This website provides video-based learning materials, particularly the videos of “Erin’s Challenge! I Can Speak Japanese.” Please use this website to increase the amount of “things you can do (=Can-do)” in Japanese with confidence and experience a variety of Japanese culture, together with Erin.
The Japan Foundation
Description
In the videos, you can listen to Japanese expressions that are “real Japanese that is actually used,” so you can think about the meaning and increase the number of your “Can-do.” You can also get more information about Japanese culture while watching the videos, so please think about the differences and similarities with your own culture.
This website contains varieties of effective materials.
Skits
Skit videos show a natural conversation between young Japanese people. There are also videos of interviews with high school students, which is an exercise in listening to natural Japanese.
Manga
Each Basic Skit has a Manga version from which you can also learn Japanese onomatopoeia.
Key phrases and other corners
With videos, you can learn important Japanese expressions and how they are used in different situations.
Level
How to start
Click the link below to access the webite.
Here is a 1-min introduction of “Erin’s Challenge! I Can Speak Japanese.”
Contact
Japanese-Language Institute, Urawa
Mailing Address : 5-6-36 Kita-urawa, Urawa-ku,
Saitama-shi, Saitama, 330-0074, Japan
Tel : 048-834-1180
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