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  • Japanese 1  
  • Item: G33170
    Fee: $259.00
    Dates: 4/8/2026 - 6/24/2026
    Times: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Days: W
    Sessions: 10
    CEUs: 2
    Building: BVONL
    Room: Live Online
    Address: ,
    Instructor(s): Reiko Hornibrook

    Online registration closes 1 week before the class start date.

    More than 122 million people speak Japanese, and you can be one of them. In Level 1 of our Japanese language program, students will acquire basic everyday vocabulary and expressions in their proper cultural context. They will learn to read and write Hiragana and get acquainted with the essentials of Japanese grammar.

    Required Textbook:

    • Japanese for Busy People Book 1: Romanized, Revised 4th Edition, ISBN 978-1568366197
    • Japanese for Busy People Book 1: The Workbook, Revised 4th Edition, ISBN 978-1568366210

    Online courses require an internet connection and the ability to interact both through audio and video using either a web cam/microphone, speakers/headset using a computer or via a mobile phone connection. Depending upon the class, students will need to download either Zoom or Microsoft Teams apps to attend and participate in class sessions. There is no additional cost for these applications.

    No class 5/6 and 5/13

 

  • Japanese 1  
  • Item: G35389
    Fee: $259.00
    Dates: 4/15/2026 - 6/17/2026
    Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Days: W
    Sessions: 10
    CEUs: 2
    Building: BVONL
    Room: Live Online
    Address: ,
    Instructor(s): Hiroko Ikeda

    Online registration closes 1 week before the class start date.

    More than 122 million people speak Japanese, and you can be one of them. In Level 1 of our Japanese language program, students will acquire basic everyday vocabulary and expressions in their proper cultural context. They will learn to read and write Hiragana and get acquainted with the essentials of Japanese grammar.

    Required Textbook:

    • Japanese for Busy People Book 1: Romanized, Revised 4th Edition, ISBN 978-1568366197
    • Japanese for Busy People Book 1: The Workbook, Revised 4th Edition, ISBN 978-1568366210

    After registration, please create BC NetID at NetID Account Management website to access this course in Canvas, the learning management system. If you need a ctcLink ID, please call (425) 564-2263.

    Online courses require an internet connection and the ability to interact both through audio and video using either a web cam/microphone, speakers/headset using a computer or via a mobile phone connection. Depending upon the class, students will need to download either Zoom or Microsoft Teams apps to attend and participate in class sessions. There is no additional cost for these applications.

 

  • Japanese 2  
  • Item: G33149
    Fee: $259.00
    Dates: 4/23/2026 - 6/11/2026
    Times: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    Days: Th
    Sessions: 8
    CEUs: 2
    Building: Main Campus Building T (opens in new tab)
    Room: T127
    Address: 3000 Landerholm Circle SE Bellevue, WA 98007
    Instructor(s): Saori Sampa

    Online registration closes 1 week before the class start date.

    For students who have taken one quarter of Japanese or the equivalent. In Level 1 you learned Hiragana. In Level 2, you will learn to read and write Katakana. There will also be emphasis on strengthening communication skills through simple conversations and exercises.

    Required Textbook:

    • Japanese for Busy People Book 1: Romanized, Revised 4th Edition, ISBN 978-1568366197
    • Japanese for Busy People Book 1: The Workbook, Revised 4th Edition, ISBN 978-1568366210

 

  • Japanese 3  
  • Item: G33157
    Fee: $259.00
    Dates: 4/14/2026 - 6/16/2026
    Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Days: Tu
    Sessions: 10
    CEUs: 2
    Building: BVONL
    Room: Live Online
    Address: ,
    Instructor(s): Hiroko Ikeda

    Online registration closes 1 week before the class start date.

    For students who have taken two quarters of Japanese or the equivalent. Building off Levels 1 and 2, you'll review Hiragana and Katakana. You will also learn to communicate in diverse and culturally appropriate contexts.

