Japanese Language

Note: This Class only avaiable in Belbari Branch.

Course Overview

This Japanese Language Course is designed for learners who want to develop their skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing Japanese. Whether you’re a beginner or have some prior knowledge, this course will help you build a strong foundation in the language and culture of Japan.

Course Structure

🔹 Beginner Level (N5 – N4): Basic greetings, self-introduction, simple sentences
🔹 Intermediate Level (N3 – N2): More complex grammar, kanji, and conversations
🔹 Advanced Level (N1): Fluency-focused learning, advanced kanji, and native-like expressions

Beginner Level Japanese Language Course (N5 – N4)

This course is designed for beginners who want to learn the fundamentals of the Japanese language, focusing on essential vocabulary, grammar, and communication skills needed for daily conversations.

📌 Level N5 (Absolute Beginner)

🔹 Reading & Writing

• Learn Hiragana and Katakana (Japanese phonetic alphabets)
• Introduction to basic Kanji (around 100 characters)

🔹 Grammar & Sentence Structure

• Basic sentence patterns (e.g., A は B です – “A is B.”)
• Common particles (は, が, を, に, で, へ, も, と, から, まで)
• Simple verb conjugations (ます form, て form)
• Question formation (e.g., これは何ですか？ – “What is this?”)

🔹 Speaking & Listening

• Greetings & self-introduction (こんにちは！私は〇〇です。)
• Asking for directions, ordering food, shopping conversations
• Numbers, time, and date expressions

🔹 Vocabulary & Expressions

• Daily life words (family, food, places, objects)
• Basic adjectives (big/small, hot/cold, etc.)
• Common phrases for travel and social interactions

📌 Level N4 (Elementary)

🔹 Reading & Writing

• Expand Kanji knowledge to 300+ characters
• Reading short passages and simple texts

🔹 Grammar & Sentence Structure

• Past tense and negative forms of verbs (ました, ませんでした)
• More complex particles (けど, しかし, ので, ために)
• Adjective and noun modifications
• Potential form (できる), Giving and receiving expressions (あげる, もらう, くれる)
• Casual speech vs. polite speech (です/ます vs. だ/る forms)

🔹 Speaking & Listening

• Expressing opinions and preferences (e.g., 私は〇〇が好きです。)
• Making requests and suggestions (e.g., ～てもいいですか？)
• Describing past events, hobbies, and daily routines

🔹 Vocabulary & Expressions

• Common verbs (見る, 話す, 食べる, 行く, 来る, する, etc.)
• Polite and casual expressions for different social situations
• Basic idioms and cultural phrases

Intermediate Level Japanese Language Course (N3 – N2)

This course is designed for learners who have a foundation in Japanese and want to improve their reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. The focus will be on expanding vocabulary, mastering more complex grammar, and understanding native-level content such as news, literature, and conversations.

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📝 Course Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:
✅ Read and understand longer passages in Japanese (news articles, short stories, essays)
✅ Use 800–1,000+ Kanji characters confidently
✅ Engage in conversations on various topics using natural expressions
✅ Comprehend and respond to TV shows, podcasts, and native speech
✅ Master intermediate-to-advanced grammar structures

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📖 Course Structure

📌 Level N3 (Upper-Beginner to Intermediate)

🔹 Reading & Writing

• Recognize and write 650–800 Kanji
• Read and understand short news articles, blogs, advertisements
• Write simple essays and opinion-based texts

🔹 Grammar & Sentence Structure

• Master complex particles (ながら, という, によって, のに)
• Expressing conditions (たら, ば, と)
• Using passive and causative verbs (される, させる)
• Combining sentences naturally (～ても, ～のに, ～ながら)
• Giving reasons and explanations (ので, から, ために)

🔹 Speaking & Listening

• Conversing smoothly about daily life, hobbies, work, and travel
• Expressing opinions, emotions, and preferences confidently
• Understanding slow-spoken news, radio programs, and YouTube videos
• Using 敬語 (keigo – polite/honorific speech) in formal situations

🔹 Vocabulary & Expressions

• Learning 3,500+ vocabulary words
• Common idioms and set phrases (～わけだ, ～に違いない, ～べき)
• Business and casual conversation expressions

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📌 Level N2 (Advanced-Intermediate)

🔹 Reading & Writing

• Read and analyze newspapers, essays, and fiction
• Understand nuanced expressions and idioms
• Write formal letters, reports, and detailed essays

🔹 Grammar & Sentence Structure

• Complex sentence patterns (～わけではない, ～とは限らない, ～ざるを得ない)
• Expressing assumptions, intentions, and uncertainty
• Using advanced passive and causative-passive forms
• Mastering formal, honorific (尊敬語), and humble (謙譲語) speech

🔹 Speaking & Listening

• Holding deep conversations about culture, current events, and opinions
• Speaking fluently with native speakers at normal speed
• Understanding TV dramas, movies, and complex interviews

🔹 Vocabulary & Expressions

• Expanding knowledge to 6,000+ words and 1,000+ Kanji
• Business and workplace Japanese expressions
• Nuanced words for politeness, emotions, and logic

Advanced Level Japanese Language Course (N1)

This course is designed for learners who have a strong foundation in Japanese and want to achieve fluency. The focus is on mastering complex grammar, advanced vocabulary, and natural expressions used by native speakers in academic, business, and daily settings.

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📝 Course Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:
✅ Read and comprehend newspapers, novels, academic papers, and business documents
✅ Recognize and use 2,000+ Kanji characters and 10,000+ vocabulary words
✅ Understand spoken Japanese at native speed, including idiomatic expressions
✅ Speak fluently in formal and informal settings
✅ Write well-structured essays, reports, and professional emails

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📖 Course Structure

📌 Advanced Japanese (N1 Level)

🔹 Reading & Writing

• Read and analyze newspaper editorials, literature, scientific papers
• Comprehend nuanced and implicit meanings in long passages
• Write formal reports, research papers, and persuasive essays

🔹 Grammar & Sentence Structure

• Master complex expressions (～に至る, ～を余儀なくされる, ～をもって)
• Use formal and academic sentence patterns naturally
• Understand historical and literary expressions
• Differentiate between 近い意味の文法 (similar-meaning grammar structures)

🔹 Speaking & Listening

• Debate and discuss social, political, and economic topics
• Speak with perfect politeness levels (敬語, 尊敬語, 謙譲語)
• Understand native speech at fast speed, including dialects and accents
• Deliver presentations and speeches in Japanese

🔹 Vocabulary & Expressions

• Learn 10,000+ advanced words used in media, business, and academics
• Use proverbs, idioms, and honorific expressions fluently
• Recognize on’yomi (音読み) vs. kun’yomi (訓読み) Kanji readings

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🎯 Why Take This Course?

✔️ Pass JLPT N1 (a requirement for professional jobs in Japan)
✔️ Achieve native-level fluency for work, study, and daily life
✔️ Understand complex books, films, and academic texts without translation
✔️ Improve career prospects in Japanese companies or international businesses

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