Japanese exchange connection course

　Chiba City aims to foster mutual understanding among people from diverse backgrounds, facilitate smooth communication in Japanese, and enable everyone to live vibrant lives as a member of the community and contribute to its success.
　This course is for those who aim to be leaders in such regional development.
　We will learn about the state of multiculturalism in the region, coexistence with diverse people, and effective communication.

Japanese exchange connection course

　Target

　Those who fall under either (1) or (2) below

　(1) Those who intend to carry out the following activities ① to ③ in Chiba City in the future and can attend all five lectures.
　　① Make it easier for foreigners to participate in club activities and local groups (become a "connecting link")
　　② Actively communicate in Japanese with people who do not have Japanese as their first language in the workplace and in daily life.
　　3) Participate in Japanese language classes in the city or in exchange and Japanese language learning support activities organized by the Chiba City International Association.

　(2) Those who wish to participate in the Chiba City International Association's "One-on-one Japanese Activities" and "Interaction Activities in Japanese Classes" and can attend all five courses.
　(Those who have completed the "Japanese Language Learning Supporter Course" or "New Basic Course" by 3 are not required to take this course.)

　Message

　A video overview of the course is provided.
　In addition to lectures, the course will include group work among participants. Also, this course will not cover Japanese language teaching methods.

　“Japanese Exchange Connecting Course” introduction video　*External link (YouTube)

　・The role of the town as a "connector" in its multiculturalization
　　What kind of ideas can we use to learn and live together with people from different backgrounds and with different values? We will learn about the situation of foreign residents in Chiba City and the role of "Tsunagite."

　・Talk to citizens with foreign connections
　　You will talk to foreigners about familiar topics from everyday life. While reflecting on the content, you will think about the significance and challenges of the dialogue.

　・What is "culture" in multiculturalism?
　　What does it mean to have different cultures? In our activities as "Tsunagite," we think about "cultural differences" and the "relationship between language and culture."

　・Easy Japanese: "Listen" and "Wait"
　　What is useful when communicating with people who are not familiar with the Japanese language? Based on the experience in the second session, we will learn about communication techniques and attitudes.

　・Practice as “connecting”
　　What can each of us do as a "connector" in various places in the community? We will think about this specifically based on what we learned in this course. At the end, we will reflect on the entire course and connect it to future practice.

　Capacity

　　24 people (first-come-first-served basis)

　Number of courses and duration

Conducted 5 times in total
1 hours once

　Place

　　Chiba City International Association Plaza Conference Room

　Price

　　3,000 yen (5 times)
　　*There are no discount prices for supporting members.
　　*Please note that refunds are not possible after payment.

　Dates

　Phase 1 (Completed)
　　June 27st to June 25th, 2026
　　Every Saturday from 14 PM to 16 PM
　Issue 2
　　June 7st to June 5th, 2026
　　Every Saturday from 14 PM to 16 PM

　Application Method *Applications for the second phase will begin on September 4, 2026.

　　Web form (The web form is here) Or apply at the association's office.

　Points to note

　　This is not a course on Japanese language teaching methods.
　　To complete the course, you must attend all five sessions, so please refrain from attending if you are unable to attend any of the sessions.
　　Please refrain from bringing children to the class.
　　Please note that we may take photographs and videotapes of the lectures for record purposes.