Learn Japanese.
Discover Japan.
Travel. Speak. Improve. Enjoy.
Travel. Speak. Improve. Enjoy.
Either one on one or in group lesson, you will be supported by Yoko to enjoy your learning experience through fun and thoughtful Japanese language learning.
Whether you are a first time learner of Japanese, or you would like to improve your level of speaking, writing and learning Japanese.
Every lesson and course is structured around your requirements.
Japan may be a far off distant place but it can be brought closer through the study of the Japanese language and culture.
Learning a language, is a lifelong journey. Each lesson, you will notice improvements.
Your skills will refine, knowledge increased, and confidence furthered. Then will you find you can reach more goals then ever before.
Start learning or improving your Japanese language skills, and learning the language.
Each day, you will gain improvements and find yourself better than yesterday, in speaking, writing, listening, in Japanese.
Making the choice to learn or improve your Japanese, is the biggest step, however you will be rewarded when on your next trip or even in your home town, communicating and interacting with native Japanese speakers.
Hi, my name is Yoko O’Brien, a Japanese teacher and founder of Sunshine Japanese, Cairns, Australia.
I have been teaching Japanese in Cairns since 2007, although I was also teaching in Japan before that.
I love travelling around Japan, and enjoy talking about the culture and places to visit, which integrate into my lessons in a fun and motivating way.
Teacher & Founder, Sunshine Japanese
Offerring a variety of course that suit your level and style.
Learn from the ground up.
Obtain a basic understanding of Japanese grammar & sentence structure and culture which is especially related to the language to make your learning developing with ease.
Focus on conversation; however, this course includes study of the Japanese alphabet letters which are called hiragana
At the end of this course, you will be able to introduce yourself / some others; ask what an item is; show/ ask where a certain place is; ask how much it is; tell/ ask time and date; and talk about your day, where to go.
Also, at the end of this course, you will be able to enjoy your travel in Japan to the full of essential communication as well as greetings. Good preparation for your next trip to Japan.
Furthermore, you can move on to the next level of the module.
Continuously focus on conversation; and also learn more hiragana in order to be able to read sentences only in hiragana
At the end of this course, you will be able to talk about basic daily life, what you do/did; therefore, you will be able to start posting Japanese messages on Facebook or any social media.
Not only one direction message or just question-and-answer but also intercommunication with Japanese people will you be able to approach.
Also, you can move on to the next level of the module.
Please contact Yoko for the details: yoko@sunshinejapanese.com.au
*Private lessons are flexible not only for time schedule but also contents depending on your demands. Especially for people in the intermediate or upper level, a free conversation lesson will be more helpful in developing vocabularies, grammar and expression related to own life and opinions.
Please contact Yoko for the details: yoko@sunshinejapanese.com.au
No previous knowledge required.
Learn what to say when traveling in Japan: such as check-in/ check-out; ask for directions; in taxi; at a restaurant; at a station and so on
Provided with useful travel information about what Japanese do in certain situations, which will ease your trip.
If you are interested in learning more after having completed this course, you will be able to start a beginner Japanese course with discount.
Furthermore, you can move on to the next level of the module.
This is offered as an additional lesson for students who are currently enrolled in another course at Sunshine Japanese. It’s a great opportunity to practise speaking in a relaxed and supportive environment.
Situational conversation: a scenario will be provided allowing you to participate through casual conversational chat between each other.
Also, we will have a fun game to improve speaking skills.
Aiming is to utilise your knowledge and skills and to increase your confidence in conversation. Not focusing on new learnings.
Two groups separately, one from elementary to pre-intermediate and the other for intermediate and higher.
Choose to study as one on one or in a group, whether with others of your similiar level or in your family. You can choose to learn your way and your style.
The group course will commence once there are at least 3 students enrolled.
At this stage, no set schedule is available. If you are interested, please get in touch — your enquiry will help bring the course to life!
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