The Japanese Taster for Schools (JTS) Programme exists to create links between schools and Japanese-speaking volunteers. JTS volunteers carry out school visits across the UK to introduce students at any level to the Japanese language by carrying out fun and informative taster sessions. The JTS programme is a fantastic opportunity to use your Japanese to gain practical experience volunteering in your local community.

To empower and encourage volunteers, we will be holding an online training session on 9th September 2024. We will provide information about the JTS programme and there will be a talk given by an experienced teacher of Japanese, Ms Clare Kuroishi. There will also be a chance to ask us questions, speak to other volunteers, and a fun quiz that will test your Japanese language volunteer knowledge!

This event is open to everyone – including those who are not yet registered as volunteers. We hope that existing volunteers can use this event as a chance to hone their skills and to be inspired, and that new members can get an idea about the programme.

Find out more about the JTS Programme here 

General Information

• Date/Time: 9th September 2024 (Monday), 17:30-18:30 (BST)
• Venue: Online (Zoom software)
• Cost: Free (booking essential)
• Maximum number of participants: 20
• Spoken language: English

You can take part whether you are already registered as a volunteer or are interesting in registering as a volunteer. JTS volunteers can have any level of Japanese, from beginner to fluency.

Experienced teachers of Japanese are very welcome to attend, but will be treated as lower priority applicants if the event reaches maximum capacity.

Event Schedule

• 17:30 – 17:35: Intro / Explanation of the JTS programme
• 17:35 – 17:50: Guest speaker talk – Ms Clare Kuroishi (Tips for teaching Japanese numbers as part of a one-off taster session)
• 17:50 – 18:10: Group activity (quiz)
• 18:10 – 18:25: Q&A, networking and discussion
• 18:25 – 18:30: Close

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Speaker: Ms Clare Kuroishi (Teacher of Japanese)

Topic: Tips for teaching Japanese numbers to beginners

Biography: “I first went to Japan 34 years ago and have been teaching Japanese on and off for the past 26 years. Originally, I taught adults, then moved into GCSE, IB & A Level at grammar and independent schools. However, I have spent the last 10 years teaching in a Primary school & marking the Edexcel GCSE. I prefer to teach through experiences where possible as I believe it helps form the connections that aid retention.”

Click here to fill out an application form to attend

NB: There is NO application deadline but applications will close if the maximum number of participants is exceeded.