Japanese 101
In this course, initial lessons introduce the Japanese writing system—the phonetic hiragana and katakana and the character-based kanji. We provide practice sheets for your own study of hiragana/katakana and focus on conversation skill in the class.  Basic grammar is introduced. By the end of this course, you will know how to write your own name, introduce themselves, ask and tell time; use numbers, and learn a limited vocabulary using present tense.  
Text: Japanese for Busy People I, Chapters 1-7.

Free materials:  Hiragana Practice, Hiragana Quiz

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Japanese 102
This course is for those who possess a basic command of the two Japanese alphabets (hiragana and katakana) and the grammar and vocabulary presented in Japanese 101.  We still use Romanji for those who are not so comfortable with hiragana/katakana.  Additional instruction on the basic structure of Japanese verbs; adjectives, adverbs, and forms of address. The vocabularies are based on daily life, work, play, etc. Students continue learning to express likes and dislikes, make suggestions,  introduce friends, and speak of daily activities in the present tense.  By the end of this course, you will know how to buy things at store and order at restaurant.
Text: Japanese for Busy People I, Chapters 8–15.

Free materials:  Katakana Practice, Katakana Quiz

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Japanese 103
You begin to learn how to use past tense, use comparatives and superlatives, and transition between present, past, and future. Hiragana is minimum requirement and we don't use Romanji.  The themes of weather and the four seasons, hobbies and pastimes, sports, and family are used. By the end of the course, you have learned to write a letter in Japanese, and speak of games, family, and leisure activities.  By the end of this course, you will know how to visit someone's house and entertain the guests.
Text: Japanese for Busy People I, Chapters 16–23.

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Japanese 104
In this upper-intermediate course, you learn additional verb forms—the Ta-form, the Te-form, and the volitional form—as well as how to express opinions, desires, and intention. Indefinite pronouns, temporal clauses, and reporting speech and hearsay are also presented. Cultural topics introduced at this level include food and food preparation, eating and drinking customs in Japan, shopping, and handling Japanese money.  All hiragana and katakana are required and we don't use Romanji at all.  By the end of this course, you will be able to survive with the most of daily situation and learn about 30 new kanji.
Text: Japanese for Busy People I, Chapters 24–30.

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Japanese 201-204
The second-year series—Advanced Japanese—is suitable for those who have a basic mastery of Japanese grammar and syntax (Hiragana and Katakana are minimum requirement). Designed to expand and refine students' basic repertoire of language skills, Advanced Japanese combines grammar and vocabulary review with conversation practice. Discussion topics introduced through film, articles, and annotated readings highlight various aspects of contemporary life in Japan. The aim of the second-year series is to improve conversational ability and at the same time develop and hone students' reading and writing skills.  By the end of these courses, you will become comfortable with the most of daily situation and learn about 220 new kanji.

Curriculum: 201, 202, 203, 204
Text: Japanese for Busy People II

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Japanese 301-304
Japanese 300 (Advanced Conversation) is a continuing class for students who possess advanced proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking Japanese and wish to maintain and improve their language skills in a structured setting.  You have a 10-minutes quiz and a small assignment also.  By the end of these courses, you will be able to survive in the business conversation and learn about 120 new kanji.  Our instruction is immersion in Japanese  and we encourage to send/receive Email in Japanese.

Curriculum: 301, 302, 303, 304
Text: Japanese for Busy People III

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More Advanced Japanese
This course is designed for those who have achieved the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test Level 1/2, or achieved 500 or higher on the JETRO Test, or the equivalent skill.  Please note it is the minimum requirement.  It requires grammar to a relatively high level, knowledge of more than 1,500 kanji and 8,000 words, and the ability to converse, read, and write about matters of a general nature.   This level is normally reached after studying Japanese for around 800 hours and after completion of an intermediate course.  This course is designed to cover listening, speaking, writing, and reading the Japanese language. You will do Quizzes, read newspaper, and have substantial conversation.  We use different reading materials and with  60 minutes discussion time for covering different topics. Our instruction is immersion only in Japanese (no English at all.) and sending/receiving Email is also in Japanese.
Text: JLC provides study materials.  (It requires $10 for the material fees)

