Level Summary

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• Beginner Level

  There are many opportunities to use the learned sentence patterns.

  To really be able to use the language, there will be assignments with various people on and off campus. Through these practical activities we will help you acquire basic Japanese language skills. The class has a flexible schedule, taking the students' goals and language skills into consideration.

  ・JLPT　N4～N5 Level　

Sample Activities

Real-world situations to practice your Japanese. Get confident using Japanese in various situations.

• Ordering at a restaurant.
• Having conversations with invited university students.
• Visiting the Nishiki Market to learn more about Japanese food culture such as Kyoto vegetables and Kyoto cuisine.
• Learning how to explain the process and taste of making traditional Japanese confectionery during workshops.
• Go to the kanji museum and deepen your understanding of kanji.
• Making a map of the area surrounding the school and connecting with the neighborhood.

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• Intermediate Level

  Intermediate Class = Intermediate Culture and Art Class

  In the Intermediate level you will master grammar, vocabulary and Japanese expressions as well as reading essays, novels, etc. The goal of this course is to deepen your understanding of the culture behind the Japanese language through lectures and assignments from external experts.

  ・JLPT　N2～N3 Level　

Sample Activities

Activities focusing on explaining topics logically and verbally and stating your opinion.

• Architecture: lectures and excursions by architects on how to view Japanese architecture
• Dyeing: lecture on the dyeing process by a professional and a kimono session.
• Ikebana, the art of flower arrangement: lecture and workshop by an experienced teacher
• Manga: lecture and workshop on the art of Japanese comics by manga researchers.
• Sake: lecture about sake and food culture, combined with a tour in a sake company.
• Furoshiki, Japanese wrapping cloth: lecture and workshop about the traditional culture and usage by a furoshiki company.

Before or after each workshop there will be an assignment. These assignments will be graded by external experts.

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• Advanced Level

  Advanced Class = Advanced Business Class

  The Business Class aims to improve Japanese language ability through the study of three topics: extensive Japanese language skills, business Japanese and subjects related to Japanese culture and history. During the Business Japanese courses, we will visit businesses in the Kyoto area to study their business culture and manners.

  ・JLPT　N1～N2 Level　
  Registered as "Nisshinkyo business-compliant Japanese program" created by the Japanese Association for the Promotion of Japanese Education.

Sample Activities

Activities to acquire Japanese skills that can be used in business situations.

• Visiting Japanese business such as Horiba Ltd., Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd. and Kyocera Corporation. We will learn about their business and corporate culture through communication with employees.
• We invite guest speakers from businesses and corporations to the school.