2-Year Preparatory Course
Overview: This course involves 2 years of Japanese language study to prepare for entrance into Japanese universities or vocational schools.
The course starts every April.
Total Study Hours: 1600 hours
| Curriculum | 内容 | 週当たり 授業時数等 |
|---|---|---|
| Beginner I (N5-N4) |
Learn to greet, introduce yourself, and talk about familiar topics in short sentences. Ability to understand simple instructions and questions if spoken slowly and engage in basic interactions. Study 160 kanji characters and over 800 vocabulary words. Guidance Instruction on writing essays of 300-400 characters. | Weekly Hours: 20 hours (5 days) |
| Beginner II (N4) |
Engage in basic conversations about personal information and daily life. Study 320 kanji characters and over 1500 vocabulary words. Guidance Instruction on writing essays of 400-500 characters. | Weekly Hours: 20 hours (5 days) |
| Intermediate I (N3) |
Discuss familiar topics in a structured manner. Express personal opinions and understand others' intentions within daily contexts. Study 500 kanji characters and over 3000 vocabulary words. Guidance Instruction on writing essays of 500-600 characters. | Weekly Hours: 20 hours (5 days) |
| Intermediate II (N3-N2) |
Daily discussion and personal interests, using paraphrasing and clarifications to convey thoughts, and participate in discussions and negotiations. Study 800 kanji characters and over 4500 vocabulary words. Instruction on writing essays of 600-800 characters expressing opinions and thoughts. | Weekly Hours: 20 hours (5 days) |
| Upper Intermediate I (N2) |
Describe abstract concepts such as personal experiences and aspirations and interact appropriately using honorifics. Study 1100 kanji characters and around 6000 vocabulary words. Instruction on writing research papers. | Weekly Hours: 20 hours (5 days) |
| Upper Intermediate II (N2-N1) |
Have general knowledge of Japanese society and culture and explain social and semi-specialized topics using appropriate vocabulary and expressions. Study 1400 kanji characters and 7500 vocabulary words. Instruction on writing university entrance exams essays. | Weekly Hours: 20 hours (5 days) |
| Advanced I (N1) |
Understand and discuss a wide range of social and professional topics, explaining and debating from your own perspective. Study 1700 kanji characters and 9000 vocabulary words. Instruction on writing logical essays and reports. | Weekly Hours: 20 hours (5 days) |
| Advanced II (N1) |
Comprehend academic Japanese necessary for university admission and deliver presentations on social and professional content. Study 2000 kanji characters and 10,000 vocabulary words. Instruction on writing academic papers and research plans useful for university. | Weekly Hours: 20 hours (5 days) |
1.5-Year Preparatory Course
Overview: This course involves 1.5 years of Japanese language study to prepare for entrance into Japanese universities and vocational schools.
The course starts every October.
Total Study Hours: 1200 hours
| Curriculum | 内容 | 週当たり 授業時数等 |
|---|---|---|
| Beginner II (N4) |
Basic conversations about personal information and daily necessities. Study 320 kanji characters and over 1500 vocabulary words. Instruction on writing essays of 400-500 characters. | Weekly Hours: 20 hours (5 days) |
| Intermediate Ⅰ (N3) |
Structured discussions on familiar topics and conveying personal desires and understanding others’ intentions. Study 500 kanji characters and over 3000 vocabulary words. Instruction on writing essays of 500-600 characters. | Weekly Hours: 20 hours (5 days) |
| Intermediate Ⅱ (N3-N2) |
Daily discussion and personal topics, use paraphrasing, and engage in discussions and negotiations. Study 800 kanji characters and over 4500 vocabulary words. Instruction on writing essays of 600-800 characters. | Weekly Hours: 20 hours (5 days) |
| Upper Intermediate Ⅰ (N2) |
Explain abstract concepts, using honorifics and appropriate responses based on context. Study 1100 kanji characters and around 6000 vocabulary words. Instruction on writing research papers. | Weekly Hours: 20 hours (5 days) |
| Upper Intermediate II (N2-N1) |
General knowledge of Japanese society and culture, explaining topics with appropriate vocabulary and expressions. Study 1400 kanji characters and 7500 vocabulary words. Instruction on writing university entrance exams essays. | Weekly Hours: 20 hours (5 days) |
| Advanced I (N1) |
Detailed understanding and discussion of a wide range of topics, explaining and debating from your own perspective. Study 1700 kanji characters and 9000 vocabulary words. Instruction on writing logical essays and reports. | Weekly Hours: 20 hours (5 days) |