Merienda!

No. 33 February 2020

The Japan Foundation, Manila Nihongo Teachers’ Newsletter

This Issue’s Menu
What’s Inside

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Merienda Espesyal 1
30th Philippine
Nihongo Teachers’ ForumJPEPA’s Instructor Report

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Merienda Espesyal 2
From the Nihongo Partners
JFM Teacher Training
Special Seminars

JFT-Basic Japanese Seminar
With the emergence of The JapanFoundation Test for Basic Japanese (JFTBasic), three (3) seminars were held in themonth of October in Manila (held twice) andCebu. Japanese language schools, skilledworker agencies, Japanese companies, andgovernment organizations expressed theirkeen interest in the topic as evidenced by
the absence of unoccupied seats and theextensive discussions during the Q&A portionof the program.
Mr. TAKEI Yasujiro and Mr. NARITOMITaro of The Japan Foundation, Manila
presented the topic in Japanese. Mr. Takei
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We are aware that both those who
were present and those who were not able
to attend the seminar still have inquiries
regarding the JFT-Basic. For the time being,
those seeking further information may
access the JFT-Basic website at https://www.
jpf.go.jp/jft-basic/e/.
We would once again like to thankeveryone’s keen interest in the JFT-Basic andwill be certain to keep everyone updated on
the latest developments.

Merienda’s Pick
JLE for Philippine
High Schools
JS Forum 2019 Vietnam
Merienda Espesyal 3
Yatte mimasen ka?
Magkape Muna Tayo
Hello & Soon to leave
Urawa Update
Sapin-sapin
Sensei no Wa
Oshaberi Salon
Banana Q
Glossary for the Serious
Nihongo Teacher
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The 30th Philippine Nihongo
Teachers’ ForumThe 30th Philippine Nihongo Teachers’ Forum, entitled “Education 4.0. Innovations and Trends In Japanese Language Classroom”, was held
on November 9 and 10 (Saturday and Sunday) at the Shercon Hi-wood Ecology Resort Lipa City, Batangas. The guest speakers were Prof.
Jerrylyn B. Magbuo and Prof. Milano Torres of the Tertiary Schools of First Asia Institute of Technology and Humanities (FAITH) College. The forum
was attended by Nihongo teachers and aspiring Nihongo teachers from all over the country, coming from Benguet in the North and Cebuin the South. This was organized by the Association of Filipino Nihongo Teachers (AFINITE) with the support of The Japan Foundation, Manila.

Message from the Participants
ProgramT

Bernadette Anne
Maquiling
Ms. Maquiling was a
Japanese Language
Instructor at Unmei Nihongo
Center for 2 years after which
she became a Japanese
Language Instructor andHead Teacher at YUNOJapanese Learning Center.
She was also a Bilingual
Administrative Officer
dealing with Japaneseclients at TESZARA Inc. She
currently works as a Japanese
Language Lecturer at The
Japan Foundation, Manila.

he 30th Philippine Nihongo Teachers’ Forum’s
theme: “Education 4.0 Innovations and Trends
in Japanese Language Classroom” was a very
timely and much needed topic to be discussed fortoday’s Japanese language education. Nowadays,
technology has become one of our needs – from
communication to even online learning; technology isvery useful to us in several ways.
On the first day of the Forum, the lectures
conducted by Prof. Torres and Prof. Magbuo werevery insightful as we were taught how to create a
Virtual classroom. To name a few, the use of tools like
Kahoot, Powtoon, Storyboard, Edpuzzle, Plickers,
etc. are very useful to catch the attention of ourlearners and make learning more engaging. The use of“Schoology”, where you can upload your materials forlearning so it can be easily accessed by the students
anytime, anywhere is an excellent tool for teachers whoare creating their teaching materials and assessments
online. We were also given time for activities where wewere divided into groups and created our own Virtual
classroom.
On the second day of the Forum, we were able topresent our own Virtual classroom. All participants werevery enthusiastic, and we were delighted as to howeach of us came up with different ideas in creating our
Virtual classroom. It opened our minds on how we canstretch ourselves more into discovering technology as
a platform for education.
We encourage today’s Japanese language learners
to make use of technology not only as a means ofentertainment but also to use it efficiently in Japanese
language learning.

