October 2016 JFF Movie Ticket Giveaway Catch Japan's latest films at the Japanese Film Festival, which starts this Friday Oct 14 in Canberra (followed by Adelaide, Brisbane, Perth, Sydney and Melbourne). To celebrate, we're giving away 2 double passes! Tell us your name, address and the film you're most excited about to go in the draw! Send your entries to jnewsletter@jpf.org.au. check out the films Online Pronunciation Course Have you ever had trouble communicating clearly in Japanese? Do you struggle to hear the difference between 美容院 (biyōin; hairdresser) and 病院 (byōin; hospital)? This online course by Waseda University is offered for free, and aims to teach correct Japanese pronunciation for clear communication. Starts Nov 7. more details ひとこと日本語メモ Japan in a Word おもてなし omotenashi You probably know that Japan is renowned for great hospitality and service, but why? Find out in this month's Japan in a Word. read on Read Japanese   Want to try reading real Japanese books, but don't know where to start? Come along to one of our Tadoku Reading Nights  to practice with graded library books.  Nov 1 &16, Dec 5. more information Mizuhiki Workshop   Find out about 水引  (mizuhiki), a traditional Japanese paper-tying art form, and have a go at making your own in this highly interactive workshop on Nov 5.  find out more J Learner e-newsletter Contact Information E-mail jnewsletter@jpf.org.au Phone (02) 8239 0055 Website www.jpf.org.au View this email online Unsubscribe Forward to a friend Update your profile     Copyright © 2016 The Japan Foundation, Sydney | You have received this email because you are subscribed to the J-Learner newsletter emailing list. Please note, links contained in this email are accurate at the date of publication but may become obsolete over time.