    Required Textbook:

    • Japanese for Busy People Book 1: Romanized, Revised 4th Edition, ISBN 978-1568366197
    • Japanese for Busy People Book 1: The Workbook, Revised 4th Edition, ISBN 978-1568366210

    Online courses require an internet connection and the ability to interact both through audio and video using either a web cam/microphone, speakers/headset using a computer or via a mobile phone connection. Depending upon the class, students will need to download either Zoom or Microsoft Teams apps to attend and participate in class sessions. There is no additional cost for these applications.

 

  • Japanese 3  
  • Item: G31457
    Fee: $259.00
    Dates: 4/15/2026 - 6/17/2026
    Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Days: W
    Sessions: 10
    CEUs: 2
    Building: Main Campus Building T (opens in new tab)
    Room: T127
    Address: 3000 Landerholm Circle SE Bellevue, WA 98007
    Instructor(s): Saori Sampa

    Online registration closes 1 week before the class start date.

    For students who have taken two quarters of Japanese or the equivalent. Building off Levels 1 and 2, you'll review Hiragana and Katakana. You will also learn to communicate in diverse and culturally appropriate contexts.

    Required Textbook:

    • Japanese for Busy People Book 1: Romanized, Revised 4th Edition, ISBN 978-1568366197
    • Japanese for Busy People Book 1: The Workbook, Revised 4th Edition, ISBN 978-1568366210

 

  • Japanese 4  
  • Item: G33168
    Fee: $259.00
    Dates: 4/14/2026 - 6/16/2026
    Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Days: Tu
    Sessions: 10
    CEUs: 2
    Building: Main Campus Building T (opens in new tab)
    Room: T127
    Address: 3000 Landerholm Circle SE Bellevue, WA 98007
    Instructor(s): Saori Sampa

    Online registration closes 1 week before the class start date.

    For students who have taken three quarters of Japanese or the equivalent. This course is for students who are familiar with the basics covered in Japanese 1-3 and wish to expand vocabulary and fluency.

    Required Textbook:

    • Japanese for Busy People Book 1: Romanized, Revised 4th Edition, ISBN 978-1568366197
    • Japanese for Busy People Book 1: The Workbook, Revised 4th Edition, ISBN 978-1568366210

 

  • Japanese 5  
  • Item: G33164
    Fee: $259.00
    Dates: 4/13/2026 - 6/22/2026
    Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Days: M
    Sessions: 10
    CEUs: 2
    Building: BVONL
    Room: Live Online
    Address: ,
    Instructor(s): Hiroko Ikeda

    Online registration closes 1 week before the class start date.

    For students who have taken four quarters of Japanese or the equivalent. Emphasis on strengthening conversational skills, social and business etiquette, and Kanji.

    Required Textbook:

    • Japanese for Busy People Book 1: Romanized, Revised 4th Edition, ISBN 978-1568366197
    • Japanese for Busy People Book 1: The Workbook, Revised 4th Edition, ISBN 978-1568366210

    Online courses require an internet connection and the ability to interact both through audio and video using either a web cam/microphone, speakers/headset using a computer or via a mobile phone connection. Depending upon the class, students will need to download either Zoom or Microsoft Teams apps to attend and participate in class sessions. There is no additional cost for these applications.

    No class 5/25

 

  • Japanese 6  
  • Item: G33171
    Fee: $259.00
    Dates: 4/7/2026 - 6/16/2026
    Times: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Days: Tu
    Sessions: 10
    CEUs: 2
    Building: BVONL
    Room: Live Online
    Address: ,
    Instructor(s): Reiko Hornibrook

    Online registration closes 1 week before the class start date.

    For students who have taken five quarters of Japanese or the equivalent. Emphasis on strengthening conversational skills, social and business etiquette, and Kanji.

    Required Textbook:

    • Japanese for Busy People Book 2: Revised 4th Edition, ISBN 978-1568366272
    • Japanese for Busy People Book 2 The Workbook: Revised 4th Edition, ISBN 978-1568366289

    Online courses require an internet connection and the ability to interact both through audio and video using either a web cam/microphone, speakers/headset using a computer or via a mobile phone connection. Depending upon the class, students will need to download either Zoom or Microsoft Teams apps to attend and participate in class sessions. There is no additional cost for these applications.