Day 1 AM
Myths in Learning a Foreign Language
Directions of Foreign Language Teaching
Prof. Jerrylyn B. Magbuo
Facilitator
Day 1 PM
Nihongo Language Educationin Education 4.0
Prof. Jerrylyn B. Magbuo
Facilitator		Creating a Virtual Classroom (Part I)
Prof. Milano Torres
Facilitator
Workshop on Creating
a Virtual Classroom (Part II)
Prof. Milano Torres
Facilitator
Day 2
Output Presentation		Wrap up session
FURUKAWA Yoshiko
JFM Japanese Language Education
Adviser		
Closing Remarks
Teresita Fujita
AFINITE-ADVISER

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he main discussion of the forum focused on Education 4.0, or the future of
education in the context of the fast changing world of digital transformation.
The lectures and discussions gave interesting insights and inspiring views on
current education trends, particularly in technological innovations.
Some of the sites introduced during the forum were Edpuzzle, Powtoon andStoryboard which create storyboards and videos in various scenarios for digitalstorytelling and presenting the lesson. Other sites like Kahoot and Plickers areused to make online games and quizzes. These tools will definitely spice up one’sclassroom because they seem fun, shiny and new. However, the true value of these
innovations lies in how much they can help learners to become better communicatorsin Nihongo, and the extent to which they can help teachers encourage learners in
the most efficient, motivating ways. Part of the 21st century skills, after all, is actively
taking part in the global community using one’s soft skills and communication skills.
Therefore, as educators we need to update our knowledge, adopt new pedagogicalapproaches, and prepare students with the capacity for innovation, creativity andcritical thinking. The question is, are we adequately training our learners for real life in
the 21st century? Do we, teachers, have enough skills for that?
Before we jump on the bandwagon and follow the trend, let me give you somethings to ponder as a Japanese language teacher in the Philippines getting ready forthe era of Industry 4.0 - What challenges do Filipino Nihongo teachers face today,
and what future developments do we need to anticipate? Are teachers and theirrespective institutions adequately equipped for Education 4.0? What is the teacher’srole in bridging Japanese language education and active participation in society andthe increased demand of Nihongo speakers in the labor market?

Alice Mary
Itchon3

Ms. Itchon isa graduate of
Education fromUP Diliman, andobtained her
Master’s degree
in Nihongo
Education in2006 from
J. F. Oberlin
University, Tokyo,
Japan, under aMonbukagakusho scholarship. She has taught
Nihongo for more than 15 years in institutions
like the Nihongo Center Foundation, De La Salle
University, University of Manila, among others. She
also worked at JFM under the technical working
team for Philippine high schools (JF-KST). She
is currently the head teacher of the Japanese
Language Center at CNE1 International Language
School in San Manuel, Tarlac.

JPEPA Instructor’s ReportEver since I was a child, I have always been enchanted by Japanese culture, especiallyanimation and manga. I picked up a few words here and there, but I started myformal Japanese language education when I entered the Department of Linguistics
at the University of the Philippines. Together with many like-minded students, I studied
Basic up to Intermediate Japanese in the classroom. Before my Fourth and final year of
university, I decided to apply for a Short-term Exchange student program at a Japanese
university. Fortunately, I was accepted, and in April 2008, I studied in Chuo University foreleven months. During my stay in Japan, I was also able to achieve JLPT Level 2, givingme the confidence to use my Japanese knowledge in everyday life. While in Japan, I also
worked part-time as an English language teacher. Teaching has always been a dream ofmine and I realized that I would really like to teach other Filipinos the Japanese language.
When I returned to the Philippines in 2009, I finished my university degree and decided
to apply for a teaching position in the Department of Linguistics.

Cristopher Vincent L.
DofitasMr. Dofitas started learning
Japanese in the Universityof the Philippines, where he
now teaches as a Japanese
Language Lecturer. Currently
he works as a Japanese
language teacher for the
JPEPA Preparatory Language
Training Program.

After two years of teaching in the university, I was offered the opportunity to teach for
JPEPA. The JPEPA presented a wonderful opportunity for a Japanese language teacher
like me, who had just started his teaching career, because I was able to learn many newteaching methods. My own Japanese language proficiency also improved due to theconstant use of the language. After two years in JPEPA, I was able to successfully pass
JLPT N1 in 2015. Team teaching was a wonderful approach to classroom management,
because each teacher could share his ideas about the class and about lessons. My own
way of teaching evolved and I was able to impart my love for Japanese culture andlanguage through the lessons that I handled. After teaching for almost five years, I
applied for the Long-term Japanese Language Teacher Training program offered by
the Japan Foundation. Along with other Japanese language teachers from 33 different
countries, I learned about how to conduct classes focusing on different language skills.
I returned to the Philippines with a fresh view on how to teach Japanese in an effective
and enjoyable way. I was now a veteran language teacher and was invited to share
my knowledge with other teachers through Japan Foundation’s “Sensei no Wa” lecture
series where I talked about the ARCS Model of designing a lesson plan. I returned
to teaching in the JPEPA as well, where every day still presents new and interesting
challenges to me, my colleagues and our trainees.

