JAPANESE BEGINNER 1. The FIRST segment of the comprehensive Beginner level five-course series designed for Japanese beginners.

An all-adults class.

Materials are not included in tuition.

Beginner 1 level description:

This course is ideal for individuals who have never studied Japanese before or those who wish to start from scratch. Throughout this level, you will acquire fundamental language skills and knowledge.

Here's an overview of the topics covered in Beginner 1:

COMMUNICATION: Introducing yourself, asking people their names and what they do, asking/telling people times, phone numbers, etc., asking and answering how much things cost, going shopping, ordering food in a restaurant, talking about daily activities and customs, extending invitations, accepting and refusing invitations,

Next level: Japanese Beginner 2

JAPANESE BEGINNER 5. The FIFTH segment of the comprehensive Beginner level five-course series designed for Japanese beginners.

An all-adults class.

Materials are not included in tuition.

Beginner 5 level description:

This is the perfect course for individuals who have either completed our Japanese Beginner 4 course or similar We'll help you build upon your existing knowledge and skills to further develop your Japanese proficiency.

Here's an overview of the topics covered in Beginner 5:

COMMUNICATION: Talking about means of transportation and the time required, making reservation at the travel agency, talking about what you did on vacation, introducing friends to each other, asking where somebody comes from and talking about hometowns, asking about childhood dreams and ambitions, describing symptoms of illness, giving advice, forecasting the weather.

Next level: Japanese High Beginner 1