Japanese Beginner Dialogue
Introduces basic conversational Japanese through interactive practice.
Description : Students learn simple dialogues and key phrases in Japanese through structured practice, role‑play, and multimedia activities.
Category : ForeignLanguages
Age : 8+
Difficulty Level : Normal
Curriculum :
Module 1: Introduction to Japanese Greetings Section 1: Basic Greetings - Lesson 1: Hello and Goodbye Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1: Introducing "Konnichiwa" and "Sayonara" - Lesson 2: Good Morning and Good Night Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2: Learning "Ohayō" and "Oyasumi" Section 2: Courteous Expressions - Lesson 1: Please and Thank You Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1: Using "Onegaishimasu" and "Arigatou" - Lesson 2: Excuse Me and I'm Sorry Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2: Practicing "Sumimasen" and "Gomen nasai" Section 3: Self-Introduction Basics - Lesson 1: My Name is... Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1: Saying "Watashi wa [Name] desu" - Lesson 2: Nice to Meet You Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2: Using "Hajimemashite" and related greetings Section 4: Asking Basic Questions - Lesson 1: How Are You? Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1: Forming simple questions like "Ogenki desu ka?" - Lesson 2: What Is Your Name? Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2: Asking "Onamae wa nan desu ka?" Section 5: Simple Role-Playing Dialogues - Lesson 1: Greeting a Friend Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1: Structured dialogue for meeting a friend - Lesson 2: Meeting Someone New Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2: Role-play practice introducing oneself formally Module 2: Everyday Conversations Section 1: Family and Friends - Lesson 1: Talking about Family Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1: Learning basic vocabulary for family members - Lesson 2: Talking about Friends Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2: Introducing and discussing friends in simple terms Section 2: School Environment - Lesson 1: Introducing Classmates Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1: Dialogue for meeting and greeting classmates - Lesson 2: Discussing School Activities Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2: Simple conversation about school life and activities Section 3: Weather and Daily Routine - Lesson 1: Talking about Weather Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1: Expressing weather conditions using basic phrases - Lesson 2: Discussing Daily Routine Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2: Explaining daily activities in simple Japanese Section 4: Preferences and Likes - Lesson 1: Expressing Likes Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1: Sharing favorite things using phrases like "Suki desu" - Lesson 2: Expressing Dislikes Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2: Communicating dislikes in a polite manner Section 5: Simple Invitations - Lesson 1: Inviting a Friend Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1: Phrases for inviting someone to join an activity - Lesson 2: Accepting or Declining an Invitation Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2: Responding to invitations politely Module 3: Basic Social Interactions Section 1: Greetings Beyond the Basics - Lesson 1: Casual Greetings and Goodbyes Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1: Informal forms of greeting and farewell for friends - Lesson 2: Formal Introduction Greetings Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2: Using honorific language in introductions Section 2: Expressing Feelings - Lesson 1: Simple Emotions Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1: Vocabulary for basic emotions such as happy and sad - Lesson 2: Expressing Happiness and Sadness Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2: Forming sentences to express feelings Section 3: Compliments and Apologies - Lesson 1: Giving a Compliment Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1: Phrases to compliment others in a respectful way - Lesson 2: Offering an Apology Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2: Practice apologies using simple expressions Section 4: Simple Questions and Answers - Lesson 1: Yes/No Questions Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1: Structuring questions that can be answered with yes or no - Lesson 2: Open-ended Simple Questions Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2: Encouraging longer answers with simple question words Section 5: Reviewing Dialogue Patterns - Lesson 1: Dialogue Practice with Greetings Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1: Review and role-play various greeting scenarios - Lesson 2: Dialogue Practice with Self-Introduction Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2: Reinforcing self-introduction dialogues through practice Module 4: Practical Communication Scenarios Section 1: At a Store - Lesson 1: Asking for Price Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1: Learning how to ask "How much?" in Japanese - Lesson 2: Simple Transaction Dialogue Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2: Simulated exchanges for buying items Section 2: At a Restaurant - Lesson 1: Ordering Food Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1: Basic phrases for ordering a meal - Lesson 2: Asking for Recommendations Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2: How to ask for suggestions politely Section 3: Directions and Transportation - Lesson 1: Asking for Directions Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1: Key phrases for inquiring about location - Lesson 2: Understanding Basic Directions Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2: Learning terms like left, right, and straight ahead Section 4: Introductions in Social Events - Lesson 1: Introducing Yourself in Groups Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1: Practice group introductions in casual settings - Lesson 2: Engaging in Small Talk Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2: Building simple dialogues around everyday topics Section 5: At the Post Office or Library - Lesson 1: Simple Requests Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1: Phrases for asking for help or information - Lesson 2: Finding Information Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2: Dialogue practice for locating items or resources Module 5: Cultural Context and Role-play Section 1: Celebrations and Greetings - Lesson 1: Seasonal Greetings Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1: Exploring greetings used during Japanese festivals and seasons - Lesson 2: Festival Expressions Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2: Key phrases related to traditional celebrations Section 2: Traditional Etiquette - Lesson 1: Using Honorifics Simply Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1: Introduction to polite language and basic honorifics - Lesson 2: Orientation on Manners Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2: Understanding social etiquette in conversations Section 3: Role-play Dialogues - Lesson 1: Role-playing a Visit Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1: Simulated dialogue for visiting a friend’s home or a community event - Lesson 2: Practice with a Partner Dialogue Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2: Interactive partner exercises to reinforce learned phrases Section 4: Media and Music in Dialogue - Lesson 1: Simple Song Lyrics Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1: Using popular children’s songs to practice dialogue and pronunciation - Lesson 2: Understanding Dialogue in Media Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2: Listening exercises using short clips from Japanese media Section 5: Course Review and Final Dialogue - Lesson 1: Comprehensive Review Part 1 Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1: Reviewing key phrases and dialogues learned throughout the course - Lesson 2: Comprehensive Review Part 2 Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2: Final role-play exercise to consolidate practical skills and confidence