Courses

We run beginners, intermediate and advanced classes.

   

If you are enrolled in a course, lessons are $20 per hour + GST ($30 for private lessons)*. Lessons are between 11 am and 10 pm, Monday to Saturday.

* For individual classes with less than 6 lessons a term, lessons are $25 per hour + GST ($35 for private lessons)

If you have some experience of Japanese language, ring us to arrange a free no-obligation level assessment.

Free trial lesson available on request.

• The textbook ‘Minna no Nihongo’ is recommeded, and required for the general courses.
• Level checks to enter advanced classes are available at no charge.
• Cancellations are non-refundable.
• If you are unable to attend a lesson, you can arrange a replacement class. For group lessons there is no charge. One-on-one catch up lessons can be arranged for $22 by request.

 

General Course

Level	Lesson frequency	No. students
Beginner 1	14 x 60 min (2 per week for 7 weeks)	2–5
* All levels 1–4, beginner to advanced are as above.

We run beginner, intermediate and advanced courses, each course is divided into four levels and runs for seven weeks each. The lessons contain a variety of learning methods including speaking, reading, writing, listening and conversational Japanese. New vocabulary and grammar are constantly introduced as appropriate. You will learn to communicate in a variety of situations, whether at work, school, college or in the local community.

Suitable if you:

• want to learn skills in Japanese (reading, writing, speaking and listening);
• have never studied Japanese before and want to know general ideas about Japanese;
• have studied before but want to improve/brush up on your Japanese.

To see what is covered in beginner and intermediate levels please see course outline below.

* If there is only one student in the class this will become a private lesson.
* You can join a group as long as your level is suitable even if a new term has already started. So let us check your level if you wish to join!

 

Conversation Course / Travel Conversation Course

Level	Lesson frequency	No. students
Beginner	7 x 60 min (1 per week for 7 weeks)	2–5
* All levels are as above.

We run beginner, intermediate, advanced and travel courses which cover a variety of topics. New vocabulary and expressions are constantly introduced. Examples of lessons are:

• Beginner: basic skills e.g. introductions, shopping, daily actions. (No Japanese characters.)
• Intermediate: natural expressions e.g. requests/advice/refuse politely, job interview.
• Advanced: discuss a variety of topics. Look at formal and informal model conversation etc.
• Travel conversation (run by request): situational conversation and culture for travelling in Japan.

Suitable if you:

• are looking for opportunities to speak Japanese;
• are interested to know and talk about Japanese lifestyle, culture and news;
• want to focus on speaking and listening;
• have already had general/private lessons but want additional speaking practice.

* If there is only one student in the class, this will become a private lesson.
* You can join a group as long as your level is suitable even if a new term has already started. So let us check your level if you wish to join!

 

Summer Intensive Course

Level	Lesson frequency	No. students
Beginner	27 x 60 min (4 per week for 7 weeks)	2–5
* All levels are as above.

We run beginner, intermediate and advanced courses. With four lessons a week you will speed through similar content as covered in the general courses.

Suitable if you:

• urgently need to learn to communicate in Japanese in a variety of situations;
• have limited time;
• want to learn quickly.

* If there is only one student in the class, this will become a private lesson.

 

JLPT Internsive Course

Level	Lesson frequency	No. of students
All levels	27 x 60 min (4 per week for 7 weeks)	2–5

For students who want to prepare for internationally recognised Japanese Language Proficiency Test.

Suitable if you:

• need to practise for the JLPT exam;
• want to learn techniques on getting the right answers, during the exam, with limited time;
• want to focus on reading and writing.

 

New Year Course

Level	Lesson frequency
All levels	1 week in Japan

Focusing on Japanese culture and customs, you will have a unique chance to take part in festivals and to get to know Japanese intimately in their most important and favoured holiday season!

Suitable of you:

• are looking for some cultural experience in Japan during Christmas and the New Year;
• want to get motivated for the new year and witness the first sunrise of the year in Nippon.

See example of student schedule download New Year Course 2010 Program.doc.  

Private Lesson

Level	Lesson frequency	No. of students
All levels	60 min (upon request)	1

This course is absolutely focused on what you want to learn. Teachers will always help you to make the best of your lesson, personalising each lesson to your specific needs.

Suitable if you:

• want to learn Japanese at your own pace;
• want to improve specific aspects of your Japanese skills;
• want to use specific materials such as magazines, books and newspapers;
• want to schedule lessons on an irregular basis.