Discover the Secrets to Acquiring
Spoken Japanese
Snow Monkey and Bee
効果的な日本語会話の学習法をお探しなら
Why spoken Japanese?
That is what Japanese people speak and is used in anime, Japanese films, etc.
It is culturally different from written language taught at language schools and through textbooks.
You are learning written language if you are studying grammar.
Grammar does not help much with spoken Japanese because it is for written Japanese.
That means you must learn spoken Japanese if you are already learning the 'written' language.
Speaking in written Japanese can unintentionally offend people, even though you are using polite language - it can be too 'assertive'.
The Cultural Input Method
No textbooks or language learning apps.
No emphasis on grammar or the writing system.
No rote learning of vocabulary.
To understand spoken Japanese,
you need to understand
Japanese Culture.
"Language acquisition comes from input,
not output;
from comprehension, not production."
Stephen D. Krashen,
The Power of Reading: Insights from the Research
The Snow Monkey and Bee Way™️
Nobumi Kobayashi,
PhD and CELTA
Acquisition/Learning Facilitator and Language Coach
I help English speakers and those who speak similar European languages acquire Japanese. I also assist Japanese speakers with their English.
I have worked as a translator, interpreter, researcher and writer in the print media in Japan and Britain, including the Asahi Shimbun in the UK and The Daily Telegraph (their Tokyo Correspondent Bureau).
I have studied Japanese and British societies and cultures comparatively, culminating in my PhD in Sociology/Cultural Studies.
I have written and performed standup comedy semi-professionally.
My professional experience and knowledge have informed the Cultural Input Method.
Let me show you how to train your brain
to operate in 'Japanese Mode'.
Discover the Cultural Input Method and
the Snow Monkey and Bee Way™️
Webinars and Workshops
Free Webinar and Q&A
Understanding spoken Japanese is understanding Japanese culture.
Discover some of the best-kept secrets in Japanese language education, which can help you shave a few years off your learning curve!
Learn how spoken Japanese differs from school Japanese, which you learn through conventional methods, including language learning apps
Find out why watching anime and YouTube videos will help you and what anime makes a good study resource - some are more suitable than others
Pick up tips to improve your listening and speaking skills and issues that slow you down
Join me for an informative webinar on Zoom!
Dates:
Tuesday, 24 September
Wednesday, 25 September
Monday, 30 September
Time:
7.30 pm (UTC +1)
It will run for approximately one hour, including the Q&A session.
Courses
Fast Track to Fundamental Japanese Listening Skills through Anime
Give yourself a head start on your acquisition journey by unlocking the secrets to boosting your listening skills. Most conventional courses overlook the pivotal role of these vital skills in becoming fluent as they concentrate on the written aspect of Japanese.
Immerse yourself in this dynamic course, shaped by insights from social sciences, cognitive science, and behaviourism, to name a few.
Specifically designed to retrain your English-tuned ears for the authentic sounds of the mora-based language and your brain to negotiate its logic, it helps you acquire the authentic language native Japanese speakers use.
Learn how to tune into and reproduce (pronounce) the authentic sounds of Japanese, focusing on those more challenging to English speakers and speakers of similar European languages
Unlock the fundamental building blocks of the language, including common words and phrases, instead of turning to grammar
Discover how to turn authentic materials into learning resources and create an immersive experience in the comfort of your home
If you want to learn more about this course, please attend the webinar. I run them regularly. If they are unavailable, you can send me questions using the form below.
testimonials
What others are saying
"I have studied Japanese since 2005 … Since I switched to this approach a couple of years ago, my language skills have significantly improved."
- Peter,
London, UK
"My Japanese learning and acquisition obviously increased after introducing the methods and techniques."
- Haleigh,
Washington DC., USA
"Nobumi has a PhD in socio/cultural studies and brings that to the table to teach language in a unique way. She teaches Japanese through a way more accessible style, everyday Japanese, through anime."
- Rob,
British Columbia, Canada
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