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Whether you are just beginning your linguistic journey

or looking to improve your professional skills,

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Beginner Courses

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Beginner Courses are perfect for…

Students who have studied Japanese before but still desire practical, interactive conversation practice with feedback.

Japanese pop culture enthusiasts who want to share their passion with native Japanese speakers more confidently.

Complete beginners who want to try their hand at simple conversations and social ice-breakers.

2024 CJC 初

Casual Japanese Conversation

Beginner Level

This beginner-level course will utilize anime, manga, TV shows, movies and more to improve your ability to converse freely and confidently in Japanese. 

Course Dates – 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27, 3/5, 3/12

All classes on Tuesdays 19:30 – 21:00 JST

6 Classes / 9 Hours of Interactive, bilingual instruction

What actually happens in each class?

Beginner courses consist of five 90min. classes that take place once a week. Each class has a similar flow, but the content builds from the previous week and increases in difficulty each week 🙂 

Intermediate Courses

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Intermediate Courses are perfect for…

Students with a basic grasp of Japanese grammar and desire to put it to use.

Students who wish to improve their speaking and listening ability while enjoying new Japanese media.

Students who want to practice their communicative skills without the pressure of a test at the end of the course.

2024 JCJ 中

Casual Japanese Conversation

Intermediate Level

This intermediate-level course will utilize anime, manga, TV shows, movies and more to improve your ability to converse freely and confidently in Japanese. 

Course Dates – 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/4, 3/11

All classes on Mondays 19:30 – 21:00 JST

6 Classes / 9 Hours of Interactive, bilingual instruction

Advanced Courses

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Advanced Courses are perfect for…

Students who have taken the JLPT N1 or N2 and desire to keep learning with content that is applicable to real life situations.

Professionals who wish to improve their reading, writing, listening and speaking abilities for better career opportunities.

People who are interested in taking the first steps towards becoming a visualmedia translator.

2024 J4P

Japanese for Professionals

This advanced-level course will help you improve your communication skills for professional settings. Using practical, goal-oriented tasks, challenges and assignments, media industry experts will lead you through a series of interactive, online lessons.

Course Dates – 2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28, 3/6, 3/13

All classes on Wednesdays 19:30 – 21:00 JST

6 Classes / 9 Hours of Interactive, Japanese-only instruction

Special Interest Courses

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Special Interest Courses are perfect for…

Students at all levels of language study who want to explore a new avenue.

Students who wish to improve their Japanese communication while learning about a new topic.

Students who want to improve their language skills without the stress of a certification test looming at the end of the road.

2024 JVA 初

Japanese Voice Acting – Beginner*

This beginner-level course will introduce students to the Japanese voice acting industry with different genre-related assignments and challenges every week. Beginner level is taught in English with translated materials for all levels. 

Course Dates – 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/4, 3/11

All classes on Mondays 19:30 – 21:00 JST

6 Classes / 9 Hours of Interactive, bilingual instruction

*The only difference between Japanese Voice Acting “Beginner” and “Advanced” is your level of Japanese ability.

If you prefer English-language instruction with simplified scripts that include furigana and translations, please choose “Beginner”.

If you prefer 100% Japanese instruction with longer, unedited scripts, please choose “Advanced”.

2024 JVA 上

Japanese Voice Acting – Advanced*

This advanced-level course will introduce students to the Japanese voice acting industry with different genre-related assignments and challenges every week. Advanced level is taught in Japanese. Students are responsible for translation of assigned tasks if necessary. 

Course Dates – 2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28, 3/6, 3/13

All classes on Wednesdays 19:30 – 21:00 JST

6 Classes / 9 Hours of Interactive, Japanese-only instruction

Find Your Level!

JLPT N5 - N4

JLPT N5 - N4

Beginners start from zero with little or no knowledge of Japanese. All class materials are presented bilingually in Japanese and English. The course is run mostly in English by native speakers. Common topics covered include introductions, likes and dislikes, simple comparisons, simple past and volitional sentences. Beginner level is great for students who have taken a Japanese course or two but want to practice what they have learned in a useful and meaninful way.

JLPT N4 -N3

JLPT N4 -N3

Intermediate students have a solid grasp of grammar and a nice amount of vocabulary. Ability to read kanji is helpful but not a must. All class material is presented bilingually in English and Japanese. The course is also run bilingually by both native and non-native speakers of both languages. Common topics include comparisons, complex sentences, grammatical nuances, expressing complicated feelings, etc. Intermediate level is great for students using Japanese quite often who desire a more practical and utilitarian approach to practicing Japanese for practical use.

JLPT N2 - N1

JLPT N2 - N1

Advanced students can participate fully and comfortably in 100% Japanese conversations about various topics. All class material is presented in Japanese with limited English explanation. The course is run mostly in Japanese with minimal English. Common topics include grammatical nuance, intonation, complicated verb conjugations, etc. Advanced level is great for students who would like a relaxed environment in which to practice Japanese conversation with likeminded individuals without any social pressure or fear of making mistakes.

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