Learn Japanese
Times and prices
- Group classes run once a week from 6pm to 8pm for 6 or 7 weeks (depending on the term)
- Individual Tuition to learn at your own pace £60 per hour
- 6-week course (12 hours): £195
- 7-week course (14 hours): £225
- Intensive 6-week (24 hours): £390
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WHY LEARN " NIHONGO " ?
- Japan is a popular travel destination known for its stunning natural beauty, historical sites, and vibrant cities. Knowing Japanese can greatly enhance your travel experience by allowing you to communicate with locals, read signs and menus, and navigate public transportation
- Japanese uses three writing systems: Kanji, Hiragana, and Katakana. Learning these systems can be intellectually stimulating and rewarding for those interested in linguistics and calligraphy.
- Japanese is often considered a gateway to other East Asian languages, such as Chinese and Korean, due to shared characters and cultural influences. Learning Japanese can be a stepping stone to learning other languages in the region.
Need to know:
- You need to be 18+ years old to apply
- We use a course book as main guidance for our classes. The course book varies according to the level. Check what you need on the Course Books page.
- We issue a certificate of attendance upon request.
- In case a class needs to be cancelled the recovery class will happen on a Friday of the same term, usually on the same week as the cancelled class.
- For how to book Individual Tuition please check Fees and Offers.
Japanese Course Outline and Levels
Before enrolling on a course read the level outline below and look for the one that best aligns with your current skills and requirements. Remember, there is no perfect level.
Click on the level to explore:
- Prerequisite knowledge needed to enrol in that specific course level.
- What you can expect to achieve through the course.
- The cultural insights and aspects you'll gain.
Beginner
- A1.0
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What will I achieve?
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
- Exchange greetings
- Recognise Japanese characters
- Use basic classroom expressions
- Give a simple self introduction
- Talk briefly about your family(age, where they live) using a family photo
- Talk about breakfast and your favourite food and dishes
- Talk with a friend about where to go for lunch
- Order food and drinks
You will learn to use the following grammar/vocabulary:
- Japanese Writing System
- Japanese Alphabet: Hiragana(reading and writing)
- Noun sentence with affirmative& negative form (non-past tense)
- Particles: wa, mo, to, no, ga, o, de
- Verbs(eat & drink) with affirmative and negative
- i-Adjectives non- past tense (describe a person, comment on food or price)
- Adverb of Frequency
- Countries, Occupations, Languages
- Family
- Numbers (1-100)
- Food, Drinks and where to eat
- Countere suffix : -nin(people) , -hitotsu, futatsu, mittsu
- Ordering Food
You will cover the following cultural aspects:
- How you address other people
- Food or restaurants in Japan
Coursebook Units
The teacher will cover the whole of Topic 1 to Topic 3 of Marugoto: Japanese Language and Culture Starter A1. Hiragana and Katakana are introduced, but you are expected to be able to read and write Hiragana at the end of the A1.1 level, and Katakana at the end of A1.2 level . Some Kanji (Chinese characters) are also introduced but only reading, not writing letters. The course book will be the basis of the class but your trainer will also use other material.
Pre-Elementary
- A1.1
To join the Japanese level A1.1 course, we recommend you have a basic knowledge of the following:
Grammar / Vocabulary:
- Hiragana(read)
- Noun sentence with affirmative& negative form (non-past tense)
- Particle: wa, mo, to, no, ga, o, de
- Verbs(eat & drink) with affirmative and negative
- Adjectives to describe a person, comment on food or price
- Adverb of Frequency
- Countries, Occupations, Languages
- Family
- Numbers (1-100)
- Food, Drinks and where to eat
Topics/Communicative Functions:
- Introduce yourself and ask for basic information (name, age, nationality, residency, job)
- Talk briefly about your family (age, where they live) using a family photo
- Order food and drinks
What will I achieve?
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
- Say what kind of home you live in and what you have(furnitures)
- Ask/Say where to put things in the room
- Visit / Welcome a friend and show them your home
- Talk about your daily routine
You will learn to use the following grammar/vocabulary:
- Express existence (There is ...)
- i-Adjectives negatives (non-past tense)
- Location words
- Hiragana (reading and writing)
You will cover the following cultural aspects:
- How you invite someone to your house/ visit to someone's house
- Typical daily routine in Japan
Coursebook Units
The teacher will cover the whole of Topic 4 to Topic 5 (Lesson 9) of Marugoto: Japanese Language and Culture Starter A1. You are expected to be able to read and write Hiragana at the end of the A1.1 level. The course book will be the basis of the class but your trainer will also use other material.
- A1.2
To join the Japanese level A1.2 course, we recommend you have a basic knowledge of the following:
Grammar / Vocabulary:
- Express existence (There is ...)
- Location words
- "i-Adjectives negatives (non-past tense) "
- Hiragana (read and write)
- Time
- Noun sentence with affirmative& negative form (non-past tense)
- Particle: wa, mo, to, no, ga, o, de
- Adverb of Frequency (amari, yoku)
- Numbers (1-100)
- Family
Topics/Communicative Functions:
- Telling where the things are with location words
- Talk about daily routine
- Talk briefly about your family(age, where they live) using a family photo
What will I achieve?
