Japanese   

Class Overview

Learn everyday Japanese vocabulary and expressions in this rewarding 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. 

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 Book 1, the 4th Edition. Romanized Version ISBN-13: 978-1568366197 or Kana Version ISBN-13: 978-1568366203. You can find it online, or you might be able to order it at your favorite bookstore.

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

Continue to improve your Japanese language skills in this engaging and interactive class.

In this intermediate-level class, increase your oral and written communication skills while expanding your vocabulary and knowledge about Japanese culture. Learn more useful and colorful practical expressions. 

You will get acquainted with intermediate-level Japanese grammar and continue learning to read and write Hiragana and Katakana as well as learning Kanji. Enjoy learning in a group setting with other students of a similar level with instruction from a native speaker. 

Learning Objectives

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

Textbook Needed

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

Who Might Enjoy This Class?

Prerequisites: Some previous knowledge of Japanese (up to Level 4, 80 hours of study) or equivalent.

• People learning Japanese who wish to advance Japanese conversational skills and fluency in a very interactive and fun learning environment
• Students who have taken Japanese 1–4 (4 quarters = 80 hours) in the past and who wish to continue learning Japanese
• People 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 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: completion of six quarters (120 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)

Class Overview

Enjoy a review of the vocabulary, expressions, and grammar concepts introduced in Japanese classes levels five through nine, as you continue to improve your language skills. Gain more confidence in having a conversation as you participate in a systematic review of grammar.

In this class, you can focus on your speaking ability and pronunciation, listening comprehension, as well as writing and reading skills. Review Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji, along with Japanese grammar, vocabulary, phrases, and idiomatic expressions. Enjoy exploring traditional and modern Japanese culture in this interactive learning environment. 

Learning Objectives

• Read, write, and speak in more complex Japanese
• Use practical vocabulary and expressions in a variety of familiar topics
• Converse with more confidence beyond just knowing Japanese words or phrases
• Participate in conversations with native speakers of Japanese
• Understand more about traditional and modern Japanese culture 

Who Might Enjoy This Class

Prerequisite: 7, 8 or 9 quarters (140, 160, or 180 hours) of Japanese study or equivalent 

• Students who wish to continue learning Japanese and reviewing what they have learned 
• Individuals who studied the book Japanese for Busy People on their own, and who need to review the contents in a welcoming interactive learning environment
• Japanese language students who meet the prerequisite and would like to gain confidence speaking Japanese

Textbook Needed

Japanese For Busy People I, 3rd Edition. Romanized Version ISBN: 978-1-56836-384-4 or Kana Version ISBN: 978-1-56836-385-1. You can find the book online or possibly at your favorite bookstore.