BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID:-//Meetup Inc//RemoteApi//EN VERSION:2.0 METHOD:PUBLISH CALSCALE:GREGORIAN X-ORIGINAL-URL:http://japanese.meetup.com/7/calendar/ical/Japanese+Meetup+@ Singapore/ X-WR-CALNAME:Events - Japanese Meetup @Singapore BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Basic Japanese session 1 DESCRIPTION:Japanese Meetup @Singapore\n\nHi all\, I have some requests fr om the members to conduct some basic Japanese sessions. We used to have it 2006 and 2007\, but due to poor response\, i have stopped the lessons. I h ave revamped the materials to make it easier for all. There will be a total of 10 sessions for this. Every session is 3 hours. 日\;本\;# 486\;教\;育\;関\;係\;の\;方\;、\;参 \;加\;を\;ご\;遠\;慮\;願\;い\;ま\;& #12377\;。\; Topics: -Introduction to Japanese -Hiragana Reading -B asic Japanese Vocabulary -Japanese Greetings -Introduce yourself in Japanes e Materials will be provided at $5/pax. The place of study will only be m ade known to those who have RSVP. This meetup is full. Best Regards\, Ko taro \n\nSingapore - Singapore\n\nSunday\, December 27 at 3:00 PM\n\nPhoto: http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/b/a/d/8/event_5327832.jpeg\n\ nAttending: 7\n\nDetails: http://japanese.meetup.com/7/calendar/12109116/ LAST-MODIFIED:20091221T101349Z UID:event_12109116@meetup.com CLASS:PUBLIC CREATED:20091218T103406Z DTSTAMP:20091226T025806Z DTSTART:20091227T070000Z DTEND:20091227T090000Z GEO:1.3;103.85 URL:http://japanese.meetup.com/7/calendar/12109116/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Food Meetup 20 - Bounenkai at NanBanTei DESCRIPTION:Japanese Meetup @Singapore\n\nHi all\, we are holding "Bounenk ai" (end of year party) at NanBanTei this year. So whether 2009 has been a "great" or a "lousy" year for you\, it is a good time to reflect on the pas t year and look forward to the next. Reviews at http://www.hungrygowhere.c om/restaurant_details.php?urlname=nanbantei_japanese_restaurant&offset=5&of fset=0 See you there!\n\nSingapore - Singapore\n\nMonday\, December 28 at 7:00 PM\n\nPhoto: http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/b/a/d/8/even t_5327832.jpeg\n\nAttending: 32\n\nDetails: http://japanese.meetup.com/7/ca lendar/11768105/ LAST-MODIFIED:20091224T094123Z UID:event_11768105@meetup.com CLASS:PUBLIC CREATED:20091102T071027Z DTSTAMP:20091226T025806Z DTSTART:20091228T110000Z DTEND:20091228T130000Z GEO:1.3;103.85 LOCATION:NanBanTei - 14 Scotts Road #05-132\, Far East Plaza - Singapore - Singapore URL:http://japanese.meetup.com/7/calendar/11768105/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Osaka Dialect Sharing Session!!! DESCRIPTION:Japanese Meetup @Singapore\n\nDear members\, The 1st dialect s haring session!!! This time round\, i've invited Tom\, who will share with us a bit on Osaka dialect. Only members who have came for 3 meetups and a bove may RSVP for the above event. Also\, members who did not answer the q uestions will not be allowed to RSVP for the above event. If you do not fu lfil the above criteria and wish to come\, please send me a email with your contact number. Location will only made known to the RSVPians. Best Rega rds\, Kotaro\n\nSingapore - Singapore\n\nTuesday\, December 29 at 7:30 PM\n \nPhoto: http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/b/a/d/8/event_5327832 .jpeg\n\nAttending: 11\n\nDetails: http://japanese.meetup.com/7/calendar/12 080887/ LAST-MODIFIED:20091214T130024Z UID:event_12080887@meetup.com CLASS:PUBLIC CREATED:20091214T125744Z DTSTAMP:20091226T025806Z DTSTART:20091229T113000Z DTEND:20091229T133000Z GEO:1.3;103.85 URL:http://japanese.meetup.com/7/calendar/12080887/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mochitsuki\;Traditional New Year Event DESCRIPTION:Japanese Meetup @Singapore\n\nHi all\, MOCHITSUKI session is c oming. We eat a la carte buffet lunch at the restaurant Himawari at 11:30a m at S$34.8. Then we start Motituki at 1pm. Mochituki Fee is S$15 Guys\, please let us know when you want to come on your RSVPs status? 