NEWS

You can participate even if you are a complete beginner in Japanese.
Japanese Language School Affiliated with Tokyo International UniversityShort-Term Experience Program for students with zero Japanese proficiency (beginners).
While our other courses require a certain level of Japanese proficiency upon enrollment, this program is designed for:
　・ Those who are learning Japanese for the first time
　・ Those who have studied a little but can hardly speak
to experience the Japanese language and life in Japan.

■ What You Can Do in This Program
　Even during a short stay in Japan, while experiencing daily life
　・ Enjoy shopping in Japan
　・ Explore tourist sites freely
　This program aims to help you acquire the minimum Japanese conversation skills needed to get by in daily life to meet these needs.
　Classes focus on conversation,
　・ You will learn to read and write Hiragana and Katakana
　・ Reading and writing Kanji are not included in the curriculum

■ Program Features
　・ Uses a Can-do-based teaching method, emphasizing the improvement of communication skills in Japanese
　・ Focuses on conversation practice based on real-life situations
　・ Content designed so that even beginners can participate with confidence

■ Course Content
　・ Basic greetings and self-introductions
　・ Phrases necessary for daily life
　・ Conversation practice
　・ Simple grammar and vocabulary
　・ Numbers and time
　・ Reading Hiragana and Katakana

■ Differences from the Regular Course
Our regular course is designed for students aiming to enter university or graduate school and requires a certain level of Japanese proficiency upon admission.
On the other hand, Short-Term Experience Program is an experiential program intended for beginners in Japanese language learning and is not designed for academic advancement or exam preparation. The program focuses on Japanese conversation useful in daily life, such as shopping and sightseeing.
*This program is not intended for admission to the regular curriculum.

■ Course Periods and Times
　・ Session 1: May 11 – June 12
　・ Session 2: July 6 – August 10
　・ Session 3: August 17 – September 18
　Time: 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM(including a 15-minute break)

■ Inquiries
　If you wish to participate or would like more details, please feel free to contact us via:
　　・　The “Contact Us” form on our school’s website
　　・　Or your nearest overseas office
　

　This program is recommended for those who want to experience life in Japan as a first step in learning Japanese.