What level is necessary to teach Japanese?
What level is necessary to teach Japanese?
Surely you wonder, what level do I need to teach Japanese ? Well, to teach Japanese, you don’t need a master’s degree!
To begin, you will have to master the basics of the language: What level is necessary to teach Japanese?
Know how to count in Japanese,
Know most of the signs of the language (kanji, kana, katakana or hiragana),
Learn to pronounce well,
Have a good accent,
Practice oral expression with native speakers,
Know the particles of words,
Know the suffixes of names (sama, kun, chan, senpai, sensei, etc.),
If possible, know the specifics of life in Japan (courtesy, Japanese cuisine, conducting a conversation, etc.).
These basic knowledge of the Japanese language can be learned in an intensive Japanese course, for example.
You don’t need to be an expert in the language: many students will simply want to take a beginner course.
Whatever your level, you can propose classes to teach Spanish students to speak Japanese.
Do you have a good level of Japanese? Why don’t you start giving private lessons?
We can distinguish 4 types of teacher:
The teacher-student who teaches a Japanese course for beginners to finance his studies.
The bilingual teacher who has already traveled to Japan and who has a perfect command of the language.
The native teacher who speaks Japanese as his mother tongue.
The professor of the Official School of Languages, graduated and has passed some competitive examinations.
Of course, your level will have a direct impact on the fee for your private lessons: the higher your qualifications, the higher your fees.
It is not only about analyzing our level of Japanese, but also that of the students.
Certain types of students will be more suitable for your type of teaching : for example, if you have a lot of Japanese diplomas, it is better to help students who are preparing for an aptitude test in Japanese and who already have a good level. Beginning students can choose a future teacher who has not yet finished their studies.