Applications & Materials
Applications
Japanese education application named “Ganbatte Kana”
A free application to practice and test your understanding of Hiragana and Katakana. Ideal for those studying Japanese as a Foreign Language-both in class and self-study. Designed by academic staff of the Japanese Language Program from International University of Japan. You can listen to correct pronunciation as well as have your own handwriting and pronunciation assessed.
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Japanese education application named “Ganbatte Shadowing”
This is a Japanese shadowing application to help learners improve their pronunciation. With its unique feature of graphically representing the utterances of both the model and the learners as a high-to low pitch accent as a curve and waveform, a comparison of the learner’s utterances is made easy. In addition, leaners can listen to the utterances of both the model speakers and themselves.
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Materials
e-Learning materials “Lesson For Useful Expression in Japanese”
The videos gives lesson for asking directions and prices, shopping at various types stores such as convenience store, electrical appliances shop, pharmacy, ordering food and payment at a restaurant, extending invitation to do various activities. Also socio-cultural issues are explained in one-point advice section.
(There are Series 1 and Series 2)
“Lesson For Useful Expression in Japanese”
＜Story of the video clips＞
The heroine, named Nguyen, lives in a foreign country. When she is checking out the information about Japan, she is interested in Minamiuonuma city, Niigata prefecture. After that, she come to Japan and visits some places in Minamiuonuma city and around that area. She meets some local people, and studies Japanese language and culture, which she need to live in Japan.
#1 To get on a train
Nguyen wants to go to Niigata Prefecture from Narita Airport, but she does not know which train to catch.
【Today’s expressions】
(1)Sumimasen (2)～ni ikitain desu ga… (3)〜ni ikimasu ka? (4)Arigatougozaimasu
＃1 Script(Roman Character) PDF
#2 To ask for a price
Nguyen wants to buy a ticket for the local train line, but she does not know how much it costs.
【Today’s expressions】
(1)Ikura desuka? (2)Jaa, kore wa?
＃2 Script(Roman Character) PDF
#3 To get a direction
Nguyen wants to go to the Hakkai Shrine, but she does not know how to get there.
【Today’s expressions】
(1)～wa doko desuka? (2)Asoko/koko desu
＃3 Script(Roman Character) PDF
#4 To order at a restaurant
Nguyen has a meal at a restaurant with her friend, Haruka.
【Today’s expressions】
(1)Nanmeesama desuka? (2)Kore o kudasai (3)Oishiidesu
＃4 Script(Roman Character) PDF
#5 To pay
Nguyen has finished eating and pays the bill.
【Today’s expressions】
(1)Gochisoosamadeshita (2)Okaikee onegaishimasu (3)Kurejittokaadodemo iidesuka?
(4)Goissho desuka? (5)Betsubetsude onegaishimasu
＃5 Script(Roman Character) PDF
#6 To ask a shop clerk (1)
Nguyen is out shopping, but she cannot find what she wants.
【Today’s expressions】
(1)～wa arimasuka? (2)Atama ga itaindesu (3)Kaze desu (4)Arerigii ga arimasu
＃6 Script(Roman Character) PDF
#7 To ask a shop clerk (2)
Nguyen has come to the convenience store to buy something. She wants to buy something that is on the counter, so she asks the shop assistant.
【Today’s expressions】
(1)Kore wa nandesuka? (2)Kore o kudasai
＃7 Script(Roman Character) PDF
#8 At a convenience store
When paying for her purchases at the convenience store, she does not understand what the shop assistant is saying.
【Today’s expressions】
(1)～o goriyooni narimasuka? (2)Atatame masuka? (3)Hai, onegai shimasu (4)Iie, kekkoo desu
＃8 Script(Roman Character) PDF
#9 To find someone who understand English
Nguyen has run into some unexpected trouble and looks for someone who can speak English.
【Today’s expressions】
(1)Nihongo(ga)wakarimasen (2)Eego ga dekiruhito wa imasenka?
