Beginner Level
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)
Total: 48 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
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Learn basic Japanese pronunciation, sentence structures, and writing systems
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Communicate in simple everyday situations
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Understand essential grammar concepts and common expressions
Course Content
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Over 300 commonly used vocabulary words
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More than 20 essential grammar items
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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.
Elementary Level
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
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Consolidate understanding of Japanese sentence structure
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Use a wider range of verb forms, time expressions, and conditional clauses
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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.
Intermediate Level
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
At the Intermediate Level, learners deepen their ability to express ideas and opinions clearly. Using the Intermediate Japanese Course Book 3
Learning Objectives
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Express opinions and emotions accurately
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Participate in discussions and role-play scenarios
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Improve vocabulary selection and natural expression
Course Content
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Focus on Japanese culture, customs, and real-life situations
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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
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
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
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Advanced grammar and nuanced expressions
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In-depth discussions on social, cultural, and professional topics
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Improved reading comprehension and natural spoken Japanese
Business 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
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Understand the differences between daily Japanese and business Japanese
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Communicate confidently in formal workplace situations
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Use appropriate language for meetings, emails, and professional interactions
Course Content
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Over 500 business-related vocabulary items
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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.
