今月の漢字 こんげつのかんじ
十二月 じゅうにがつ
snow ゆき
rain あめ
cloud くも
cloudy, cloudness くもり
fog きり
thunder かみなり
Monday, December 1, 2014
Passwords for the Month - December 2014
今月の合言葉（こんげつのあいことば）
１２月（じゅうにがつ）
「こんげつのあいことば」は「サンタクロースクイズ」です。
れい1 (example1)
せんせい (teacher)：サンタクロースはどこにすんでいるの？
せいと(student)：ほっきょく
れい 2 (example 2)
せんせい (teacher)：ルドルフのはなのいろは？
せいと(student)：あか
Sunday, November 2, 2014
Saturday, November 1, 2014
Passwords for the Month - November, 2014
今月の合言葉
こんげつのあいことば
１１月
じゅういちがつ
今月の合言葉
＜せんせい＞ あいことばは なんですか。
＜せいと - Student＞ （Say one of the Japanese proverbs from the above video.）
Wednesday, October 1, 2014
Song of the Month for Oct. 2014
こんげつのうた
今月の歌
じゅうがつ
十月
もみじ
Japanese Maples, Red Leaves, Autumnal Colors
Passwords for the Month, October, 2014
こんげつのあいことば
今月の合言葉
じゅうがつ
十月
しりとり ハロウィン
せんせい (teacher)：こんげつの あいことばは なんですか。
せいと (student)：あくま...................................................ごぶりん
(watch the above video)
Saturday, September 27, 2014
Kanji of the Month for Oct. 2014
こんげつ かんじ
今月の漢字
じゅうがつ
十月
しち seven
めん face
ちょう bird
七面鳥 しちめんちょう
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Seven Faces Bird ?
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Turkey
The color can change with the turkey's mood, with a solid white head and neck being the most excited. (Wikipedia)
Monday, September 1, 2014
Passwords for the Month - September, 2014
こんげつ の あいことば
今月の合言葉
く がつ
九月
こんげつ の あいことば
せんせい/Teacher（ ）さんの秋はどんな秋？
せいと/Student （ ）の秋。せんせいの秋は どんな秋？
せんせい/Teacher（ ）の秋。
Sunday, August 31, 2014
Kanji of the Month - September, 2014
こんげつ の かんじ
今月の漢字
く がつ
九月
秋 (あき) = autumn
もう秋ですね。 It's already autumn, isn't it?
Sunday, August 10, 2014
Testimonial - Japanese Lessons
Nami's student says.....
"A few months ago, I started Japanese lessons with Nami-san over Skype. Before that, I had been learning Japanese for a while on my own, mostly through immersion and a little bit of studying on the side. I'm not at a very high level, but when I started lessons I already knew a fair amount of vocabulary and basic grammar and was already able to understand some of what I was hearing or reading when watching Japanese TV or movies, or listening to music, or reading manga so I wasn't a beginner to start with.
What I couldn't do, however, was speak.
Not because the words weren't there but because every time I'd try, I would just freeze up. Partially because of shyness, but the biggest problem was simply a terrible fear of making mistakes in Japanese.
Not only has my Japanese understanding level improved a lot since I started lessons with Nami-san, it's also much easier to express myself now! I am still a somewhat shy person, but I am so happy to say that I don't freeze up in the same way anymore. Naturally, I still make lots of mistakes - and I've learned to be OK with that! It's a natural part of the learning process, and I have to thank Nami-san for helping me to realize that, and also for bringing me out of my shell by patiently encouraging me to express myself in Japanese! I really enjoy the lessons a lot! Thank you Nami-san!"
Jay in Ontario
Saturday, August 9, 2014
Friday, August 1, 2014
Kanji of the Month for August, 2014
今月の漢字
こんげつのかんじ
＊＊＊八月（はちがつ）＊＊＊
祭り まつり
Festival
感謝祭 かんしゃさい
Thanksgiving
Passwords for the Month - August 2014
今月の合言葉
こんげつのあいことば
＊＊＊八月（はちがつ）＊＊＊
せんせい (Teacher)
（夏祭りに）何をしたいですか。
（なつまつりに）なにをしたいですか。What do you want to do?
せいと (Student)
Example) お化け屋敷に入りたいです。
I want to do...... (see the above video).
Monday, June 30, 2014
Make a Wish for Tanabata (Star Festival) - July 7, 2014
願い事 ねがいごと
あなたの 七夕の願い事は 何ですか。
（あたなの たなばた の ねがいごと は なんですか）
What is your wish for Tanabata (Star Festival)?
Kanji of the Month - July, 2014
今月の漢字 こんげつのかんじ
七月 しちがつ
Heavens
てんのかみさま
天の神様
Ten no Kamisama
the God of Heaven
あまのがわ
天の川
Ama no Gawa
Mikey Way
Passwords for the Month - July - 2014
今月の合言葉 こんげつのあいことば
七月 しちがつ
あいことば
合言葉
The passwords is an answer for a question from the Tanabata Quiz (see the above video).
Please do not forget to see the Tanabata Story.
Example:
Teacher: てんのかみさま の むすめ は だれですか。(Ten no kamisama no musume wa dare desuka?)
Student: おりひめ (Orihime) -
Tuesday, June 3, 2014
Sunday, June 1, 2014
Passwords for the Month - June - 2014
今月の合言葉 こんげつのあいことば
六月 ろくがつ
Please pick up one of passwords for this month.