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
- Talk about your daily routine and week schedule
- Have a party, going out, accept or refuse invitations
- Talk about your hobbies and free time
- Tell the purpose to go somewhere
You will learn to use the following grammar/vocabulary:
- Particle: kara, made (time)
- Verbs and nouns to describe hobbies and activities
- Invite someone to do something together: Isshoni... masen ka.
- Times and dates (days of the week, dates, months)
- Katakana (reading)
You will cover the following cultural aspects:
- Japanese seasonal events and national holidays.
Coursebook Units
The teacher will cover the whole of Topic 5 (Lesson 10) to Topic 6 of Marugoto: Japanese Language and Culture Starter A1 . Katakana is introduced, but you are expected to be able to read and write Katakana at the end of the A1.3 level. The course book will be the basis of the class but your trainer will also use other material.
- A1.3
To join the Japanese level A1.3 course, we recommend you have a basic knowledge of the following:
Grammar / Vocabulary:
- Express existence (There is...)
- Location words
- i-Adjectives negatives (non-past tense)
- Particle: Kara, made (time)
- Verbs and nouns for hobbies and free time activities and daily routine
- Hiragana (read and write), Katakana (read)
- Time, dated and events (days of the week, dates, months)
- Noun sentence with affirmative & negative form (non-past tense)
- Particle: wa, mo, to, no , ga, o, de
- Adverb of frequency
- Numbers (1-100)
- Family
Topics/Communicative Functions:
- Telling where the things are with location words
- Talk about your daily routine
- Talking about your hobbies and free time
- Talk briefly about your family (age, where they live) using a family photo.
What will I achieve?
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
- Ask for directions
- Say where you are now over the phone
- Talk about what you want to buy
You will learn to use the following grammar/vocabulary:
- na - adjectives
- Adjectives to modify nouns form
- I want something
- Verbs: give and receive
- Location words for building
- Counter suffix: -mai (thin items), -hon (long items), -ko (small items)
- Transport
You will cover the following cultural aspects:
- Town in Japan
Coursebook Units
The teacher will cover the whole of Topic 7 to Topic 8 Lesson 15 of Marugoto: Japanese Language and Culture Starter A1. At the ned of this level, you are expected to read and write Hiragana and Katakana. The course book will be the basis of the class but your trainer will also use other material.
- A1.4
To join the Japanese level A1.4 course, we recommend you have a basic knowledge of the following:
Grammar / Vocabulary:
- Express existence (There is...)
- Location words
- i-Adjectives negatives (non-past tense)
- Particle: kara, made (time)
- Verbs and nouns for hobbies and free time activities and daily routine
- Hiragana and Katakana (read and write)
- Time, dates and events (days of the week, dates, months)
- Noun sentence with affirmative & negative form (non-past tense)
- Particle: wa, mo, to, no, ga, o, de
- Adverb of frequency
- Numbers (1-100)
- Family
Topics/Communicative Functions:
- Telling where things are with location words
- Talk about your daily routine
- Talking about your hobbies and free time
- Talk briefly about your family (age, where they live) using a family photo.
What will I achieve?
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
- Ask for directions
- Say where you are now over the phone
- Basic shopping conversations (ask price, comment on things)
- Say what you did on your days off
- Say where you want to go next time
You will learn to use the following grammar/vocabulary:
- Verbs past tense (affirmative and negative)
- Adjectives past tense (affirmative and negative)
- I want to...
- Demonstrate pronouns
- Conjunction: sorekara, demo, soshite
- Numbers above 100
- Colours
You will cover the following cultural aspects:
- Japanese Sightseeing Areas
- Culture of Souvenirs
Coursebook Units
The teacher will cover Topic 8 lesson 16 to Topic 9 of Marugoto: Japanese Language and Culture Intermediate A1. At the end of this level, you are expected to read and write Hiragana Katakana. The course book will be the basis of the class but your trainer will also use other material.
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Elementary
- A2.0
To join the Japanese level A2.0 course, we recommend you have a basic knowledge of the following:
Grammar / Vocabulary:
- Adjectives to modify nouns form
- Adjectives past tense(affirmative and negative)
- The verb want in its uses
- Give and receive types of verbs
- Demonstrative pronouns
- Verbs past tense(affirmative and negative)
- Family
- Express existence (There is ...)
- Daily routine
- Hiragana and Katakana(read and write)
Topics/Communicative Functions:
- Asking directions
- Shopping conversation
- Telling what you want/ don't want to do
- Talking about daily routine
- Telling what you did
What will I achieve?
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
- Talk briefly about you and your family using V-てform
- Talk about your hobbies using V-る(dictionary-form)
- Have a small talk regarding the weather
You will learn to use the following grammar/ vocabulary:
- V-てform
- V-ています(a present habitual action/ the result of an action that has continued until now)
- Particles: (place)に/で, (means of transport)で
- V-る(dictionary-form)
- V-る(dictionary-form)こと
- Nの とき、adjective とき、
- Adjectives/ Noun に なります:Changing the state sentence
- N/adjective のが すきです/N/adjective のは すきじゃないです
- Sから:Reasoning sentence
- Seasons
- Nature
You will cover the following cultural aspects:
- How Japanese people stay cool in summer
Coursebook Units
The teacher will cover the whole of Topic 1to Topic 2 Lesson 3 of Marugoto: Japanese Language and Culture Elementary 1 A2. The course book will be the basis of the class but your trainer will also use other material.
