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Learner Reviews & Feedback for Let’s Read! Learning Japanese through Science & Technology-1 by The University of Tokyo

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About the Course

東京大学の研究内容に基づく科学技術に関する文章を読み、基礎的な日本語の専門語彙や重要な表現の使い方を習得しながら、読解力を向上することができる。また、読解学習にとどまらず、テキスト動画やインタビュー動画を利用し、「聴く」、「話す」、「書く」といった連繫した力を養うことができる。さらに、理工学系の知識を発展的に広げ、深めることができる。 教材は、日本語教育の専門教員が作成したテキストや動画に加え、理系の専門教員にインタビューした動画を含む。それを内容重視アプローチ(content-based learning)を利用し、効率的に学ぶことができる。また、内容重視アプローチは学習者のモチベーションを上げ、中級のレベルではあるが、アカデミックな語彙を含むより高いレベルの語学力を身に付けることができる。 This course focuses on improving Japanese reading comprehension through vocabulary and expressions retention, with a theme of Science and Engineering research at the University of Tokyo. In addition to reading, illustration videos and interview videos allow you to practise "listening" and "writing" skills. You can also broaden and deepen your knowledge in the related areas....
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1 - 17 of 17 Reviews for Let’s Read! Learning Japanese through Science & Technology-1

By Joanna D

Jun 26, 2022

This course is great for anyone who wants to learn about scientific/technological topics through Japanese. It would also be great general practice for someone at JLPT N3/2 level. The course is well structured: each week starts with vocabulary and grammar around a particular topic. Gradually more difficult exercises are introduced over the course of the week culminating in a short interview with a real-life researcher in that topic. I renjoyed every aspect of the course.

By Paul G

Dec 31, 2023

The topics on technology, city infrastructure, food science (seasoning, enzymes) are most interesting. The vocabulary and grammar is very applicable to everyday life. The final week 7 examination is a challenge as it tests all previous material studied and also introduces new readings. The specialized vocabulary together with the end of week interviews of various Professors in different areas of study will be particularly useful for those thinking of taking the JLPT examinations (N2 or equivalent). All in all I loved this course. The presentations were really engaging. I enjoyed learning the grammar and completing the numerous exercises. I allocated 90 minutes each day for study and certainly could see my Japanese ability and confidence increasing each week. I look forward to beginning course 2 in this series.

By Whitney G

Jun 12, 2022

I really like how the vocabulary is recycled around the common theme of Science and Technology. The topics were interesting. I like the specialist interviews. I have no comments for how to improve the course. I hope that a continuation of this course for JPLT N2 learners will be available on coursera.

By Avishi P

Oct 5, 2022

Such an interesting journey! I thought it will be difficult for me as i am not into Science and all much, but it was super relevant and knowledgeable!

Thank you for having this course!

By Charlene L

May 11, 2022

I really love this course! The professor is so gentle, and the other professors of different topics bring me a lot of interest into science. Hope to study in Tokyo University oneday!

By Michael

Apr 18, 2023

I enjoyed it. It was a bit higher than my current skill level, but thanks to the furiganas, I was able to comprehend and learn new words.

By Jason H

Sep 4, 2022

I enjoyed the reading and listening materials about current technologies. It is ideally suited for N3 or above Japanese learners.

By Marie E S

Nov 26, 2022

The pace of the lessons is just right and appropriate with the level which is intermediate. I enjoyed the course pretty well :)

By Li Y

Aug 18, 2023

It is a very excellent course! The design, animation, and text are very great! It is very helpful for me.

By Mezherovskaya E

Mar 20, 2023

Great course with amazing interviews! Many thanks for the opportunity to learn from you.

By 張畹婉

Sep 11, 2022

It is really useful for people who just learned basic Japanese!!

By Anh H

Nov 20, 2022

コースの内容が分かりやすいです。もっと勉強したいと思います。

By Saru S

Aug 10, 2022

Useful contents

By 洪伯源

Sep 18, 2022

Nice class!

By 马镓浚

Aug 2, 2022

Good course overall. Not that difficult if you already had level of N3 and can be finished in only one week. For me, it is more like a review. It would be better if the answers or feedbacks be provided. I got 98% in my final exam but I don't know where is my mistake.

By Poornima N

Mar 26, 2023

not good

By Mouad H

Jan 16, 2024

No Good