にほんごのおと① - Phonetics for Japanese Language Teachers
Explore Japanese pronunciation, share effective teaching ideas, and gain fun, practical insights for pronunciation instruction!
Languages
Workshop
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Teacher
1 hour
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Online
Nationwide
Ministry funded
Overview
Are you confident you’re pronouncing sounds like "う," "し," "ふ," and "を" correctly in Japanese? If you're not sure, join us online for a 60-minute workshop designed specifically for Japanese language teachers! We’ll explore these foundational sounds from the Japanese 50-sound chart together. Chisato Yoshioka, our Japanese National Language Adviser, will lead the session with a focused lecture, and there will be plenty of time to discuss common challenges and share ideas for teaching pronunciation with fellow teachers.
About the course
When: 16:00-17:00, Wednesday 11 December 2024
Where: Online - Zoom link will be provided to registered participants before the workshop.
Registrations open on 14 November and close on 9 December 2024
Language: This workshop will be delivered primarily in Japanese.
This online workshop is designed to give Japanese language teachers with a practical introduction to teaching Japanese pronunciation. Together, we’ll explore the sounds on the Japanese 50-sound chart (50音表) with references to the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) to clarify pronunciation points and deepen understanding. Participants will also enjoy discussion time to share common challenges and ideas in pronunciation instruction.
Throughout the session, participants will:
- Build foundational knowledge forteaching pronunciation using the Japanese 50-sound chart.
- Share and discuss pronunciation challenges and solutions.
- Explore engaging and effective strategies to teach Japanese pronunciation.
At no cost for NZ registered teachers.
Tui Tuia | Learning Circle Languages is funded to provide professional learning for provisionally and fully registered Primary, Intermediate and Secondary teachers throughout Aotearoa New Zealand.