- A2.1
To join the Japanese level A2.1 course, we recommend you have a basic knowledge of the following:
Grammar / Vocabulary:
- Numbers
- Hiragana and Katakana(read and write)
- Particles: (place)に/で, (means of transport)で
- V-てform
- V-る(dictionary-form)
- Sから:Reasoning sentence
Topics/Communicative Functions:
- Asking and give directions
- Shopping conversation
- Talking about daily routine
- Telling what you did
- Having small talk regarding the weather
What will I achieve?
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
- Describe a place that you are interested in
- Give directions for a place
- Correct some information misunderstood by someone else
- Describe the features of buildings seen in the distance
You will learn to use the following grammar/vocabulary:
- V-ています②: continuing action or result of an action
- Linking sentences form of Adjectives and nouns
- Particle: や、(など)
- Connecting two contrasting senteces with けど
- V-てform ください:Polite request
- Adjectives/ Noun Past tense
- Weather
You will cover the following cultural aspects:
- Many kinds of townscapes
Coursebook Units
The teacher will cover the whole of Topic 2 Lesson 4 to Topic 3 of Marugoto: Japanese Language and Culture Elementary1 A2. The course book will be the basis of the class but your trainer will also use other material.
- A2.2
To join the Japanese level A2.2 course, we recommend you have a basic knowledge of the following:
Grammar / Vocabulary:
- Partilces: (place)に/で, (means of transport)で
- V-てform
- V-る(dictionary-form)
- Reasoning sentence
- Linking sentences form of Adjectives and nouns
- V-てform ください:Polite request
- Adjectives/ Noun Past tense
- V-ています②: continuing action or result of an action
Topics/Communicative Functions:
- Shopping conversation
- Talking about the daily routine, past events
- Giving directions for a place
What will I achieve?
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
- Arrange to meet up with a friend
- Apologise for being late and give a reason
- Asking for help to learn a foreign language
- Talk about language learning
You will learn to use the following grammar/vocabulary:
- Nで/Vて(cause or reason) clause
- Nでも いいですか
- もう"already" and まだ "(not) yet"
- Nの まえに、Nのあとで、
- indicate the purpose with N/Vに いきます/きます
- N1はN2が...(N1's physical characteristics)
- V dictionary-form+の:verb nominalization
- V-て くださいませんか:polite request for help
- V-かた:how to do something
- Language Study
- School
You will cover the following cultural aspects:
- Meeting your friends in front of the station in Japan
- Enjoying cultures of other countries
Coursebook Units
The teacher will cover the whole of Topic 4 to Topic 5 Lesson 9 of Marugoto: Japanese Language and Culture Elementary1 A2. The course book will be the basis of the class but your trainer will also use other material.
- A2.3
To join the Japanese level A2.3 course, we recommend you have a basic knowledge of the following:
Grammar / Vocabulary:
- Particles: (place)に/で, (means of transport)で
- V-てform
- V-る(dictionary-form)
- Reasoning sentence
- Linking sentences form of Adjectives and nouns
- N1はN2が...(N1's physical characteristics)
Topics/Communicative Functions:
- Shopping conversation
- Talk about your daily routine and past events
- Arranging a meeting with your friends
- Asking and offering help
What will I achieve?
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
- Talk about your interest in the culture of another country
- offer help to someone
- Discuss what to take for a picnic and comment on food.
You will learn to use the following grammar/vocabulary:
- V-たいです/たくないです:expressing the speaker's wish or desire
- X(period time)に Y (number of times): Frequency
- V- て みます:trying something new to discover what it is like
- V- ましょうか:offering help/ assistance
- V- ていきます/きます:take/ bring something
- なん/いつ/どこ/いくつ でも:indicating there is no limit
- N1とN2(と)どちらが いいですか:Asking about a binary choice
- Adjective +そうです:a supposition based on the appearance of a thing ,etc.
- Adjective て(cause or reason) clause
- Cultural activities
- Food, drinks, and tableware for a picnic
- Food: Tastes
- Food: Ingredients
You will cover the following cultural aspects:
- Obento (boxed lunch)
Coursebook Units
- The teacher will cover the whole of Topic 5 Lesson 10 to Topic 6 of Marugoto: Japanese Language and Culture Elementary 1 A2. The course book will be the basis of the class but your trainer will also use other material.
- A2.4
To join the Japanese level A2.4 course, we recommend you have a basic knowledge of the following:
Grammar / Vocabulary:
- Hiragana(read and write), Katakana(read and write)
- Particles: (place)に/で, (means of transport)で
- V-てform
- V-る(dictionary-form)
- Reasoning sentence
- Linking sentences form of Adjectives and nouns
- N1はN2が...(N1's physical characteristics)
- V-たいです/たくないです:expressing the speaker's wish or desire
- X(period time)に Y (number of times): Frequency
- V- て みます:trying something new to discover what it is like
- Adjective +そうです:a supposition based on the appearance of a thing ,etc.
Topics/Communicative Functions:
- Shopping conversation
- Talking about daily routine, past events
- Arrange a meeting with your friends
- Ask and offer help
What will I achieve?
