This course, for people with little or no knowledge of Japanese, emphasizes the development of conversational skills. By the end of this course you should be able to introduce yourself, make purchases, ask and give directions, make phone calls, talk about plans and experiences, and have a solid grammatical foundation. You should also be able to read and write hiragana, one of two Japanese syllabic writing systems.
Enrollment is limited.
Text is Japanese for Busy People, rev. 1, lessons 1-13. She has taught Japanese at McGill University and San Jose State University.