Language Center

Open Courses

Shodo: Japanese Calligraphy

These hands-on workshops will introduce the techniques of shodō (Japanese calligraphy). Students at any level are welcome, and Japanese language skills are not required.

Japanese Courses

Thirteen levels of Japanese are offered this fall, from beginner to advanced, emphasizing conversation, listening, reading and writing. Four JLPT courses and other specialized courses, such as Anime and Breaking News in Japan are also offered.

Business Etiquette

Learn basic Japanese phrases and behavioral skills needed in Japanese corporate environments, including practical expressions, business card exchange, proper bowing and more.

English Conversation
英会話教室

Beginner and intermediate/advanced English as a Second Language (ESL) conversation. 日本人の学習者向けに作られた初級、及び中／上級の英会話教室です。

Japanese-Language Teacher Training: Introductory
日本語教師養成講座：初級

This 30-hour intensive course for native or fluent speakers of Japanese provides participants who have had little or no formal training in teaching Japanese with the basic classroom techniques necessary to teach Japanese in the U.S. No prior teaching experience is required.

A Crash Course for Travelers to Japan

A quick introduction to Japanese as well as Japanese customs, helpful for first-time and veteran travelers to Japan alike. Participants learn basic Japanese phrases for greeting, ordering food, shopping and other aspects of daily life.

Getting Started

Japanese Level Guide—find out which level of study is for you!

Instructors & Staff—meet our teachers!

2017 Language Center Schedule—schedule for Japanese, Shodo, English, Teacher Training, and more for 2017!

FAQs—see our Frequently Asked Questions for answers to your registration questions!

Video Lessons

Uki Uki - NihonGO + Culture
Learn Japanese with Japan Society in a series of all new videos! Let us teach language and culture through fun and simple lessons.

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Language Videos

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