The Japan Foundation, Manila’s Nihongo Teachers’ Brush-up Course (Module 2) - May 8 to June 28, 2007
Pursuant to the implementation of one of the many provisions of the recently concluded Japan-Philippine joint statement, the Japan Foundation, Manila announces the opening of the 2nd Module of the special course for Filipino Nihongo Teachers based in the Philippines.
Slated to start on Tuesday – 8 May, this course aims to address among others the various needs of the Filipino Nihongo teacher such as:
1. to improve one’s Japanese language ability (Kanji, Vocabulary, Listening, Reading, Writing/Composition, Conversation)
2. to improve one’s overall knowledge of the Japanese language (grammatical patterns, Japanese sound system, expressions of politeness and formality)
3. to be updated on the various teaching methods and approaches
The course consists of 4 Modules, each lasting 8 weeks (15 meetings / 30 hours). The tuition is Php 3,000.00 per Module. The 2nd Module that starts on May 8, 2007 will be held every Tuesday and Thursday from 6:20 p.m.to 8:30 p.m.
Applicants must be active Nihongo teachers and who have a Nihongo ability of at least JLPT Level 3 equivalent or higher.
An initial Nihongo level check test will be conducted from April 23 to 27 at the Japan Foundation Manila office between 10:00 a.m. and 6:30 pm. Applicants who have sent in their duly accomplished reservation forms are requested to contact JFM (c/o Ms. C. E. J. Aquino) as soon as possible to confirm their availability/appointment for the said Nihongo level check test.
Other interested parties are requested to submit their reservation/application forms on or before Thursday – 19 April. Application forms are available on the Japan Foundation Manila website http://www.jfmo.org.ph/ or it can be requested to be sent thru fax by calling telephone # 811-6155. You can also download a PDF version of the form here (right click + save as).
For details/clarifications, please contact the Japan Foundation, Manila
12/F, Pacific Star Bldg., Makati Ave., Makati City
tel. # 811-61-55 to 58 / fax # 811-61-53 or e-mail :