Japanese N4

Course Title: Fundamental Japanese Language Proficiency with JLPT N4 for Exam Readiness

Course Description:

Embark on a fundamental journey to build proficiency in the Japanese language using the effective JLPT N4 approach. This meticulously designed course enhances your language skills and equips you with the fundamental grammar knowledge necessary to excel in the JLPT N4 exam. With unit-wise organization, practical examples, and engaging activities, you’ll be fully prepared for success in both language learning and the JLPT N4 exam.

Course Outline:

Unit 1: Basic Conversations and Greetings

• Practicing essential greetings and introductions
• Engaging in basic conversations and exchanges
• JLPT N4 grammar focus: Basic sentence structures and particles

Unit 2: Describing Daily Activities

• Talking about daily routines and activities
• Expressing preferences and simple opinions
• JLPT N4 grammar focus: Present tense and basic verbs

Unit 3: Expressing Likes and Dislikes

• Expressing likes, dislikes, and preferences
• Describing interests and hobbies
• JLPT N4 grammar focus: Verb conjugations for likes and dislikes

Unit 4: Talking About Past Experiences

• Narrating past experiences and events
• Using past tense and time expressions
• JLPT N4 grammar focus: Past tense forms and time markers

Unit 5: Describing Plans and Intentions

• Discussing future plans and intentions
• Expressing desires and aspirations
• JLPT N4 grammar focus: Future tense and basic expressions

Unit 6: Giving Directions and Making Requests

• Asking for and giving directions
• Making simple requests and inquiries
• JLPT N4 grammar focus: Imperative forms and directions vocabulary

Unit 7: Talking About Everyday Objects

• Describing everyday objects and locations
• Expanding vocabulary for common items
• JLPT N4 grammar focus: Noun usage and descriptive language

Unit 8: JLPT N4 Practice and Test Strategies

• Practice exercises for the JLPT N4 exam
• Grammar revision and effective test-taking strategies
• JLPT N4 exam preparation techniques

Additional Resources:

Songs for JLPT N4 Level:

• “君をのせて” (Carrying You) by 井上あずみ (Azumi Inoue)
• “世界に一つだけの花” (Sekai ni Hitotsu Dake no Hana) by SMAP
• “もってけ！セーラーふく” (Motteke! Sailor Fuku) by アフィリア・サーガ (Afilia Saga)

Movies for JLPT N4 Level:

• “となりのトトロ” (My Neighbor Totoro) (Anime/Family)
• “千と千尋の神隠し” (Spirited Away) (Anime/Fantasy)
• “ハウルの動く城” (Howl’s Moving Castle) (Anime/Fantasy)

By integrating the JLPT N4 approach with grammar points and recommended songs and movies, this comprehensive course ensures you acquire language skills, cultural insights, and the confidence to excel in both real-life scenarios and the JLPT N4 exam.