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
- Talk about a business trip
- Introduce your colleagues to a visitor
- Ask permission to use things in the office
- Ask how someone is feeling and give health advice
You will learn to use the following grammar/vocabulary:
- Vた- form
- Vた- formことがあります: Stating one's experience
- Adjective/ N すぎます:Expressing excessive
- S1 が、S2:S1 but S2
- Vて-form (period of time)に なります: Expressing how much time has passed
- Vて-formも いいですか:Asking permission
- V dictionary-form まえに、V2:V2 before V1
- V dictionary-form と いいです(よ):Light suggestion
- V- ないform
- V ないで ください: Instructing/ advising someone not to do something
- Business trips
- Things found in an office
- Body Parts
- Physical conditions
You will cover the following cultural aspects:
- Japanese companies and Japanese products
- Japanese way of staying healthy
Coursebook Units
The teacher will cover the whole of Topic 7 to Topic 8 Lesson 15 of Marugoto: Japanese Language and Culture Elementary 1 A2. The course book will be the basis of the class but your trainer will also use other material.
- A2.5
To join the Japanese level A2.5 course, we recommend you have a basic knowledge of the following:
Grammar / Vocabulary:
- V-てform
- V-る(dictionary-form)
- Reasoning sentence
- Linking sentences form of Adjectives and nouns
- N1はN2が...(N1's physical characteristics)
- V-たいです/たくないです:expressing the speaker's wish or desire
- Vた- form
- V- ないform
Topics/Communicative Functions:
- Talking about daily routine
- Talking about your experience
- Asking permission to use things
- Suggest something good
What will I achieve?
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
- Talk briefly about what you usually do to stay healthy
- Compliment a friend on his/her things
- Talk about gift and celebration
You will learn to use the following grammar/vocabulary:
- V1たり、 V2たり しています: Listing examples of actions
- Noun modifier
- S(plain-form) んです:Stating further informartion or a reason why
- Giving and receiving with the verbs あげます、もらいます
- Plain-form
- S(plain-form) と おもいます:Stating the speaker's opinion
- S(plain-form) と いっていました:Conveying what someone has said
- Degree and frequency
- Celebrations
- Feelings
- Presents
You will cover the following cultural aspects:
- Japanese way of staying healthy
- How to send a present
Coursebook Units
The teacher will cover the whole of Topic 8 Lesson 16 to Topic 9 of Marugoto: Japanese Language and Culture Elementary 1 A2. The course book will be the basis of the class but your trainer will also use other material.
Pre-Intermediate
- A2.6
To join the Japanese level A2.6 course, we recommend you have a basic knowledge of the following:
Grammar / Vocabulary:
- V-てform
- V-る(dictionary-form)
- Reasoning sentence
- Linking sentences form of Adjectives and nouns
- N1はN2が...(N1's physical characteristics)
- V-たいです/たくないです:expressing the speaker's wish or desire
- Vた- form
- V- ないform
- V1たり、 V2たり しています: Listing examples of actions
- Vた- formことがあります: Stating one's experience
- "Plain-form "
- Noun modifier
- S(plain-form) んです:Stating further information or a reason why
Topics/Communicative Functions:
- Talk about your daily routine
- Talking about your experiences
- Asking permission to use things
- Suggest something good
- Explaining your opinion
What will I achieve?
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
- Give a self-introduction and explain the origin of your name, etc
- Give a description of someone's clothes and physical appearance
- Give your first impression of someone you do not know
- Basic conversation in a restaurant (choosing a seat, asking what they recommend )
- Tell about food allergies or religious reasons for not eating something
You will learn to use the following grammar/vocabulary:
- ___ という いみ:it means…
- N1 という N2: N2 called N1
- Noun modifier
- "N1はN2が...(N1's physical characteristics) "
- V-ています:Continuing action or result of an action
- Adjective- そうです:Supposition based on the appearance of a thing, person, etc.
- イA-く/ナA-に/ イA・ナA-そうに+V
- S1(plain form)ので、S2: S1 is the reason for what is expressed in S2
- V/ イA/ナA/ (plain form)のは、Nです:Empasizing N
- N1なら、N2がいいです(よ)
- N(quantity) ずつ:(Quantity) of each
- Personality
- Clothing
- Actions
- Ingredients of dishes
You will cover the following cultural aspects:
- Uniforms
- Dishes cooked at the table as you eat
Coursebook Units
The teacher will cover the whole of Topic 1 to Topic 2 Lesson 3 of Marugoto: Japanese Language and Culture Elementary 2 A2. The course book will be the basis of the class but your trainer will also use other material.
- A2.7
zTo join the Japanese level A2.7 course, we recommend you have a basic knowledge of the following:
Grammar / Vocabulary:
- "Plain-form "
- Noun modifier
- "N1はN2が...(N1's physical characteristics) "
- Adjective- そうです:Supposition based on the appearance of a thing, person, etc.
- S1(plain form)ので、S2: S1 is the reason for what is expressed in S2
- V1-て/ V1-ないで V2:indicating the condition when the action V2 is taken
- V-ると、__:Explaining a common or habitual fact
Topics/Communicative Functions:
- Give a description of someone's clothes and physical appearance
- Talk about your daily routine
- Talking about your experiences
- Comment on a tour you went on
- Explaining your opinion
What will I achieve?