11am or 1p m??? By the way\, we need some volunteers. Here is a list of responsi bilities and we still have vacancy. I'll let you know how to buy or cook on ce you inquire. Please remember the price of the food. The person in charg e of: Main coordinator: Keh Han Usu & Kine: Jun\, Edward\, Han Lian Water supply: Val\, Joel\, Martin (Masa's flatmate) Gas Firem an: Kai Shang Rice: Jun 3kg\, Akemi 3kg\, Masa 2kg. Cuttng Mochi: Michelle\, Amelia Yap\, Ching Yuen\, Cooking Anko: Hann Long\, Xue Lee Cooking Kinako: Yu-ki Cooking Natto: VACANCY Cooking Daikon: Truffles Cooking Nori syo-yu:　\;　\ ;VACANCY Table setting: Amelia Yap Purchase Beer: Shingo\ , Aras\, Purchase Food: Terence Board animation: Cherine\, Tsuki Correct fee: Kai Lin Hitting Mochi: Everybody 30 times e ach. Haa\, Haa. Time: 11am - 5pm. 1 - 4pm: Core time 5 - 6pm : Clean ing time: 6pm---?: Mt. Fevar walk Taste: Very deliciou s \n\nSingapore - Singapore\n\nSaturday\, January 2 at 11:00 AM\n\nPhoto: h ttp://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/b/a/d/8/event_5327832.jpeg\n\nA ttending: 73\n\nDetails: http://japanese.meetup.com/7/calendar/11881531/ LAST-MODIFIED:20091220T093056Z UID:event_11881531@meetup.com CLASS:PUBLIC CREATED:20091116T001037Z DTSTAMP:20091226T025806Z DTSTART:20100102T030000Z DTEND:20100102T050000Z GEO:1.3;103.85 LOCATION:Himawari - 2 Telok Blangah Way \, #01-10 SAFRA Mount Faber - Sin gapore - Singapore URL:http://japanese.meetup.com/7/calendar/11881531/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Karaoke!!!! DESCRIPTION:Japanese Meetup @Singapore\n\nKaraoke!!! Apologies but i need to limit the number of people to 7 as we can only occupy 1 room instead of 2. Cost: $20-$25 per person Check your song codes here before you come a t the link below. http://www.clubdam.com/dam Best Regards\, Kotaro\n\nSin gapore - Singapore\n\nSaturday\, January 2 at 7:00 PM\n\nPhoto: http://phot os1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/b/a/d/8/event_5327832.jpeg\n\nAttending: 5\n\nDetails: http://japanese.meetup.com/7/calendar/12144794/ LAST-MODIFIED:20091225T065656Z UID:event_12144794@meetup.com CLASS:PUBLIC CREATED:20091225T065656Z DTSTAMP:20091226T025806Z DTSTART:20100102T110000Z DTEND:20100102T130000Z GEO:1.3;103.85 LOCATION:Cash Studio (Ming Arcade Branch) - Orchard Road (Tanglin area\, Be hind Orchard Parade Hotel\, next to Hard Rock Cafe)\, (Ming Arcade is old b uilding\, Karaoke @Basement 3) - Singapore - Singapore URL:http://japanese.meetup.com/7/calendar/12144794/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Excel in Kanji 50 Session 1 DESCRIPTION:Japanese Meetup @Singapore\n\nDear members\, Understand that t here's quite a number of non-Chinese out there who are having difficulty le arning Kanji. This meetup aims to help you guys excel in Kanji. Topics i will be going through Good books on Kanji Radicals in Kanji Simplifying and recognising Kanji Kanji: On vs Kun reading Going through 50 Kanji characte rs Best Regards\, Kotaro\n\nSingapore - Singapore\n\nSunday\, January 3 at 1:00 PM\n\nPhoto: http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/b/a/d/8/eve