Supporting Your Child's School Life in Japanese
Walking Together with Confidence
About this course
In Japanese junior high schools, there are many situations where parents need to communicate in Japanese, such as handling printed materials, communication notebooks, meetings, absence notifications, and school events. Even in situations where you might feel, 'I don't understand the content well' or 'I don't know how to ask the teacher,' just knowing a little Japanese can significantly bridge the gap with the school. This course will help you gradually acquire the Japanese you truly need for school life in 25-minute sessions. Rather than memorizing difficult grammar, this practical Japanese program for parents focuses on important skills such as understanding communications from the school, being able to ask questions to teachers, and conveying your child's situation. Through 10 lessons, you will gradually become accustomed to the structure of Japanese junior high schools and communication with the school, empowering you to confidently support your child's school life.
What you'll be able to do after this course
Through 10 lessons, parents will be able to: • Read printed materials and communications from the school • Engage in simple conversations about their child's school life in Japanese • Ask questions and seek advice from teachers • Express their thoughts during meetings and home visits • Notify the school about absences, tardiness, or health issues • Communicate their child's 'troubles' to the teacher • Understand school events, belongings, and submissions • Grasp the basic structure of Japanese junior high schools • Reduce anxiety about not being able to ask the school due to language barriers • Gain confidence in supporting their child's school life in Japanese
Recommended for
ひらがな・カタカナが理解できるJLPTN5/4
Syllabus (10 lessons)
はじめまして、子どもの学校のことを知ろう
自己紹介・子どもの学年・学校について話す
学校からのお知らせを読もう
プリントの基本表・現、日時・場所・持ち物
先生に聞いてみよう
「～について教えてください」「どうしたらいいですか」
子どもの学校生活を話そう
勉強・友達・部活動・学校生活について話す
欠席・遅刻・体調不良
学校への電話・連絡帳・メールの表現
先生に相談しよう
学校への電話・連絡帳・メールの表現
三者面談に備えよう
子どもの様子・家庭での状況・質問を伝える
行事と学校生活
体育祭・文化祭・修学旅行・部活動など
子どもの困りごとを伝えよう
学習・友人関係・学校生活について相談する
学校とつながる日本語
総復習＋先生との会話を実践する