42019 NIHONGO Partners
The “NIHONGO Partners” Program endeavors to support local Japanese-language teachers and students bysending Japanese nationals predominantly to secondary education institutions in the 10 ASEAN countries.

Bohol Realizations about one’s experiences in being a Nihongo Partner here in the Philippines.
SHIMADA Mari • Lourdes National High School
フィリピンの先生方は授業を楽しみ、生徒との距離感が近いと感じます。先生方自身が日本語を学ぶことに意欲的で、自国の文化と対比させ生徒達と一緒に考えながら授業を作り上げています。生徒達は踊ったり何かを作ることが好きなので、発想力がとても豊かです。私を通してより日本を身近に感じ、伝わる日本語に自信を持ち勉強しています。特に文化紹介では初めて挑戦することばかりなので、楽しみながら日本文化にふれています。

Cebu Points that Need Improvements in Japanese Language Education in the Philippines.
ASARI Nobuko • Abellana National High School, Cabancalan National High School
先生たちは皆、意欲的に日本語を学び、多忙な中でも笑顔いっぱいで一生懸命に日本語の授業をしています。しかしセブでは日本語を教える教師の数が少なく、1クラスの生徒数は50人以上…もめずらしくない状態で、日本語クラスの学年が繋がっていない(G7とG9.10のみでG8が抜けている)学校もあり、教師の負担が大変大きいのが現状です。また、私たち「日本語パートナーズ」のような「日本語をネイティブとする人の存在」が大きな意味を持つ…ということを実感する場面をたくさん経験しました。今よりも多くの学校に「日本語のネイティブ」が関わっていけるようになることで日本語の教育現場にさまざまなよい影響が生まれていくことを期待したいです。

KAMOSHITA Yoshiyuki • Ramon M. Durano Sr. Foundation Science and Technology
Education, Compostela Science & Technology High School
フィリピンの生徒たちは十分に恵まれた環境で日本語を勉強しているわけではありません。
それは先生たちも同様で、他教科や業務を担当しながら限られた時間で日本語の授業をしており、先生自身の日本語学習時間を確保するのも難しそうです。
そのため日本語パートナーズ事業のように日本人が「生きた教材」として現地に行き、生徒はもちろんのこと、教える側である先生方の日本語能力も一緒に向上させていくことが、フィリピン全体の日本語教育をより良くしていくと思います。

and Expectations for Japanese Language Education in the Philippines and also for the
Metro Manila Hopes
Future of the Nihongo Partners Program.
WAKABAYASHI Chika • Florentino Torres High School
日本では外国人労働者の活躍が増えています。日本語を学ぶ理由、学んだ日本語をどう活用するか、学習者の将来を考えて日本語教育を継続して提供する必要があると考えます。日本語教育の問題として、教材不足という調査結果がでています。日本語パートナーズは生きた教材です。この生きた教材をフル活用し、現地の日本語教師・生徒の学習意欲向上につなげ、その結果、日本語教育を導入していない学校にも良い影響を与えられると良いと思います。

KONNO Kunie • Carlos Albert High School, City of Mandaluyong Science High School
学校内にかかわらずマニラの街の中でも、フィリピンの皆さんが日本語への興味と学習意欲を持っているように感じます。語学学習のポイントは意欲の継続だと思います。日本語学習への意
欲を継続させるために、一番は先生方の日本語への関心を継続できるように協力し、日本語パートナーズ事業では担当校以外でも日本語パートナーズと関わる機会を増やすことで、日本語学
習者の学習意欲を向上させるきっかけになればと願っています。

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JFM Teacher きょうしけんしゅう
Training 教師 研 修
Very refreshing. A good confirmation for thethings I have been doing as a teacher.
Our Japanese teachers were really nice,fun and interesting.

Practice Teaching in Manila
September 21, 22, 28, 2019
Number of Participants: 16
I like that is was conducted online
because it’s more convenient.

21st Century Japanese Teaching
Methodology Zoom Seminar andWorkshop 2019
Duration: May 4 to July 6, 2019
Lecturers: Mr. TAKEI Yasujiro,
Mr. IKEZU Joji, Ms. OGAWA Yasuko
and Ms. MIYAZAKI Satomi
Number of participants: 7

Special Seminars
OJAD (Online Japanese Accent
Dictionary) Seminar
Lecturer: Professor MINEMATSU
Nobuaki of University of Tokyo, Japan
Date: October 27, 2019 (Sunday)
Venue: DepEd Applied Nutrition Center,
Banilad, Cebu City
Number of participants: 18

Dr. SATO Shinji Special Seminar
Lecturer: Dr. SATO Shinji
of Princeton University, USA
Topic: “Japanese Language Education
and Community Involvement”
Date & Venues:
November 23, 2019 - DepEd Applied
Nutrition Center, Banilad, Cebu City
November 24, 2019 - Dusit-Thani Hotel,
Makati City

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JLE for philippine high schools

Hello! New Journey to be a NIHONGOJIN!

