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., but it's not widely taught.
What you learn at conventional language schools and through textbooks is something close to written Japanese.
Written language is culturally different from spoken language and isn't helpful if you want to speak and understand spoken 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 may be 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.
You will learn:
▪️How Japanese functions culturally.
▪️How to turn authentic materials, like anime and Japanese TV programmes, into learning resources.
"Learning a new language is becoming a member of the club – the community of speakers of that language.”
Frank Smith,
Psycholinguist
"Language acquisition comes from input,
not output;
from comprehension, not production."
Stephen D. Krashen,
Linguist and Educator
The Snow Monkey and Bee Way™
This approach has been informed by social science and science, including Anthropology and Cognitive Science.
Acquiring Japanese the Snow Monkey and Bee Way™ means you do it intelligently, like the Snow Monkey, using the Cultural Input Method.
However, you still need to practice using the language diligently, like the Bee.
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
Many people don't see watching anime and YouTube videos as an effective way to learn Japanese, but they are wrong!
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 'written (or 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
I provide a 30-minute free consultation session to discuss your requirements!
Contact me to find out about other webinars and workshops!
Courses
Fast Track to Fundamental Japanese Listening Skills through Anime (for adult students)
Most conventional courses don't devote nearly enough time to help you develop these vital skills. Instead, they focus on reading Japanese and kanji!
Specifically designed to retrain your ears for the authentic sounds of the 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
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 homeHere's some stuffHere's some stuff
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Junior Japanese Through Anime
Do your children love watching anime? Then, they will love this course! It'll be about watching anime, reciting the lines and singing anime theme songs!
These activities will help them become familiar with vocabulary and some grammatical rules without being forced to.
Learning multiple languages can help the brain process language more efficiently
Learning Japanese pitch accents will help distinguish different tones in Chinese
Understanding Japanese culture will provide a different perspective on the world
I provide a 30-minute free consultation session to discuss your requirements!
Contact me to find out about other courses!
One-to-One Lessons and Coaching Programmes
One-to-One Lessons
I offer fully tailor-made lessons, including the curriculum and materials.
I assess your progress in each lesson and keep fine-tuning the content of each lesson.
You can choose from a bite-size lesson (30 minutes) to work on specific areas, like pronunciation, up to an extended lesson (90 minutes) to cover different areas.
One-to-One Coaching
Are you fully committed to becoming fluent in Japanese? Then, try the Snow Monkey and Bee Way™! It's fully tailor-made like every other option but the most faithful to the SMB Way™- working on training your brain to operate in 'Japanese mode'!
I provide a 30-minute free consultation session to discuss your requirements.
Contact me to make an appointment!
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
Contact Me!
If you have any questions, please feel free to get in touch!
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