Fall Intensive Weekend Japanese
Course Information
PLEASE NOTE: These courses will be conducted online via Zoom. To participate fully, you will need the use of a device with internet access, microphone, and camera (such as a laptop, smartphone, or tablet). Please note that all times listed are New York time (ET).
These concentrated courses are designed to teach beginners Japanese and emphasize conversation, listening, reading and writing. These courses are great for people who need to learn basic Japanese at an accelerated pace. They are also useful for people with weekday schedule conflicts, those who missed the start of the 10-week semester, or for students who need some review before proceeding to the next level. Students can easily progress from these courses into our weekday courses.
These courses are designed for adults aged 18 and above.
For a printer friendly version of these courses, please click here: 2024 Fall Intensive Japanese Weekend Courses (PDF).
Course Descriptions
Intensive Weekend Japanese Level 1-A
Saturdays & Sundays, November 2, 3, 9 & 10, 11 am-4:30 pm ETONLINE·4 Classes·Momoyo Kitaura
* There will be an hour break for lunch from 1 to 2 pm and a short break during the afternoon period.
(for beginning students with no previous background in Japanese)
The course is designed to introduce elementary Japanese. Basic vocabulary, grammar and sentence structures will be taught in romaji (Japanese written phonetically in the Roman alphabet) so students can carry on a simple conversation. Hiragana and some introductory kanji will be introduced.
Students will be introduced to the following:- X wa Y desu.
- Question sentences
- This/that/which
- Here/there/over there/where
- Verb conjugation (present tense)
- Sentence particles
Required textbook: Genki I (3rd Edition) (Ch. 1, 2 & 3)Intensive Weekend Japanese Level 2-A
Saturdays & Sundays, November 2, 3, 9 & 10, 11 am-4:30 pm ETONLINE·4 classes·Yukie Yamaguchi
* There will be an hour break for lunch from 1 to 2 pm and a short break during the afternoon period.
(Prerequisite: Japanese 1 or equivalent; most importantly, students must understand how to use the particles wa, o, de, ni, and e, and be able to make sentences such as, “I eat a sandwich at a restaurant at 1 o’clock.” For a full list of grammar patterns covered in Level 1, see Level Guide (Numbered Levels). Recognition of hiragana is also expected.)
Students will continue to develop their beginners’ level language skills in basic Japanese as they begin to apply the past tense and are introduced to new words, grammar, and expressions. Recognition of hiragana is expected as less romaji will be used. Katakana and a few more kanji will be introduced.
Students will be introduced to the following:- X ga arimasu/imasu.
- Location description
- Adjectives (present and past tense)
- Suki (na)/ Kirai (na)
- -shimashou ka
Required textbook: Genki I (3rd Edition) (Ch. 4 & 5)
Tuition
Non-members: $360
Japan Society members: $310
Inclusive of fees, where applicable.
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How to Register
Classes fill up quickly! To guarantee a seat in the class, please register as soon as possible.
Registration is accepted online (preferred) or by phone only at (212) 715-1269 or (212) 715-1293, or in-person (please inquire for hours).
New students with no previous background in Japanese should enroll in a Level 1 course. Students with some background should refer to the Japanese Level Guide or course textbooks to determine the most appropriate class. (The Level Guide can also be found on the Language Center homepage.) 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 Senior Director. Please email [email protected] to schedule.
Registrants will receive a Welcome Email and Zoom link from [email protected] on:
- the afternoon of Friday, November 1, 2024 (the business day before courses begin)
Questions? Please email us at [email protected], or call (212) 715-1269 or (212) 715-1293.
Additional Information
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations are accepted until 12 pm ET, the business day before the course begins. The Language Center’s business days are Monday – Friday, except for most federal holidays. After this deadline, cancellations are not accepted and tuition is not refundable or transferable for any reason (including for credit). Upon cancellation, the tuition paid minus a service charge ($20 for courses) will be refunded. Cancellations are only accepted via phone.
Japan Society also reserves the right to cancel any course if sufficient enrollment is not obtained. In such cases, students already enrolled will receive full refunds (no service charge).
By registering for a course, you accept and agree to the above terms of the cancellation policy.
We do not record these classes, and recording of these classes is prohibited.
Required Textbooks
Please do your best to have your textbook by the first day of the course.
A limited supply of textbooks is available for purchase at the Language Center on select days. Please contact the office to arrange purchase and pick-up.
You may also purchase your book in advance from an outside vendor. Either a digital or print textbook is fine.
GENKI I (An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese), 3rd Edition
published by The Japan Times | ISBN: 978-4789017305
Price at Japan Society: $45
*We strongly recommend purchasing the 3rd Edition. Please note that the 2nd Edition has some differences, including page numbers, examples, etc., and is not recommended for this reason.
Instructors
Momoyo Kitaura
Momoyo Kitaura has a BA from Tokyo Woman’s Christian University. She has been a certified Oral Proficiency…
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Yukie Yamaguchi
Yukie Yamaguchi has a BA in Foreign Languages (specializing in English) from Bukkyo University in Kyoto…
Learn MoreJapan Society programs are made possible by leadership support from Booth Ferris Foundation and the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. Support for Japan Society’s Language Center is provided, in part, by Mark F. Goldfield and Mary E. Hatch; Christopher Hong; Steven Giordano; and Dr. Bic Kanayjorn.
