{"id":252,"date":"2023-12-06T16:53:51","date_gmt":"2023-12-06T07:53:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/int.sentia-sendai.jp\/nihongo-en\/?page_id=252"},"modified":"2025-03-10T13:31:46","modified_gmt":"2025-03-10T04:31:46","slug":"sentia-japanese-language-volunteer-programme","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/int.sentia-sendai.jp\/nihongo-en\/volunteer","title":{"rendered":"SenTIA Japanese Language Volunteer Program"},"content":{"rendered":"
At SenTIA we can introduce you to Japanese language volunteers that can help you study Japanese if you cannot attend Japanese language courses due to work or family commitments.<\/pre>\n
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Level<\/td>\nFor those with beginner\/elementary level Japanese, who have difficulty communicating in daily life<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Term<\/td>\nOne year from the start date of lessons<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fees<\/td>\nFree (The cost of teacher\u2019s transport, textbooks, and copies of materials must be paid by the learner.)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Application process<\/td>\nPlease fill out an application form and bring it to the Sendai Multicultural Center<\/a> (we do not accept postal applications).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
Frequently asked Q’s<\/h3>\n
Q1<\/span>\u3000How do I begin taking lessons?<\/p>\n
A1<\/span><\/p>\n
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  1. SenTIA will introduce you to a volunteer teacher<\/li>\n
  2. You will meet with the volunteer and decide on the content of the lessons<\/li>\n
  3. If there are no problems you will begin lessons straight away<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
    Q2<\/span>\u3000Where are the lessons held?<\/p>\n
    A2<\/span><\/p>\n
      \n
    1. Lessons are held at public spaces\/facilities, cafes around Sendai and online.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
      Q3<\/span>\u3000What type of people are volunteer teachers?<\/p>\n
      A3<\/span><\/p>\n
        \n
      1. There are various teachers, for some it is their first time teaching and others have been teaching for a while. Lesson content is decided upon after discussing it with the volunteer teacher.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
        Q4<\/span>\u3000Who pays the lesson expenses?<\/p>\n
        A4<\/span><\/p>\n
          \n
        1. As a general rule, the learner pays for any expenses, for example, transport costs for the volunteer teacher, textbooks, and copies of materials, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
          Q5<\/span>\u3000There is no place nearby where I can study.<\/p>\n
          A5<\/span><\/p>\n
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          1. Online learning support provided by Japanese Volunteers is also available. Those who have computers or tablets with internet access can study at home.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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