Region: CAR
School: Irisan National High School
Principal: Ma. Lourdes B. Dumpayan
Teachers: Reynalyin A. Tayaban / Mary Carl S. Zordilla
Grade Level: Grade 7
A Gift for a Better Future
Irisan is known as the entrance to the highest
city. It is also the biggest barangay in the City ofPines. Our school, Irisan National High School (INHS),
is the first secondary high school in Baguio Division
to offer the Special Program in Foreign LanguageNihongo alongside with Benguet National HighSchool in La Trinidad, Benguet. We applied for thesaid program in January 2019. Luckily, we werechosen to participate and attended rigoroustrainings last summer. Thus, this school year 20192020, we welcomed the Special Program in Foreign
Language-Nihongo in our school.
Out of 1460 learners enrolled in INHS, there
were 35 learners who were eager to be the firstbatch of Nihongojin. They were chosen fromdifferent elementary schools in Irisan, thus their
exciting journey began toward proficiency in
Nihongo.
We are very enthusiastic to teach Nihongo.
At first, we were agitated and nervous to teachNihongo. However, the enTree Method became
the solution to our dilemma. This method is spirallearning wherein students learn Nihongo andappreciate other cultures and apply it to real-lifesituations. enTree became our guide to let thestudents understand, deepen and expand theircuriosity in learning a new language.
The future Nihongojin of our school arevery excited to learn Nihongo aside from English
and Filipino. They believe that learning anotherlanguage is a big opportunity for them which
their parents approve of. Though many of them
are having difficulty in learning Nihongo, they
strive to be the best and study hard.
We strongly believe that Nihongo promotes
a better future and provides bigger opportunities
for the Filipino youth.
Region: IV-A Calabarzon
School: Laiya National High School
Principal: Josephine D. Rosales, Ph.D.
Teachers: Janice delos Reyes / Cherry Joy M. Javier
Grade Level: Grade 7
Across the Great Divide
As we cross the threshold of the 21st
century, it is imperative for the youth to learn atleast two or more languages to compete locallyor internationally. Laiya National High School
implemented its Nihongo class this SY 2019-2020.

This was piloted on the first section of Grade 7
which was comprised of 45 students. Since Laiya
is one of the tourist destinations in Batangas,
speaking the language will be an advantage forthose who will work in the tourism industry.
My first day as a Nihongo teacher made me
feel excited and anxious in equal measures. Focus
and determination are needed to fully impart theknowledge that I just recently acquired. But fear
not. enTree, an engaging and student-friendly
guide made teaching Nihongo possible for us.
It focuses on Japanese language acquisition
while at the same time, providing an important
perspective on Japanese and Filipino culture. You
can easily capitalize on your creativity to tailor fit
the lesson according to your style and students’need.

CJH Update
The 5th Batch enTree 1 Course (E1)
was held from April 22 - May 24, 2019.
The Follow-through Training Sessions
are held once a month in both Manila& Cebu.
Other CJH-related Activities(2019-2020)
CJH Pedagogy Seminar in NCR:
July 27 & November 16, 2019
CJH Pedagogy Seminar in Cebu:
August 3 & November 23, 2019Japanese Speakers’ Forum in Da
Nang, Vietnam: August 2-9, 2019(Students’ program), August 2–11,
2019 (Teachers’ program)*CJH: Course on Japan for High School
Classroom Instruction; Teacher Training
Program for Public High School Teachers
under the Special Program in Foreign
Language: Japanese of DepED-BCD

The first month is by far the most challenging
for our Nihongojin. After given the head startto get ahead of the language, students are so
excited that they wanted to grasp everything
at a time; but language learning is hard work.
Evidently seen, students made their effort tounderstand, repeat and use newly understoodlanguage in conversation. I could even hear themgreet one another in Nihongo. They really are
engaged. Through this effort, the sheer result oflearning the language will benefit cultures acrossthe great divide.
Region: VIII
School: Leyte National High School
Principal: Basilisa D. Negru
Teachers: Lanie O. Aragon / Ruchelle T. Del Pilar
Grade Level: Grade 7
GO for NihonGO!
Leyte National High School is the biggest
and number one secondary institution in Region
VIII. It has been serving the Eastern Visayas
populace for more than a century.
LNHS recently started offering a new
curriculum for students who are interested inlearning foreign languages. Two teachers, Lanie
O. Aragon and Ruchelle T. Del Pilar, were sent
to undergo a month-long intensive and rigid

