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We have compiled a list of popular online teaching resources, both from the Japan Foundation and from other organizations. Don't forget to check out our Learning Resources page for websites and publications you can share with your students.

The American Association of Teachers of Japanese (AATJ) also has a list of classroom resources which you can find here.

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Japanese Language & Culture through Comedy!!

Check out the following new & fun YouTube video series for Japanese language learners, which was created by Prof. Yuko Kato (Austin Community College) in collaboration with other professors in the U.S., Yoshimoto Kogyo (Comedy Duo: Jaru Jaru), and The Japan Foundation! It will make you laugh and enjoy learning Japanese in a new way!

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Advancing Our Teaching Practice:

A Series of Coaching Videos with Yoshiko Saito-Abbott, PH.D & Lead District Instructional Coach, Yo Azama

The series of short videos (approximately 15 minutes each) offers a unique professional development opportunity for Japanese language teachers. In them, experienced mentor teachers demonstrate and explain research-based teaching practices, with lessons and tips for conducting interpersonal tasks in the classroom Learn why Japanese language teachers are admired in the world language education community, and adopt some of their teaching practices in your own classroom!

Video 1: Designing and Conducting Oral Interpersonal Group Tasks
Video 2: Designing and Conducting Oral Interpersonal Pair Tasks
Video 3: Focusing on Form in a Dialogue Context Through PACE
Video 4: Focusing on Comprehensible Input
Video 5: Designing and Conducting Interpersonal Communication Tasks

SENSEI! WHY JAPANESE?

Ever wonder what's the best way to tell your students on career possibilties with Japanese? Look no further! We interviewed some of our lovely senseis in US who learned Japanese as a second language and embarked on a career in teaching Japanese. Not only did they talk about their experience as a Japanese learner but their experience becoming a sensei and the positive effects it has had in their lives! We hope these videos encourage students in continuing their journey in learning Japanese and that they too, can be a sensei!

Teaching Resources (Websites)

The Japan Foundation has developed many website to help those in different industries and cultures around the world learn Japanese. Make sure to check the links below to find out which site works best for you.

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Teaching Resources (Others)

The following resources were created by organizations not affiliated or sponsored by the Japan Foundation, Los Angeles. We do not necessarily reflect the views and recommendations of the Japan Foundation. Suggestions for additional websites can be sent via our online form Click Here and select "Anything Related to Japanese Language Education"!