nt_5327832.jpeg\n\nAttending: 4\n\nDetails: http://japanese.meetup.com/7/ca lendar/12145136/ LAST-MODIFIED:20091225T145814Z UID:event_12145136@meetup.com CLASS:PUBLIC CREATED:20091225T145741Z DTSTAMP:20091226T025806Z DTSTART:20100103T050000Z DTEND:20100103T070000Z GEO:1.3;103.85 LOCATION:Coffee Bean@Raffles Hospital - 585 North Bridge Road (S) 188770 - Singapore - Singapore URL:http://japanese.meetup.com/7/calendar/12145136/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Business Japanese Sharing Session 1 DESCRIPTION:Japanese Meetup @Singapore\n\nDear members\, This is the 1st b usiness japanese sharing session which i will be trying to hold every mth. For a start\, i'll be covering the following topics -Good books on Busine ss Japanese -Practising self introduction using Business Japanese -Vocabula ry often used with Business Japanese (JLPT 3/N4 expressions) -Why Business Japanese is important and how it can help you earn more money? I'll try to get a native Japanese organizer to help out with this event. Note: There will be material costs involved ($1-$2). Members who cancel their RSVP will be liable to pay for the materials Dinner follows after that. (optional) =) Best Regards\, Kotaro \n\nSingapore - Singapore\n\nSaturday\, January 9 at 3:30 PM\n\nPhoto: http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/b/a/d/8 /event_5327832.jpeg\n\nAttending: 5\n\nDetails: http://japanese.meetup.com/ 7/calendar/12142262/ LAST-MODIFIED:20091225T143232Z UID:event_12142262@meetup.com CLASS:PUBLIC CREATED:20091224T144002Z DTSTAMP:20091226T025806Z DTSTART:20100109T073000Z DTEND:20100109T093000Z GEO:1.3;103.85 LOCATION:Coffee Bean@Raffles Hospital - 585 North Bridge Road (S) 188770 - Singapore - Singapore URL:http://japanese.meetup.com/7/calendar/12142262/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Pre Advanced Japanese (N3) Study Group DESCRIPTION:Japanese Meetup @Singapore\n\nDear all\, Due to a lot of reque sts asking me to hold N3 Study Groups\, i will start one to see if the resp onse is good. What will we be doing? -Revision of JLPT 3 Grammar -N3 Gramm ar Points x 5 -N3 Passages x 1 Cost A cost of $2-$5 will be levied for pri nting charges. The 1st hour will be a sharing hour (very important for th ose who wish to revise your stuff) for those\, the 2nd and 3rd hour will be self study.Location will be made known to those who have RSVPed. Best Regards Kotaro\n\nSingapore - Singapore\n\nSunday\, January 10 at 2:00 PM\n \nPhoto: http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/b/a/d/8/event_5327832 .jpeg\n\nAttending: 5\n\nDetails: http://japanese.meetup.com/7/calendar/121 23142/ LAST-MODIFIED:20091224T151656Z UID:event_12123142@meetup.com CLASS:PUBLIC CREATED:20091221T020408Z DTSTAMP:20091226T025806Z DTSTART:20100110T060000Z DTEND:20100110T080000Z GEO:1.3;103.85 URL:http://japanese.meetup.com/7/calendar/12123142/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sharing Meetup 2: How You Can Start to Speak Japanese/English/Manda rin Well DESCRIPTION:Japanese Meetup @Singapore\n\nUpdate as of 21 Dec 2009 I've r evamped the details of Sharing Meetup 2. Please read the details carefully. Update as of 14 Dec 2009 December is a very busy month for a lot of peo ple who may be going on leave either in Singapore or overseas as well as fo r Japanese Meetup\, so I've decided to postpone this meetup to 2010\, where people may be busy making their new year resolutions - of which one is the m I hope is learning Japanese/English/Chinese in a more effective way I 'll introduce more topics from now till the