Japanese   

Class Overview

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 Objectives

• 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

Textbook Needed

Japanese For Busy People, 3rd Edition. Romanized Version ISBN: 978-1-56836-384-4 or Kana Version ISBN: 978-1-56836-385-1.

Who Might Enjoy 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.

Class Overview

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 Objectives

• 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

Textbook Needed

Japanese For Busy People, 3rd Edition. Romanized Version ISBN: 978-1-56836-384-4 or Kana Version ISBN: 978-1-56836-385-1.

Who Might Enjoy 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.

Class Overview

Japanese language students, continue learning more useful and practical expressions in this interactive class! Improve your verbal and written communication skills while expanding your vocabulary. Gain confidence while you practice talking about a variety of topics with students who have similar abilities. You will get acquainted with intermediate-level Japanese grammar and continue learning to read and write Hiragana and Katakana as well as learning some Kanji. Enjoy learning more about traditional and modern Japanese culture, while improving your language skills. 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 Objectives

• gain more useful and practical conversational vocabulary and expressions
• improve listening, speaking, reading and writing skills for conversations in a variety of topics
• gain confidence with your Japanese speaking skills
• improve grammar skills and fluency
• improve reading, writing and pronouncing Hiragana and Katakana
• deepen understanding of traditional and modern Japanese culture

Textbook Needed

Japanese For Busy People, 3rd Edition. Romanized Version ISBN: 978-1-56836-384-4 or Kana Version ISBN: 978-1-56836-385-1.

Who Might Enjoy This Class?

Prerequisites: Some previous knowledge of Japanese (up to Level 3, 60 hours of study) or equivalent.

• Japanese language students wish to advance their Japanese conversational skills and fluency in a very interactive and fun learning environment
• Students who have taken Japanese 1–3 (3 quarters = 60 hours) in the past and who wish to continue learning Japanese
• Those who enjoy improving their Japanese language skills with an eye toward someday speaking Japanese fluently

Class Overview

Continue learning more useful and practical Japanese expressions and language skills in this fun and interactive class! 

Improve your Japanese oral and written communication skills while expanding your Japanese vocabulary. Get acquainted with intermediate-level Japanese grammar. Continue learning to read and write Hiragana and Katakana and begin learning Kanji. Gain more understanding and knowledge about Japanese culture.

Join a classroom community of students with similar abilities in Japanese, and enjoy the guidance of a professional language instructor, while improving your Japanese language abilities.

Learning Objectives

• Become familiar with more useful and practical vocabulary and expressions
• Improve listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills for conversations on a variety of topics
• Gain confidence having conversations in Japanese 
• Improve your grammar skills and fluency
• Deepen your understanding of traditional and modern Japanese culture 

Textbook Needed

Japanese For Busy People II, 3rd Edition. ISBN: 978-1568363868. 

Who Might Enjoy This Class?

Prerequisite: successful completion of seven quarters (140 hours) of Japanese study or the equivalent

• Japanese language students who wish to advance their conversational skills and fluency in a very interactive and fun learning environment
• People who enjoy improving their Japanese language skills with an eye toward someday speaking Japanese fluently (and meet the prerequisite listed above)