Adult Courses アダルトクラス
These courses range in suitability for those who want an introduction to Japanese language and culture, to those who wish to learn Japanese for travel or business. Format: Online (with occasional in-person classes for cultural and physically interactive activities).
日本語や日本の文化に興味のある初心者から、旅行やビジネスで使う人、また日本語学習経験者にも適したコースです。
Level |
Level 1: Japanese for Busy People I (Revised 4th Edition) Lesson 1-11 |
Time |
Level 1-2: Tuesdays 7:00pm~8:50pm starts on September 16, 2025. |
Place |
Online; Steveston Japanese Language School (for occasional in-person classes) |
Number of students |
A full class size will have 7-13 students, but if we have less than a full class, we may merge similar level classes together. |
Tuition |
$711 total for the year plus other fees (as of 2025) |
Text book |
Level 1&2: Japanese for Busy People I: Revised 4th Edition Please ask for details in class. |
Which course is suitable for you?
Level 1:
For adult students who are brand new to / minimum knowledge of Japanese language instruction and would like to learn basic Japanese expressions and grammar. Students will learn writing and reading Japanese sentences using Japanese alphabets.
Level 2:
For adult students who would like to take the next step toward learning Japanese conversation. Adult students enrolling in this level should know basic greetings, grammar and vocabulary and be interested in applying this knowledge to use in basic sentences and conversation. Students need to feel comfortable reading and writing in Hiragana and Katakana.
Level 3:
For adult students who would like to build on their conversation, grammar, vocabulary and writing skills. Those enrolling in this level will learn a variety of study topics so that learners can deal with a wider range of situation. The grammar covers most of N5 (the classes do not prepare for the JLPT exam).
Level 4:
For adult students who wish to reinforce what they have studied so far, and further develop their skills by incorporating newly learned grammar and vocabulary, aiming to achieve more natural and fluent speech. Students will also learn expressions unique to Japanese, depending on the context, by using various learning materials. The grammar covers parts of N5 and N4 (the classes do not prepare for the JLPT exam).
Level 5:
For adult students who would like to build on their conversation, grammar, vocabulary and writing skills. Those enrolling in this level can gradually and effectively acquire sentence patterns and vocabulary related to the topic by practicing speaking about familiar themes. The grammar covers parts of N4 (the classes do not prepare for the JLPT exam).
Level 6:
For adult students enrolling at this level, a reasonable grasp of basic conversation is expected, though they may not yet be able to express themselves naturally in everyday situations. (The grammar covers parts of N4 and N3: the classes do not prepare for the JLPT exam).