Our courses give you the skills and the confidence to make those moments a reality. At City Lit, we make learning Japanese simple, structured, and enjoyable. Start from scratch on a beginner Japanese course with supportive classes covering speaking, listening, reading, and writing as well as culture and etiquette classes. Then build on your foundation with more complex grammar, vocabulary, and conversation practice on intermediate and advanced courses to refine your fluency, deepen your understanding of Japanese culture, and explore advanced topics in Japanese.Read less
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Japanese: jump into year 2This short course is a chance to review the topics covered in year one (beginners course module 1/2/3) and give you a head start as you enter your second year of studying Japanese.Online
Tue 1 Sep 2026Kiyomi UntenFull fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £84.00- Japanese 2 lower: module 1
Join this lively course to build on your basic Japanese skills. Suitable if you've studied Japanese for 1 year recently.Choose either an in-person class in central London or live online sessions.
Full fee £259.00 Senior fee £207.00 Concession £168.00 - Japanese 3 upper: module 1Improve 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.
Choose either an in-person class in central London or live online sessions.Full fee £259.00 Senior fee £259.00 Concession £168.00 - Japanese 3 lower: module 1
Build real confidence in everyday Japanese. Strengthen your speaking and listening, expand your kanji skills, and explore modern Japanese culture-all in a dynamic, interactive course for learners with around three years’ experience.
You may choose either an in-person class in central London or live online sessions.
Full fee £259.00 Senior fee £259.00 Concession £168.00 - Japanese 2 upper: module 1On 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. Choose either an in-person class in central London or live online sessions.Full fee £259.00 Senior fee £259.00 Concession £168.00
- Japanese beginners: module 3Continue learning to speak Japanese, with the emphasis on developing your listening and speaking skills,
Suitable if you have completed Japanese beginners: module 1 or learn Japanese in a complete beginners course for a term.Online
Thu 24 Sep 2026Hisaka BuntingFull fee £269.00 Senior fee £269.00 Concession £175.00 - Japanese 2 lower: module 3
Further develop your listening and speaking skills in Japanese. Suitable if you have completed 2 lower: module 2 or studied for nearly 2 years recently.
Full fee £259.00 Senior fee £259.00 Concession £168.00 - Japanese 2 lower: module 2
Come to consolidate your elementary Japanese. Suitable if you have completed Japanese 2 lower: module 1 or study Japanese for at least 1 year to 2 years
Full fee £259.00 Senior fee £207.00 Concession £168.00 - Japanese Etiquette
Travel with confidence and cultural insight!
Ever wondered how to bow correctly, what to say when entering a shrine, or the polite way to enjoy a meal in Japan? This immersive workshop introduces you to the essential customs and etiquette that shape Japanese society. Perfect for travelers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone curious about Japan’s traditions.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £69.00 - Japanese: writing for beginners part 1Come and improve your knowledge of the basic Japanese writing system, Hiragana and Katakana. Suitable if you are studying Japanese at beginners level.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £69.00
- Japanese through OrigamiCome 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 morning course, so time to be hands on! The instructions will be given in Japanese and English.Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £29.00 Concession £29.00 - Furoshiki: The Japanese art of gift wrapping
Discover Furoshiki, the traditional Japanese art of cloth wrapping. In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn simple and elegant techniques for wrapping gifts, bottles and everyday items while exploring the cultural traditions and sustainable values behind this beautiful Japanese practice. Suitable for complete beginners, no previous experience is required.
Keeley Street
Sat 5 Dec 2026Hisaka BuntingFull fee £29.00 Senior fee £29.00 Concession £29.00 - Japanese practice through games
Join us for a fun and interactive session where you’ll practice Japanese through games! Whether you're just starting out or looking to refresh elementary skills, this session offers a relaxed and supportive environment to learn with others and have fun. Suitable if you have learned Japanese for a year or two (beginners and elementary level)
Keeley Street
Sat 5 Dec 2026Hisaka BuntingFull fee £29.00 Senior fee £29.00 Concession £29.00 - Japanese 3 upper: module 2
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 3 upper: module 1 or studied Japanese for at least 4 years.
Full fee £259.00 Senior fee £259.00 Concession £168.00 - Japanese 3 lower: module 2Improve 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 have studied at least Japanese for 3 years.Full fee £259.00 Senior fee £207.00 Concession £168.00
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