[Online/Free] "Easy Japanese Course" for Japanese Employees

Is that Japanese being properly conveyed?

Starting in July 2024, JAC will be holding an "Easy Japanese Course" for Japanese employees as a course to help foreigners coexist with the local community.

As the number of foreigners living in Japan increases and their nationalities become more diverse, why not try communicating in "easy Japanese" rather than translating or interpreting into a foreign language that you are not good at?

What is "Easy Japanese"?

"Easy Japanese" refers to everyday words that are simple enough for foreigners to understand.

During the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake in 1995, many foreigners in Japan were unable to take appropriate action because they did not fully understand the Japanese language. As a result, many foreigners suffered damage. Therefore, "Easy Japanese" was created with the aim of quickly conveying accurate information to foreigners who are not familiar with the Japanese language when a disaster occurs.

It would be great if we could communicate in multiple languages that took all foreign employees into consideration, but there are limitations and costs involved. In fact, there are many foreigners who can understand "simple Japanese."

It is important for foreign employees to study Japanese, but if Japanese employees also use easy Japanese to approach them, the training, utilization, and retention of foreign employees will improve dramatically, and they will grow into an important asset to your company.

Recommended for:

I can't communicate effectively with foreign employees due to the language barrier.
I don't know how to give instructions to my foreign employees.

We welcome the participation of not only members, but also executives and managers, as well as employees who work alongside foreign workers.

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Event Outline

name:: Coexistence course for foreigners - "Easy Japanese language course" for Japanese employees

Participation Fee:: Free (Advance registration required)

How the event will be held:: Online seminar (Microsoft Teams)

Event Schedule:

	July	August	September	October	November	December	January	February	March
Basics	end			end			end
Advanced Part 1		end			end			end
Advanced Part 2			end			end			end

It is completed with Basic Section + Advanced Section 1 + Advanced Section 2.

You can take any course.
(Example) Advanced ① → Advanced ② → Basic, etc.

Event time:: Each session: 14:00 - 15:00

Capacity:: 1,000 people per session

Inquiry:: (株)ORJ　担当：三浦
e-mail:
Tel: 090-3150-0562

The operation of this course has been entrusted to ORJ Co., Ltd.

Please note that this course is different from Japanese language courses for foreigners.

curriculum

	time	Contents
Basic and Beginner Japanese	60 min	Foreigners are learning Japanese using an approach that is completely different from that of the national language. You will learn about the learning situation of "N5 (average level for first-year students in Japan)" and understand the vocabulary and grammar level they can understand, and then learn how to convert it into easy Japanese. Characteristics of differences between Japanese and your native language Understanding textbook Japanese (Japanese equivalent to JLPT N5) Learn expressions that are difficult for Japanese language learners to understand Learn the basics of easy Japanese Q&A (10 mins)
Advanced Part 1: Easy Japanese and how to give good instructions	60 min	Japanese is said to be a very difficult language to understand, even for foreigners who are fluent in the language. Learn about the characteristics of Japanese and how to give instructions that are easy for foreigners to understand. Review of the Basics What Japanese words are difficult for foreigners to understand? How to extract information Order of information Ambiguous and abstract expressions How to give specific instructions How to confirm instructions, etc. Q&A (10 mins)
Advanced Level 2: Easy Japanese and various communication methods	60 min	Even if you can perfectly use simple Japanese, you will not be able to bridge the gap in your heart if you do not understand different cultures. In addition to simple Japanese, we will introduce other ways to communicate smoothly. Review of Basic and Advanced Part 1 Common misunderstandings between Japanese people and foreigners Behavior to watch out for Attitude of the listener, etc. Q&A (10 mins)

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Lecturer Introduction

Shiraishi Yoriko

Japanese language teaching qualification holder

I have been involved in Japanese language education since 2010.
I am constantly trying to find ways to help busy foreign workers learn Japanese efficiently. I would like to share with you some of the things I have devised over the years of working with foreign staff.

Tomomi Kawamoto

Japanese language teaching qualification holder

Since 2009, I have been working in the foreign human resources industry, providing support and education to foreign workers. Using my experience of learning languages while working abroad, I strive to provide Japanese language instruction as a way to create an easy-to-work environment for both foreigners and the companies that hire them.
My hobby is hula dancing. I will teach you simple Japanese using not only words but also rich expressions, just like the hand motions of hula.