training through CJH to develop their skills andcapability in teaching Japanese culture, traditions,and Nihongo.
The onset of the Nihongo class stirred
up a curious mixture of emotions as students
started to learn the language. They were a bit
both nervous and excited, knowing that learning
Nihongo could be a little tough for them. It was
not easy for the students in the beginning, but
soon enough they were able to get the hang of
it. They became more excited every time a newlesson was presented. They make sure they arehaving fun while learning. The students eagerly
participate in classroom discussions and activities.
Some of them have already adapted the cultureof Japan. When a Nihonjin visits the school, they
become very enthusiastic as it gives them anavenue to practice their Nihongo skills.
Students are very happy and fortunate tobe part of the SPFL program. The parents are verymuch supportive of their children. They havealways been there every step of the way. Their
support and guidance makes the journey a loteasier for both the students and the teachers.
SPFL-Nihongo has opened a newopportunity for the students to grow and prepare
for the future as they gain knowledge and catch
positive values along the way. GO for NihonGO!
Region: VIII
School: Linao National High School
Principal: Rhoda V. Dinoy
Teachers: Uriah D. Boholst / Reindel Grace P. Arias
Grade Level: Grade 7
Nihongo Journey
Our school, Linao National High School(LNHS), is a public secondary school located inBrgy. Linao, Ormoc City. The school, under theprovisions of the Department of Education,
provides quality and affordable education needsin the city of Ormoc, specifically in barangay
Linao and its neighboring barangays. This year,

the school was fortunate to be chosen as the only
school in Ormoc City to offer the Special Programfor Foreign Language (SPFL). Currently, we have
39 Nihongo students under the SPFL Program.
Teaching Nihongo is very challenging but
fulfilling at the same time. Although the learners
had already heard about the language, how to
speak and write it was very new to them. That
is why as teachers of this foreign language, we
do not only come to class prepared with thelessons but also with our patience. As what we
had experienced in the first few months, learners
need to be taught patiently for them to grasp andunderstand every lesson taught. The experience

was like teaching a child how to read and write.
Nothing is more fulfilling in teaching than to see
the smile of each student as a reflection of their
new learning. It also makes us proud that in only
a few months they can now use some of thecommon words in their everyday conversation,
may it be in class or in talking with theirclassmates, and even with some teachers.
This is just the beginning of the Nihongo
Journey of Linao National High School.
Seeing the enjoyment, the eagerness and thedetermination of our learners is a guaranteethat Linao National High School will keep
going in this journey.

Japanese Speakers' Forum 2019 Vietnam
From the Participants
Eugenio Amado Noel Calapit III
Student, Makati Science HS
In just one week, I have experienced avery memorable and amazing event. I met a
lot of people from different cultures throughthe Nihongojin Forum 2019 Vietnam, andlearned a lot about how diverse and surprising
the world can be. I learned to understand how
important our hometown is, and I learned tolove and appreciate where other participants
came from. This has changed me a lot, in a goodway, because for me, this was a difficult but
surmountable challenge. Having to adapt andunderstand others, speaking another languagethat is quite difficult, and yet, I still got to create
wonderful and happy memories with everyone.
I thank everyone who helped create thisevent, and I thank everyone who I got to create
unforgettable memories with. Thank you verymuch.
Noe Angelo Mapa
Student, Ramon M. Durano Sr. FoundationScience and Technology
I was gazing at my blank canvas, diffident
with my ideas, and prosaic subjects were formedin my mind. Not until the 8th month of the year
kicked in - The Japanese Speaker’s Forum 2019in Da Nang, Vietnam. This experience helpedme grow as a person; I became a benevolent
person, making me empathetic towards others.
With alacrity, we (Filipino Team) entered thehotel, and later, became melancholic but with
contentment, we left. But despite the barriers
we faced throughout the journey, we developed
real camaraderie. I went to Vietnam with luggage
weighing 16 kilograms and I came home withexcess baggage. It was full of great memories
inside it. One canvas is not enough to express how
grateful I am and no words can exactly describe
the emotions I felt. I will surely remember andcherish this once in a lifetime experience. Now,
I can finally fill this canvas with colorful sceneries
during the forum.
Dwen Jeah Cuesta
Student, Marigondon NHS
2019年の日本語スピーカーフォーラムでフィリピンの代表の一人になれたことをとても嬉
しく思います。 日本語スピーカーフォーラムの旅で、私は多くの課題に直面しました。私は日本語が上手じゃないけれどがんばりました。
そしてベトナムにいたとき、たくさんの新しい友達ができました。私たちは、日本語や異文化における知識を共有しました。また、新しい価
値観と語彙ことばを学びました。新しい友達ができて本当によかったです。私の新しい家族のようです。そして、日本語のスキルに自信がつきました。
日本語スピーカーのフォーラムは、私がありのままの自分でよいという機会を与えてくれました。自分を信じて感謝することを教えてくれました。私はとても感謝しています。
Edith Marie Ibrahim-Uy
Student, Lourdes NHSにほんご人 フォーラム 2019（ベトナム）hasa special place in my heart. That rare opportunity
was one of the best memories and experience I’llever cherish and have in my life. All the moments
in Vietnam were all worth it to be carved into
my brain down to my heart. In the forum a lotof memories worth to be cherish were created.
Happiness is not enough to describe my feelingsand no words can exactly describe the emotionsof how grateful I am to be a part of the program. It
taught me the importance of friendship and mostimportantly what Furusato really means. All theVietnam memories I have will forever be cherished.
にほんご人フォーラム2019（ベトナム）はとても楽しくて面白かったです。

