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New Intermediate class -Wed night (online)

Hi all, To help those who do not have time to visit the classroom, we have created a new online Intermediate class. Starting Date: 28th Sept 2022 (Wed)Time: 7:30-9:30pmSlots: 6Fees: $360 for 10 lessonsTextbook: $70 (to be used for the whole course)Teacher: Can-sensei To register, please drop us an email via the contact form here.Continue reading “New Intermediate class -Wed night (online)”

Mock Test for JLPT N4/N5

Hi all, We will be administering a mock test for all who are interested. The test will be administered online on 8th February (Mon). You can do it anytime, but please time yourself. The results will be given on 10th February. If you are interested, please drop us an email via the Contact Us Form.Continue reading “Mock Test for JLPT N4/N5”

N4言葉:「結構」と「かなり」の違い

Hi all, I am back for another post on the differences between 「結構/けっこう」and 「かなり」. We went through in class today. Let’s take a look at the meanings in Japanese. 結構/けっこう1) 予想した以上であるさま。極端ではないが、かなりの程度であるさま State of more than expected. Not extreme, but state of a considerable level (明鏡国語辞典) 2) ある程度予想していたがそれ以上だったこと。基本的に良い意味で使いますExpected up to a level, but was moreContinue reading “N4言葉:「結構」と「かなり」の違い”

Japanese Modality

Hi all, おはようございます。Our students from America has done a presentation on Japanese Modality. This is an important aspect to help understand Japanese culture better. Please take a look. /Can

Intermediate class (Sat 3-5:30pm)

Hi all, We am recruiting students to join my Intermediate class (Minna no Nihongo L27 onwards). It is held on Sat from 3pm to 5:30pm. If you are interested, please get in touch with me. Discounts available for interested students. よろしくお願いいたします。 Can

Difference between ように and ために

皆さん、おはようございます (Good morning). This is a repost. =) For this article, I did a reference from this book: 初級日本語文法と教え方のポイント　by：石川保子先生. Her books are really very good. Please support her books. Let’s take a look at 「ために」 first. A ために、　B Chinese translation of 「ために」: 因此，因而，所以 ======================================= 原因・理由を表す (Describing Cause/Reason) For A: Put in a sentenceContinue reading “Difference between ように and ために”

N4 Notes: L46 to L50

更新: 21st Feb 2022 みなさん、 I have just written a new set of Powerpoint slides to help students understand Chapter 46 to Chapter 50 of Minna no Nihongo. Please drop us a private message if you are interested to get a copy. /Can

Cheat Sheet on ない-form/Passive-form/Causative-form

Updated: 5th Sep 2022—–みなさん、こんばんは。I have some extra time today. So I did a cheat sheet on ない-form/passive form and causative form today. Please feel free to use it for your studies Can Legend:他: transitive verb自: intransitive verb

Introduction to 未然形 2 (Conjugation of ない-form/受身形/使役形)

みなさん、おはようございます。 Today i will be talking about conjugation of ない-form/受身形/使役形. Yesterday we looked at 未然形（in this post, i will refer it as 未). Let’s take a look at how to change to the various forms. Group 1 verbs/五段動詞ない-form: 未+ない（かいますー＞かいー＞かわ (未然形)→かわない) 受身形: 未+れます (かいますー＞かいー＞かわ (未然形)→かわれます) 使役形: 未+せます (かいますー＞かいー＞かわ (未然形)→かわせます) 使役受身形: 未+されます (かいますー＞かいー＞かわContinue reading “Introduction to 未然形 2 (Conjugation of ない-form/受身形/使役形)”

Introduction to Keigo Part 6: 美化語

みなさん、こんにちは。 We have come to the last part of the Keigo family member, 美化語 (びかご). By beautifying nouns, it expresses politeness towards the other party. It is used in a lot of situations, regardless of the other party’s status. 日本語:上品な言葉づかいによって相手への敬意を表す。高める相手の有無を問わず幅広く使う。 By attaching 「お」 or 「ご」to the word, it becomes a 美化語。Take note that notContinue reading “Introduction to Keigo Part 6: 美化語”