I majored in Japanese in my university and learned it for 4years. But I didn’t pass the JLPT of N1. N1 is the highest level for Japanese learners. I just passed N2 then I gave it up. I prefer to pract

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I majored in Japanese in my university and learned it for 4years. But I didn’t pass the JLPT of N1. N1 is the highest level for Japanese learners. I just passed N2 then I gave it up. I prefer to practice English rather than Japanese. And also, I uses a lot English at work. So I think I totally forgot how to speak Japanese. Now, I got a child who is interested in Japanese and ask me to teach him. I am a little worried about it. What can I do?

Aug 24, 2021 10:12 AM

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I think you can do it because it's basic Japanese. Revise a little bit, get a good book for kids, some flashcards and picture stories and you'll be set :)

September 21, 2021

Teach him up to the level you’re comfortable with! Japanese 101-level stuff is super easy to teach, even for a non-native Japanese speaker. Just teach a few words and phrases, Jikoshoukai, some culture, etc. I started tutoring Japanese about 2 years after I started studying it. It’s what got me into teaching, actually. If your student trusts you enough to teach it to them, I’d say go for it!

August 24, 2021