Meet Kokomi, With our methodology you have tools that make your learning more agile. History, culture and multiple tips that will give you a real vision of Japan today.
Why should I take this course?
In all the videos of this module we will focus your learning on the initiation! In order for you to understand the structure of the different topics of the entire language, it is essential that, as in the case of the human body, you have a strong structure. These cultural and idiomatic concepts require that you know history, culture, behavior and vision of the Japanese world. With these guides you will build fluidly, but above all faster, all stages of your process, so you are aware of the required parts you will surely feel satisfied with the learning that you will see with respect to culture and the Japanese language.
Experience level
How many lessons does this course have?
8 Lessons
What am I going to study in this lesson?
Introduction
Meet your senseis
Villamil Mhuss
Hi! My name is Mhuss, I was born in the city of Bogotá (Colombia). In this space you will know a little bit of me, as an artist I am characterized by being multifacetic and I owe it to the opportunities that I have had when I participate in magic on stage and everything that happens behind the scenes. I can say that my practical and empirical experience have attributed the competence to act as a bridge for those who pursue their dreams and as a source of inspiration for who barely venture in this world. However, being part of cultural exchange through interaction with Japanese for the creation of audiovisual content has allowed me to strengthen myself, passionate and be part of Japan being in Colombia.
Betancourt Sandra
My name is Sandra Betancourt, I was born in the city of Bogotá (Colombia) and I will tell you a little about me Reading and practicing karate. The last 10 years I have had the opportunity to work as an interpreter, translator, teacher, cheerleader of Japanese traditional arts, and I have also visited several destinations in Europe. I want you to know what Japan means to me and that is: "unique existence", for this reason, one of the most stimulating reasons to teach is to imply this argument.
Alarcón Andrés
Andrés Alarcón, was born in the city of Bogotá (Colombia). Enjoy cognitive entertainment, cinema, excursions and in general terms, Eastern culture is fascinating, one of its favorite aspects is gastronomy, it usually meets Colombian friends to prepare Japanese recipes. He spent the night in Mexico and was living in Japan as he learned about language and culture, returned to Colombia, began to exercise as an interpreter and later as a teacher, the latter has been dedicated for 4 years promoting its students the interest to establish itself on the World of Japan through their experiences and anecdotes.
Betancourt Ninfer
I will talk to you a little about me, my name is Ninfer Betancourt, I was born in the city of Bogotá (Colombia), I enjoy mental, physical and spiritual enrichment from teaching, for example, reading, languages and travel. I have been teaching the Japanese culture and language for 30 years, an experience that has a symbolic meaning, since, being a pioneer in Japanese language teaching in Colombia was a challenge that today fills me with satisfaction, after the hard work I managed to materialize the dream In various ways, including tasks as a consultant for opening markets of Japanese and Colombian companies in both countries, CEO of Colombojaponese Education, Colombojaponesa Foundation and cultivating in you through discipline an essential part of me that is Japan.
Ruisu Mayumi
Hello! I'm Mayumi Ruisu, I was born in Bogota Colombia and I grew up in Tokyo Japan. I am a lover of practicing sports, I compete in Trail Running races in Colombia, I like cooking, especially Japanese, Italian, Mexican and Colombian recipes accompanied by a good series of crimes or fantasy. I have traveled to various countries in Western Europe and America where my favorite destination was Prague. Living in Japan has become an experience that I have been able to share since my arrival in Colombia, I must say that it is simply fascinating to be part of the cultural exchange between Japan and Latin America, where we have mutual learning.
Suzuki Natsuko
Nice to meet you! My name is Natsuko Suzuki, I was born in the city of Tokyo (Japan). I enjoy doing walks in the mountains through the landscapes and the incredible view, I have also had the opportunity to visit several countries in each continent, both for labor issues and to venture in different places. From my beginning as an educator 3 years ago I have enjoyed each learning cycle both in Japan and in Latin America, the fact of teaching from Tokyo has not been an impediment to approach this new world through my students, on the contrary, together we have crossed the borders in our continuous cultural and linguistic process.
Kimura Kana
Hello, my name is Kana Kimura, I was born in the city of Wakayama (Japan). I like to know new destinations especially if they are cities or villages where I can interact with other facets of the same culture; I have visited several countries in Asia, America and Oceania for its tourist attraction, however, during my trip to New Zealand I understood how extraordinary culture and language is for foreigners, following this my interest in teaching was aroused which I exercise as a teacher and director in Colombia for 5 years.
Yamazaki Natsuko
Hello, I'm Natsuko Yamazaki, I was born in the city of Kyoto (Japan). I like going out to drive especially in natural environments where I can breathe fresh air, I am a kitchen lover for me represents the maximum cultural approach, so whenever I visit a new country I prepare Japanese food to share a little of me and I try to learn culinary secrets of the place where I am. I have had the opportunity to travel to several countries of the world, especially to visit my friends and learn from their customs. From a young age, I was interested in the notion of cultural exchange between Japan and Latin America and I have been promoting it over 7 years as interpreting in Kyoto and 1 year as a teacher in Colombia.
Ruisu Kaori
Kaori Ruisu, was born in the city of Tokyo (Japan). Since her childhood she has passionate about cinema, theater and art, so her favorite hobbies are painting, attending theatrical works and enjoying mystery, animation or fantasy movies. She has visited several countries in Western Europe, Hong Kong and the United States, one of the reasons why she wants to learn 8 languages, with her arrival in Colombia there is the opportunity to immerse and learn from this culture, while promoting immersion to Japan of Japan from a particularly entertaining and creative form.
Nomura Kosuke
Hello, I'm Kosuke Nomura, I was born in the city of Shimane (Japan). My favorite hobby is to explore new places in different countries, in one of my trips in Europe I discovered my preferred city worldwide, Santiago de Compostela, which captivated me for its placidity and because one of its neighborhoods has one of the assets of the more beautiful humanity. For 3 years I have focused on being a Japanese teacher, a purpose that I continue to chase since I was passionate about the conviction of teaching diverse cultures.
Baba Satona
Hello! I am Satona Baba, I was born in the city of Nagano (Japan). Traveling to learn about new destinations and cultures is my favorite hobby, especially if it involves a good drink in a special environment. I enjoy Asian tourism, I have had the opportunity to venture in a large part of Eastern Asia and additionally I have experienced and enjoy the cultural variety in Latin America. During my experience as a teacher the last 5 years I have worked in Mexico, Bolivia and Colombia, which has allowed me to adapt to a new world for me, since, not only I teach and transmit to my students the meaning of Japan, but also Cultivation in me a bit of Latin America and what it represents.
Sae Sae Londoño
I'm Sae I was born in Kanagawa (Japan). I'm fluent in Japanese, English and Spanish and I'm studying Chinese. I worked as a teacher and director in my country and in the last 4 years as a teacher in Colombia. I have exceeded my expectations and enjoyed the experience.
Kudo Ryoya
My name is Kudo Ryoya, I was born in the city of Akita (Japan). As a child I have always liked football, for 8 years I practiced it as a discipline and I currently enjoy seeing the games and playing from time to time. I must say that of the countries that I have visited Colombia and Hong Kong are my favorites, for their gastronomy, their landscapes and the climatic variety in just one day. I had the opportunity to work as a teacher in the Philippines and I currently teach Japanese culture and language in Colombia, for me, in my 3 years of experience the evolution and perseverance of my students is what give meaning to my vocation.
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