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
Late Summer Japanese (Select Levels)
August—September, 2024
These courses are equivalent to the 10-week semester courses. Levels 1, 2, and 10 are offered online, and Level 1 and 2 also in-person. Complete beginners: join us for Level 1!
Late Summer Conversational Japanese
August – September, 2024
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.
Upcoming Workshops & Events
Current Courses
Summer Japanese
May 20 – August 2, 2024
Thirteen levels of Japanese, from beginner to advanced, emphasizing conversation, listening, reading and writing. JLPT & Kanji and other special topic courses are also offered. All levels offered online, and in-person courses at select levels. Early pricing discount is available through Wednesday, May 1.
Summer Intensive Weekend Japanese
July 13, 14, 20 & 21, 2024
These concentrated courses are designed to teach beginners Japanese and emphasize conversation, listening, reading and writing. Levels 1 and 2 are offered online
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 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.