    No class 5/12

 

  • Japanese 2
  • Item: W40162
    Fee: $259.00
    Dates: 1/13/2026 - 3/24/2026
    Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Days: Tu
    Sessions: 10
    CEUs: 2
    Building: BVONL
    Room: Live Online
    Address: ,
    Instructor(s): Hiroko Ikeda

    Registration is closed.

    Required Textbook:

    • Japanese for Busy People Book 1: Romanized, Revised 4th Edition, ISBN 978-1568366197
    • Japanese for Busy People Book 1: The Workbook, Revised 4th Edition, ISBN 978-1568366210 (Optional)

    After registration, please create NetID here to access this course in Canvas, the learning management system. If you need a ctcLink ID, email conted@bellevuecollege.edu.

    Online courses require an internet connection and the ability to interact both through audio and video using either a web cam/microphone, speakers/headset using a computer or via a mobile phone connection. Depending upon the class, students will need to download either Zoom or Microsoft Teams apps to attend and participate in class sessions. There is no additional cost for these applications.

    No class 3/3

    For students who have taken one quarter of Japanese or the equivalent. In Level 1 you learned Hiragana. In Level 2, you will learn to read and write Katakana. There will also be emphasis on strengthening communication skills through simple conversations and exercises.

 

  • Japanese 3
  • Item: W40153
    Fee: $259.00
    Dates: 1/13/2026 - 3/24/2026
    Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Days: Tu
    Sessions: 10
    CEUs: 2
    Building: Main Campus Building T (opens in new tab)
    Room: T127
    Address: 3000 Landerholm Circle SE Bellevue, WA 98007
    Instructor(s): Saori Sampa

    Registration is closed.

    Required Textbook:

    • Japanese for Busy People Book 1: Romanized, Revised 4th Edition, ISBN 978-1568366197
    • Japanese for Busy People Book 1: The Workbook, Revised 4th Edition, ISBN 978-1568366210 (Optional)

    No class 3/3

    For students who have taken two quarters of Japanese or the equivalent. Building off Levels 1 and 2, you'll review Hiragana and Katakana. You will also learn to communicate in diverse and culturally appropriate contexts.

 

  • Japanese 4
  • Item: W40186
    Fee: $259.00
    Dates: 1/12/2026 - 3/30/2026
    Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Days: M
    Sessions: 10
    CEUs: 2
    Building: BVONL
    Room: Live Online
    Address: ,
    Instructor(s): Hiroko Ikeda

    Registration is closed.

    Required Textbook:

    • Japanese for Busy People Book 1: Romanized, Revised 4th Edition, ISBN 978-1568366197
    • Japanese for Busy People Book 1: The Workbook, Revised 4th Edition, ISBN 978-1568366210 (Optional)

    Online courses require an internet connection and the ability to interact both through audio and video using either a web cam/microphone, speakers/headset using a computer or via a mobile phone connection. Depending upon the class, students will need to download either Zoom or Microsoft Teams apps to attend and participate in class sessions. There is no additional cost for these applications.

    No class 1/19 and 2/16

    For students who have taken three quarters of Japanese or the equivalent. This course is for students who are familiar with the basics covered in Japanese 1-3 and wish to expand vocabulary and fluency.

 

  • Japanese 1
  • Item: W40148
    Fee: $259.00
    Dates: 1/15/2026 - 3/26/2026
    Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Days: Th
    Sessions: 10
    CEUs: 2
    Building: Main Campus Building T (opens in new tab)
    Room: T127
    Address: 3000 Landerholm Circle SE Bellevue, WA 98007
    Instructor(s): Saori Sampa

    Registration is closed.

    Required Textbook:

    • Japanese for Busy People Book 1: Romanized, Revised 4th Edition, ISBN 978-1568366197
    • Japanese for Busy People Book 1: The Workbook, Revised 4th Edition, ISBN 978-1568366210 (Optional)

    No class 2/12

    More than 122 million people speak Japanese, and you can be one of them. In Level 1 of our Japanese language program, students will acquire basic everyday vocabulary and expressions in their proper cultural context. They will learn to read and write Hiragana and get acquainted with the essentials of Japanese grammar.

 


 

 

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