Adult Japanese Language & Culture Program
Co-offered By Victoria Nikkei Cultural Society & Japanese Friendship Society
Mieko Fedrau
The program is for adults who wish to start learning Japanese language and culture. It consists of eight 1.5 hour lessons with basic Japanese expressions, grammar, introduction to Japanese writing systems, and hands-on cultural experience in Shodō (calligraphy) and Chadō (the way of tea). It is a good introductory program for those who have no experience of learning Japanese and those who had some experience in the past and wish to refresh it. Through the language learning and hands-on activities, the participants will also be introduced to the essence of traditional Japanese culture.
Day & Time: Sundays 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM, starting on September 17, 2023
(September 17, 24; October 15, 22, 29; November 5, 19, 26. There will be no lesson on October 1, 8 and November 17 due to statutory holiday weekends.)
Location: Esquimalt Gorge Park Pavilion
# and duration of lessons: 8 lessons (90 min x8)
Max. # of participants: 18
Fees: $120/person (material fees included)
Note: VNCS or JFS members can receive a $20 discount from the respective organization by presenting a proof of registration.
Textbook: Teacher-made handouts will be distributed in lieu of textbook.
Instructor: Mieko Fedrau
Registration opens on Tuesday, August 1. Go to the Esquimalt Recreation website and click the orange “Register Online” button, or call the Gorge Park Pavilion front desk at 250-412-8500.
