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What is KS Method?

1. Nihongo Learning Method for Filipinos

KS Method is a method of learning Japanese language which is developed and disseminated in the Philippines. Moreover, KS Method is the learning method specifically-designed for English speakers. Currently, Filipinos are the only people in the world benefiting from the advantages of the KS Method. Over 1,200 Filipinos have already learned Japanese language through the KS Method.

The first key that the KS Method gives advantage to Filipinos is the use of a mediation language for learning, which is English. Filipinos can easily understand the teacher’s instructions very well even with little prior knowledge to its grammatical framework.

The second key is the alphabet. Contrary to traditional Nihongo classes, KS Method does not teach the Japanese writing system from the very beginning; hiragana and katakana are taught later. Also, in other Nihongo schools, textbooks are written in Japanese, making it quite intimidating for first time learners. Here at KS Method, textbooks are written in Romanized letters. That way, students won’t feel stress and pressure while they’re learning, since the Romanized alphabet never makes resistance in their brain to be absorbed.

The third key is English vocabulary. KS Method accepts English vocabulary for speaking Japanese. Students can use any English word for constructing Japanese sentences, thus eliminating the need to build up a vast number of Japanese vocabularies from the beginning. Every English noun, adjective, and verb is available for speaking Japanese in the KS Method. Students can take off vertically like a helicopter on their basic study. This key provides an incredible short cut on their learning.

2. Method with Basic Concept

KS Method is developed from a basic concept and is reflected in the name itself. “K” is the initial of the developer’s name and “S” stands for “Saving”. The target of “Saving” is time, money, and energy. Ultimately, KS Method provides an efficient way of learning Nihongo rapid, affordable, and easy.

Characteristics of KS Method

1. Ultra Rapid Learning
Each unit of learning totals up to 60 hours in KS Method. Everybody can speak in any way endlessly after 60 hours. The first 60 hours is the Basic Course that trains students’ output, allowing them to say what they wish. KS Method provides basic conversational training in this first 60 hours. Furthermore, KS Method also provides a Professional course with 5 unit course per 300 hours to complete.

2. Hiragana, Katakana unnecessary
KS Method does not require memory of the Japanese writing system, particularly hiragana and katakana. Teaching the complex writing system from the very start can affect the grammatical understanding and comprehension. In other learning systems, the ability to generate expressions and sentences is limited by vocabulary they have absorbed. Because of this, every foreign learner must learn Nihongo step-by-step, slowly in other Nihongo schools.

3. Absorb grammar from the ears
Since the basic textbook is written in English, students can focus learning new expressions and vocabulary by hearing them. KS Method emphasizes acquiring linguistic information through auditory senses. Since it important to hear the sounds of the language than seeing them, learning can be much faster and easier. KS Method believes that language must be absorbed from the ears before output is produced in the mouth, and not from eyes to mouth. Traditional Japanese fall short of this, preferring to teach English visually. This is the reason why Japanese can’t speak English well. In the same regard, Filipinos can commit the same mistake if they start learning Nihongo from memory build-up of hiragana, katakana, and kanji.

4. Speak Japanese with English
It usually takes a long time to store and memorize a lot of Japanese words and phrases. For this reason, students can’t improve their speaking at once. KS Method takes on a revolutionary idea to tackle this challenge: USE ENGLISH! There are a variety of English words and phrases that are used in the modern Japanese vernacular.

5. Use PC for Kanji Power
KS Method solves the biggest obstacle and disadvantage to most students, and that is the daunting task of learning kanji. With the aid of a PC, kanji memory is then facilitated. The traditional handwriting training is considered to be old-fashioned. With the new age of computers, engineers can easily write professional reports in Japanese.

Background of KS Method

1. Developer

Prof. Etsuro Kawamura, Japanese national, started teaching Japanese language at the University of Santo Tomas in 1999. He developed the KS Method while teaching at the Graduate School. He set up his first company “Tokyo Top Language Center, Inc.” to serve private sectors. In 2003, he established “KS Method Dissemination Foundation, Inc.” The Foundation was registered in TESDA as a language training center in 2005. He has educated over 1,200 Filipino engineers and other professionals through the KS Method.

2. Main Clients:

Fujitsu Computer Products Phils. / Fujitsu Philippines / Fujitsu Ten / Fujitsu Telecom System Phils.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industry Technical Services / Canon Information Technologies Phils.
Kawasaki Heavy Industry Design & Technical Services / Kelphil, Inc. (Kawasaki Steel)
Ishikawa-Jima-Hariama Heavy Industry Philippines (IHI) / JFE Techno Manila
Philippines EDS Techno-Services (Yazaki) / Taisei Asia Space Plan
Creative Dicast Phils. (Nissyo-Iwai) etc.

3. School Information

Business Name: KS Method Dissemination Foundation, Inc.
Address: 406 Manila Bank Bldg., 6772 Ayala Ave, Makati City, M.M.
Tel: 867-8388, Fax: 891-1439, Web Site: www.ksmethod.com
SEC Registration: March 4/2003
Business Category: Non Stock, Non Profit Organization
TESDA Registration: May 9/2005