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Japanese Manga
This course requires to read Hiragana/Katakana.  This course is open to teens and adults.  It is designed for those who love Manga/Anime and have a  beginners' level of Japanese skill.  This course is  perfect for those who wish to learn casual Japanese language.  You will learn standard Japanese conversation including grammar for one hour using the regular textbook and for another hour using Manga as alternate text for each lesson.  This course is designed to cover  reading (Hiragana, Katakana, and 100 Kanji), writing, listening, and speaking, the Japanese language.  Additional instruction on the basic structure of Japanese verbs; adjectives, adverbs, and forms of address.  The vocabularies are based on daily life, work, play, etc.
Text: Japanese for Busy People I (Kana version), and one of the popular Manga such as "Fullmoon wo sagashite" or "Naruto".

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The  Proficiency Test Level 3 Course

This course is for the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test Level 3 .  The Test is administrated by Japan Education Exchanges and Services, inside Japan, and by the Japan Foundation outside Japan. The examinee has mastered grammar to a limited level, knows around 300 kanji and 1,500 words, and has the ability to take part in everyday conversation and read, and write simple sentences.  This level is normally reached after studying Japanese for around 300 hours and after completion of an intermediate course.  We provide classes to those wishing to prepare to pass the examination, that provides a full review of the material to be covered in the examination. This course is designed to cover listening, writing, and reading the Japanese language.  This course is not a rehearsal course for the test. You will improve these skills through conversation.  We have discussion time for 60 minutes covering different topics.

Text: JLC provides study materials.  (It requires $10 for the material fees)

Free materials:  Kanji List, Grammar Test, Vocabulary Test

Link:  JLPT Description, Kanji

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The Proficiency Test Level 2 Course

This course is for the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test Level 2 .   The examinee has mastered grammar to a relatively high level, knows around 1,000 kanji and 6,000 words, and has the ability to converse, read, and write about matters of a general nature.  This level is normally reached after studying Japanese for around 600 hours and after completion of an intermediate course.  We provide classes to those wishing to prepare to pass the examination, that provides a full review of the material to be covered in the examination. This course is designed to cover listening, writing, and reading the Japanese language.  You will do paper work of course, and also a lot of conversation.  We use different reading materials and have discussion time for 60 minutes covering different topics. 

Text: JLC provides study materials.  (It requires $10 for the material fees)

Free materials:  Kanji List, Grammar Test, Vocabulary Test

Link:  JLPT Description, Kanji

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The Proficiency Test Level 1 Course

This course is for the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test Level 1.   The examinee has mastered grammar to a  high level, knows around 2,000 kanji and 10,000 words, and has an integrated command of the language sufficient for life in Japanese society. This level is normally reached after studying Japanese for around 900 hours.  To take this course, you have to pass the examination of JLC. Our instruction is only in Japanese (no English at all.)  We provide classes to those wishing to prepare to pass the examination with a full review of the material to be covered in the examination. This course is designed to cover listening, writing, and reading the Japanese language. We use real newspaper as sub material and have discussion time for 60 minutes.   

Text: JLC provides study materials.  (It requires $10 for the material fees)

Link:  JLPT Description, Kanji

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The JETRO Test Course

This course is for the JETRO business Japanese Proficiency Test .  The JETRO Test is the first test of business Japanese proficiency to be recognized by the government of Japan and is supported by Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Agency for Cultural Affairs, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, and leading business and academic organizations.  We provide classes to those wishing to prepare to pass the examination, that provides a full review of the material to be covered in the examination. This course is designed to cover listening, writing, and reading the Japanese language. Text: JLC provides study materials.  (It requires $10 for the material fees)

Link:  JETRO Test Description

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Teens Japanese 100-300

This course is designed for youths. The course description is essentially the same as the business people courses (Japanese 100-300), but it has been tailored specifically for young people.  The students learn the same grammar and sentence structure as the business courses.  The difference is textbook, topics, and vocabularies.   The first priority in the business courses is conversation and then secondarily reading and writing. In this course, students learn reading, writing, speaking, and hearing with equal ratio and lessons focus on daily life of the average teenager.  Young people are welcome to business courses, however they are sometimes more comfortable with people of their own age.  Curriculum
Text: Japanese for Young People 1, 2, 3.

Free materials:  Hiragana Practice, Hiragana Quiz, Katakana Practice, Katakana Quiz

Link:  Kanji

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