Basic Japanese Greetings
Introduces common Japanese greetings and expressions.
Description : Using repetition and fun role‑play, toddlers learn simple greetings and everyday expressions in Japanese, building early confidence in a new language.
Category : ForeignLanguages
Age : 5+
Difficulty Level : Normal
Curriculum :
Module 1: Greetings Fundamentals
Section 1: Basic Greetings
- Lesson 1: Hello (Konnichiwa)
- Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1 Hello (Konnichiwa)
- Lesson 2: Good Morning (Ohayou)
- Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2 Good Morning (Ohayou)
Section 2: Evening and Night Greetings
- Lesson 1: Good Evening (Konbanwa)
- Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1 Good Evening (Konbanwa)
- Lesson 2: Good Night (Oyasumi)
- Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2 Good Night (Oyasumi)
Section 3: Farewells
- Lesson 1: Goodbye (Sayonara)
- Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1 Goodbye (Sayonara)
- Lesson 2: See You Later (Ja mata)
- Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2 See You Later (Ja mata)
Section 4: Polite Expressions
- Lesson 1: Thank You (Arigatou)
- Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1 Thank You (Arigatou)
- Lesson 2: You're Welcome (Dou itashimashite)
- Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2 You're Welcome (Dou itashimashite)
Section 5: Greetings Role-Play
- Lesson 1: Role-Play: Meeting a Friend
- Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1 Role-Play: Meeting a Friend
- Lesson 2: Role-Play: Parting Ways
- Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2 Role-Play: Parting Ways
Module 2: Self-Introduction Basics
Section 1: Introducing Yourself
- Lesson 1: Say “My name is…” in Japanese
- Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1 Say “My name is…” in Japanese
- Lesson 2: Nice to Meet You (Hajimemashite)
- Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2 Nice to Meet You (Hajimemashite)
Section 2: Asking Names
- Lesson 1: What is Your Name?
- Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1 What is Your Name?
- Lesson 2: Responding with Your Name
- Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2 Responding with Your Name
Section 3: Simple Questions
- Lesson 1: How Are You? (Ogenki desu ka?)
- Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1 How Are You? (Ogenki desu ka?)
- Lesson 2: I’m Fine (Genki desu)
- Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2 I’m Fine (Genki desu)
Section 4: Basic Courtesy
- Lesson 1: Please in Japanese
- Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1 Please in Japanese
- Lesson 2: Excuse Me (Sumimasen)
- Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2 Excuse Me (Sumimasen)
Section 5: Introduction Role-Play
- Lesson 1: Pair Practice: Introducing Yourself
- Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1 Pair Practice: Introducing Yourself
- Lesson 2: Combined Greetings and Introductions
- Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2 Combined Greetings and Introductions
Module 3: Everyday Expressions
Section 1: Expressing Gratitude
- Lesson 1: Thank You Very Much (Arigatou gozaimasu)
- Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1 Thank You Very Much (Arigatou gozaimasu)
- Lesson 2: Responding to Gratitude
- Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2 Responding to Gratitude
Section 2: Simple Apologies
- Lesson 1: I’m Sorry (Gomen nasai)
- Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1 I’m Sorry (Gomen nasai)
- Lesson 2: Apology Practice
- Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2 Apology Practice
Section 3: Basic Small Talk
- Lesson 1: Asking “How’s Your Day?”
- Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1 Asking “How’s Your Day?”
- Lesson 2: Saying “I’m Happy” in Japanese
- Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2 Saying “I’m Happy” in Japanese
Section 4: Understanding Key Phrases
- Lesson 1: Asking for Repetition (“Can you say that again?”)
- Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1 Asking for Repetition (“Can you say that again?”)
- Lesson 2: Expressing Understanding or Confusion
- Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2 Expressing Understanding or Confusion
Section 5: Everyday Role-Play
- Lesson 1: Creating Simple Daily Dialogues
- Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1 Creating Simple Daily Dialogues
- Lesson 2: Interactive Mini Dialogues
- Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2 Interactive Mini Dialogues
Module 4: Cultural Greetings and Manners
Section 1: Bowing and Gestures
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Bowing
- Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1 Introduction to Bowing
- Lesson 2: When and How to Bow
- Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2 When and How to Bow
Section 2: Fun Cultural Facts
- Lesson 1: The Role of Greetings in Japanese Culture
- Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1 The Role of Greetings in Japanese Culture
- Lesson 2: Customary Gestures and Phrases
- Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2 Customary Gestures and Phrases
Section 3: Contextual Greetings
- Lesson 1: Greeting Elders Respectfully
- Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1 Greeting Elders Respectfully
- Lesson 2: Greeting Friends Informally
- Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2 Greeting Friends Informally
Section 4: Real-Life Role-Play Scenarios
- Lesson 1: Greeting at a Local Store
- Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1 Greeting at a Local Store
- Lesson 2: Greeting at School
- Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2 Greeting at School
Section 5: Review of Cultural Manners
- Lesson 1: Matching Gestures with Phrases
- Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1 Matching Gestures with Phrases
- Lesson 2: Group Activity: Cultural Greetings Game
- Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2 Group Activity: Cultural Greetings Game
Module 5: Consolidating Learning
Section 1: Comprehensive Review of Greetings
- Lesson 1: Verbal Repetition and Drill of Key Phrases
- Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1 Verbal Repetition and Drill of Key Phrases
- Lesson 2: Practice Dialogues Review
- Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2 Practice Dialogues Review
Section 2: Interactive Learning Games
- Lesson 1: Memory Matching Game with Greetings
- Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1 Memory Matching Game with Greetings
- Lesson 2: Greeting Bingo Game
- Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2 Greeting Bingo Game
Section 3: Advanced Role-Play Scenarios
- Lesson 1: Meeting Someone for the First Time
- Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1 Meeting Someone for the First Time
- Lesson 2: Parting Ways After a Playdate
- Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2 Parting Ways After a Playdate
Section 4: Informal Assessment and Q&A
- Lesson 1: Simple Question and Answer Session
- Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1 Simple Question and Answer Session
- Lesson 2: Paired Conversation Practice
- Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2 Paired Conversation Practice
Section 5: Celebratory Wrap-Up
- Lesson 1: Fun Concluding Role-Play Activity
- Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1 Fun Concluding Role-Play Activity
- Lesson 2: Certificate Award and Celebration
- Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2 Certificate Award and Celebration