Class Levels



Class levels vary from the elementary to the advanced.
The contents and the presentation of
the curriculum structure are organized effectively.

Elementary1 Able to express and communicate in basic everyday life situations, also able to read and write simple sentences.
This class is designed for beginners. Students will learn basic sentence structures and basic daily conversation (e.g. shopping, dining and transportation) through the situational conversation exercises and games.

Students will learn 1,000 words and 150 KANJI, and be able to read and write simple sentences by learning HIRAGANA and KATAKANA.
Elementary 2 Able to express own intentions with a certain level proficiency.
This class is designed for those who have finished the Elementary I level (according to Japanese Language Proficiency Test Level 4).
Students will learn complex sentence structures.
Students will be able to communicate in ordinary conversation (e.g. intentions, requests and invitations) through functional conversation practice and games increasing vocabulary 1500 words, and 300 more KANJI will be learnt.
Lower
Intermediate
Able to communicate freely in daily conversation.
Students will mostly understand various topics and experience daily life without difficulties. Students will master the basic grammar (according to Japanese Language Proficiency Test, Level 3) at this level, and advance and enlarge what students have learnt. Vocabulary will be extended to 3,000 words and 250 more KANJI .
Upper
Intetmediate
Able to talk and understand a certain level about present Japanese affairs.
This class is designed for those who have mastered the basic grammar (according to Japanese Language proficiency Test, Level 3). Students will be able to construct their own thoughts logically through the revision of grammar, exercises of conversation, and speech which contains social topics (e.g. health, environment). Students will learn about current affairs in Japan through TV, radio programs, and newspaper articles. And they will also learn how to use the formal expressions. Vocabulary will be extended to 6,000 words, and 800 more KANJI.
Advanced Able to talk and understand newspaper articles and authentic activities as native speakers.
This class is designed for those who have finished the intermediate class (according to Japanese Language Proficiency Test, Level 2 and over). Students will develop the formal expressions at Upper Intermediate Level. Students will be able to discuss current issues in Japan (e.g. foods, jobs, and social issues) at this level. TV and radio programs and newspaper articles are used for better understanding of current issues in Japan. Vocabulary will be extended to over 10,000 words and over 200 more KANJI.


E mail
info@jp-sji.org
T elephone
03-3232-6181 (From outside of Japan: +81-3-3232-6181)
*Ask for a receptionist

F ax
03-3232-6197 (From outside of Japan: +81-3-3232-6197)
A ddress
7F, Takadanobaba Center Building,
1-31-18 Takadanobaba, Shinjuku, Tokyo 169-0075 JAPAN