This Foundation has been consigned by the City of Hiroshima to hold a Japanese language class called Hiroshimashi Heiwakoen (Peace Memorial Park) Japanese Class for beginners, starting from September 29. This year will be the first time that the City of Hiroshima has opened a Japanese language class.
　Do you know any foreign residents who are not able to communicate with people in their local community or have difficulties following instructions at work because they cannot speak Japanese?
　When people cannot understand Japanese, they cannot receive information when a natural disaster or any other emergency situation occurs, which means that they may face greater risks than Japanese people. At this class, students will start by learning hiragana and katakana script that they need in day-to-day life, to ensure that, in particular, people who can hardly speak any Japanese can lead their daily lives safely without any problems.
　The people teaching Japanese at the class are Japanese language teachers Ms. Megumi Ikeda and Ms. Masae Sugimoto. Both of these teachers majored in Japanese language education at university and graduate school, and have over twenty years of teaching experience, including experience overseas.
　Please refer to the chart for the days that classes will be held. The deadline for applications to the class is September 17, but applications may still be accepted for days whose quota (20 people) has not been filled, so please inquire by phone or email. Inquiries can be made in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, Vietnamese and other languages.

Class calendar

◆ Class dates: September 29－December 15 (21 days in all)
◆ Date/time: In principle, from 1:00pm－3:00pm on Tuesdays and Friday
◆ Location: Training room, 3F, International Conference Center Hiroshima (in Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park)
◆ Inquiries: International Relations and Cooperation Division ／ Phone: (082) 242－8879, E-mail: jsldesk@pcf.city.hiroshima.jp