Japanese

Learn Japanese Online & in London

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.

Courses available both in-person and online

We offer a range of long and short courses allowing you to choose between online and in-person learning. All our courses are live, interactive, and taught by expert tutors. No matter how you prefer to learn, we've got the class for you. See our guide to online learning for more information about accessing our live online courses.

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.

Browse our Japanese courses below and enrol today!

Meet Chika, a Japanese tutor:

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  1. Japanese 2 upper: module 1
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 27 Sep 2023 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Kiyomi Unten
    On this course you will learn to communicate more fully and fluently in a wider range of everyday situations and conversations. Suitable if you have completed 'Japanese 2 lower' or have studied Japanese for at least 2 years.



    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 £129.00
    Rating:
    97% of 100
  2. Japanese beginners: module 3
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 27 Sep 2023

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Hisaka Bunting
    Suitable if you have completed beginners 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 £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £129.00
  3. Japanese 3 lower: module 1
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 27 Sep 2023 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Kiyomi Unten
    Improve 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 2 upper or have studied for at least 3 years recently.



    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 £129.00
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  4. Japanese 3 upper: module 1
    Evening
    Course start date:  Thu 28 Sep 2023 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Kiyomi Unten
    Develop your intermediate Japanese. Suitable if you have completed 'Japanese 3 lower module 3' or studied Japanese for at least 4 years recently. Improve your level of intermediate Japanese on this communicative course which will give you 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' 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 £129.00
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  5. Japanese beginners intensive: module 1
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 30 Sep 2023

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Kiyomi Unten
    Learn to speak Japanese, with the emphasis on developing your listening and speaking skills. 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 £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £129.00
  6. Japanese beginners: module 1
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 2 Oct 2023 (and 7 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Junko Fuse
    Learn to speak Japanese, with the emphasis on developing your listening and speaking skills. 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 £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £129.00
    Rating:
    98% of 100
  7. Japanese beginners: short introduction
    Course start date:  Fri 20 Oct 2023 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Hisaka Bunting
    Learn to speak Japanese, with the emphasis on developing your listening and speaking skills. Suitable for complete beginners.
    Full fee £109.00
  8. Japanese: writing for beginners part 1
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 4 Nov 2023

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Chikako Nakagawa
    Come and improve your knowledge of the basic Japanese writing system, Hiragana and Katakana. Suitable if you are studying Japanese at beginners level.
    Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £59.00
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  9. Japanese beginners intensive: module 2
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 11 Nov 2023

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Kiyomi Unten
    Suitable if you have completed Japanese beginners intensive: module 1 or equivalent. Continue learning 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 £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £129.00
  10. Japanese Language Proficiency Test N5 : finalise your skills
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 18 Nov 2023

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Chikako Nakagawa
    Build up your confidence before taking the JLPT N5 in December. Also great for revising what we have learnt so far. 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 £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £79.00
  11. Japanese through Origami
    Last Few Places, Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 2 Dec 2023 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Rie Tsuruta-Barratt
    Come and learn origami, the Japanese art of folding paper into a sculpture without using glue or scissors.



    Origami allows you to create your own piece of art anytime, anywhere even in a busy schedule. Ideal if you want to create personalised cards for Christmas.



    This is a relaxing Saturday course, so time to be hands on! The instructions will be given in Japanese and English.
    Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00
  12. Japanese 2 lower: module 2
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 15 Jan 2024 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Kiyomi Unten
    Suitable if you have completed Japanese 2 lower: module 1 or equivalent. Further develop your listening and speaking skills in Japanese.



    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 £129.00
    Rating:
    93% of 100
  13. Japanese 4: module 2
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 15 Jan 2024 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Junko Fuse
    Suitable if you have studied Japanese for about 5 years or have an equivalent level. Consolidate 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.



    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 £129.00
  14. Japanese beginners: module 2
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 15 Jan 2024 (and 5 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Chikako Nakagawa
    Suitable if you have completed beginners : module 1 or have very basic knowledge of Japanese. Continue learning to speak Japanese, with the emphasis on developing your listening and speaking skills, as well as reading Hiragana.
    Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £129.00
    Rating:
    98% of 100
  15. Japanese 5: advanced practice
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 16 Jan 2024

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Junko Fuse
    Improve your level of upper intermediate Japanese You will be able to understand, speak and listen to more complex expressions in Japanese in various everyday situations. Suitable if you have studied Japanese for 6/7 years.



    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 £129.00
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About the City Lit School of Languages

Language courses at all levels and in 19 different languages are offered at City Lit. Whether you would like to attend part-time or weekend language classes, our highly popular language lessons offer the widest choice in London. Most language courses are taught at seven different levels and you can start anywhere from beginner to advanced.

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Tutors are experienced and friendly, and you can choose from evening, day time or weekend language classes. We also offer early morning sessions and intensive courses to help you learn a language at a time and in a way that suits you best. In many languages you can take an accredited course, with national and international qualifications selected for their relevance to adult learners.

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