Let’s Read Japanese News【25 minutes × 5-session pack】

Let’s read Japanese news written in simple words together!

What you can learn:

•Learn about the latest topics

•Memorize vocabulary that appears in news articles

•Check and improve your pronunciation

Japanese proficiency level:

•Students who have completed “Minna no Nihongo Beginner I & II”

•N3 level (early intermediate) or above

•N4 learners can also give it a try

News articles used:

NHK News Web Easy

Please check the news link before the lesson.

Lesson schedule:

1.Introduction (2–5 minutes)

•A brief self-introduction (only for the first lesson).

•An overview of the news content for the day.

2.Reading and explanation of the news (12–15 minutes)

•Read the news together.

•Check unfamiliar vocabulary.

3.Comprehension questions (5 minutes)

•Answer questions about the news content.

Use vocabulary from the news article in your answers.

4.Feedback (3 minutes)

•Review the key points learned during the lesson.