＃9 Script(Roman Character) PDF
#9 To find someone who understand English
#10 To reply to an invitation
Nguyen is invited out by Yuta, and they go sightseeing together.
【Today’s expressions】
(1)～masenka? (2)iidesune (3)Ee, zehi (4)Sumimasen, chotto…
＃10 Script(Roman Character) PDF
“Lesson For Useful Expression in Japanese Series 2”
＜Story of the video clips＞
Erif, who has newly enrolled at IUJ, becomes good friends with Yui, whom she first met on social media, and Haruto, who lives in the same dormitory. Two years have passed, and Erif is about to graduate. Erif has found a job for after graduation and will leave IUJ, but she is sad to say goodby to the faculty and staff, Haruto, and Yui’s family, and she promises to meet them again.
#1 Introducing Yourself
Erif is studying Japanese in her room, but she is feeling hungry, so she decides to order a food delivery.
【Today’s expressions】
(1)Onamae wa? (2)Okuni wa dochira desu ka. (3)Senmon wa nan desu ka.
#2 Placing an Order for Delivery
Erif is studying Japanese in her room, but she is feeling hungry, so she decides to order a food delivery.
【Today’s expressions】
(1)Moshimoshi. (2)~o onegai shimasu. (3)~masen ka. (4)~temo ii desu ka.
#2 Placing an Order for Delivery
#3 Taking the Train
Erif has bought a gift for Yui’s family and will take the train to visit them. She does not know how to use the ticket vending machine, so she asks a Japanese person nearby.
【Today’s expressions】
(1)~made dono kurai kakarimasu ka. (2)Osakini doozo. (3)Fukuro wa doo nasaimasu ka. (4)~en kakarimasu ga, yoroshii desu ka. (5)Tsukaikata o oshiete kudasai.
#4 Visiting Someone’s Home
Erif visits her friend, Yui’s house, where she wears yukata and eats somen for the first time.
【Today’s expressions】
(1)Shitsuree shimasu. (2)Osewa ni narimasu. (3)~ta koto ga arimasu ka. (4)Taberaremasu ka.
#5 Going on a Sightseeing Trip
Erif goes on a sightseeing trip by car to Niigata (Kiyotsu Gorge and Uonuma-no-Sato) with Yui’s family. At Tsubamesanjo, she enjoys a hands-on experience making a letter opener.
【Today’s expressions】
(1)~naide kudasai. (2)~tewa ikemasen. (3)Isshoni ~mashoo.
#5 Going on a Sightseeing Trip
#6 Inquiring about Something
Erif inquires at the railway station about her lost key holder and asks Haruto about an undeliverable item notice.
【Today’s expressions】
(1)~te shimatta n desu. (2)~n desu ga…
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#7 Going to the Doctor
Erif is ill and goes to the doctor.
【Today’s expressions】
(1)~n desu. (2)Odaijini. (3)Shinpai shimashita. (4)Sukoshi yasunda hoo ga ii desu yo.
#8 Seeking Advice
Erif asks Haruto for advice about looking for a job after graduation and has a job interview.
【Today’s expressions】
(1)~te kuremasen ka. (2)~de ii desu ka. (3)Doo shitara ii desu ka. (4)~tara ii desu yo.
#9 Treating Someone to a Meal
To thank Haruto for helping her with her job search, Erif makes a reservation at a restaurant and treats Haruto to a meal.
【Today’s expressions】
(1)Osusume wa nan desu ka. (2)Sore o onegai shimasu. (3)~te kure mashita. (4)~te yokatta desu. (5) Watashi ni ~sete kudasai.
#10 Saying Farewell
Erif makes farewell greetings to everyone who helped her while she was at IUJ.
【Today’s expressions】
(1)Omedetoo. (2)Osewa ni narimashita. (3)~no okage desu. (4)Mata ~te kudasai. (5)Mata ~mashoo.