Japanese Language
Japanese Language
Japanese Language
Beginner to advanced students can learn to speak, read, and write Japanese in these courses and workshops. Courses are structured across a repeating schedule of six (6) semesters each year. For upcoming semester dates, please look at the Language Center Course Schedule.
Want to hear our suggestion of what class to take based on your Japanese language goals and needs? Find out here.
Not sure what your level is? See the Japanese Level Guide or the Conversational Course Level Guide.
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Upcoming Courses
Winter Japanese (Select Levels)
December 2024– January 2025
These courses are equivalent to the 10-week semester courses. Levels 1 and 2 are offered online and in-person, and the Review: Genki II course is offered online. Complete beginners: join us for Level 1!
Winter Conversational Japanese
December 2024 – January 2025
These courses are conversation-intensive, with the aim of strengthening the student’s ability to communicate effectively. All levels are offered online, and some levels are offered in-person.
Spring Japanese
January 27 – April 7, 2025
Thirteen levels of Japanese, from beginner to advanced, emphasizing conversation, listening, reading and writing. Kanji and other special topic courses are also offered. Online and in-person courses available. Early pricing discount is available through Tuesday, January 7.
Upcoming Workshops & Events
Current Courses
Fall Japanese
September 16-December 6, 2024
Thirteen levels of Japanese, from beginner to advanced, emphasizing conversation, listening, reading and writing. JLPT and other special topic courses are also offered. Online and in-person courses available.
All Japanese Courses Offered (Year-Round)
Schedule subject to change.
Japanese
Offered in Spring, Summer and Fall; 10 weeks
See previous course page here (Spring 2024).
Conversational Japanese
Offered in Late Spring, Late Summer and Winter; 5 weeks
See previous course page here (Summer 2023).
Japanese (Select Levels)
Offered in Late Spring, Late Summer and Winter; 5 weeks
See previous course page here (Summer 2023).
Intensive Weekend Japanese
Offered in Spring, Summer and Fall; 2 weekends
See previous course page here (Spring 2024).
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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.
