Japanese Classes in Boston, MA

After GENKI 1 and 2, please join this class before heading to Advanced Class.  Textbook: TOBIRA

Learning materials in this class are CDs, Newspapers, DVDs, fiction books, magazines, and TV programs. Text will be pulled from applicable materials based on student needs. Our goal is to verbalize abstract expressions and ideas. Equivalent in Proficiency Test N-3.

Our goal is to complete this best-selling textbook. You will speak basic Japanese and be able to read the Japanese syllabaries. Textbook:  "Japanese for Busy People" Book 1  (Kana or Romanized)  GENKI-I

Transitional course from intermediate to advanced level. Focus on reading and conversation in order to gain fluency and a larger vocabulary.  Textbook: provided by the instructor

Focus on reading and conversation in order to gain more fluency and a larger vocabulary.  Textbook: Short Stories by Keigo Higashino

The goal is to improve vocabulary and fluency for daily and business Japanese conversation.   For those who have completed 3-B, or its equivalent.   Textbook: Japanese for Busy People, Book 3

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

The goal is to improve vocabulary and fluency for daily and business Japanese conversation.   Prerequisite: For those who have completed 2-C, or its equivalent.   Textbook: Japanese for Busy People, Book 3

Class work concentrates on more advanced grammar and better listening/speaking skills.   For those who have completed 2-A, or its equivalent.  Textbook: Japanese for Busy People, Book 2

Class work concentrates on more advanced grammar and better listening/speaking skills.   For those who have completed 2-B, or its equivalent.   Textbook: Japanese for Busy People, Book 2

Class work concentrates on “survival spoken Japanese” for everyday situations. The basic writing system will also be introduced.   For those who have completed 1-A, or its equivalent.   Textbook: Japanese for Busy People, Book 1

Class work concentrates on “survival spoken Japanese” for everyday situations. The basic writing system will also be introduced.   For those who have completed 1-B, or its equivalent.    Textbook: Japanese for Busy People, Book 1

Class work concentrates on “survival spoken Japanese” for everyday situations. The basic writing system will also be introduced.   For those who speak little, or no Japanese.   Textbook: Japanese for Busy People, Book 1

We have three Conversation Classes. If you would like to go to Japan in the near future and have limited time to study, these classes are ideal. No reading or writing is required, and there is no textbook. Just join the class. Enjoy Japanese while you are in Boston!

Our goal is to be able to maintain a basic daily life in Japan. More conversation and kanji will be introduced. Text:  GENKI-2  "Japanese for Busy People" Book 2 and Book 3