WEA: Adult Learning
JAPANESE 1
Language
Year Long Language
Japanese

For complete beginners and those with a little knowledge (i.e. have completed a WEA languages for Fun and Travel course. Course focuses on conversational practise and introduces students to Japanese symbols (Hiragana/Katakana). There is a short break between terms. Books required: "Japanese for Busy People" Vol 1 4th Edition (Romanised not Kana version) and Japanese for Busy People Book 1: The Workbook Revised 4th Edition.

Available Session Times - select from the following sessions:


Fees available for this course:(Which Fee?)
Standard: A$545.00
Discount: A$491.00
Concession: A$477.00

Select the number of places and click 'Enrol':

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This course is taught by one of the following WEA Tutors:

Emiko Kobashi

Emiko Kobashi was born and raised in Japan, where she spent 13 years teaching English at secondary schools. In 1998, Emiko came to Adelaide as an exchange teacher through a program between Okayama Prefecture (her hometown) and South Australia, which are Sister States.

Since then, Emiko has been teaching Japanese across various sectors in South Australia, including at UniSA, public schools, WEA, and PCE, working with a diverse range of learners, from young children in Reception to adults. 

Emiko has in the past taught at WEA for 10 years, from 2005 to 2014, and she is thrilled to be returning in 2025. Emiko looks forward to meeting and teaching adult learners once again. 

In addition to teaching, Emiko has also been creating Japanese language learning videos on YouTube.

Outside of work, Emiko enjoys watching Japanese comedy shows, exploring new cafes for delicious pastries, and taking walks in nature.

Yoshimi Mizobe

Yoshimi Mizobe has been teaching at WEA since 2016. 

Yoshimi is a qualified Japanese teacher. She taught at a Japanese college in Japan from 2010 to 2013, and at Japanese community schools in Sydney and Adelaide from 2014 to 2018.

Yoshimi believes it's important to have passion when learning languages and her goal is to make you fall in love with the Japanese language and culture!

She also loves sharing elements of Japanese culture, including its unique food and art techniques, and travel tips for those planning to visit Japan. 

Yoshimi runs her own business, Daisuki Japanese Language, and regularly appears at markets and events promoting Japanese culture and products.