Episode 0: Introduction Japanese Lessons Beginner Level

🌸 Welcome to the Start of Your Japanese Learning Adventure! Join me on an exciting 17 minute adventure exploring the rich tapestry of Japanese culture and language! This is my very first video and I am thrilled to share it with you!🌸 こんにちは (Konnichiwa) and welcome to our first video! My name is Moyo Johnson, and you can call me Moyo sensei. I have a rich background in teaching Japanese and have shared my knowledge at various universities and institutes in the US and Japan. I have taught at American University, Harvard, Northern Virginia Community College and ICU in Tokyo. With over 30 years of classroom experience, I am thrilled to finally bring my lessons to YouTube. Here, I aim to offer you a college-level education of Japanese language and culture, accessible from the comfort of your own home! In this introductory video, I will take you to a vibrant cultural tour where you can dive into the heart of Japan's traditions, customs and celebrations. you will discover what makes Japanese culture uniquely captivating! You will get the language insights, get a glimpse into the Japanese language, its structure and its origins. I hope my teaching style, coupled with my deep understanding of Japan, will help diverse and eager learners like yourselves to efficiently and joyfully master the Japanese language. I always have students in mind, and design the course both informative and entertaining. 📚 What to Expect from this Channel: Structured Learning: This channel will follow a structured format similar to any other college course, but with the flexibility, independence, and fun of YouTube. Consistent Uploads: Regular lessons will be uploaded to ensure continuous learning and progress. For Everyone: Whether you're a beginner or looking to refresh your skills, these lessons are applicable to all learning levels. Free and Accessible: These lessons are completely free to viewers -- I am devoted to sharing my love for Japan and its language to students who want to learn. 🎯 Our Goal: To equip you with a solid beginner-level understanding of Japanese and to better prepare you for intermediate level courses. I want to spread joy and happiness through Japanese teachings and this channel is a testament to that passion. I invite you, regardless of your current knowledge of Japanese, to join me in this educational journey. Your feedback and questions are always welcome. Please don't forget to subscribe to my channel for regular updates and to share this video with your fellow language enthusiasts! Together, let's discover the joy of learning Japanese and celebrate the beauty of Japan's culture and language. Let's embark on this exciting path together! いっしょにがんばりましょう (Let's do our best together)! Looking forward to seeing you in our first lesson! 🌸 Moyo 🌸 #LearnJapanese #JapaneseCulture #LanguageLearning #FreeJapaneseLessons #BeginnersJapanese #ElementaryJapanese #Japanese #JapaneseLanguage #japan #moyosensei #TeachingJapaneseinEnglish #nihongo #日本語 #日本語教師 Textbook Information: Genki textbook 3rd edition https://genki3.japantimes.co.jp/en/in... Nakama 1 textbook 3rd edition https://faculty.cengage.com/search?q=...