Learn Japanese in Kyoto: Language Courses

• Timetable: 09.30 to 13.10 hrs (alternatives may also apply)
• Min age: 16 yrs

The Japanese language course is purely communication orientated, ideal for those who wish to study key grammar and conversation skills of the language, but don’t require in-depth study.   Classes are made up of 2 lessons of grammar and 2 lessons of conversation per day, with the focus on real-life skills.  Learn common sentence patterns and vocabulary with your teacher and use them in practical situations both in and out of the classroom.
Student numbers will as a rule be made up of 4 to 8 (occasionally 9) students per class.

The Japanese language school offers group classes on a rolling start basis, so there are a range of on-going classes studying different points in the curriculum each week, throughout the year. When new students join the school, on their first Monday, they are placed into the class at a point in the curriculum closest to their own language level.
There are set dates for beginners, offered throughout the year.

If a student is the only person at his/her Japanese ability level, the Japanese school will provide reduced private classes for them.

Standard Course groups use interesting modern materials and activities to focus on improving your Japanese speaking ability, backed up with solid grammar study in a way that gives you the flexibility to adapt to new situations, building to the point where one day you won’t need a teacher anymore!

Levels offered:
Beginner level 1, Beginner level 2, Pre-intermediate level, Intermediate level, Advanced level

* Sample schedule only. Actual schedule may differ – see “Teaching” page for further details.

• Timetable: 09.30 to 13.10 hrs (alternatives may also apply)
• 20 group Japanese lessons per week
• Start dates are offered throughout the year

Follow the Standard Course, Japanese language programme for 10 or 20 weeks, at a discounted price!
Classes are made up of 2 lessons of grammar and 2 lessons of conversation per day, with the main focus on real-life skills.  Learn common sentence patterns and vocabulary with your teacher and use them in practical situations both in and out of the classroom.
See the Standard Course description for further details.

• Timetable: 09.30 to 13.10 hrs (alternatives may also apply)
• 20 group Japanese lessons plus additional conversation classes per week

Combine the Standard course with four extra classes each week of conversational Japanese focused on elements it can be hard to cover in the standard classes, such as slang, dialects, specialized vocabulary, and more.

Small-group classes are given both inside and outside of the classroom – you will learn essential communication techniques in structured lessons with the teacher, then practice them in real-world situations, such as:

Calling a movie theatre to ask for showtimes
Ordering delivery sushi
Calling a restaurant to make reservations
Giving a questionnaire to people in the park
Asking for directions at the train station
Buying electronics

• Timetable: 09.30 to 13.10 hrs (alternatives may also apply)
• 20 Standard group Japanese lessons plus cultural activities each Saturday
• Learn Japanese as it is really spoken today!
• Core classes: As Standard Japanese Course

Additional activities focus on Japanese culture provide a context for the Japanese language courses. You will study Japanese during the week and learn more about Japanese life during Saturday guided sessions (several events are arranged every Saturday).

• Timetable: 09.30 to 13.10 hrs (alternatives may also apply)
• 20 group Japanese lessons plus additional private classes per week
• Exam preparation schedule: private lessons plus homework
• Offered: September/November (leading up to the JLPT exams in December)
• Core classes: As Standard Japanese Course

Each week your teacher gives you homework, then analyses your weak points and discusses learning strategies with you. This option is available year-round. Please note that you cannot choose which JLPT level you want to prepare for. Teachers at the school will assign a level for you according to your test results.

Start Dates: Please see Standard Course dates for September to November (leading to JLPT exams in December)

• Timetable: Varies from student to student
• Offered: Ten months of the year
• Sorry not available in July/August
• 10+ private Japanese language lessons per week