Learn everyday Japanese vocabulary and expressions in this very interactive class! Develop basic oral and written communication skills while exploring traditional and modern Japanese culture. You will get acquainted with the essentials of Japanese grammar and learn to read and write Hiragana and Katakana. Required textbook: Japanese For Busy People, 3rd Edition. Romanized Version ISBN: 978-1-56836-384-4 or Kana Version ISBN: 978-1-56836-385-1. Check online for best prices.

Learning Outcomes

• Build basic comprehensive Japanese skills in speaking, listening, reading, writing and
  grammar.
• Identify and learn how to write/read Hiragana (Japanese syllabary writing system)
• Identify and learn how to write/read Katakana
• Build basic everyday vocabulary and expressions
• Develop essential listening, speaking, reading and writing skills for simple conversation
• Learn essential grammar
• Explore traditional and modern Japanese culture

Who Should Take this Class?

• This class is for people who are interested in Japanese language and culture and would like to learn.
• It is also a perfect starter for those who wish to learn comprehensive Japanese skills in speaking, listening, reading, writing and grammar.

Continue leaning everyday Japanese vocabulary and expressions in this interactive class. Improve basic oral and written communication skills while exploring traditional and modern Japanese culture. You will get acquainted with the essentials of Japanese grammar and continue learning to read and write Hiragana and Katakana. Enjoy improving your skills in speaking, listening, reading, writing Japanese. Required textbook: Japanese For Busy People, 3rd Edition. Romanized Version ISBN: 978-1-56836-384-4 or Kana Version ISBN: 978-1-56836-385-1. Check online for best prices.

Learning Outcomes

By completing this class, you will be familiar with:

• Hiragana and Katakana (reading, writing and pronouncing) 
• Conversational skills with familiar topics
• Everyday vocabulary and expressions
• Essential grammar
• Listening, speaking, reading and writing skills for simple conversation 
• Traditional and modern Japanese culture

Who Should Take this Class?

• Students who have completed Japanese – Level 1 or the equivalent
• People who are interested in Japanese language and culture and would like to continue learning skills in speaking, listening, reading, writing and grammar.

Continue leaning everyday Japanese vocabulary and expressions in this interactive level 3 class! Improve your speaking and writing skills while exploring traditional and modern Japanese culture. Increase your understanding of Japanese grammar and continue learning to read and write Hiragana and Katakana. Become familiar with using idiomatic expressions and expand your vocabulary. Become more comfortable speaking while interacting with fellow students and your instructor. This class is designed for Japanese language students who have completed 2 quarters (40 hours) of Japanese study or the equivalent. Required textbook: Japanese For Busy People, 3rd Edition. Romanized Version ISBN: 978-1-56836-384-4 or Kana Version ISBN: 978-1-56836-385-1. Check online for best prices.

Learning Outcomes

During/by the end of this workshop, you will:

• improve reading/writing skills in Hiragana and Katakana
• learn more Japanese vocabulary and phrases
• recognize and use idiomatic expressions
• learn more essential grammar
• advance your fluency of conversational skills

Who Should Take this Class?

Prerequisite: completion of two quarters (40 hours) of Japanese study or equivalent

• Students of Japanese language who would like to continue learning Japanese language and culture
• Anyone meeting the prerequisite who would like to improve their conversational fluency in Japanese