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
- Tell about food allergies or religious reasons for not eating something
- Ask/Tell a friend what a sightseeing spot is like
- Comment on a tour you went on
You will learn to use the following grammar/vocabulary:
- V-ては いけません/V-ちゃ だめです:Keeping someone from doing something considered unacceptable
- V1-てから、V2:V1 and then V2
- V1-て/ V1-ないで V2:indicating the condition when the action V2 is taken
- V-ると、__:Explaining a common or habitual fact
- V-た/V-ない ほうが いいです(よ):giving advice to so or not to do something
- S1(V dictionary form/ V-ている/ V-た)とき、S2:When S1, S2
- Potential①(predicate)
- S(plain form)し、__:Listing the reasons or grounds for one's judgement/ opinion
- Nature
- Travel
You will cover the following cultural aspects:
- Sightseeing spots where one can enjoy nature
Coursebook Units
The teacher will cover the whole of Topic 2 Lesson 4 to Topic 3 of Marugoto: Japanese Language and Culture Elementary 2 A2. The course book will be the basis of the class but your trainer will also use other material.
- A2.8
To join the Japanese level A2.8 course, we recommend you have a basic knowledge of the following:
Grammar / Vocabulary:
- "Plain-form "
- Noun modifier
- "N1はN2が...(N1's physical characteristics) "
- Adjective- そうです:Supposition based on the appearance of a thing, person, etc.
- S1(plain form)ので、S2: S1 is the reason for what is expressed in S2
- V1-て/ V1-ないで V2:indicating the condition when the action V2 is taken
- V-ると、__:Explaining a common or habitual fact
- V-た/V-ない ほうが いいです(よ):giving advice to so or not to do something
- S1(V dictionary form/ V-ている/ V-た)とき、S2:When S1, S2
- Potential①(predicate)
- S(plain form)し、__:Listing the reasons or grounds for one's judgement/ opinion
Topics/Communicative Functions:
- Give a description of someone's clothes and physical appearance
- Talk about your daily routine
- Talking about your experiences
- Comment on a tour you went on
- Explaining your opinion
What will I achieve?
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
- Ask your friend to help as a volunteer
- " Ask at a reception about an event "
You will learn to use the following grammar/vocabulary:
- Potential ②(modify nouns)
- S1たら、S2:Conditional : S1 indicates a condition for S2 to be undertaken
- もうVました: Done already
- まだ V-ていません:Not yet done
- まだVます/V-ています:Still ...
- もうV1ません:No longer ...
- S[ いつ/どこ/…plain form か] しっていますか/わかりますか:Indirect question
- V-ていました: Continuing action/ Result of an action on the past
- Potential ③ V-(られ)て、/V-(られ)なくて、…: Giving a reason with a verb in the potential form
- Nしか(Vません): Emphasize how N is limited regarding quality, degree, etc.
- Nだけ:Emphasize how N is limited regarding quality, degree, etc.
You will cover the following cultural aspects:
- Volunteer work
- New Year's holiday in Japan
Coursebook Units
The teacher will cover the whole of Topic 4 to Topic 5 Lesson 9 of Marugoto: Japanese Language and Culture Elementary 2 A2. The course book will be the basis of the class but your trainer will also use other material.
- A2.9
To join the Japanese level A2.9 course, we recommend you have a basic knowledge of the following:
Grammar / Vocabulary:
- "Plain-form "
- Noun modifier
- "N1はN2が...(N1's physical characteristics) "
- Adjective- そうです:Suppositin based on the appearance of a thing, person, etc.
- S1(plain form)ので、S2: S1 is the reason for what is expressed in S2
- V1-て/ V1-ないで V2:indicating the condition when the action V2 is taken
- V-ると、__:Explaining a common or habitual fact
- V-た/V-ない ほうが いいです(よ):giving advice to so or not to do something
- S1(V dictionary form/ V-ている/ V-た)とき、S2:When S1, S2
- Potential form
- S1たら、S2:Conditional : S1 indicates a condition for S2 to be undertaken
- S[ いつ/どこ/…plain form か] しっていますか/わかりますか:Indirect question
Topics/Communicative Functions:
- Give a description of someone's clothes and physical appearance
- Talk about your daily routine
- Talking about your experiences
- Comment on a tour you went on
- Forming indirect question
What will I achieve?
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
- Talk about a seasonal event
- Talk with a friend about online shopping and electrical appliances
- Compare two products and say what you think about them
You will learn to use the following grammar/vocabulary:
- S1(V-plain form)ように、S2:Exressing purpose
- V-たりして、…:Giving examples of actions
- S(V- plain form)ように ねがいます/いのります:Expresses what one wants from a prayer or wish
- Change① V-なくなりました: Change in the condition of something
- V-て しまいました:Indicating that an action or event has been completed against the speaker's will
- V1-ないで V2:Do V2 without doing V1
- V1-dictionary form まで、 V2: V2 until V1
- V- にくいです/やすいです
- N1とN2(と)どちらが…か。 (N1より)N2のほうが…。
You will cover the following cultural aspects:
- Various shops (market, convenience store, etc.)
Coursebook Units
The teacher will cover the whole of Topic 5 Lesson 10 to Topic 6 of Marugoto: Japanese Language and Culture Elementary 2 A2. The course book will be the basis of the class but your trainer will also use other material.
