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A-I-U-E-O Let's Speak Japanese!
A-I-U-E-O Let's Speak Japanese!
Welcome to the "A-I-U-E-O Let's Speak Japanese Group"! This is a group dedicated to the advancement of Japanese language studies. Are you interested in learning Japanese but unsure where to start? Or do you know a fair amount of Japanese and looking for like-minded individuals? Well, this group is for you. All levels are welcomed to join; from beginner to fluency.
Note: In order to effectively participate in this group, you must have East Asian Languages recognizable on your internet and computer. Enabling your keyboard to type in Japanese is not a requirement but is strongly encouraged.
Table of Contents
1 Goals
2. Rules
3. Staff Members
4. Application Information
5. Member Area
6. Additional Information
1. Goals
The goals of "A-I-U-E-O" is as follows:
1) Introduce new students to the Japanese language
2) Encourage discussions in Japanese
3) Provide both online and textual study materials
4) Promote a open-minded, casual atmosphere that is open to all levels of Japanese study.
5) Recruit Staff members who are willing to tutor, assist, and, to an extent, provide lesson plans for members to follow.
2. Rules
Here are some house rules to follow:
1) Never, never, never ridicule one's skill in the Japanese language. This is a place to study and learn. Therefore, bashing of anyone's skill level is strictly prohibited. A warning will be given and a notice to one of the moderators. Repeated Offenders will be notified by the PokeBeach staff and further punishment will be looked into.
2) As there are members of different skill levels, please follow this format when typing in Japanese:
- When typing while using kanji, please provide hurigana underneath the kanji followed by romanized Japanese.
- When typing in hurigana/katakana only, please provide romanized Japanese
- Lastly, please provide a translation of what you said. However, it is not a requirement.
Ex. 私はアメリカ人です。
わたしはアメリカじんです。
Watashi wa Amerika jin desu.
I am American.
3) If you want to provide a guide/lesson plan/grammar points/etc but not a staff member, please contact me or one of the other staff members.
4) If you are new to the group, please provide a jikoshoukai or a self-introduction. It can be however long you want it to be. However, please say whatever you are comfortable with. Even a "[your name] desu" is fine.
5) Along with the sides of Rule 1, please be respectful of others. Learning a new language is both hard and scary. If someone makes a silly mistake, please do not lash out at them.
3. Staff Members
If you want to be a Staff Member, please email me a PM saying "Staff Member Request". Positions available are: Tutor, Lesson Plan Staff, Discussion Staff, and Resource Center.
- Tutor: Helps others with Japanese on a one-on-one basis. If you want a tutor, please request for one.
- Lesson Plan Staff: develops effective lesson plans involving grammatical, conversational, written nuances of the language i.e. kanji lessons, particle lessons, etc.
- Discussion Staff: solely to monitor and participate in discussions between members.
- Resource Center: Provides online and textual resources for members.
The Application
This is seperate from the actual member application. If you choose not to be a Staff Member when you apply yet, on a later date, decide to; please fill out this form. Please PM me ALL applications! If I don`t get back to you as soon as you send it, don`t worry. I am not declining you. I am still trying to figure out why my internet was cut off suddenly so I am using work computers.
1) Name
2) Level of Japanese and how many years of study.
3) What position? (Tutor, Lesson Plan Staff, Discussion Staff, and Resource Center.)
4) Qualifications. (ex. 3 years of japanese study, study abroad in Japan, did translation online, etc)
5) Whatand why do you want to contribute to this group? What are your personal goals?
6) As your time as a member, what did you achieve with your time here?
7) Please describe in 3-5 sentances how you plan to fulfill the position as applied for?
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Also, I may or may not select key members to become staff members. If the group itself becomes big yet no staff members apply, I may contact promising individuals to ask them to step up for a leadership role.
4. Additional Information
Here are the guidelines for submitting an application:
1) Name
2) Level of Japanese (Beginner to Fluency). How many years if you studied before?
3) Why do you want to join the club? (I want to learn Japanese, I want to improve my Japanese, I want to converse with people who speak Japanese, etc)
4) What can you contribute to the club? (friendly atmosphere, learning atmosphere, ethusiastic).
5) Would you like to apply for a position? (you can either apply for one through your application or a position application to be filled out on a later date).
6) Optional: What are some interesting topics for you besides Pokemon? That way, I know what way conmversations can be steered to fit the interests of individual members.
5. Member Area
Current Members:
LostVoice
MylesPower
Key: Blue = Admin
Black = Member
4. Additional Information
As of right now, I am the only staff member so I will be filling in the positions. I am unsure if any members here at PokeBeach can speak Japanese or have a command of the language so the goals and rules are subject to change depending how this group grows.
Therefore, please be patient as I organize this group, provide resources, and launch into the beginning stages of it.
If you have any questions, feel free to PM me.
