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
32 courses available
- Japanese Reading Club
Come to enjoy reading Japanese in this interactive and lively reading group for students having studied Japanese for at least 5/6 years.
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Tue 13 Oct 2026Junko FuseFull fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £64.00 
Japanese EtiquetteTravel 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 Proficiency: Practice using the News
ニュースで学ぶ日本語
Designed for learners at JLPT N2 level and above, this course uses authentic Japanese news stories to build vocabulary, strengthen reading comprehension, and develop discussion skills. Explore current events, gain cultural insights, and grow your confidence in understanding and communicating about real-world topics in Japanese.
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Sat 17 Oct 2026Junko FuseFull fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £99.00 - Japanese beginners: holiday Kit
Make the most of your trip to Japan!
Planning a visit? This short, intensive course is your ultimate survival kit for Japan. Learn the essential phrases and cultural tips to navigate common holiday situations with confidence-from ordering food to asking for directions-and even enjoy friendly chats with locals.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £69.00 - Japanese beginners: short introductionGet a short introduction to the Japanese language and discover aspects of Japanese language culture in these online communicative classes. Suitable for complete beginners.
Keeley Street
Fri 6 Nov 2026Hisaka BuntingFull fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £99.00 - 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
- Japanese 2 upper: module 2On 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 2 upper: module 1 or have studied for at least 2 years.Full fee £259.00 Senior fee £259.00 Concession £168.00
- Japanese 5: module 2Join this lively class for experienced learners of 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.Full fee £259.00 Senior fee £259.00 Concession £168.00
- Japanese 4/5: module 2Improve 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 about 6 years or equivalent.Online
Wed 13 Jan 2027Kiyomi UntenFull fee £259.00 Senior fee £259.00 Concession £168.00 - Japanese beginners: module 2Continue 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.Full fee £259.00 Senior fee £259.00 Concession £168.00
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