How the course is structured.

Our Japanese language school has a proven track record of nurturing confident and effective Japanese language learners. Through our flexible learning system, well-rounded teaching approaches, and highly qualified instructors, we consistently deliver quality language education to learners of all backgrounds.

Our Japanese courses are structured around the five levels of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT), ranging from beginner to advanced levels. This ensures a clear and progressive learning pathway, welcoming both first-time learners and those seeking to advance their existing Japanese proficiency.

The JLPT is an internationally recognised, standardised examination for non-native Japanese speakers. It assesses practical Japanese language skills and is often required for academic, professional, and career opportunities in Japan.

We take pride in offering carefully designed Japanese courses that make every study hour productive and purposeful. Students are continuously encouraged to progress efficiently and achieve success at each level. Our bilingual & experienced instructors employ a variety of effective teaching techniques and strategies to support different learning styles. Many of our students, particularly those who began with our beginner courses, have gone on to achieve strong and measurable results.

At Japanese Explorer, we are committed to guiding learners at every stage and helping them become successful Japanese language users.

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Our Japanese language programme is designed to guide learners step by step, from complete beginners to advanced and business-level proficiency. Each level comprises 24 hours of structured instruction, enabling steady progress while building a strong foundation in speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills.

Beginner Level

• Total: 48 hours
• Beginner 1 (8 sessions of 2 hours = 16 hours)
• Beginner 2 (8 sessions of 2 hours = 16 hours)
• Beginner 3 (8 sessions of 2 hours = 16 hours)

Course Overview

The Beginner Level is designed for students with no prior knowledge of Japanese. Using the Japanese Course Book 1, learners are introduced to the fundamentals of the language and develop confidence in basic communication. Upon completion of Beginner 1, students are ready to progress to the Beginner 2 course.

Learning Objectives

• Learn basic Japanese pronunciation, sentence structures, and writing systems
• Communicate in simple everyday situations
• Understand essential grammar concepts and common expressions

Course Content

• Over 300 commonly used vocabulary words
• More than 20 essential grammar items
• Strong emphasis on spoken communication through interactive activities

Topics Covered

Topics covered: self-introduction, talking about nationalities and occupations, knowing how to ask and buy things in a shop, talking about schedules and travelling, talking about tourist destinations, ordering food in a restaurant, talking about daily routine.

Visiting a Japanese Home, Making a phone call and expressing gratitude, Invitation, Participating in a festival, On Business Outside Tokyo, Travelling in Japan, Seeing a Museum, Visiting a Japanese Family, At the Office, Visiting a provision store, Socialising and Attending a formal event.

4 packages of 8 sessions with 2 hours each, for a total of 16 hours

Total: 32 sessions of 2 hours to complete

Course Overview

Using the Japanese Course Book 2, the Elementary Level builds on beginner knowledge and strengthens learners’ ability to communicate more naturally in daily life. Students completing this level are ready to progress to the Intermediate level.

Learning Objectives

• Consolidate understanding of Japanese sentence structure
• Use a wider range of verb forms, time expressions, and conditional clauses
• Communicate more confidently in familiar daily and social contexts

Topics Covered

Souvenir shopping, building rapport with colleagues, returning to Japan for work, planning vacations, solving everyday problems, handling common real-life situations and many more.

Course Overview

At the Intermediate Level, learners deepen their ability to express ideas and opinions clearly. Using the Intermediate Japanese Course Book 3

Learning Objectives

• Express opinions and emotions accurately
• Participate in discussions and role-play scenarios
• Improve vocabulary selection and natural expression

Course Content

• Focus on Japanese culture, customs, and real-life situations
• Development of operational language skills beyond memorisation

Topics Covered

Understanding emotions, housing and property contracts, Japanese weddings and customs, seasons and traditions, Japanese history and heritage, healthcare situations, dress codes, appropriate expressions for various social settings and many more.

Advanced Level

Course Overview

The Advanced Level is designed for learners aiming to communicate fluently and professionally in complex situations. Students refine their accuracy, fluency, and comprehension across a wide range of topics.

Learning Focus

• Advanced grammar and nuanced expressions
• In-depth discussions on social, cultural, and professional topics
• Improved reading comprehension and natural spoken Japanese

3 packages of 8 sessions with 2 hours each, for a total of 16 hours

Total: 24 sessions of 2 hours to complete

Course Overview

The Business Japanese course is designed for learners who wish to use Japanese effectively in professional and workplace environments. Classes focus on formal communication, business etiquette, and practical usage in real business settings.

Learning Objectives

• Understand the differences between daily Japanese and business Japanese
• Communicate confidently in formal workplace situations
• Use appropriate language for meetings, emails, and professional interactions

Course Content

• Over 500 business-related vocabulary items
• More than 24 grammar structures are commonly used in professional settings

Topics Covered

Business greetings and etiquette, exchanging name cards, making phone calls, writing formal emails, meetings and conferences, introducing companies, welcoming guests, business appointments, documents, departments in Japanese companies, general workplace communication and many more.