Japanese Course: Intermediate

Expand on your work skills and open doors to new opportunities by learning to speak Japanese with our comprehensive Japanese language short courses online and in Sydney!

Go beyond the basics to build your vocabulary and fluency for a more rewarding level of conversation in Japanese and learn how to communicate with others about your hobbies and activities, likes and dislikes or how to ask for help when needed.

This Intermediate Japanese Language Course is for you if you have prior experience with Japanese and have completed at least 40 hours of previous language learning. This course will build upon your existing knowledge and help you develop a deeper understanding of the Japanese language, focusing on improving your speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. 

By the end of the course, you will be able to engage in more complex conversations, read authentic Japanese texts, and express your thoughts and ideas more effectively in Japanese.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

• talk about leisure and travelling, work and hobbies, habits, likes and dislikes, etc.
• deal with emergency situations while travelling or at home
• employ more advanced conversational skills, grammar constructions and patterns
• have improved reading skills sufficient to understand general ideas and details
• have improved listening skills appropriate for travel, exchanging ideas with friends and co-workers
• build composed sentences, using present progressive tense, negative verb forms, making suggestions and plans
• further your knowledge about the Japanese culture, etiquette and cultural norms

Course content

Topics

• Work and employment
• Leisure and travelling
• Hobbies and activities
• Habits
• Likes and dislikes
• Hospital and emergency situations
• Transportation
• Location and giving direction
• Recognise Japanese signs
• Invite and reject/accept invitations

Grammar

• Sentence structure
• Present progressive tense
• Negative verb form

Ideal for

• Students who have attended our Japanese Course: Beginners Level 2 or equivalent
• Students who have completed approximately 40 hours of previous Japanese language study.

Course Materials

Textbook

Please purchase the course textbook, which is used for Beginners, Level 2, and Level 3.

Japanese for Busy People 1 (4th Edition, Romanized Version)
ISBN: 9781568366197

We recommend purchasing your textbook after your course has been confirmed (usually within three working days of the proposed start). The textbook is not included in the enrolment fee. 

Certificate of completion

Achievement Recognition

Upon successfully completing the course with at least 80% attendance, you will receive a Certificate of Attendance. This certificate serves as a testament to your commitment and effort in mastering the Japanese language. It can be a valuable addition to your resume, showcasing your dedication to personal and professional growth.

Additional information

• Course delivery: Fully online through interactive virtual classrooms.
• Certificate: A certificate of completion will be provided to students who successfully finish the course.

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