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Learn Japanese at Seattle Language Academy:
Learn Japanese at Seattle Language Academy. Seattle Language Academy (SLA) is a non-profit language school on the Canal Side of the Fremont area of Seattle offering both group classes and individual lessons in foreign languages and in English as a second language. In its tenth year of operation, and boasting an average combined enrollment of over 500 students, Seattle Language Academy (SLA) is an institution dedicated to promoting and teaching languages.

Courses:
Standard Japanese Classes; Intensive Japanese Classes.

- Japanese 101 -
During this beginner course students gain a practical knowledge of Japanese. They learn the rudiments of the Japanese writing system--the phonetic syllabaries Hiragana and Katakana and the character-based Kanji--and the vocabulary and structures necessary for introducing oneself and greeting others, talking about one's nationality and home, and exchanging business cards. Also introduced at this level are numbers, possessive particles, question words, expressions relating to time, dates and shopping and distinctions between polite and familiar forms of address.

- Japanese 102 -
This lower intermediate class is targeted at those who have a relevant knowledge of the two Japanese syllabaries (hiragana and katakana) and the grammar and vocabulary presented in Japanese 101. Grammatical material covers the basic usage and classification of Japanese verbs and the use of the particles ni, e, to, and kara. At the end of the course students will know how to express location, talk about travel plans and daily schedules and activities, extend invitations to friends, make and receive telephone calls, give and receive directions and give basic descriptions of people and things.

- Japanese 103 -
In this lower-intermediate course students learn how to talk about the weather, family, personal possessions, daily routines and vacation and travel plans. Students also learn the etiquette and vocabulary for extending and receiving invitations, making suggestions, giving and responding to compliments, and planning a party or other social events. Grammatical coverage includes adjectives, noun patterns, the uses and forms of verbs of giving and receiving and Te-form verbs, and location and connective clause particles.

- Japanese 104 -
In this intermediate course students learn additional Te-form verbs as well as negative verb forms, adverbs, and a variety of time expressions. Cultural topics introduced at this level include dining in and dining out, transportation, and the custom of gift-giving. By the end of the series students should be able to perform appropriately in a number of social situations in Japan, communicate with Japanese people about common every day routines, and act appropriately in a variety of business and social settings.

- Japanese 201-204 -
This series is suitable for students with a good command and is geared to expand what the students have learned so far. By carrying out roleplays and presentations students can nourish their oral Japanese, deepen thir written abilities and increase their understanding of the Japanese culture.

- Japanese 300 -
Japanese 300 Advanced Conversation is a class for strong students who are keen to continue improving their language skills.