From the Teachers
Charry Sarmiento
Teacher, Pitogo HSJapanese Speakers’ Forum is always a fun
experience and what we had in JSF Da Nang

didn’t disappoint either. The program, the people,
and the FOOD! I have learned many things that
I would love to try in my own Nihongo class. I
always wonder how other teachers from Asian
countries do their class and in JSF, I somehow
had a glimpse of it. The teachers and new friends
I met in JSF helped me gain more confidence
both in teaching and speaking Nihongo. I will be
forever grateful. Arigatou gozaimashita!
Shiela Mabras
Teacher, Cordova NHS
The Japanese Speakers’ International Forum2019 was successfully started last August 2,
2019 at Da Nang, Vietnam. It was participatedin by different teachers and students comingfrom six countries in Asia namely Vietnam,
Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Philippines andJapan. Participants were able to go deeper into
the salient features of 21st century skills bothin teaching and in learning. There was so muchlearning and fun during the forum.
Erena Fukuoka
Program Coordinator, JFM
This is my second time to join にほんご人フォーラム (2017 in Japan and 2019 in
Vietnam). And it was really a great opportunity
for me. Honestly speaking, when we say
language barrier, it means that you cannot
interact with other people because you don’t
speak the same language. But that wasn’t true.
Language is just one way to communicate.
What is important is how you can express
your thoughts and feelings in a way that yourcompanion can understand you. How you canshare your ideas to others, and how you canreact in the situation you are in now. If you
have “Omoiyari” or compassion and “Egao” or
Smile, you can fit in any pair of shoes that you
encounter in your life.

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Merienda!

ESPESYAL 3

Yatte Mimasen ka?

“Making a Skit as a review tool”
by SHINTANI Chika

Have you ever asked your students to make a skit in your class?
Presentation by an individual or Role-Play by pair is the popular way
to do a wrap-up activity.
These are good ways to review the vocabularies and expressions
after a Nihongo lesson.
But we can also use Skit by group instead of these activities. It is a
one kind of technique with a dramatic approach.
What is the advantage of a Skit? What are the points that we need
to be aware of regarding the use of Skits?
Let’s see!

Advantages of making a Skit by groups:
It can make a more interactive scene which is similar to
the real situation.
They can use new vocabularies and expressions inmeaningful context.
They can practice the accent, intonation and tone withpleasure.

Procedure:

They can gain confidence in speaking the Japanese
Language.

Divide the class into small groups (4~5 persons).

The participants can make original stories by themselves
instead of the teacher giving a role-play card.

Set the situation for each group. (If you use this activity atthe end of a semester, you can assign a different situationfor each group. If it is just after one lesson, all groups canhave the same situation.)

The points to remember are:
The situation should be specific. For example, “Shoppingat Convenience Store” or “Going to the Mall with Friends”
instead of just “Shopping”. Students can imagine thatsituation easily and the group members can have acommon situation.
Limit the skit to only 1-3 minutes. If it is too long, the story
becomes complicated and difficult to memorize. Proper
duration is good for both the actors and the audience.
The teacher will take a video and upload it to a platform
where students can watch it. It does not need to be
published. It is ok if the students can access it at least for
their review.

Give time for preparation.
Have the students present in front of the class.
Give feedback, and ask comments from the audience as
well.
Making Skits can enhance their creativity skills as well. If theteacher asks them to make it funny, that activity will be more
fun and lively. When the audience laughs at the skit, the actors
can gain confidence to speak because their laughter means they
understood it. Moreover, students can review new vocabulary andexpressions unconsciously.
Let’s try using Skits in your class!!

