Connecting Learning, Life and Aloha
‘O ka ‘imi na‘auao, ke ola a me ke aloha kā kākou e huliāmahi ai

Center for Community Engagement (CCE)

Japanese Conversation, Beginners Level 3 (Summer)

This class is in progress but unavailable for new registrations. Let us know if you’d like to be notified of upcoming classes like this one.

With Hiroko Igarashi.

This class will focus on progressing students’ practical Japanese language skills and teaching important cultural issues for effective communication. Students joining this class must be familiar with hiragana and a few basic greetings. Lessons are moderately paced and will focus on simple conversational skills, such as how to explain daily activities, make offers and invitations, talk about likes and dislikes, and talk about travel. Homework is assigned at each class to maximize learning and progress.

Required: Genki 1 textbook and workbook, 3rd edition

Dates:
  1. Thu, Jul 2, 2026 @ 5:00pm-6:30pm, at UH Hilo, CH-6
  2. Thu, Jul 9, 2026 @ 5:00pm-6:30pm, at UH Hilo, CH-6
  3. Thu, Jul 16, 2026 @ 5:00pm-6:30pm, at UH Hilo, CH-6
  4. Thu, Jul 23, 2026 @ 5:00pm-6:30pm, at UH Hilo, CH-6
  5. Thu, Jul 30, 2026 @ 5:00pm-6:30pm, at UH Hilo, CH-6
  6. Thu, Aug 6, 2026 @ 5:00pm-6:30pm, at UH Hilo, CH-6
  7. Thu, Aug 13, 2026 @ 5:00pm-6:30pm, at UH Hilo, CH-6
  8. Thu, Aug 20, 2026 @ 5:00pm-6:30pm, at UH Hilo, CH-6
Cost:
$ 120.00
Class Code:
262C6003
Tags:
Language & Culture

This class is in progress but unavailable for new registrations. Let us know if you’d like to be notified of upcoming classes like this one.

Meet your Instructor

Hiroko IgarashiInstructor Hiroko Igarashi has a BS in Mathematics, BA in Communications and MA in China-US Relations. She has many years of experience teaching Japanese to children and adults in the community, and as a UH Hilo Lecturer. Her classes are practical, fun and interactive, helping students to get the most out of every session.