Language Center
Language Center
Language Center
Founded in 1972, the Japan Society Language Center is the premier Japanese language center in New York City, offering 13 comprehensive levels and six semesters each year. Also offered are specialized language and culture courses and workshops including Shodo courses which introduce the art of Japanese calligraphy, a Teacher Training program providing the tools for teaching Japanese, and English language classes uniquely created for Japanese native speakers.
Named by New York Magazine as one of the Best Language Classes in New York!
日本人対象のプログラムは、バイリンガル講師による英会話教室及び日本語教師養成講座の二つがあります。
Beginner to advanced courses led by highly experienced instructors.
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Small group courses designed for all levels.
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Explore hiragana, kanji, trial lessons and more.
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Japanese-Language Teacher Training
実践重視のコースで日本語教授法の基礎スキルを学びましょう。
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日英バイリンガルの大人気アメリカ人講師・ベン先生による日本語話者対象の英会話。
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Language courses for students in middle and high school. Beginners and experienced students welcomed.
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Japanese Level Guide (Numbered Levels)
Japanese Level Guide (Conversational Levels)
See what the Language Center is offering yearly at a glance:
Language Center Yearly Schedule
About Us
Meet the Language Center instructors and staff:
Instructors & Staff
Become a Japan Society member and enjoy up to 15% off on Japanese language classes as well as access to other members-only exclusives.
Top Image: Daphne Youree.
Japan Society’s 120th anniversary initiatives and related programs are generously supported by Champion Sponsor, MUFG Bank, Ltd.; Advocate Sponsor, Mizuho Americas; and Friend Sponsor, Mitsubishi Corporation (Americas).
Japan Society programs are supported by 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.