9Magkape Muna TayoFURUKAWA Yoshiko
Magandang Araw！古川嘉子（ふるかわよしこ）
です。高校や大学や日本語学校、企業で教えている日本語の先生た
ちから、フィリピンの日
本語教育についていろ
いろお話を聞きたいです。そして、何かお役にたてることを探していきたいと思います。よろし
くお願いします。

Muta Aya

みなさんはじめまして、牟田綾（むたあや）です。
マニラは東京よりすずしくて、
ちょっとおどろきました！
みなさん、これからフィリピンのことをたくさん教えてください。
どうぞよろしくお願いします。

Soon to leave

MATSUSHITA Kayo

Kimura Megumi

みなさん！はじめまして。
11月からフィリピンに来た松下佳代(まつした かよ)です。
JFT-Basicという新しいテストをフィリピンのひとに知ってもらうために		来ました。フィリピンは初めてなので、みなさん
から、いろいろ教えてほしいです！よろしく		
おねがいします！

はじめまして！木村		
めぐみです。
11月5日にマニラに来て3週間、暑さにも慣れ、やっと生活も落ち		
着いてきました。
フィリピンにいる間に、
タガログ語、ヨガ、		そしてマラソン大会にトライしてみたいと		思っています！よろしく
お願いします。

Kobayashi Manabu

Thank you to everyone in the Philippines for their understanding and cooperation in the activities of JFM. What I learned in
the Philippines is being happy. What I learned in Japan is being disciplined. So while I have been in the Philippines,
I kept my discipline and I have always been happy. Thank you to everyone who taught me happiness.
See you somewhere in the world. And share happiness.

Murakami Nami
みなさん2年間お世話になりました。フィリピンで日本語を教えることができて幸せでした！関わってくれたみなさん、
本当にありがとうございました！

Shintani Chika
My favorite Song is “Balay Ni Mayang”, My favorite zumba music is “Haypa”, My favorite Filipino phrase is “Sana all”,
My favorite food is fresh swaki from the sea of Cebu! セブに来ることができて幸せでした。
またみなさんにお会いできる日を楽しみにしています。

Urawa
UpdateThe program is designed
to provide teachers of theJapanese-language working
abroad an opportunity to
improve their Japanese
language skills and teaching
methodology and to deepen
their knowledge of Japan.
It is being conducted at The
Japan Foundation JapaneseLanguage Institute in Urawa,
Saitama, Japan.

Japanese Teaching Methods Program at Japan Foundation Language Institute Urawa- Summer Course • June 25, 2019 to August 8, 2019.
Jennifer G. Diones has been teaching the Japanese Language for 6 years now. She is a part time lecturer of theJapanese-Language Training Program under the Japan Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA) where
she teaches Japanese Language to Nurses and Care workers. She also teaches at Philippine Assist-Life Language
and Development Center Inc. (PALDC) where her students are Technical Intern Trainees.

Preparing togive a speechat the Closing
Ceremony.

Learning the art of wearing yukata. Consisting of 36 Teachers from 26 different countries.

Japanese Language Program for Teachers of the Japanese-Language
May 14 – June 27, 2019
Sheila D. Mabras is currently working as a Senior High school teacher at the Cordova National
High School. She has been teaching for almost 9 years in a public school, and has been a
Junior High School teacher of the Japanese Language under the Special Program in Foreign
Language-Japanese of DepEd for almost 4 years in the same school.
Group presentation during a School Visit to a private school in Saitama, Japan

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先生の輪は、日本語教師の交流の場です。
もっと楽しく、もっとおもしろく一緒に日本語教育について勉強しましょう！

Sapin-sapin“Sensei no Wa” is open to both experienced and neophyte Japanese-language
teachers, and offers a platform for information exchange with one’s peers. It is forthe further encouragement of Japanese Language Education and aims to support
professional enrichment and network expansion through interactive learning.

Let’s join Sensei no Wa

August 2, 2019
“PCPP” -flow of communicationbased classes-

Sept. 13, 2019
“Improvisation Game”

Dec. 7, 2019
“Teaching Japanese through Role Play”

Vianca Ramirez
Currently a faculty member at the Nihongo
Center Foundation. Attended the Long-Term
Training for Foreign Japanese Language
Teachers at The Japan Foundation Japanese
Language Institute, Urawa.

KOBAYASHI Manabu
Japanese Language Education Adviser
The Japan Foundation, Manila

Jennifer Diones
Currently a Japanese Language Lecturerof the EPA Program. A Japanese Language
Lecturer and Admin Staff at Philippine Assist
Life Language and Development Center.
Attended the Summer Course Training for
Foreign Japanese Language Teacher at
The Japan Foundation Japanese Language
Institute, Urawa.

