Where to learn Japanese in Japan: Japanese language courses in Tokyo, business Japanese classes. JLPT exam preparation, private Japanese lessons for beginner, intermediate, advanced levels.
NIC Japanese Language School, Tokyo: Nihongo Instructor Club (NIC) is a Japanese language school offering top quality lessons by certified teachers in Azabu, Tokyo as well as in Saitama & Kanagawa in the Greater Tokyo Area and Chiba, a city 40 km east of the center of Tokyo on Tokyo Bay. NIC's teacher can come to your office, home or anywhere you choose. Or you can come to our school in Azabu Juban, Tokyo to take Japanese lessons in class. NIC offers Japanese language lessons at various levels from elementary to advanced at a reasonable cost. We also offer preparation courses for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) and the JETRO Business Japanese Proficiency Test. Private & group lessons are available.
Survival Japanese Course: - Recommended for newcomers to Japan. - Learn very basic Japanese, including numbers, time,days, greetings and self-introduction. - Using an original textbook with pictures, students will learn how to ask for things in situations such as in shops, restaurants, clinics and other common places.
Beginners Japanese Course Level 1: - Learn the basis of the Japanese Language. - Covers the minimum Japanese required in daily life. - Vocabulary and sentence structures are limited to those commonly used in Japanese. - Recommended for newcomers to Japan.
Beginners Japanese Course Level 2: - Learn and practice natural conversation patterns. - The goal is to roughly understand what the Japanese people around you are talking about. - By half-way through this course, students will be of a level to pass the Japanese Language Proficiency Test Level 4.
Beginners Japanese Course Level 3: - Learn various grammatical forms used to express different things. - Learn Keigo (polite forms) and reading and writing of basic Kanji. - The goal is to understand and speak natural Japanese for smoother communication. - At the end of the course, you will be of a level to pass the Japanese Language Proficiency Test Level 3.
Intermediate Japanese Course: - Recommended for students at least the level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, Level 3. - Total lesson hours depend on the student's background in the Japanese language, including their knowledge of Kanji. - Teaches more than 1200 words. - Improve student's oral skills through pattern practice.
Advanced Japanese Course: - Recommended for students of a level to attempt Level 1 of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. - Students are free to bring in materials of their own interest, such as magazines and newspaper articles. - Learn how to use more difficult grammatical patterns. - Writing practice is available depending on the student's level, interest and purpose.
Conversation Courses: NIC also offers Conversation Course. This course targets the persons with the level of JLPT 3 or higher or equivalent. Various topics such as Japanese custom and culture, and the topics of the day may be discussed freely in a class. You can have a chance to talk with various people there from different fields. Instructor will give you proper advice on the usage of vocabulary, grammar and expressions when necessary. Business Japanese Course: - Recommended for business people who have never studied Japanese but want to learn some business Japanese effectively in a short space of time. - Focuses on how to acquire practical communication skills with the minimum of phrases and grammatical knowledge. - Covers simple conversations in the Japanese business environment.
Test Preparation Courses: NIC offers a preparatory course for both JLPT and JETRO tests.
Japanese Language Proficiency Test Preparation (JPLT): The Japanese Language Proficiency Test is designed to evaluate and certify the general language proficiency of non-native speakers of Japanese. There are 4 levels (Level 1, 2, 3 & 4). The test is comprehensive, including vocabulary, listening, reading and writing Hiragana, Katakana and Kanji.
NIC offers courses at every level and our experienced teachers are ready to help you succeed.
JETRO Business Japanese Proficiency Test: The JETRO Business Japanese Proficiency Test is designed to objectively evaluate the proficiency of non-native speakers in using the Japanese language for business communication. There are two tests offered by JETRO:
- JLRT (JETRO Listening and Reading Comprehension Test) - JOCT (JETRO Oral Communication Test) * * Offered only to those who achieve higher than 530 points in JLRT.
At NIC, the JETRO test course is only taught by teachers with long experience in teaching for the test. Courses at every level are offered on Saturdays. Applications are invited to NIC's office. For further information on the Japanese courses available, please contact us quickly via our Contact Page.
I.C.NAGOYA is located in Nagoya, central Japan and was the first school to begin full-time Japanese courses as Sony Language Laboratory Nagoya School in 1986. We have been accepting students here at I.C.NAGOYA from more than 20 countries for the past 20 years since we opened.
"I.C." is our motto and the abbreviation for "International Communication." The Internet has made it possible for us to communicate with various kinds of people. We think the most important aspect is "language" that helps to communicate your thoughts to others. Our goal is to break down the barriers that hinder communication between people.
LanguBridge Education Centre was established in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada in 2004 to provide Asian language programs to world teens and youth. Till now, we have sent hundreds of students to Japan as well as China and Korea through our all year round programs. We are one of the leading summer program providers focused on Asian languages. These courses are ideal for preparing students for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) in order to attend a university or college in Japan.