Saturday, May 3, 2014
Japanese Cinema Night - Friday May 30, 2014
Free Admission
These films are in Japanese with English subtitles.
Date
Friday May 30, 2014
Location
Memorial University of Newfoundland
Please vise the site, Japanese Cinema Events for the details.
Voices of a Distant Star Mitsuko Delivers
ほしのこえ(hoshi no koe) ハラがコレなんで (hara ga kore nande)
Directed by Makoto Shinkai Directed by Yuya Ishii
2002/ 25 minutes 2011/ 109 minutes
These films are in Japanese with English subtitles.
Date
Friday May 30, 2014
Location
Memorial University of Newfoundland
Please vise the site, Japanese Cinema Events for the details.
Thursday, May 1, 2014
Wednesday, April 30, 2014
Passwords for the Month - May 2014
今月の合言葉（こんげつのあいことば）
五月（ごがつ）
先生：子どもの時、何になりたかったですか。
生徒：（ ）になりたかったです。
先生：将来、何になりたいですか。
生徒：（ ）になりたいです。
せんせい：こどものとき、なにになりたかったですか。
せいと：（ ）になりたかったです。
せんせい：しょうらい、なにになりたいですか。
せいと：（ ）になりたいです。
Teacher: What did you want to be when you were a child?
Student: I wanted to be ( ) when I was a child.
Teacher: What do you want to be in the future?
Student: I want to be ( ).
Thursday, April 3, 2014
Sunday, March 30, 2014
Passwords for the Month - April, 2014
今月の合言葉
こんげつのあいことば
四月（しがつ）
先生: 好きな（例 デザート）は 何ですか。
生徒： （例 モンブラン）です。奈美さんの好きな（例 花）は 何ですか。
先生：（例 薔薇）です。
せんせい：すきな（れい でざあと）は なんですか。
せいと：（れい もんぶらん）です。 なみさんの すきな（れい はな）は なんですか。
せんせい：（れい ばら）です。
Teacher: What is your favourite (e.g., dessert)?
Student: My favourite cake is (e.g., Mont Blanc). What is Nami-san's favourite (e.g., flower)?
Teacher: My favourite flower is (e.g., rose).
Saturday, March 1, 2014
Thursday, February 27, 2014
Introduction to Japanese III - Memorial University of Newfoundland
For
this coming Spring Semester, I will offer the new course, "Introduction
to Japanese III " on campus (Memorial University of Newfoundland).
I will be using the textbook Genki (Chapter 6 - Chapter 8).
Registration begins on Monday, March 24 and the course will run from May 12 to August 8.
Course Offerings - Office of the Registrar - Memorial University of Newfoundland
I hope to see you in the Spring Semester.
I will be using the textbook Genki (Chapter 6 - Chapter 8).
Registration begins on Monday, March 24 and the course will run from May 12 to August 8.
Course Offerings - Office of the Registrar - Memorial University of Newfoundland
I hope to see you in the Spring Semester.
Thursday, February 6, 2014
Online Lessons - Message from Louisiana, USA
Skype Lessons
クリス トレイハンさん
Christopher Trahan
The impetus of learning the Japanese language was influenced by my desire for professional versatility within the business world.
Ms. Ohara has been instructing me in Japanese for close to one year. The quality of Ms. Ohara’s instruction is excellent. Adept at understanding my unique needs as a learner of a foreign language, Ms. Ohara provides a curriculum tailored to what she recognizes to be my deficiencies and strengths in order for me to advance in my linguistic ability. The instruction by way of the internet is optimal for my busy schedule. The format surpasses any form of self-study considering the fact that that the student must use both his/her abilities to speak and to listen. Speaking and listening are essential to the learning process and builds confidence in the speaker.
I have used self-study and a classroom setting in learning Japanese prior to consulting with Ms. Ohara. Ms. Ohara’s instruction has far surpassed my prior experiences learning a foreign language and I strongly recommend consulting with Ms. Ohara at any stage in your desire for Japanese proficiency. The amount of knowledge you will gain for professional purposes and/or life enriching purposes is substantial as I have found.
Ms. Ohara is wonderful to work with and she makes learning Japanese an absolute pleasure while you reach for your goals.
Thursday, January 30, 2014
Passwords for the Month of Feb., 2014
今月の合言葉 二月
（こんげつのあいとば ２がつ）
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Level 5
せんせい：こんげつの「あいことば」は なんですか。
せいと：（ ）。
Teacher: What is the passwords for the month?
Student: ( )
Please watch "the song of this month for Feb." if you are not sure the meaning of the passwords for the month.
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
Japanese Chat Club - January 25, 2014
Japanese Language & Culture Meetup Group
Oshaberi Club (おしゃべりクラブ) is in this month!
What is the meaning of Oshaberi?
Oshaberi means “Chat” in Japanese.
Participants will be able to enjoy using Japanese language and experiencing Japanese culture. This is also a great opportunity for you to expand your Japanese network in St. John’s.
Photos from the previous Oshaberi Club (click each month)
2013
Jan.
2012
Nov.
2011
July June May
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Place: Nami's Place
Date: Saturday, January 25, 2014
Time: Door Open 7 pm- Door Close 10 pm
Fee: $10 (including free tea
Early bird fee - $7 (by Sat., Jan.18)
Friday, January 3, 2014
New Year's Resolutions
新年の抱負
しんねん の ほうふ
あなたの「新年の抱負」はなんですか。
What is your new year's resolution?
Anata no "shinnen no houfu" wa nandesuka?
Anata no "shinnen no houfu" wa nandesuka?
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