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Explanatory Videos

These videos for teachers explain the features of “Irodori” and the steps for each activity.
The videos are divided by the contents, so you can watch only what you want to know.

※ The videos were used in the training program for teachers of the Japanese-language by The Japan Foundation Japanese-Language Institute, Urawa.

  • A: Features of “Irodori”

  • B: How “Irodori” is organized

  • C: Introductory questions

  • D: Listening activities

  • E: Speaking activities

  • F: Reading activities

  • G: Writing activities

Actual Class Videos

These videos explain the general flow of the activities and the meaning and purpose of each part, how to proceed, and points to note in detail afterward, viewing the textbook and actual classes taught overseas.

'Nihongo Kyoiku Tsushin' article (June 3, 2022) explains about the videos (only in Japanese.)​ Please refer to it for your reference.​

  • How to use "Irodori: Japanese for Life in Japan"
    - Starter (A1) -

  • Teaching plan - Starter (A1)
    Lesson5 Activities3-5, Lesson6 Activity5

  • How to use "Irodori: Japanese for Life in Japan"
    - Elementary 1 (A2) -

  • Teaching plan - Elementary 1 (A2)
    Lesson7 Activities1-4

Online Seminar - Let’s teach with “Irodori”! (held in September 2021)

  • 『いろどり』オンラインセミナー第1部:
    『いろどり』の特徴

  • 『いろどり』オンラインセミナー第2部:
    『いろどり』の活動紹介

  • 『いろどり』オンラインセミナー第3部:
    「いろどり日本語オンラインコース」紹介

The Japan Foundation, Cairo: Online Q&A Seminar - Ask the Author of "Irodori" (held in October2022)

  • 『いろどり』の制作者に聞く!Q&Aセミナー

‘Nihongo Kyoiku Tsushin’ articles related to “Irodori”