- A2.10
To join the Japanese level A2.10 course, we recommend you have a basic knowledge of the following:
Grammar / Vocabulary:
- "Plain-form "
- Noun modifier
- Adjective- そうです:Supposition based on the appearance of a thing, person, etc.
- S1(plain form)ので、S2: S1 is the reason for what is expressed in S2
- S1(V dictionary form/ V-ている/ V-た)とき、S2:When S1, S2
- Potential form
- S1たら、S2:Conditional : S1 indicates a condition for S2 to be undertaken
- S[ いつ/どこ/…plain form か] しっていますか/わかりますか:Indirect question
- S1(V-plain form)ように、S2:Exressing purpose
- V-て しまいました:Indicating that an action or event has been completed against the speaker's will
Topics/Communicative Functions:
- Give a description of someone's clothes and physical appearance
- Talk about your daily routine
- Talking about your experiences
- Explaining your opinion
- Ask at a reception about an event
- Forming indirect question
- Compare two things
What will I achieve?
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
- Ask how many times they have visited a sightseeing spot
- Talk about the history of famous places
- Talk about the rules and signs in a museum
- Talk about an eco-friendly activity
- Say what you know about a famous person
- Talk about a memory of your childhood/ student days
You will learn to use the following grammar/vocabulary:
- [いつ/なに/どこ/だれ]V-ても…:Whenver, whatever, wherever, whoever
- N(person)と N(quantity)で: the number of people in a group
- Passive ① V-(ら)れます
- S(plain form)そうです:relaying information that the speaker read or heard
- V-dictionary form/ Nの ために、…:Expressing purpose
- V-て あります:Describing a deliberate action
- V-た ままです:Describing a situation that remains as unchanged
- V-dictionary/ V-ない form ようにしています:Stating habitual routine one tries to form
- V- るのに いいです/つかいます:it is good for something/ I use it to do something
You will cover the following cultural aspects:
- Historical places in Japan
- Eco-friendly activities
Coursebook Units
The teacher will cover the whole of Topic 7 to Topic 8 Lesson 15 of Marugoto: Japanese Language and Culture Elementary 2 A2. The course book will be the basis of the class but your trainer will also use other material.
- A2.11
To join the Japanese level A2.11 course, we recommend you have a basic knowledge of the following:
Grammar / Vocabulary:
- "Plain-form "
- Noun modifier
- Adjective- そうです:Suppositin based on the appearance of a thing, person, etc.
- S1(plain form)ので、S2: S1 is the reason for what is expressed in S2
- S1(V dictionary form/ V-ている/ V-た)とき、S2:When S1, S2
- Potential form
- S1たら、S2:Conditional : S1 indicates a condition for S2 to be undertaken
- S[ いつ/どこ/…plain form か] しっていますか/わかりますか:Indirect question
- S1(V-plain form)ように、S2:Exressing purpose
- V-て しまいました:Indicating that an action or event has been completed against the speaker's will
- S(plain form)そうです:relaying information that the speaker read or heard
- V-dictionary form/ Nの ために、…:Expressing purpose
- V-て あります:Describing Deliberate Effects
- V-dictionary/ V-ない form ようにしています:Stating habitual routine one tries to form
Topics/Communicative Functions:
- Give a description of someone's clothes and physical appearance
- Talk about your daily routine
- Talking about your experiences
- Comment on a tour you went on
- Explaining your opinion
- Ask at a reception about an event
- Forming indirect question
What will I achieve?
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
- Talk about an eco-friendly activity
- Say what you know about a famous person
- Talk about a memory of your childhood/ student days
You will learn to use the following grammar/vocabulary:
- Change② V-(られ)なくなりました:No longer able to
- Condition② S1たら、S2:If, When
- N1をN2に します:Intentionally alters the state of N1 to make N2
- N1がN2に なります:Indicating changes in a state
- V1-てから、V2:Ever since V1, V2
- S(plain form)かもしれません
- Passive② AはBに V-(ら)れます:Stating the action form the point of view of the recipient of the action
- Change③ V-dictionary form ように/V-なく なりました:V has become a common practice or custom
- Change④V-(られ)る ように/V-(られ)なく なりました
You will cover the following cultural aspects:
- People's lives Jinsee
Coursebook Units
The teacher will cover the whole of Topic 8 Lesson 16 to Topic 9 of Marugoto: Japanese Language and Culture Elementary 2 A2. The course book will be the basis of the class but your trainer will also use other material.
Upper Pre-Intermediate
- A2/B1-0
To join the Japanese level A2/B1-0 course, we recommend you have a basic knowledge of the following:
Grammar / Vocabulary:
- Noun modifier
- Adjective- そうです:Suppositin based on the appearance of a thing, person, etc.
- V-た/V-ない ほうが いいです(よ)
- S1(V dictionary form/ V-ている/ V-た)とき、S2:When S1, S2
- Potential form
- V-て しまいました
- Passive : V-(ら)れます
- S(plain form)そうです:relaying information that the speaker read or heard
- V-て あります:Describing a deliberate action
- S1たら、S2:Conditional: If, When
- S(plain form)かもしれません
Topics/Communicative Functions:
- Talking about your daily routine and experiences
- Telling the posibility
- Talk about a memory of your childhood
- Talking about change (the state, custom, etc)
- Expressing purpose of the action
- Forming indirect question
What will I achieve?
