【Japanese Learners】Talk about Art in Japanese -intermediate,Boston

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⚠️This event is not hosted by the Harvard Art Museums; it is a private event.

Date & Time: Saturday, December 13, 11:00 – 12:30
Location: Harvard Art Museums
Meeting Point: Go up the stairs and into the entrance. Since it’s cold, let’s meet in the entrance area.
Capacity: 8 participants (including the organizer)

⏰️Please arrive 5–10 minutes early. We will wait 10 minutes after the start time, then move into the galleries. If you can’t find us, look for the group speaking Japanese inside.

💖🙏The event is free to join, but if you’re satisfied afterward, I would appreciate a tip of around 10 to 15 dollars as a token of your support.

☝️Event Overview:
[This meetup welcomes intermediate Japanese learners.]
What is art viewing with dialogue in Japanese?
It’s a way to learn by looking at art → thinking → speaking in Japanese → listening to others and re-thinking. We use artworks as a trigger and enjoy conversation in easy Japanese.

🇯🇵Why is it good for learning Japanese?
• Words come out easily: You can talk about what you see—colors, shapes, people, feelings.
• Conversation skills grow: You practice listening → summarizing → rephrasing.
• Safe to speak: There is no right or wrong about your feelings. You gain confidence.
• Learn culture, too: Compare Japan and your country through the artist, era, and themes.
• Better thinking habits: You learn to speak in the order observation → reason → prediction.

♻️How it works (easy 3 steps)
👀 1 Look : First, look quietly for 30–60 seconds.
🗣️ 2 Say 🗣️ : Start with a short sentence. The feeling of “I see…” is fine.
👂️ 3 Expand: Listen to others and continue: “I see,” “Me too / I’m different…”

💡What effects can you expect?
• You build vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation through natural conversation.
• You can express your feelings in Japanese.
• You learn to enjoy differences by hearing others’ ideas.
• Even in a short time, you feel, “I said it!” — your confidence grows.

Ready to try? Bring your curiosity. We’ll find words in art together.
All nationalities welcome. Intermediate friendly.
Let’s see, think, and speak—at the museum.

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