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Our introductory Japanese course is ideal for students without any prior knowledge of the language. Units 1 through 3 of Japanese for Busy People I (by AJALT) will be used to guide the course. You will acquire a solid foundation in hiragana and katakana. You will learn introductions and greetings. Plain and polite language will be discussed, and you will learn to make negative sentences and questions. Other topics include particles, numbers, money, position and direction. You will also learn expressions for use in restaurants, stores and hotels.
Japanese Level 2
The second course begins with a review of level one, and will proceed to cover units 4 to 7 of Japanese for Busy People I. You will improve your proficiency in reading hiragana and katakana, and you'll also learn some of the most important kanji. You will begin to learn fundamental regular and irregular verbs, and have more practice using common sentence structures. You will acquire more advanced vocabulary for describing people, places and things. Other topics include tourism, location, everyday life, eating out, visiting a Japanese home, exchanging presents, complimenting people, making phone calls, making plans and invitations, accepting and rejecting offers, and visiting festivals.
Japanese Level 3
The third level begins with a review of levels one and two, and will proceed to cover units 8 to 11 of Japanese for Busy People I. There will be more practice with hiragana and katakana, and you will learn more kanji. You will study more polite expressions and have more practice conjugating verbs, making questions and forming negative sentences. More vocabulary, including particles, will be taught. Other topics include making plans, discussing schedules, giving directions, visiting museums, using public transportation, giving permission and warnings, describing activities in progress, and socializing.
Japanese Level 4
The fourth level begins with a review of the topics covered in previous levels and will proceed to the first unit (lessons 1-3) of Japanese for Busy People II. There will be a complete review of simple clauses, and you will learn to ask people's opinions, get information and advice, make comparisons (comparative and superlative forms), connect sentences, indicate purpose, state preference, and describe characteristics of a variety of items. Each unit includes: target dialogue, grammar and pattern practice, reading, kanji practice and conversation practice.
Payment and registration must be received before the registration deadline. Books and materials are included within the course tuition.
Group Japanese Courses in Toronto
The six-week program is held on Tuesday and Thursday or Monday and Wednesday evenings from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM at our 2160 Yonge Street location.
In-person classes (6 weeks)
Tuesday, January 21st until Thursday, February 27th Registration deadline: Friday, January 10th
Monday, February 3rd until Wednesday, March 12th Registration deadline: Friday, January 24th
Tuesday, March 11th until Thursday, April 17th Registration deadline: Friday, February 28th
Monday, March 31st until Monday, May 12th Registration deadline: Friday, March 21st
Tuesday, April 29th until Thursday, June 5th Registration deadline: Thursday, April 17th
Monday, May 26th until Wednesday, July 2nd Registration deadline: Friday, May 16th
Tuesday, June 17th until Thursday, July 29th Registration deadline: Friday, June 6th
Monday, July 14th until Monday, August 25th Registration deadline: Friday, July 4th
Tuesday, August 5th until Thursday, September 11th Registration deadline: Friday, July 25th
Monday, September 8th until Monday, October 20th Registration deadline: Friday, August 29th
Tuesday, September 23rd until Thursday, October 30th Registration deadline: Friday, September 12th
Monday, October 27th until Wednesday, December 3rd Registration deadline: Friday, October 17th
Tuesday, November 11th until Thursday, December 18th Registration deadline: Friday, October 31st
Group Japanese Courses Online
These ten-week programs are held on Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Online classes (10 weeks)
Saturday, January 18th until Saturday, March 22nd Registration deadline: Wednesday, January 8th
Saturday, April 12th until Saturday, June 14th Registration deadline: Wednesday, April 2nd
Saturday, June 28th until Saturday, August 30th Registration deadline: Wednesday, June 18th
Saturday, September 20th until Saturday, November 22nd Registration deadline: Wednesday, September 10th
Private Japanese Language Programs:
- Sign up for 10 hours
- CAD$ 550 + HST
per 10 hours - REGISTER NOW
- Sign up for 25 hours
- CAD$ 1300 + HST
per 25 hours - REGISTER NOW
- Sign up for 50 hours
- CAD$ 2450 + HST
per 50 hours - REGISTER NOW
- Sign up for 100 hours
- CAD$ 4600 + HST
per 100 hours - REGISTER NOW
Please note: An additional 35% surcharge will be added to the course fee for private in-person classes held off-campus within Toronto.
Comments from former students:
"Engaging…practical"
"We could ask anything…good atmosphere"
"We got to speak a lot"
"I really liked how much we were submerged into the language"
"I liked the teacher the most. She was incredibly patient with us, and she was able to make learning such a complex language an absolute pleasure"
