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2024/11/25
Report on the "Easy Japanese Basics 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 to help them coexist with foreigners.
The Easy Japanese Course has been held for three courses, consisting of nine sessions in total: Basic and Applied ① and ②, and the second course began in October. In response to feedback from the first course, we have increased the number of sample questions and held the fourth "Easy Japanese Course Basic" course.
Why is "Easy Japanese" Necessary Now?
"Easy Japanese Basic Course" was held. This course was taught by instructor Tomomi Kawamoto of ORJ Co., Ltd., and 189 people participated.
This time, the course was focused on the basics, with the goal of helping foreign workers understand "easy Japanese" that is easy to understand.
In Part 1, we provided a brief overview of Easy Japanese and some examples.
Why do we need "easy Japanese" now?
It has been found that "easy Japanese" is a more effective means of communicating information than "English" for workers of various nationalities.
Using "easy Japanese" has the following benefits for companies:
① Reduce misunderstandings about instructions and communication
- Creating a workplace that is easy for both Japanese and foreigners to work in
- Increased Productivity
② Nationality restrictions will be eliminated
- Ability to hire multinational talent
- It will be possible to find better talent, regardless of nationality
- Human resources can be developed equally regardless of nationality.
3) Improve your Japanese language skills
- Foreigners will be able to speak to each other in Japanese, improving their Japanese language skills.
- Activating communication and creating a brighter workplace
- Promoting communication with staff at work and preventing interpersonal problems
4. Improving productivity and preventing workplace accidents
- The range of work that can be taught will expand, skills and motivation will increase, and work efficiency and productivity can be expected to improve.
- This makes it easier to communicate safety instructions, helping to prevent accidents and injuries.
How to create easy Japanese
We also learned how to create "easy Japanese."
"Easy Japanese" is based on the "scissors rule": 1) speak clearly, 2) speak to the end, and 3) cut short.
Let us state clearly, "until the end."
Next, I will introduce some common examples of not saying something "to the end" in Japanese.
Have you ever experienced a situation like this?
When Japanese people say "I'm busy," they can understand that "Oh, you still have other work to do today." However, foreign workers who are not familiar with Japanese only understand the word "busy."
Instead of just saying, "I'm busy today," be clear and communicate the message in full, saying, "I'd like you to work overtime. Please help me."
It may seem normal to Japanese people, but it confuses foreigners?!
In Part 2, we learned about the N4 level of Japanese required for foreign workers and what easy Japanese is.
First, we practiced translating the information into Japanese that would be easy to understand.
Although it may seem like an easy word to Japanese people, I realized once again that I have no idea what "public transportation" is.
Then I learned the next most confusing Japanese word.
Just as we practiced counting things when we were little, foreigners also find it difficult. Let's think back to our younger selves and explain it in simple Japanese. "One day" is not only "tsuitachi" but also "ippi". It's completely confusing. Dates and numbers are important messages, so by changing to simpler ways of saying them, you can prevent mistakes!
Finally, I learned Mehrabian's Law.
In communication, it seems that what we see and hear has more influence on people than words.
It is also a good idea to be conscious of communicating through facial expressions, tone of voice, and gestures.
Thank you very much for your comments and opinions.
At the end of the lecture there will be a question and answer session.
In addition to asking questions via chat, you can also raise your hand and ask the instructor a question verbally.
This time, the participants commented:
- There were easy-to-understand materials and exercises to do, so it was easy to follow.
- I found that words that we use casually every day are difficult for foreigners to understand.
- I learned how to communicate in a way that is easy to understand.
Such voices,
- Although I understand that it is important to communicate in simple Japanese, there are times when I get frustrated when I can't get my point across in the field.
- I thought that by taking the lectures again, there would be a change in the way I treat foreign employees.
- I would like to spread what I learned today throughout the company.
I was happy to see that some of these projects will help spread "easy Japanese."
We've read all of your survey responses! Thank you so much for all your opinions and feedback.
Even if you haven't participated yet, why not try learning "Easy Japanese" once?
The course is designed so that even if you join midway through, you can start by reviewing the previous lesson, making it easy to understand.
We look forward to your participation.
"Easy Japanese Course" for Japanese employees
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090-3150-0562
This article is a report on the 4th Easy Japanese Course Basics, held on Thursday, October 17, 2024.
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