3rd Language Courses

This new 2-credit course is designed for students beginning their Japanese learning journey and who want to develop practical communication skills through face-to-face instruction and practice. It runs over 8 weeks (Oral Quiz in Week 10) and adopts a pass/fail grading system.

Students are also encouraged to take the 1-credit self-paced online course LANG1212: Japanese Vocabulary and Grammar Essentials I alongside LANG1211 to strengthen their foundation in beginner-level vocabulary and grammar.

Beginners who prefer a regular pace of study and aim to develop comprehensive skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) may consider LANG1210: Japanese Language and Culture for Beginners I.

• 8-week course (Oral Quiz in Week 10)
• Pass or Fail grading
• Interactive speaking and listening activities
• Essential conversational skills such as greetings, self-introductions, and asking and answering questions

• Class Participation: Homework, pre-class tasks, in-class quizzes, and learning activities
• Review Quiz: Listening and oral examination for communicative skills covered in the course

• Beginners of Japanese with proficiency below N5
• Exclusion: LANG1210

Course Outcome

Through practical exercises and authentic interactions, students will gain confidence in using Japanese in real-life situations while deepening their understanding and appreciation of the Japanese language and culture.

Student Testimonials

• “The course is reasonably arranged, with its level perfectly suited for learners with no previous knowledge of Japanese.”
• “The interactive sessions with peers were very fun and useful in speaking in Japanese.”
• “Online learning materials provided for the course supported me a lot.”