Feb 16

LEARNING SIMPLE JAPANESE

Part of travelling to other places means familiarizing yourself with the local language and customs. Let’s prepare for a trip to Japan! Go to the course blog to find the links: actontraveltheworld.blogspot.com Enjoy!

(i) Your Name in Japanese:
http://japanesetranslator.co.uk/dictionaries/your-name-in-japanese/

Choose the Calligraphy and/or SansSerif style. They are the easiest to copy. Write your name in the box on the handout.

Now, using the same website, write the name of a family member or friend so you can share their name in Japanese with them.

(ii) How to Count to Ten in Japanese:
http://www.wikihow.com/Count-to-Ten-in-Japanese

On your handout you will find a chart for Japanese numbers. Research how to count to 10 in Japanese, AND learn how to write and pronounce number!

(iii) Simple Japanese Phrases:
http://japanese.about.com/library/blsjp.htm
Level 1
Thanks

Sorry

Pardon?

Really?

Help!

Level 2

Good morning

Good afternoon

Good evening

What’s up?

See you!

Have a nice day!

So long!

How much?

How many?

Level 3

How are you?

Fine thank you.

Pardon?

Really?

(iv) Japanese Customs to Know Before We Go!

Aha! In preparation for our trip, we have to make sure that we don’t commit any Cultural Taboos! Research at least 6 Japanese customs that we should know and respect before traveling. Write about the ones that you are MOST LIKELY going to need to know.
Here are some suggested websites:

http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/10-japanese-customs-you-must-know-before-a-trip-to-japan/

http://knol.google.com/k/japan-top-5-customs-to-know-before-you-travel#