"Osaka, Japan" by Pedro Szekely (Creative Commons).
The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh's downtown branch will host "We Learn: Basic Japanese Language and Culture" on Fridays from May 2 through June 6, marking the return of free Japanese ourses at one of the local libraries after a several-year pause.
Enjoy learning the basics of the Japanese language and culture from a certified, native Japanese instructor.
- Greetings
- Etiquette, manners
- Survival phrases for traveling to Japan
- Interesting tourist locations
- Ordering food and shopping
- Reading and writing - Hiragana, Katakana, Kanji, Emoji
- Anime, Manga
Each session is designed to be interactive and fun. The agenda can vary based on the interests of the students.
Registration is required and can be completed online. The classes run from 11:00 am, and the library is located at 612 Smithfield St. (map).
