PROGRAM MISSON

Donguri Kai is a place to enjoy learning the language and culture with friends

Donguri Kai is an opportunity to acquire communication skills using the Japanese language

Donguri Kai is a chance to strengthen and utilize the linguistic ability in real life applications

ABOUT DONGURI KAI

JASC’s Donguri Kai started in 2017 as a new program to provide continuing Japanese language education for Chicago area children in K – 6 grade. Donguri Kai expanded options for children who graduated from JASC’s Tampopo Kai program for preschoolers and other primary school children interested in studying Japanese.

The 4 levels in Donguri Kai are created based on the JF Standards for Japanese-Language Education of the Japan Foundation. Donguri Kai teachers assess students Japanese communication skills through practical activities, actual communications, and situations where students use the language.

Donguri Kai offers small classes which provide an interactive learning environment for every student. Teachers work closely with students to fortify reading, pronunciation, conversation, and communication skills. Students also interact on-screen to stimulate and encourage each other through various learning activities.

Donguri Kai provides hands on learning opportunities for students to train and test their real-life skill sets with the language. The program has created training projects and volunteer opportunities within the JASC programs and at JASC events.

PROJECTS AND EVENTS

Donguri Kai Calendar

An annual project – Donguri Kai calendar with students’ hand-drawing pictures and warmhearted messages to send to a senior housing community.

New Year’s Card Contest

A New Year’s event of a Japanese tradition, a New Year’s Card 年賀状 design contest is helda at JASC Kagami Biraki 鏡開き.

New Year Kids Camp

The annual Kids Camp introducing Japanese traditions such as New Year’s calligraphy 書初め and Ikebana 初生け.