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
- Invite a friend out /Accept an invitation
- Decline an invitation and give a reason
- Cancel an appointment and give a reason
- Talk about a sports game
- Read and write apologetic e-mails
- Talk about what is important for you when looking for somewhere to live
- Read the internet articles about houses
You will learn to use the following grammar/vocabulary:
- V- なければ なりません/ V- なきゃ いけません:Stating that someone is required to do
- イA/ナA + さ、V- ます (おもしろさ、かんたんさ、さそい): Forming nouns
- と/で/へ/から/まで + の: Particles + の
- イA- く ても/なくても… ナA /N でも/じゃなくても…: Even if, even though
- S1 ば/なければ、 S2: Condition
- Names of sports, Sports games
- Houses and things found around houses
You will cover the following cultural aspects:
- Sports Games
- Looking for a house
Coursebook Units
The teacher will cover the whole of Topic 1 to Topic 2 of Marugoto: Japanese Language and Culture Pre-Intermediate A2/B1. The course book will be the basis of the class but your trainer will also use other material.
- A2/B1-1
To join the Japanese level A2/B1-1 course, we recommend you have a basic knowledge of the following:
Grammar / Vocabulary:
- Noun modifier
- Potential form
- Passive form
- S(plain form)かもしれません
- V- なければ なりません/ V- なきゃ いけません
- Condition(たら、ば)
Topics/Communicative Functions:
- Talking about your daily routine and experiences
- Telling the possibility
- Talk about a memory of your childhood
- Talking about change (the state, custom, etc)
- Expressing purpose of the action
- Telling what you have to do
What will I achieve?
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
- Talk about what you think of foreign food and your eating habits
- Show a visitor around your house
- Introduce your family members to a visitor
- Talk about your experiences and memories of living overseas
You will learn to use the following grammar/vocabulary:
- N2 みたいな N1/ N1は N2みたいです: N1 looks like N2
- ______ないです/ありません
- N(ひと)は/が V-て くれます: Someone does something especially for me
- N(ひと)に V-て もらいます: Have someone do something for me
- Eating habits
You will cover the following cultural aspects:
- Japanese Food
- The manners when you visit someone's house
Coursebook Units
The teacher will cover the whole of Topic 3 to Topic 4 of Marugoto: Japanese Language and Culture Pre-Intermediate A2/B1. The course book will be the basis of the class but your trainer will also use other material.
- A2/B1-2
To join the Japanese level A2/B1-2 course, we recommend you have a basic knowledge of the following:
Grammar / Vocabulary:
- Noun modifier
- Potential form
- Passive form
- S(plain form)そうです:relaying information that the speaker read or heard
- Condition(たら、ば)
- V- なければ なりません/ V- なきゃ いけません
- N2 みたいな N1/ N1は N2みたいです: N1 looks like N2
- N(ひと)は/が V-て くれます: Someone does something especially for me
- N(ひと)に V-て もらいます: Have someone do something for me
Topics/Communicative Functions:
- Talking about your daily routine and experiences
- Talk about a memory of your childhood
- Talking about change (the state, custom, etc)
- Expressing purpose of the action
- Telling what you have to do
- Making similes
What will I achieve?
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
- Talk about how to learn a foreign language
- Talk about a friend's recent news with another friend
- Check with a friend whether something you heard about him / her
- Make a wedding speech for a friend, using notes
You will learn to use the following grammar/vocabulary:
- Volitional form
- V-(よ)うと おもっています: Exressing the intention
- V- そうです/ V- そうな N: Look like, seem
- (Quantity)も: indicating emphasis
- V-て あげます: indicating the subject performs for someone beneficial
- V- なくても いいです/だいじょうぶ です: Do not need to do V
- Life events
You will cover the following cultural aspects:
- Learning languages in Japan
- Weddings and marriage
Coursebook Units
The teacher will cover the whole of Topic 5 to Topic 6 of Marugoto: Japanese Language and Culture Pre-Intermediate A2/B1. The course book will be the basis of the class but your trainer will also use other material.
- A2/B1-3
To join the Japanese level A2/B1-3 course, we recommend you have a basic knowledge of the following:
Grammar / Vocabulary:
- Noun modifier
- Potential form
- Passive form
- Condition(たら、ば)
- N2 みたいな N1/ N1は N2みたいです: N1 looks like N2
- N(ひと)は/が V-て くれます: Someone does something especially for me
- N(ひと)に V-て もらいます: Have someone do something for me
- Volitional form
- V-(よ)うと おもっています: Exressing the intention
- V- そうです/ V- そうな N: Look like, seem
Topics/Communicative Functions:
- Talking about your daily routine and experiences
- Talk about a memory of your childhood
- Talking about change (the state, custom, etc)
- Expressing purpose of the action
- Telling what you are planning
- Making similes
What will I achieve?
