Are you planning to travel to Japan and would like to communicate and get by? This crash course is designed for the traveler who wants to interact with the people who live there.

Learn to order with confidence at restaurants, buy at a konbini , and ask for directions. With guest speaker, Dr. Robert Steed, we will also also explore etiquette and cultural insights. Get ready for a wonderful adventure!

*Note: some familiarity with kana is is recommended when traveling in Japan, but is not required for this module.

Course Outline:

Week One
• Session 1: Greeting someone, saying thank you, expressing where you’re from, Kana practice.
• Session 2: Counting objects, days of the week, months, recognizing Kanji
Week Two
• Session 3: Buying things, at the konbini, recognizing Kanji
• Session 4: Getting around, recognizing Kanji
Week Three
• Session 5: Ordering Food
• Session 6: Arriving at a hotel and discovering the surroundings, recognizing Kanji
Week Four
• Session 7: Emergencies and asking for help, recognizing Kanji
• Session 8: Putting it all together with Dr. Robert Steed