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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