Course Descriptions

Elementary Japanese

Class work concentrates on "survival spoken Japanese" for everyday situations. The basic writing system will also be introduced.
Textbook: Japanese for Busy People, Book 1
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1-A: For those who speak little, or no Japanese. (L.1-16)
1-B: For those who have completed 1-A, or its equivalent. (L.17-30)

Intermediate Japanese (1)

Class work concentrates on more advanced grammar and better listening/speaking skills.
Textbook: Japanese for Busy People, Book 2
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2-A: For those who have completed 1-C, or its equivalent. (L.1-6)
2-B: For those who have completed 2-A, or its equivalent. (L. 7-12)
2-C: For those who have completed 2-B, or its equivalent. (L.13-20)

Intermediate Japanese (2)

The goal is to improve vocabulary and fluency for daily and business Japanese conversation.
Textbook: Japanese for Busy People, Book 3
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3-A: For those who have completed 2-C, or its equivalent. (L.1-7)
3-B: For those who have completed 3-A, or its equivalent. (L. 8-14)
3-C: For those who have completed 3-B, or its equivalent. (L.15-20)

Advanced Japanese

4-A: Transitional course from intermediate to advanced level. Focus on reading and conversation in order to gain more fluency and a larger vocabulary including kanji.
Textbook:  material provided by the instructor
4-B: Focus on reading and group discussion in order to gain more fluency, better understanding of grammar and a larger vocabulary including kanji.
Textbook:  material provided by the instructor