Japanese beginners: short introduction

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Learn Japanese with an emphasis on practical use and the development of your listening and speaking skills. You can also learn to read and write Japanese characters. Based on the tutor's own materials.
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Learning modes and locations may be different depending on the course start date. Please check the location of your chosen course and read our guide to learning modes and locations to help you choose the right course for you.

6 Dates Available

  • Start Date: 06 May 2025
    End Date: 15 May 2025
    Tue+Thu (Evening): 19:00 - 21:00
    In Person
    Location: Keeley Street
    Duration: 4 sessions (over -2 weeks)
    Course Code: LJ110
    Tutors:  Noriko Inagaki
    Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £64.00
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  • Start Date: 05 Jun 2025
    End Date: 26 Jun 2025
    Thu (Evening): 18:30 - 20:30
    Online
    Location: Online
    Duration: 4 sessions (over -4 weeks)
    Course Code: LJ150
    Tutors:  Hisaka Bunting
    Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £64.00
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  • Start Date: 21 Jul 2025
    End Date: 30 Jul 2025
    Mon+Wed (Evening): 18:30 - 20:30
    In Person
    Location: Keeley Street
    Duration: 4 sessions (over -2 weeks)
    Course Code: LBJ20
    Tutors:  Noriko Inagaki
    Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £64.00
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  • Start Date: 29 Jul 2025
    End Date: 07 Aug 2025
    Tue+Thu (Evening): 18:30 - 20:30
    In Person
    Location: Keeley Street
    Duration: 4 sessions (over -2 weeks)
    Course Code: LBJ21
    Tutors:  Noriko Inagaki
    Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £64.00
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Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £64.00

What is the course about?

To provide students with an understanding of the basics of spoken Japanese. To provide students with the ability to
understand simple conversational Japanese and with the confidence to speak and respond in an appropriate way.

What will we cover?

Introducing yourself; food and drink; shopping; numbers; the time; directions.

What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...

- Use basic greetings

- Introduce yourself

- Use basic numbers

- Order food/drinks

- List names of some public places

- Give/ask for the time

- Ask for simple directions

- Converse in Japanese using simple structures.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

Beginner's course - no previous knowledge required.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

Our courses are characterised by spoken interaction and communication. Typical activities include pair work, group work, role plays and games. A range of resources will be used to support your learning including presentations, hand-outs, and audio-visual material.
Homework is highly recommended to consolidate learning.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

Based on the tutor's own materials.

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

Japanese beginners : module 1 in September or January. However, you will be revising some of the work already covered in this introductory course. Please enrol as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.