Japanese Discovery
Fun and Relaxed Learning

Dive into the world of Japanese with our engaging and relaxed course designed to spark your interest and build a solid foundation in the language. In JPN 01, you'll enjoy a fun and interactive learning experience while focusing on the essentials of speaking, listening, and reading.

This course will introduce you to the basics of Hiragana and Katakana. You'll also explore the first four chapters of the Genki Textbook I, with plenty of opportunities for review and practice to reinforce your learning.

Join us for a journey through the Japanese language with a focus on making learning enjoyable and memorable!

Continue your Japanese language adventure with JPN 02, where we build on the basics from JPN 01 in a relaxed and enjoyable setting. This course will teach the most basic forms and usages for adjective conjugations, the te-form, and Japanese short form. You'll gain confidence in forming simple practical sentences and enhance your speaking and reading skills through engaging practice and repetition.

Covering Chapters 5 through 9 of the Genki Textbook I, this course provides a supportive environment for reinforcing your language skills and preparing for future studies.

Take your Japanese skills to the next level with JPN 03! In this course, you'll build on your existing knowledge to develop basic conversational proficiency and expand your vocabulary. We’ll explore essential grammar structures and sentence patterns in a fun and interactive way.

The course focuses on enhancing your speaking, listening, and reading skills through practice on engaging real-use exercises. You’ll also have plenty of opportunities for review and practice throughout the course, helping reinforce your learning in class.

Covering Chapters 10 through 14 of the Genki Textbooks I & II, this course offers a relaxed yet comprehensive approach to improving your Japanese.

Continue your Japanese adventure with JPN 04! Building on what you've learned in previous courses, this class introduces a bit more complex grammar, listening, reading, and speaking skills in a relaxed and supportive environment.

We’ll dive into key topics such as giving and receiving, transitivity pairs, and honorific verbs, all while exploring Japanese culture in-depth. Enjoy continuous reading practice, with a special focus on enhancing your speaking and listening skills. 　

There’s no pressure, no homework, and no exams, and concepts taught in class are heavily reinforced with ample repetition for maximum retention. 　

Step into the final chapter of the elementary Japanese level with JPN 05! This course emphasizes using Japanese in everyday communication, focusing on developing your speaking skills and using basic honorifics. This course will also introduce new grammar topics such as passive, causative, and causative-passive constructions. Students will receive detailed explanations of each grammatical structure and related cultural nuance, with plenty of opportunities for repetitive practice.　

You’ll also practice listening to longer audio clips and tackle more complex reading passages. We’ll also explore Japanese culture through engaging written materials and interactive class conversations.

Enjoy continuous practice with grammatical patterns, vocabulary, and Kanji, all while reinforcing your learning with no exams or homework.　

This course covers the final four chapters of Genki Textbook II.

Congratulations on finishing the elementary level! Now it’s time for a new adventure. You can either step up to the pre-intermediate level with Standard Japanese JPN 302, or dive back into the basics with JPN 11 for a refreshing and enjoyable review.　

JPN 11 is all about making learning fun while thoroughly reinforcing what you’ve already learned. Using the engaging Tobira: Beginning Japanese textbook, we’ll explore the first five chapters together, boosting your confidence and ensuring you’re ready to learn more. This course makes revisiting the basics an exciting experience, uncovering and filling any gaps you didn’t know you had along the way.

Join us for a lively and interactive review that will make everything seem easier and more enjoyable!

This course covers chapter 1~4 of the Tobira Beginners Japanese Textbook I.

Welcome to JPN 12, the cornerstone of our review courses! This course is designed to be the most crucial step in consolidating your Japanese skills. We’ll dive deep into fundamental verb conjugations, including the te-form and short forms, and explore key grammar concepts like giving and receiving, along with other essential sentence patterns.　

Get ready for an engaging and intensive review with plenty of opportunities for speaking, reading, and listening practice. 　

Join us for a lively and interactive review that will make everything seem easier and more enjoyable!

Join us for a dynamic and comprehensive review that makes mastering the basics both effective and enjoyable!
This course covers four chapters (chapter 5~9) of Tobira Beginners Japanese Textbook I.

Elevate your Japanese skills with JPN 13, a course designed to build upon your existing knowledge and take your conversational proficiency to the next level. Using the Tobira textbooks, this course focuses on enhancing your speaking, listening, and reading skills through interactive and practical exercises. You'll explore essential grammar structures and sentence patterns in more depth, all while engaging with culturally rich materials that bring the language to life. The course will also introduce more advanced vocabulary and expressions, allowing you to communicate more effectively in diverse situations. JPN 13 provides a supportive environment for practicing and refining your Japanese, preparing you for more advanced studies.

This course covers Chapters 10 through 13 of the Tobira Beginners Japanese Textbooks I & II.

Build on the foundations from previous courses and dive deeper into the Japanese language and culture with JPN 14. This course focuses on refining your speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills by intensively reviewing grammatical structure, Kanji, and Vocab that were studied throughout previous courses. Additionally, you'll engage in reading, listening, and speaking basic practical Japanese, preparing you to understand core Japanese expressions and convey fundamental concepts to other Japanese speakers.

This course covers Chapters 14 through 17 of the Tobira Beginners Japanese Textbook II.

JPN 15 is the final course in the elementary Japanese series, focusing on mastering all of the previously introduced concepts through the exploration of engaging texts and grammar exercises. This course includes in-depth practice using honorifics, polite speech, discussions on Japanese society, and conveying concepts about yourself. Students will also practice reading longer passages, conveying more complex concepts, and further refining their comprehension and critical thinking skills.

This course covers Chapters 18 through 20 of the Tobira Beginners Japanese Textbook II.

JPN 99 is a continuous course designed for students who wish to deepen their understanding of Japanese language and culture through the lens of popular media. In this course, you'll engage in reading and listening activities centered around anime, manga, and simple novels. The focus will be on developing the skills necessary to comprehend and enjoy these forms of media in their original Japanese context. Discussions will include cultural references, essential Japanese phrases used in media, and the unique language styles found in various genres. This course is perfect for those who want to enhance their Japanese language skills while exploring the vibrant world of Japanese pop culture.