Free Trial Japanese Language and Culture Lesson for Families with Young Children (Aged 3 to 5)
Takenoko Japanese Language and Culture School LLC offers weekly Saturday classes aimed at children who wish to learn Japanese and immerse themselves in Japanese culture in North Carolina. We provide two classes: “Takenoko” for elementary school children and older, and “Mini Takenoko” for preschoolers, in small-group settings.
On Saturday, May 18th, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM, we will conduct a free trial lesson for families with children aged 3 to 5 for our Mini Takenoko class. In Mini Takenoko, children will learn hiragana reading while expanding their familiar world through games, songs, educational materials, and storytelling, aiming to increase everyday vocabulary. The trial lesson is limited to the first 8 participants. Please apply early if you are interested.
Coming Soon (2024) - Bilingual Storytelling Sessions for Young Children (English/Japanese)
This session is tailored for kindergarten to lower elementary school children who have recently relocated from Japan and started their journey of life in America. Through storytelling sessions using both languages, we aim to create a comforting environment where children can enjoy and gradually incorporate vocabulary and phrases they encounter in their daily lives. Additionally, we will provide tips for mothers on selecting books and conducting storytelling sessions. For inquiries, please contact us at Takenoko.nc@gmail.com.
Coming Soon (2024) - Japanese/English Bilingual Tutoring in Small Study Community
We offer support for K-12 Japanese students in local school studies and homework. Instruction is provided by students from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. We accommodate all subjects in both Japanese and English. Our service stands out for providing a supportive learning environment where students from Japan can study alongside their peers, as well as for regularly updating parents on their child’s English proficiency and academic progress in Japanese. For students in middle school and above, individualized instruction focusing on essential vocabulary and grammar to expedite English proficiency is also available. Contact us (Takenoko.nc@gmail.com) for details.
September 2022 - Japanese language Courses for the Youngest Learners will Begin!
We are excited to offer bi-weekly language/socialization classes for the youngest learners starting this fall. Lessons will consist of story reading, craft, seasonal, and music activities that are framed in Japanese culture.
- Classes for 2 and 3-year-olds: 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm, 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month
- Classes for 4 and 5-year-olds: 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm, 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month
The classes will begin in September. A limited number of seats are available (8 children per lesson). The fee is $20 per child/lesson.
We will host a free trial lesson at 1:00 pm on Saturday, 8/27. Please contact us at Takenoko.nc@gmail.com for registration. We look forward to seeing you!
Please visit our website for more details about our school.
2022 Summer Program - Japanese Language and Culture Learning Experience for Children!
We are offering a four-day summer program through the month of July and August. The class will meet from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm on the following Saturdays.
- July 16, 2022
- July 23, 2022
- July 30, 2022
- August 6, 2022
This program welcomes children from ages 4 to 18 who are interested in learning Japanese culture and the language. Children will learn four modes of communication (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) in a fun and authentic environment. Activities will include games, crafts, story reading, and Japanese food making.
Please contact us (Takenoko.nc@gmail.com) if you have any questions about our program or are interested in enrolling your child in one (or all) of these dates. The fee is $35 (enrolled students) and $40 (new students) per class.