meetup session that I believe w ill address the main difficulties that learners of Japanese face. Watch out for them! Introduction About 30-plus language enthusiasts joined us for the first Sharing Meetup on 4 November where three guests: Kyoko\, Parr y\, Siti\, and myself shared our thoughts and experiences on learning Japan ese\, English and Chinese. For details and pictures of the first Sharing Meetup\, please click here. At the December Meetup on 8 Dec\, a member asked me whether there will be a second session. I thought about it and sai d "Why not?" How to RSVP This meetup is limited to 30 people regardless of nationality on a first-come-first-served basis. Depending on the response\, I will add an additional 5 places. 日\;本\; 5486\;教\;育\;関\;係\;の\;方\;、\;ࡠ 2\;加\;を\;ご\;遠\;慮\;願\;い\;ま\; す\;。\; The guest list is on hold for now. To ensure that people can really enjoy this meetup\, those interested must indicate the fo llowing when you RSVP: 1. Your level of Japanese (for non-Japanese)/ English (or other languages) (for native Japanese) 2. What learning metho d that you can share 3. What you hope to achieve from this meetup 4 . What is the biggest obstacle in your learning of Japanese/English/Chinese Note: Responses to question 1 - 3 are not required for those who ha ve attended the first Sharing Meetup. Any RSVP that doesn't contain the res ponse to question 4 will be deleted. Details Speaking has always been the most difficult skill to master among the 4 skills of reading\, writing\ , listening and speaking\, if one is not in the foreign language environmen t. Even then\, it is difficult for some people to master speaking EVEN if t hey are in the environment. For the Japanese language\, it is more confus ing for learners when they realised that the written forms they have studie d in textbooks are not much used in actual speech. Why is this so? I'll s peak about this difference as well as on the following topics: 1. How the Japanese people actually perceive your spoken Japanese 2. How they can im mediately judge your level when you have said just a few words 3. How Ą 85\;本\;語\;は\;お\;上\;手\;で\;す\ ;ね\; is not what you think and the 4 stages you may go through on the journey to Japanese fluency 4. How you can overcome the fear (if any) of speaking Japanese 5. A member (I don't know her yet) wrote on a previous Me etup: "... learning Japanese Language in a non-demanding and threatening en vironment makes it fun". I'll explain why I don't really agree with this st atement If there are Japanese participants\, I'll speak on more or less t he same topics regarding English and/or Mandarin. I'll pause during my t alk to try to answer any questions that anyone might have. If you have an y questions\, please feel free to email me or ask in the Talk about this Me etup section. For first timers\, please type "9A Neil Road" at Stree tdirectory.com. Please bring $6 for the tea and register at the counter. See you there! Cheers\, KehHan\n\nSingapore - Singapore\n \nWednesday\, January 13 at 7:00 PM\n\nPhoto: http://photos1.meetupstatic.c om/photos/event/b/a/d/8/event_5327832.jpeg\n\nAttending: 15\n\nDetails: htt p://japanese.meetup.com/7/calendar/12058092/ LAST-MODIFIED:20091222T005152Z UID:event_12058092@meetup.com CLASS:PUBLIC CREATED:20091210T112324Z DTSTAMP:20091226T025806Z DTSTART:20100113T110000Z DTEND:20100113T130000Z GEO:1.3;103.85 LOCATION:Tea Chapter - 9A-11A Neil Road\, (Tanjong Pagar/Chinatown area) - Singapore - Singapore URL:http://japanese.meetup.com/7/calendar/12058092/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR