JAPANESE – (10 weeks of Japanese classes)*
Some people see a calligraphy based language as a challenge, but we only see beauty, art and opportunity. Over 100 million people in the world speak Japanese, and whether you are learning the language for business or recreation, we can help you reach your goal. The language is very simple, once you learn the foundation. Unlike Latin based languages, Japanese has 2 main tenses and 3 verbs that use the irregular. We utilize printed materials as well as “Genki” and “Japanese for busy people” books in our courses. As with all of our languages, our teachers are fun, empathetic and creative when it comes to helping students learn!
*Courses include 10 consecutive weekly classes (barring major holidays). Classes meet once a week for 2 hours at our location, or online. The curriculum of our language program is built for groups of three to nine students, who complete the material in ten weeks. We also offer more immersive classes that are seven weeks for two students, and five weeks for private lessons
Please note that all classes are subject to a minimum enrollment.
Students will focus on identifying people and things.
Japanese parts of speech and conversation topics: the existence of people and things.
Articles will include invitations and suggestions.
Electronic materials will be used to show the formation of clauses and sentences.
Discussions will be focused on cultural issues.
Japanese word order will be explored.
Presentations will be made about politeness in social situations.
Focus on expressing preferences and desires. There will also be review and application, including talking about interests and skills.
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Focus will continue on building sentences in Japanese.
An introduction in the utilization of motion verbs.
Vocabulary introduced will be involving getting around Tokyo, ordering from a restaurant, and writing basic emails.
Students will have daily simple conversations in Japanese.
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Students will practice writing using Hirigana and Katakana writing styles.
Focus will be on building vocabulary and sentences using transitive verbs.
Grammar will focus on learning to discuss location, order from a restaurant, and in making purchases.
Students will also learn about dealing with medical emergencies, including hospital and pharmacy visits.
Students will have daily conversations in Japanese about family, friends, personal and professional interests.
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Class discussions will focus on the discussion of Japanese history and innovation.
Students will practice formation of clauses and sentences.
Students will be able to write and answer questions in Katakana.
Now, students will begin looking at and using Kanji.
At this level, class is taught mostly in Japanese (immersion).
Students will have daily conversations in Japanese.
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Class discussions focus on activities in Japan.
Focus is made on Japanese grammar used to express experience, desires and utilizing the potential form.
Students will be able to write and answer questions in Katakana.
There is the introduction of “You ni naru”: changing habitual expressions; using probability language in Japanese.
Introduction to Kanji is continued.
At this level, class is taught mostly in Japanese (immersion).
Students will have daily conversations in Japanese.
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Students will learn how to converse on a wide variety of topics.
Focus is given on practicing grammar and communications to live in a Japanese country.
Students will be able to write and answer questions in Kanji.
At this level, class is taught mostly in Japanese (immersion).
Students will have daily conversations in Japanese.
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Focus is put on Japanese grammar for permission, prohibition, obligation and utilizing cause and reason.
Students will continue practicing grammar and communications to live in a Japanese country.
Students will continue to practice writing using Kanji.
At this level, class is taught mostly in Japanese (immersion).
Students will have daily conversations in Japanese.
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Japanese grammar for advanced volitional positive and negative.
Using the formal state of being.
Speaking and communicating in the informal.
Students will keep practicing grammar and communications to live in a Japanese country.
Students will continue to practice writing using Kanji.
At this level, class is taught mostly in Japanese (immersion).
Students will have daily conversations in Japanese.
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Students will have discussions that focus on articles, current events, and politics in Japan vs America.
Focus will be made on Japanese pop culture and demographics.
Students will focus on speaking and communicating in the informal, using colloquial and idiomatic language.
Focus will be given on practicing grammar and communications to live in a Japanese country.
Writing will be done in Kanji, hiragana, and katakana.
At this level, class is taught mostly in Japanese (immersion).
Students will have daily conversations in Japanese.
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PLEASE NOTE:
All classes are subject to a minimum enrollment.
Group classes cannot be rescheduled or canceled.
Classes are NON-REFUNDABLE after the registration deadline.
Only classes canceled or rescheduled by the Atlanta International Language Institute will allow for a refund in full.
Returned checks will be electronically processed along with associated fees.
Please allow for 2-3 business days for any payment processing.
