Language Center

2021 Spring Japanese

Please Note: These courses will be conducted online via Zoom, and are a temporary substitute for our in-person courses due to COVID-19. To participate fully, you will need access to a device with internet, microphone, and camera (such as a laptop, smartphone, or tablet). Further instructions will be emailed to you the business day before your class begins. Please note that all times listed are New York time (ET). Calculate your local time

Tuition

Early Registration Discount: Through Thursday,, January 7
10-Lesson Courses (Classes once a week) Members: $270 Non-members: $310		20-Lesson Courses (Classes twice a week, or two once a week courses) Members: $460 Non-members: $520
Regular Tuition: Starting Friday, January 8
10-Lesson Courses (Classes once a week) Members: $280 Non-members: $320		20-Lesson Courses (Classes twice a week, or two once a week courses) Members: $470 Non-members: $540

At the moment, registration is only accepted online (recommended) or by phone, and we are only taking payment in the form of credit or debit cards (no checks or cash). Acceptance will be acknowledged by email. To enroll in two once-a-week courses (total of 20 lessons) at the combined discount, please call (212) 715-1269 or (212) 715-1293. Students with credit: please also call the office at (212) 715-1269 or (212) 715-1293. To purchase or renew a membership, please visit our Membership page.If you are already registering by phone for a class, you can purchase or renew a membership at the same time. For more information, please email us at language@japansociety.org, or call at (212) 715-1269. Please note that while we are working remotely, we may not always be reachable by phone.

We have been experiencing some issues with online registration and phone payment. Please try first to register online and if you have trouble submitting your registration, please email us at language@japansociety.org with your (1) name and (2) course name e.g. “Japanese 3-C”. We will temporarily reserve your spot in the course if there is availability. Once online registration is fixed, we will notify you so you can complete your registration. Thank you for understanding!

To register online, click "Register":

Course Information

Thirteen levels of Japanese are offered this spring, from beginner to advanced, emphasizing conversation, listening, reading and writing. Four kanji courses and other specialized courses, such as Japanese Society Through Manga and Culture + Current Topics, are also offered.

Students must be 16 or older to register for the courses, or 15 or older for the Casual Japanese through Anime course.

Course descriptions and schedules can be found in the drop down menus below, or see the links for the PDF version.

2021 Spring Japanese Course Info (PDF)
2021 Spring Japanese Course Schedule (PDF)

Registrants will receive course information by email from language_inquiries@japansociety.org or language@japansociety.org on:

the afternoon of Friday, January 22, 2021 (for classes beginning on Monday, January 25)
the afternoon of Monday, January 25, 2021 (for classes beginning on Tuesday, January 26)
the afternoon of Tuesday, January 26, 2021 (for classes beginning on Wednesday, January 27)
the afternoon of Wednesday, January 27, 2021 (for classes beginning on Thursday, January 28)
the afternoon of Thursday, January 28, 2021 (for classes beginning on Friday, January 29)

Not sure where to begin? New Language Center students with no previous background in Japanese should enroll in a Level 1 course. Students with some background should refer to the Level Guide or course textbooks to determine the most appropriate class. There is no placement exam. If you are still not sure of your level, it may be possible to schedule a level assessment by phone with the Director. Please email language@japansociety.org to schedule.

Introductory Level

Japanese 1

Special Beginner Class: Anime

Japanese 1 & 2

Beginner

Japanese 2

Japanese 3

Japanese 3 & 4

Advanced Beginner Level

Japanese 4

Japanese 5

Japanese 5 & 6

Intermediate Level

Special Intermediate Class: Anime

Advanced Intermediate Level

Japanese 9

Grand Review

Japanese 10

Special Topic: Japanese Level 10

Advanced Level

Japanese 11

Special Topic: Japanese Level 11

Courses above Level 9 and JLPT & Kanji courses are designed to be taken repeatedly. Enrollment in a JLPT or Kanji course is recommended for students at these levels.
Special topic courses are also offered at level 10 and above. These topics will change/rotate periodically. Regular courses level 11 and above titled Culture + Current Topics will likely be offered every semester

(Prerequisite: Minimum of three semesters of Japanese 10 or equivalent; meets once a week online, 10 lessons).

One of the most successful, highly-developed storytelling tools in Japan is manga. In this class, we will read revealing stories to examine various aspects of Japanese society. In addition to engaging in lively discussions, students will practice colloquialism as well as keigo. Manga is especially rich with onomatopoeia. Imagine being stranded in a haunted mansion, chill running down your spine, hearing every creak of the floor boards. Onomatopoeia gives you that impact. It lets you experience the world with all your heightened senses. Most importantly, the compelling stories you’ll read in this class will motivate you to continue learning more Japanese.

This class will be particularly helpful in reinforcing these skill sets:

単語: Learn a wide range of vocabulary and expressions
音読: Read aloud and act with your voice
文化: Learn about the complex relationships of family, friends, and others
会話: Discuss social and cultural implications and express your point of view
読解: Read various genres and recognize the central themes and character motivation

11-C: 漫画で読む日本社会 Japanese Society Through Manga
Mondays, 1/25—4/5 (no class 2/15)
6:30-8:20 PM Instructor: Kurahara
Class full; to be added to the waitlist please email language@japansociety.org call 212-715-1269.
11-D: 漫画で読む日本社会 Japanese Society Through Manga
Tuesdays, 1/26—3/30
12-1:50 PM Instructor: Kurahara

Special Topic: Japanese Level 12

Japanese 13

Kanji Courses

Textbooks

The following textbooks are required. Until further notice, textbooks are not available for purchase at the Language Center. Please purchase your book in advance from an outside vendor. Either a digital or print textbook is fine.

Discount Offer: For students of the 2021 Spring semester, we can provide a code for a 10% textbook discount at the Kinokuniya USA Webstore. Please contact us if you are interested. Upon confirming your registration we will send you the information.

Levels 1, 1&2, and 2:

*NEW GENKI I (An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese), 3rd Edition

published by The Japan Times

ISBN: 978-4789017305

Levels 3-5:

GENKI I (An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese), 2nd Edition

published by The Japan Times

ISBN: 978-4789014403

Levels 6-9:

GENKI II (An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese), 2nd Edition

published by The Japan Times

ISBN: 978-4789014434

Level 10:

An Integrated Approach to Intermediate Japanese (Revised Edition)

published by The Japan Times

ISBN: 978-4789013079

Instructors

All of Japan Society's instructors are native Japanese. For more information about our instructors, please see the Instructors & Staff page.

PLEASE NOTE

Tuition is non-refundable and non-transferable (including for credit) for any reason after 12 pm, the business day before your class starts. All refunds are subject to a $20 service charge, including those requested by the deadline date. No partial registration or auditing is permitted. Please note that cancellations are accepted by phone only. Cancellations via e-mail are not accepted. Japan Society reserves the right to cancel any course if sufficient enrollment is not obtained. In such a case, students already enrolled will receive full refunds. Students must be 16 or older to register for courses, or 15 or older for the Casual Japanese through Anime course.

Calendar of Events

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Visitor Information

Japan Society Language Center and C.V. Starr Library
333 East 47th Street
New York, NY 10017

Language Center Hours:
Monday—Friday, 10:30 AM—6:30 PM

Contact:
Phone: (212) 715-1269
Email: language@japansociety.org

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Language Center

2021 Spring Japanese

Tuition

Course Information

Introductory Level

Beginner

Advanced Beginner Level

Intermediate Level

Advanced Intermediate Level

Advanced Level

Kanji Courses

Textbooks

Instructors

PLEASE NOTE

Calendar of Events

January 2021

Live Webinar & Workshop

Visitor Information