With strong knowledge and experience in Asian countries, we are committed to support our students for a smooth learning and traveling experience. From pre-departure information and travel assistance, quality language classes, exciting activities & trips, to a safe and comfort living, we work hard to make our students' experience as meaningful and pleasant as possible.
All year round Intensive Japanese and General Japanese programs in Tokyo for teens and young people. These courses prepare students for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) in order to attend a university or college in Japan.
We also offer Summer Language Immersion Programs in Japanese, Chinese and Korean at schools in Beijing, Shanghai, Seoul and Tokyo.
WAHAHA Japanese Language School provides a 4-week summer Japanese course for adults. We are located in the Tenjin area of downtown Fukuoka, the center of business, economy, administration, transportation, and culture for Kyushu Island (just one hour by air from Tokyo and Yokohama). Our summer Japanese program combines quality Japanese language lessons and Japanese traditional culture activities.
Because WAHAHA is a small-scale Japanese language school, not only can we adapt to fit individual needs, but all staff members provide personalized support to assist students in attaining their goals. We offer Japanese language courses that are designed to help you achieve your dreams. Courses begin every Monday during the months of June, July and August.
The teachers at our school are experienced professionals in teaching Japanese language. We understand the importance of counseling and we communicate with each student on a constant basis to help solving learning problems. While the summer courses are 4 weeks in duration, the standard course can be extended on a weekly basis.
- 4-week summer Japanese course for adults that combines Japanese language lessons and cultural activities. The course starts every Monday from Jun. 4 to Aug. 31. 2012.
Experience Japanese culture first-hand and improve your Japanese language skills by studying with NILS Japanese Language School in the Fukuoka area of south-west Japan, only an hour by air from Tokyo and Osaka. We provide a range of short-term (4-12 weeks) and long-term (1-2 years) Japanese language courses to students from all over the world.
Established in 2003, we tailor our Japanese programs to suit the needs of each individual, making sure that you are truly comfortable with the language before your course is over. We offer intensive Japanese courses, evening classes, summer programs, and a homestay program. We place equal emphasis on each of the key language skills of speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Most of our students master up to intermediate level of conversation within three months.
NILS has two campuses in the Fukuoka area in the Kyushu Island region of south-west Japan. Our Ogori City campus, about 30 minutes from Fukuoka City, houses the students in our intensive Japanese programs (long-term programs). Our Fukuoka Campus (the main campus for students in our short term programs) is located near the central area of Fukuoka City, just 1 minute's walk from Nishitetsu Ohashi Station.
Japanese Language Courses for International Students:
Intensive Japanese Courses:
- Long-term course for Japanese university preparation
- Japanese Language Proficiency Test Preparation
- Intensive 1-year program
- Intensive 1.5-year program
- Intensive 2-year program
- Homestay program
Short-Term Japanese Courses:
- General Japanese Courses (4-12 weeks)
- Japanese Summer program
Iidabashi Language School (ILS) is a Japanese language school in Tokyo, Japan offering a range of Japanese courses to students from around the world. Our Japanese courses include intensive Japanese, JLPT exam preparation, private Japanese lessons and more. We also offer evening and weekend Japanese classes for elementary level students.
At ILS, improving conversation ability is our top priority. We aim to take our students past merely understanding the various expressions used in casual and business settings, and move on to the point where students can use these expressions in daily life.
The learning environment at ILS is ideal for those with no experience of studying Japanese as well as those who have an understanding of grammar but struggle with fluent conversation. With a maximum class size of four in group lessons, students have ample time to converse and teachers can provide finely tuned guidance while paying attention to the needs and levels of their students.
With easy access to the JR Sobu Line, Tokyo Metro Tozai Line, Yurakucho Line, Nanboku Line and the Toei Oedo Line, ILS is convenient for students living all over Tokyo.
- General Japanese classes
- Intensive Japanese course
- JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test) exam preparation
- Private Japanese lessons
- Small group Japanese classes
- Evening & Weekend Japanese classes for elementary level
- Japanese cultural activities
Established in Tokyo in 1986 to help foreign business-related people who want to acquire Japanese as communication tool, ARC Academy in Osaka in central Japan offers classes that simulate the kind of language students can expect to encounter in everyday and business situations as well as improve usage proficiency with real life conversation based practice.
At ARC Academy we provide the most appropriate curriculum for students taught by teachers who have had the best possible training. It is time to think about communication on a global basis. It is necessary for us to have relationships with people who come from different cultures, and to respect each other. We hope each student gains valuable experience through communicating with students gathering from over 30 countries.
Long-term Japanese Course; Intensive Japanese course; Business Japanese Course; Preparation for EJU (Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students), and JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test).