Japanese for Communication II
LAJA-40001
The main goal of this course is to help you develop the skills you need for everyday conversations in Japanese. We will cover Lessons 8–16 in the textbook as well as the Katakana section of the Kana Workbook. Topics include entertaining guests, expressing your thoughts, talking about likes and dislikes, giving and receiving gifts, and inviting someone to an event.
Course Information
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Textbooks:
Japanese for Busy People Book 1 (Romanized) 4th
by AJALT
ISBN / ASIN: 9781568366197
You may purchase textbooks via the UC San Diego Bookstore.
Policies:
- No refunds after: 4/13/2026
Schedule:
| Date | Day | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8/2026 | Wed | 6:30 p.m. | 9:30 p.m. |
| 4/15/2026 | Wed | 6:30 p.m. | 9:30 p.m. |
| 4/22/2026 | Wed | 6:30 p.m. | 9:30 p.m. |
| 4/29/2026 | Wed | 6:30 p.m. | 9:30 p.m. |
| 5/6/2026 | Wed | 6:30 p.m. | 9:30 p.m. |
| 5/13/2026 | Wed | 6:30 p.m. | 9:30 p.m. |
| 5/20/2026 | Wed | 6:30 p.m. | 9:30 p.m. |
| 5/27/2026 | Wed | 6:30 p.m. | 9:30 p.m. |
| 6/3/2026 | Wed | 6:30 p.m. | 9:30 p.m. |
| 6/10/2026 | Wed | 6:30 p.m. | 9:30 p.m. |
Instructor:
Yoko Kimizuka
English and Japanese languages. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in English literature in Japan and
a Master’s degree in TESOL, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, from San Francisco
State University. She is certified to work as a national tour guide in Japan and has worked as a
volunteer docent in San Diego. She firmly believes that learning foreign languages helps broaden
our horizons and makes our lives more enjoyable. She is happy to be creative to help all students
benefit from her lessons and learn more about Japanese language and culture. In her free time she
enjoys origami, zumba, and arranging flowers from the garden.
