Japanese Language Through Culture I

Japanese Language Through Culture II - Expand Your Voice and Perspective: Building on your foundational skills, this course will take your Japanese language abilities to the next level, enhancing your speaking, listening, writing, and reading skills while immersing you further into Japanese culture. You’ll engage in interpreting authentic Japanese material, practicing communication through speaking and writing, and delivering impactful oral and written presentations. Each unit explores fascinating cultural topics, such as design and expression, ecology, entertainment, East meets West, harmony, and nature, with opportunities to explore your own interests. You’ll learn advanced grammar forms typical of second- and third-year high school Japanese, progressing from simple sentences to more complex, coherent paragraphs.

Arabic Language Through Culture I - Journey Through Language and Culture: In this yearlong course, you’ll immerse yourself in Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) and spoken dialects from the Levant, Egypt, and North Africa while exploring the rich cultural landscapes of the Arabic-speaking world. You will start with the basics of the Arabic writing system and progress to spontaneous conversations on topics like family, food, preferences, history, music, social media, and environment. You’ll master everyday expressions, build listening and reading skills, and learn to form structured sentences—all with a focus on real-life conversation.

Japanese Language Through Culture III - Communicate Naturally and Confidently: Take your language and grammar skills to new heights as you develop your ability to understand the nuances of the Japanese language. Through face-to-face conversations and recorded messages, you’ll practice informal styles, gaining confidence in using the Plain Form in conversations with your peers and teacher. You’ll also dive into authentic, real-world Japanese by curating and interpreting materials like TV commercials, news articles, movies, children’s books, and cooking recipes.