Japanese Beginner Conversation

          Module 1: Getting Started with Japanese Language

Section 1: Introduction to Japanese Culture
- Lesson 1: Basic Japanese Greetings
  - Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1: Learn simple greetings and discover aspects of Japanese culture.
- Lesson 2: Self-Introduction Basics
  - Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2: Practice stating your name and a few basic details.

Section 2: Japanese Sounds and Pronunciation
- Lesson 1: Vowel and Consonant Introduction
  - Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1: Listen to and repeat basic vowel and consonant sounds.
- Lesson 2: Using Intonation in Simple Phrases
  - Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2: Practice the natural rhythm and intonation of common expressions.

Section 3: Introduction to Hiragana
- Lesson 1: Recognizing Common Hiragana Characters
  - Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1: Learn a selection of basic Hiragana characters used every day.
- Lesson 2: Writing Practice with Hiragana
  - Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2: Practice writing and recognizing these characters through interactive drills.

Section 4: Basic Vocabulary Building
- Lesson 1: Everyday Nouns
  - Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1: Learn simple words for common objects and people.
- Lesson 2: Basic Adjectives
  - Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2: Introduce descriptive words to enhance simple conversations.

Section 5: Fundamental Conversation Structures
- Lesson 1: Forming Simple Sentences
  - Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1: Understand the structure of basic Japanese sentences.
- Lesson 2: Asking Simple Questions
  - Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2: Learn how to form basic questions for everyday interactions.

Module 2: Essential Conversational Phrases

Section 1: Greetings and Farewells
- Lesson 1: Saying Hello and Goodbye
  - Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1: Master everyday greetings and farewells used in social settings.
- Lesson 2: Expressing Thanks and Apologies
  - Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2: Learn polite expressions for showing gratitude and saying sorry.

Section 2: Introducing Yourself and Others
- Lesson 1: Self-Introduction Techniques
  - Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1: Practice introducing yourself with simple phrases.
- Lesson 2: Asking About Others
  - Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2: Learn to ask basic questions about someone’s name and well-being.

Section 3: Expressing Needs and Preferences
- Lesson 1: Expressing Likes and Dislikes
  - Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1: Use simple phrases to talk about preferences.
- Lesson 2: Making Basic Requests
  - Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2: Practice asking politely for items or help in everyday scenarios.

Section 4: Navigating Everyday Situations
- Lesson 1: Asking for Directions
  - Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1: Learn key phrases to ask where locations are.
- Lesson 2: Discussing the Weather
  - Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2: Engage in small talk by discussing simple weather expressions.

Section 5: Role Play in Everyday Conversations
- Lesson 1: Role Play Basic Scenarios
  - Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1: Participate in guided role-play exercises using the phrases learned.
- Lesson 2: Interactive Group Conversations
  - Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2: Practice conversation in small groups to build confidence.

Module 3: Developing Basic Grammar and Vocabulary

Section 1: Simple Grammar Structures
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Particles
  - Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1: Learn about basic particles like wa and ga that form simple sentences.
- Lesson 2: Combining Vocabulary into Sentences
  - Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2: Practice building simple sentences using familiar vocabulary and particles.

Section 2: Vocabulary Expansion – Family and Friends
- Lesson 1: Family Vocabulary
  - Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1: Learn vocabulary related to family members.
- Lesson 2: Describing Friends and Relationships
  - Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2: Expand vocabulary to talk about friends and social relationships.

Section 3: Daily Life and Activities Vocabulary
- Lesson 1: School and Hobbies Vocabulary
  - Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1: Introduce words for common school activities and hobbies.
- Lesson 2: Home and Routine Vocabulary
  - Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2: Learn words used in daily home activities and routines.

Section 4: Forming Questions and Answers
- Lesson 1: Basic Question Words
  - Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1: Learn question words such as who, what, where, and how.
- Lesson 2: Responding in Short Sentences
  - Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2: Practice simple answer patterns to basic questions.

Section 5: Using Adjectives and Adverbs
- Lesson 1: Describing Objects with Adjectives
  - Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1: Introduce common adjectives and how to use them.
- Lesson 2: Simple Adverbs for Actions
  - Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2: Learn adverbs that help describe actions in conversation.

Module 4: Enhancing Listening and Speaking Skills

Section 1: Building Listening Comprehension
- Lesson 1: Listening to Short Dialogues
  - Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1: Listen to clear, slow dialogues and identify key phrases.
- Lesson 2: Identifying Familiar Words
  - Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2: Practice picking out learned vocabulary in spoken Japanese.

Section 2: Pronunciation and Speaking Drills
- Lesson 1: Mimicking Native Pronunciation
  - Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1: Imitate teacher’s pronunciation in short exercises.
- Lesson 2: Repeating Common Phrases
  - Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2: Engage in drills that repeat everyday expressions.

Section 3: Interactive Listening Exercises
- Lesson 1: Listen and Repeat Activities
  - Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1: Participate in call-and-response activities to build listening skills.
- Lesson 2: Partner Listening Practice
  - Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2: Work in pairs to reinforce understanding through repetition.

Section 4: Basic Speaking Exercises
- Lesson 1: One-on-One Dialogue Practice
  - Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1: Practice brief conversations with a partner.
- Lesson 2: Guided Classroom Discussions
  - Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2: Participate in teacher-led discussions using familiar phrases.

Section 5: Role-Play and Simulation Activities
- Lesson 1: Simulated Daily Life Situations
  - Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1: Use role-play to practice simple real-life scenarios.
- Lesson 2: Scenario-Based Conversations
  - Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2: Engage in structured exercises to simulate everyday interactions.

Module 5: Putting It All Together – Conversation Practice and Review

Section 1: Comprehensive Review of Vocabulary and Grammar
- Lesson 1: Vocabulary Recap
  - Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1: Review all the basic vocabulary used in previous modules.
- Lesson 2: Grammar Refresher
  - Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2: Revisit and practice key grammar points in simple readings.

Section 2: Building Conversational Confidence
- Lesson 1: Paired Conversation Practice
  - Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1: Practice conversations with a partner using review content.
- Lesson 2: Self-Practice and Reflection
  - Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2: Reflect on your speaking progress with guided questions.

Section 3: Interactive Role-Playing Scenarios
- Lesson 1: Everyday Situation Role-Play
  - Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1: Act out common scenarios such as ordering food or shopping.
- Lesson 2: Peer Feedback and Improvement
  - Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2: Participate in feedback sessions to refine conversational skills.

Section 4: Fun Review Activities
- Lesson 1: Conversation Games
  - Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1: Engage in games that reinforce vocabulary and phrases.
- Lesson 2: Group Review Challenges
  - Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2: Compete in friendly challenges to deepen recall and practice.

Section 5: Final Conversation Practice and Course Wrap-Up
- Lesson 1: Comprehensive Dialogue Exercise
  - Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1: Combine vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation in an extended dialogue.
- Lesson 2: Course Review and Celebration
  - Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2: Review what has been learned, celebrate progress, and discuss next steps for continued practice.