Learn Japanese at City Lit in London and Online
Japanese is one of the top growing languages at City Lit. Find out why we think there's never been a better time to learn Japanese.
Learn to speak Japanese and join the 128 million people in the world who already speak the language.It is one of the world’s fastest spoken languages, making it one of the more fascinating, yet challenging languages to learn.
Japanese courses at City Lit are the perfect way to start your journey to learn or develop your existing knowledge of the Japanese language. Our courses are based on the communicative approach to learning. Classes will include active interaction, group work, as well as audio-visual techniques to help you grasp the language and improve your technique.
With courses running in the daytime, evenings and weekends in London, we’re sure you’ll find a course to fit around your busy schedule.
Many of our courses are delivered online. For more information about our live online courses, please see our guide to online learning.
Browse our Japanese courses below and enrol today!
Meet Chika, a Japanese tutor:
- Japanese: an introduction for beginnersCourse Date: Thu 3 Jun 2021
Location on this date: Online
Learn to speak Japanese, with the emphasis on developing your listening and speaking skills, as well as reading Hiragana . Suitable for complete beginners.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £139.00 Concession £85.00 - Tokyo: an insider's guideCourse Date: Fri 4 Jun 2021
Location on this date: Online
Join this lively course and learn about this bustling capital that mixes the ultramodern and the traditional, from neon-lit skyscrapers and anime shops to cherry trees and temples. Open to all levels.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £29.00 Concession £29.00 - Japanese 1 fast-track: module 2Course Date: Sat 5 Jun 2021
Location on this date: Online
Suitable if you have completed 'Japanese 1 fast track: module 1' or equivalent. Continue learning to speak Japanese, with the emphasis on developing your listening and speaking skills, as well as reading Hiragana. You can continue your studies by enrolling on LBJ01, Japanese 1 fast-track: module 3 in the summer.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £179.00 Concession £109.00 - Japanese: writing for beginners part 1Course Date: Sat 5 Jun 2021
Location on this date: Online
Come and improve your knowledge of the basic Japanese writing system, Hiragana and Katakana. Suitable if you are studying Japanese at beginners level.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £49.00 Concession £49.00 - Japanese: writing for beginners part 2Course Date: Sat 26 Jun 2021
Location on this date: Online
Further develop your knowledge of the Japanese writing system, Kanji. Suitable if you have completed Japanese writing for beginners: part 1.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £49.00 Concession £49.00 - Japanese etiquetteCourse Date: Mon 12 Jul 2021
Location on this date: Online
Come and experience the customs of Japan, and gain an insight into Japanese society. Open to all levels.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £49.00 Concession £49.00 - Japanese beginners: module 3Course Date: Tue 13 Jul 2021 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Suitable if you have completed module 2 or equivalent. Continue learning to speak Japanese on this course for near beginners. The emphasis is on developing your listening and speaking skills, as well as reading and writing Hiragana. Based on Japanese for Busy People 1 (Kodansha International).
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £139.00 Concession £85.00 - Japanese 1 fast-track: module 3Course Date: Tue 13 Jul 2021
Location on this date: Online
Continue learning to speak Japanese. The emphasis is on developing your listening and speaking skills, as well as reading and writing Hiragana. Suitable if you have completed 'Japanese 1 fast-track: module 2' or equivalent.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £121.00 - Japanese proficiency language preparationCourse Date: Tue 13 Jul 2021
Location on this date: Online
Ideal if you are hoping to take the Japanese language proficiency test N5. Also great for revising at the end of the academic year. Suitable if you have studied Japanese for at least three years.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £89.00 Senior fee £71.00 Concession £54.00 - Japanese 1 intensive: a journey for beginners in summerCourse Date: Mon 19 Jul 2021 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
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.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £139.00 Senior fee £139.00 Concession £85.00 - All about Particles: part 1Course Date: Mon 19 Jul 2021
Location on this date: Online
Develop your confidence and accuracy in the use of particles in this lively workshop. Plenty of practice guaranteed!
Please note: this is an additional course with exactly the same content as LBJ06.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £29.00 Concession £29.00 - All about Particles: part 2Course Date: Thu 29 Jul 2021
Location on this date: Online
Develop your confidence and accuracy in the use of particles in this lively workshop. Plenty of practice guaranteed!
Please note: this is an additional course with exactly the same content as LBJ07.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £29.00 Concession £29.00 - Japanese beginners early bird: module 1Course Date: Thu 6 May 2021
Location on this date: Online
Wake up to the sound of Japanese. Join this lively course for beginners at breakfast time, with the emphasis on developing your listening and speaking skills, as well as reading Hiragana. Suitable for complete beginners.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £143.00 Concession £109.00 - Japanese 1 fast-track: module 1
Course Date: Sat 1 May 2021Location on this date: Online
Suitable for complete beginners. Learn to speak Japanese, with the emphasis on developing your listening and speaking skills, as well as reading Hiragana.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £179.00 Concession £109.00 - Japanese language proficiency preparationCourse Date: Tue 13 Jul 2021
Location on this date: Online
Ideal if you are hoping to take the Japanese language proficiency test N5. Also great for revising at the end of the academic year. Suitable if you have studied Japanese for at least three years.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £60.00
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