Japanese
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, with an emphasis placed on developing your listening and speaking skills, as well as reading Hiragana. We run courses from beginner level, to advanced.
Courses run in the daytime, evenings and weekends, to fit around even the busiest of schedules.
Meet Chika, a Japanese tutor:
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Japanese: the art of onsen
Course Date: Fri 9 Nov 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetJapanese hot springs, or "onsen", are an important aspect of Japanese culture. More than just a way to cleanse the body, the Onsen experience is about appreciating nature’s seasons, benefitting from natural minerals and feeling part of society. From historical sites to modern day spas, outdoors or indoors, the Onsen offers a special way to enjoy Japanese culture. Open to all levels.Full fee: £39.00Senior fee: £39.00Concession: £39.00 -
All about sushi
Course Date: Fri 23 Nov 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetCome and enjoy a taste of Japanese through the topic of food. Learn some useful words and phrases and get your vocal cords working with a new world of pronunciation.Full fee: £54.00Senior fee: £54.00Concession: £54.00 -
Japanese advanced: module 2
Course Date: Mon 14 Jan 2019
Location on this date: EC EustonTake your Japanese language to the next level with this advanced course. Suitable if you studied Japanese for over six years.Full fee: £179.00Senior fee: £179.00Concession: £109.00 -
Japanese 2 upper: module 2
Course Date: Mon 14 Jan 2019 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: FRA - Fashion Retail AcademySuitable if you have completed module 1 or equivalent. On this course you will learn to communicate more fully and fluently in a wider range of everyday situations and conversations.Full fee: £179.00Senior fee: £179.00Concession: £109.00 -
Japanese beginners: module 2
Course Date: Mon 14 Jan 2019 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: FRA - Fashion Retail AcademySuitable if you have completed module 1 or equivalent. Continue learning to speak Japanese, with the emphasis on developing your listening and speaking skills, as well as reading Hiragana. Based on Japanese for Busy People 1, Kana version, revised 2nd or 3rd edition (Kodansha International).Full fee: £179.00Senior fee: £179.00Concession: £109.00 -
Japanese 3 upper: module 2
Course Date: Tue 15 Jan 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetSuitable if you have completed 'Japanese 3 upper: module 1' or equivalent.Full fee: £179.00Senior fee: £179.00Concession: £109.00 -
Japanese 4 lower: module 2
Course Date: Tue 15 Jan 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetConsolidate your knowledge and understanding of the structures of the Japanese language and work on more
complex grammatical structures and functions. Suitable if you have studied Japanese for about 5 years or have an equivalent level.Full fee: £179.00Senior fee: £179.00Concession: £109.00 -
Japanese 2 lower: module 2
Course Date: Tue 15 Jan 2019 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: EC EustonSuitable if you have completed module 1 or equivalent. Further develop your listening and speaking skills in Japanese. Based on Japanese for Busy People 1.Full fee: £179.00Senior fee: £179.00Concession: £109.00 -
Japanese 3 lower: module 2
Course Date: Wed 16 Jan 2019 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: EC EustonImprove your level of Japanese on this communicative course where you will have the opportunity to develop your oral and listening skills as well as consolidate your reading and writing skills. Suitable if you have completed 'Japanese '3 lower: module 1' or equivalent.Full fee: £179.00Senior fee: £179.00Concession: £109.00 -
Japanese beginners: module 1
Course Date: Wed 16 Jan 2019 (and 6 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetLearn to speak Japanese, with the emphasis on developing your listening and speaking skills, as well as reading Hiragana. Based on Japanese for Busy People 1, Kana version, revised 3rd edition (Kodansha International). Suitable for complete beginners.Full fee: £179.00Senior fee: £179.00Concession: £109.00 -
Japanese etiquette
Course Date: Sat 26 Jan 2019 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetCome and experience the customs of Japan, and gain an insight into Japanese society. Open to all levels.Full fee: £49.00Senior fee: £49.00Concession: £49.00 -
Taste Japan
Course Date: Sat 2 Feb 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetFrom street food to monks' food, come and explore the richness of regional Japanese cuisine across the seasons in this exciting workshop.Full fee: £49.00Senior fee: £49.00Concession: £49.00 -
Tokyo: an insider's guide
Course Date: Fri 8 Feb 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetJoin 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.Full fee: £29.00Senior fee: £29.00Concession: £29.00 -
Japanese festivals
Course Date: Fri 22 Feb 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetJapan is a land of many festivals. Some have religious significance and others celebrate the seasons. You will be introduced to what the Japanese people celebrate and how they go about it! You will make some paper crafts relating to the celebration as well as gaining the cultural knowledge.Full fee: £39.00Senior fee: £39.00Concession: £39.00 -
Japanese: writing for beginners part 1
Course Date: Sat 23 Feb 2019 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetCome and improve your knowledge of the basic Japanese writing system, Hiragana and Katakana. Suitable if you are studying Japanese at level 1.Full fee: £49.00Senior fee: £49.00Concession: £49.00