.

    Online courses require an internet connection and the ability to interact both through audio and video using either a web cam/microphone, speakers/headset using a computer or via a mobile phone connection. Depending upon the class, students will need to download either Zoom or Microsoft Teams apps to attend and participate in class sessions. There is no additional cost for these applications.

 

  • Japanese 1
  • Item: W35218
    Fee: $249.00
    Dates: 1/13/2025 - 3/31/2025
    Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Days: M
    Sessions: 10
    CEUs: 2
    Building: BVONL
    Room: Live Online
    Address: ,
    Instructor(s): Hiroko Ikeda

    Registration is closed.

    Required Textbook:

    • Japanese for Busy People Book 1: Romanized, Revised 4th Edition, ISBM 978-1568366197

    • Japanese for Busy People Book 1: The Workbook, Revised 4th Edition, ISBN 978-1568366210

    Students must create their NetID to access this course in Canvas, the online learning management system. Please click here to create your NetID account.

    Online courses require an internet connection and the ability to interact both through audio and video using either a web cam/microphone, speakers/headset using a computer or via a mobile phone connection. Depending upon the class, students will need to download either Zoom or Microsoft Teams apps to attend and participate in class sessions. There is no additional cost for these applications.

    No class 1/20 and 2/17

    More than 122 million people speak Japanese, and you can be one of them. In Level 1 of our Japanese language program, students will acquire basic everyday vocabulary and expressions in their proper cultural context. They will learn to read and write Hiragana and get acquainted with the essentials of Japanese grammar.

 

  • Japanese 2
  • Item: W35234
    Fee: $249.00
    Dates: 1/14/2025 - 4/1/2025
    Times: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Days: Tu
    Sessions: 10
    CEUs: 2
    Building: BVONL
    Room: Live Online
    Address: ,
    Instructor(s): Reiko Hornibrook

    Registration is closed.

    Required Textbook and Workbook:

    • Japanese for Busy People Book 1: Romanized: Revised 4th Edition, ISBN 978-1568366197

    • Japanese for Busy People Book 1: The Workbook: Revised 4th Edition, ISBN 978-1568366210

    Online courses require an internet connection and the ability to interact both through audio and video using either a web cam/microphone, speakers/headset using a computer or via a mobile phone connection. Depending upon the class, students will need to download either Zoom or Microsoft Teams apps to attend and participate in class sessions. There is no additional cost for these applications.

    No class 3/4

    For students who have taken one quarter of Japanese or the equivalent. In Level 1 you learned Hiragana. In Level 2, you will learn to read and write Katakana. There will also be emphasis is on strengthening communication skills through simple conversations and exercises.

 

  • Japanese 6
  • Item: W35241
    Fee: $249.00
    Dates: 1/16/2025 - 3/27/2025
    Times: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    Days: Th
    Sessions: 10
    CEUs: 2
    Building: BVONL
    Room: Live Online
    Address: ,
    Instructor(s): Tokie Benjamin

    Registration is closed.

    Required Textbook and Workbook:

    • Japanese for Busy People Book 2: Revised 4th Edition, ISBN 978-1568366272

    • Japanese for Busy People Book 2: The Workbook: Revised 4th Edition, ISBN 978-1568366289

    Students must create their NetID to access this course in Canvas, the online learning management system. Please click here to create your NetID account.

    Online courses require an internet connection and the ability to interact both through audio and video using either a web cam/microphone, speakers/headset using a computer or via a mobile phone connection. Depending upon the class, students will need to download either Zoom or Microsoft Teams apps to attend and participate in class sessions. There is no additional cost for these applications.

    No class 2/13

    For students who have taken five quarters of Japanese or the equivalent. Emphasis on strengthening conversational skills, social and business etiquette, and Kanji.

 


 

 

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