JSB Language Program - Fall 2026 - Foundations I

Japanese Foundations I

This class is intended for students who are learning Japanese for the first time. We will practice simple expressions and grammar patterns that serve as the building blocks for basic conversation and learn to read the hiragana and katakana writing systems. Students will gain a solid base of knowledge to support productive continued study of Japanese.​

Pre-requisites: None!

​Required Texts: 1) TOBIRA I: Beginning Japanese; 2)TOBIRA I: Beginning Japanese Workbook 2 - Vocabulary, Grammar, Listening                 

Optional Text: TOBIRA I: Beginning Japanese Workbook 1 - Hiragana/Katakana, Kanji, Reading, Writing​​​​

Instructor: Ritsuko Sullivan

Day & Time: Thursdays 7:00-8:30pm ET

1. September 17
2. September 24
3. October 1
4. October 8
5. October 15
6. October 22
7. October 29
8. November 5
9. November 12
10. November 19