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
- Talk about people who look worried
- Find out about what things other people are worried about
- Ask other people when you do not understand an announcement at an airport
- Report where you were and what you were doing
- Help a friend who has lost something
- Ask someone for help in an emergency
You will learn to use the following grammar/vocabulary:
- S1( plain form)のに、 S2: S2 differ from the reslut which was naturally expected to follow S1
- N(ひと)に)V-て/ V- ないで ほ しいです: would(not)like someone to do something
- 人が) N を V(transitive verb)Nが V(intransitive verb)
- V1- ながら V2: V1 and V2 are done at the same time
- Places in airport
- Announcements in an airport
You will cover the following cultural aspects:
- Human relationship
- Problems when traveling
Coursebook Units
The teacher will cover the whole of Topic 7 to Topic 8 of Marugoto: Japanese Language and Culture Pre-Intermediate A2/B1. The course book will be the basis of the class but your trainer will also use other material.
- A2/B1-4
To join the Japanese level A2/B1-4 course, we recommend you have a basic knowledge of the following:
Grammar / Vocabulary:
- Noun modifier
- Potential form
- Passive form
- Condition(たら、ば)
- N2 みたいな N1/ N1は N2みたいです: N1 looks like N2
- Volitional form
- V- そうです/ V- そうな N: Look like, seem
- 人が) N を V(transitive verb)Nが V(intransitive verb)
Topics/Communicative Functions:
- Talk about yourself (self-introduction, daily routine, memory of your child hood,etc.)
- Talking about change (the state, custom, etc)
- Expressing purpose of the action
- Telling what you are planning
- Making similes
What will I achieve?
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
- Talk about the company you work for and the work you do
- Read an e-mail asking for advice on job hunting and its reply
- Develop conversation what you learnt through the whole book of Marugoto: Japanese Language and Culture Pre-Intermediate A2/B1.
You will learn to use the following grammar/vocabulary:
- V- る ことが できます: be able to do something
- V1- る より V2- る ほうが イA /ナA です: Comparison
- The work place
- Types of company
You will cover the following cultural aspects:
- Looking for a job
Coursebook Units
The teacher will cover the whole of Topic 9 of Marugoto: Japanese Language and Culture Pre-Intermediate A2/B1 and revise the grammar of the whole book. The course book will be the basis of the class but your trainer will also use other material.
Intermediate
- B1.0
To join the Japanese level B1.0 course, we recommend you have a basic knowledge of the following:
Grammar / Vocabulary:
- Noun modifier
- Potential form
- Passive : V-(ら)れます
- Volitional form
- N2 みたいな N1/ N1は N2みたいです: N1 looks like N2
- V- そうです/ V- そうな N: Look like, seem
- V1- る より V2- る ほうが イA /ナA です: Comparison
Topics/Communicative Functions:
- Talk about yourself (self-introduction, daily routine, memory of your child hood,etc.)
- Expressing purpose of the action
- Telling what you are planning
What will I achieve?
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
- Listen to a coherent self-introduction and understand the important points
- Start talking to someone one does not know
- Give a self-introduction containing one's profile, one's hopes and aspirations, etc
- Read and write a self-introduction on a social network site
- Ask about words one does not understand
- Guess the meaning of words and phrases written in kanji
You will learn to use the following grammar/vocabulary:
- Honorific expressions 1:honorific verbs
- Honorific expressions 2:おV になります
- V はじめる:start doing something
- Ending a sentence with a noun or noun phrase
- ~ばと おもっている:saying one's hope and ambitions
- ~と いいな:When one talks to oneself and says one's hope
You will cover the following cultural aspects:
- Cultural exchange event
Coursebook Units
The teacher will cover Topic 1 of Marugoto: Japanese Language and Culture Intermediate 1 B1. The course book will be the basis of the class but your trainer will also use other material.
- B1.1
To join the Japanese level B1.1 course, we recommend you have a basic knowledge of the following:
Grammar / Vocabulary:
- Noun modifier
- Potential form
- Volitional form
- Passive : V-(ら)れます
- N2 みたいな N1/ N1は N2みたいです: N1 looks like N2
- V- そうです/ V- そうな N: Look like, seem
- V1- る より V2- る ほうが イA /ナA です: Comparison
- Honorific expressions 1:honorific verbs
- Honorific expressions 2:おV になります
Topics/Communicative Functions:
- Talk about yourself (self-introduction, daily routine, memory of your child hood,etc.)
- Ask about words one does not understand
- Guess the meaning of words and phrases written in kanji
What will I achieve?
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
- Listen to someone introducing a restaurant and understand important information
- Talk about what ingredients to buy for a dish, where to buy, etc
- Explain the characteristics of a dish from one's country and the way it is made.
- Read a recipe for a dish and understand
- Write a note telling a friend how to make a dish
- Ask for clarification of the meaning by repeating the word
- Ask someone questions about a word or phrase one cannot remember
- Work out the overall meaning of a text from the words and phrases one knows
You will learn to use the following grammar/vocabulary:
- ~みたいだ:making a judgement based on the appearance
- ~でしょうか: asking questions politely
- Interrogative + Vば いい: asking and receiving advice
- Continuative form (formal)
- Vたあと: after V
- Vておく: V in advance for the next step
- Intransitive verbs and transitive verbs
- Vてくる: describing states and changes
- Verbs for cooking
You will cover the following cultural aspects:
- How to cook Japanese food.
Coursebook Units
The teacher will cover Topic 2 of Marugoto: Japanese Language and Culture Intermediate 1 B1. The course book will be the basis of the class but your trainer will also use other material.
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