May 2016 ひとこと日本語メモ Japan in a Word 防災　ぼうさい disaster prevention In light of the recent earthquakes in Kumamoto, this month's Japan in a Word focuses on some useful words and phrases in case you're caught in an emergency situation in Japan.  read on Handy Table of Particles   Ever feel confused by all the different types of particles in Japanese? This site has a great summary of exactly how particles work, with helpful examples to boot! A useful reference tool for when you're studying or if you just want to clarify a few particle-related questions. Check it out! explore particles The Sound of Japan: Koto & Shakuhachi Workshop Explore Japanese through music at our Cultural Workshop. You'll have the chance to listen to performances on koto and shakuhachi, as well as have some hands-on experience with them. On June 25 at The Japan Foundation, Sydney. book now Beginners Japanese Course  Information Session We've got some new weekday morning classes for our Starter and Elementary 1 Japanese Courses coming up in mid-July! To learn more about these and other classes, come along to a free Information Session on May 31  or June 1 from 10:30-11:30am. more info 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.