“Oshaberi Salon” is a free event for Nihon enthusiasts held at theJapan Foundation, Manila. During each session the participants try tocomplete a task on their own or collaborate with others using Nihongo.
The participants not only discover something new about Nihon or
Nihongo, but they can also try their Nihongo, get a lot of inspiration,and form a new network. If you know someone who is a Nihon
enthusiast, “Oshaberi Salon” might be ideal!
For more information, please visit the JFM Website.

July 19, 2019 – Travel 「旅行」

Nov. 8, 2019 – My house 「私の家」

Sept. 6, 2019 – Shopping 「買い物」

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答え 1) e 2) c 3) b 4) d 5) a

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JFM Courses & Workshops
From February to April 2020

Courses for Nihongo Learners

Courses for Nihongo Teachers

Marugoto Starter (A1) Module 2
March 2 – April 1 (Mondays & Wednesdays)
6:10 – 8:20 p.m. (20 hrs.)
Tuition fee: Php 4,400 (Inclusive of textbook)

Practice Teaching Course
March 21 (Saturday) 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
March 22 (Sunday) 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
March 28 (Saturday) 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Venue: The Japan Foundation Manila
Tuition fee: Php 2,000

Marugoto Starter (A1) Module 2
March 3 – April 2 (Tuesdays & Thursdays)
6:10 – 8:20 p.m. (20 hrs.)
Tuition fee: Php 4,400 (Inclusive of textbook)
Marugoto Elementary 1 (A2) Module 2
March 3 - April 2 (Tuesdays & Thursdays)
6:10 – 8:20 p.m. (20 hrs.)
Tuition fee: Php 4,500 (Inclusive of textbook)

Regular Events (Free Admission)
Oshaberi Salon
March 6 (Friday)
6:20 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
*Schedule and tuition fee may change without prior notice.
Please check the JFM website(www.jfmo.org.ph) or Facebook
page (www.facebook.com/jfmanila) for updates.

Marugoto Pre-Intermediate (A2/B1)
Module 2
April – June (Every Wednesdays)
6:10 – 8:20 p.m. (22 hrs.)
Tuition fee: Php 5,300 (Inclusive of textbook)

Red Carpet Cinema 1, Shangri-La Plaza Mall
Mandaluyong City

Hiragana A1 Tutor Support Course
February 1 – March 10, 2020
Tuition fee: Php 1,000

47th Nihongo Speech Contest
10:20 a.m. – 12:15 p. m.

Kanji Hajimete A2 Tutor Support Course
February 11 – March 18, 2020
Tuition fee: Php 600

1st Nihongo Video Contest(NiViCon) for Nihongojin
Organized in cooperation with the
Association of Filipino Nihongo Teachers
1:35 p.m. - 2:05 p.m.

Katakana A1 Tutor Support Course
April 3 – May 5, 2020
Tuition fee: Php 1,000© Hiroko Reijo, Asami, KODANSHA / WAKAOKAMI Project2019 JAPANESE LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY TEST
December 1, 2019 (Sunday)
Number of Applicants

ManilaCebu
Davao
Cagayande Oro
Total

222

Total
9,423
1,736
2,390
196

714 1,505 7,629 3,675 13,745

The Japan Foundation, Manila Nihongo Teachers’ NewsletterTHE 1ST JAPANESELANGUAGE
PROFICIENCY TEST 2020

July 5, 2020 (Sunday)
Manila, Cebu, Davao, Cagayan De Oro

N2 N3
N4
N5
535 1,192 5,156 2,369
92
154 1,026
436
78
155 1,332
803
9
4 115
67

Merienda!

The Nihongo Fiesta is an annual event heldby The Japan Foundation, Manila, whichshowcases the Japanese language, artsand culture through various activities andevents such as the Nihongo Speech Contest,
NiVIiCon and many more.

February 22, 2020 (Saturday)

MINATO Online courses

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22
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2020

Anime Film Screening“OKKO’S INN (若おかみは小学生！)”
3:10 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
*The program is subject to change without prior notice.
For latest updates, please check
The Japan Foundation, Manila Facebook page.
(www.facebook.com/jfmanila)

Online registration period:
February 5 to March 11, 2010
Payment Period:
Individual Payment:
March 24, 25, 26, 27, 2020
Group Payment:
March 31, April 1, 2, 2020
			Please visit the JFM website(www.jfmo.org.ph)or Facebook page(www.facebook.com/jfmanila)
for more details.

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