Short-term Japanese Course

In this 5-day course, you will learn the minimum amount of daily Japanese needed for survival. You will be able to ask for the meaning of unknown words in Japanese and ask for help if you do not understand Japanese. No prior knowledge of written characters (hiragana and katakana) is required.

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Useful expressions: Greetings, self-introduction, etc.
Basic words: How to express the time, price, question words, verbs, etc.

Goals of each lesson:

• CAN offer something, make request, ask permission with minimum Japanese
• CAN ask for the necessary thing at stores, restaurants, etc.
• CAN ask about events
• CAN talk about daily life
• CAN get information about the recommended restaurant or shop

The target learners are students who have a very basic understanding of Japanese. The course aims to enable learners to naturally engage in explanations, questions, requests, and more in various situations in Japan. While the expressions covered are simple, the course also touches upon the underlying mechanisms, aiming for learners to expand and use them in diverse situations they may encounter in the future.

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• Grammar: Noun sentences, verb sentences, various usage of "-んですけど," pronoun "の", reason conjunction "ので" (because), etc.
• Basic Vocabulary: Interrogative words, verbs, adjectives, time expressions, etc.

Goals of each lesson:

• Introducing special foods of your home country/town
• Making various requests at shops and stations
• Inviting friends to events, etc.

The target learners are students who have mastered the content of the first half of the beginner level (equivalent to commercially available textbooks such as 'Minna no Nihongo 1,' 'Daichi 1,' or 'Genki 1'). The course aims to enable learners to naturally engage in explanations, questions, requests, and more in various situations in Japan. While the expressions covered are simple, the course also delves into the underlying mechanisms, aiming for learners to expand and use them in diverse situations they may encounter in the future.

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Grammar: Potential verbs, "～みたい" (like), "～たら" (when/if), "～てみる" (try doing), "～（ように）なる" (become), etc.

Goals of each lesson:

• Talk about recommended local spots
• Describe items while comparing them to familiar ones
• Talk about future dreams, and so on

This course is designed for students who have learned approximately 80% of the material taught in a general beginner’s level course but have not yet completed it. During the course, students will learn grammatical items as such as causative forms and polite speech (keego) through conversational practice and text reading. For those who have completed Grammar Index A & B, the original materials used in the latter part of the beginner’s course at the Center, this course offers an opportunity to learn content not covered in that course (Grammar Index C) and complete the beginner’s level.

For those who have completed the beginner’s level through methods other than the Center’s, this course serves as an excellent level for reviewing and reinforcing their previously learned Japanese language skills.

The target learners are students who have generally mastered the content of the beginner level (equivalent to commercially available textbooks such as 'Minna no Nihongo 1,&2,' 'Daichi 1&2,' or 'Genki 1& 2'). The course involves reviewing what was learned at the beginner level, watching videos, providing detailed explanations about objects, and increasing the ability to express oneself in their own words.

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Goals of each lesson:

• Explain the functions and advantages of items
• Watch Japanese CM
• Create a talk show, etc.

The target learners are students who are at the upper-intermediate level. The course involves reviewing what was learned up to the intermediate level, while watching videos and providing detailed explanations about objects. Additionally, it aims to expand the ability to express oneself in their own words. Furthermore, through practicing situations where opinions are expressed or agreements are made while considering the listener, the course also explores ways to continue conversations comfortably.

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Goals of each lesson:

• Continue the conversation more comfortably.
• Watch Japanese CM
• Create a talk show, etc.

The target learners are students who are at the advanced level. Focusing on Japanese language 'request' scenarios, the course uses videos of actual conversational situations and experiences of international students. It observes and discusses the preferences of native Japanese speakers, how they prefer to express themselves, how they develop topics, and the underlying thoughts in various conversational contexts. Through these learning activities, the goal is to understand the characteristics of consideration towards the listener in Japanese and apply them to one's own practical use of the language.

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Goals of each lesson:

• Start / Conclude a conversation
• Make a request
• Explain reasons, etc.