Author Archives: Art Vandelay

Why isn’t it “こんにちわ”?

In the beginning of learning Japanese, “こんにちは” is usually the first phrase that most people learn. However, why isn’t it “こんにちわ” for the pronunciation of “kon ni chi wa”? Why is it written as “は (ha)”? これは本です。 ko re wa, hon de su. In this situation, we use “は” not “わ” because “は” is a particle […]

[Culture class] Japanese table manners.

Have you ever dreamed of sitting around with Japanese people and having a real meal? Here is the first step to having yourself prepared. At 11th March, we will have a culture class called Japanese table manners. We will introduce what Japanese people usually do in a real life when having a meal. Places are limited, […]

Don’t use “私は、〇〇(e.g. Jack)です” to introduce yourself.

For those who have learned a little Japanese, have you ever introduced yourself by saying “私は〇〇です。 “? I believe that almost every Japanese learner has once used this phrase to give a self-introduction. In fact, it’s a bit weird for Japanese people to hear that. But why do most Japanese learner talk like that? Here […]

Speak up your love in Japanese!

                  Valentine’s Day is getting closer. It must be thrilled and restless for those who are planning to declare your affection to “that boy/girl”. If you think that you’re going to be unconfident to convey your feelings directly, how about saying your words in Japanese? Today I […]

[Culture Class] Free Conversation.

Japanese learner friends! A great news! You! Yeah, you! If you think that you usually don’t have many chances to practice your spoken Japanese, here is the opportunity for you to speak out what you’ve learned in your class. At 18th this month, we will have a culture class – FREE CONVERSATION. Come and join […]

Spring is coming!

Hello everyone,   I hope you are enjoying your weekend. At this beautiful sunny Saturday, we are very pleased to announce that “the spring is coming”!   Wait a minute! The weather outside is terribly hot, hot enough to fry eggs! What are you talking about?   Actually, today is “Lichun” (立春, りっしゅん, rissyun) in […]

New Term! Beginner Group Lesson

Group Lesson programme consists of 4 terms a year. Each Term runs for 10 weeks with one 2 hour lesson per week (20 hours per term). Term fees are $400 per term plus a textbook fee of $35 for new students. Beginner Group Lesson  – Term 1 Day: Wednesday Time: 18:00-20:00 Week 1  February  8th Week 2 […]

【One Point Lesson】Go, do something and come back

Hello everyone, welcome to our one point lesson. We would like to introduce てform+きます(te-form + kimasu) means “go, do something and come back”. Please have a look at these examples. ex. 昼ごはんを買ってきます。(Hirugohan o katte kimasu.) I will go and buy a lunch (and come back). 買って(katte) is the te-form of 買います(kaimasu).   ex. 昼ごはんを買ってきてください。(Hirugohan o katte […]

【Culture Class】 Haiku Class

It’s the first culture class in 2017! We will practice making Haiku. Beginners are very welcome! Saturday January 28th at 4pm – 5pm @ Awesome Japanese School in Dickson Shops $5 for Awesome Japanese student $7 for non student Places are limited, so please make a booking ASAP! Contact: info@awesomejapanese.com.au