Japanese 201 Intermediate I

▷ What you will learn

• Potential form
• Volitional form
• 〜なら
• 〜そうです / 〜そうな〜 
• 〜し、〜し、〜。
• 〜てみる
• あげる / くれる / もらう
• 〜たらどうですか
• 〜かもしれません
• 〜がほしい
• 〜と思っています
• 〜ておく
• 〜予定です
• 〜てあげる / もらう / くれる
• 〜ていただけませんか
• 〜てくれませんか 
• 〜てくれない？
• 〜てすみませんでした
• おごる／ごちそうする
•  〜といい
• (short form)時、〜
• Periodにfrequency
• Use natural expressions in conversation
• Changing adjectives into adverbs
• Modifying nouns with clauses
• Nominalizing adjective
• Extensive usage of けど / が
• Meaning of できる
• Instrument-related verbs
• だ
• Counters (個・冊・匹・本・台・枚）
• Amount も / Amount しか〜ない
• 〜目 suffix
• Useful phrases and vocabulary at the bank and hotel
• Japanese eras and zodiac signs
• Different lodging options in Japan
• Understand Japanese gift-giving etiquette
• Seasonal events in Japan

After the successful completion of this course, you’ll be able to…

• Confidently talk about abilities, preferences, and conditions.
• Engage in casual conversations with natural expressions.
• Describe the location, appearance, and actions of people or things.
• List multiple reasons for your actions or opinions.
• Handle practical situations like banking, lodging, and gift-giving in Japan.
• Express desires, intentions, and plans for the future.
• Use counters, suffixes, and expressions to count and describe.
• Talk about Japanese cultural events and traditions.
• Make polite or casual requests, apologies, and suggestions.
• Discuss sensory perceptions and qualities in everyday contexts.
• Feel at ease using casual Japanese while understanding its nuances.
• and so much more!

▷ What’s included

• 14 live lessons (120 minutes once a week for 14 weeks)
• 3-4 teachers in each class for personalized feedback during group and pair work
• Private office hour meetings for extra Q&A and practice
• Access to the class slide forever 
• Interactive writing and speaking homework every week
• Weekly personalized feedback on speaking and writing homework (video or PDF style)
• Access to online vocabulary flashcards with audio recordings
• Invitation to a Discord group chat with fellow learners
• Lifelong access to class recordings and materials for review
• Exclusive invitations to offline events
• A supportive, global community where students connect and make lasting friendships

▷ Who is this course for?

• Learners who have completed GENKI I or have a similar foundational understanding of Japanese (hiragana, katakana, basic grammar).
• Those who can hold basic conversations and read simple sentences in Japanese.
• Those who are ready to express more nuanced ideas in conversations and expand their intermediate Japanese skills.
• Students who want to expand their grammar knowledge and express more complex ideas.

This course includes plenty of speaking practice. If you’re unsure whether this course is right for you or feel uncertain about your speaking abilities in basic Japanese, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our team at info@nihongodekita.com for guidance.

▷ Course Information

• Language: Instruction will be given both in Japanese and English
• Start Date: January 8th, 2025 JST (January 7th, 2025 PST)
• Class Time: Wednesdays at 10:00 am – 12:00 pm JST (Tuesdays at 5:00 – 7:00 pm PST)
• Schedule: 120 minutes weekly (12 classes)
  • [JST]
  • Week 1: 2025/1/8
  • Week 2: 2025/1/15
  • Week 3: 2025/1/22
  • Week 4: 2025/1/29
  • Week 5: 2025/2/5
  • Week 6: 2025/2/12
  • (a week off)
  • Week 7: 2025/2/26
  • Week 8: 2025/3/5
  • Week 9: 2025/3/12
  • Week 10: 2025/3/19
  • Week 11: 2025/3/26
  • Week 12: 2025/4/2
  • Week 13: 2025/4/9
  • Week 14: 2025/4/16

If the class time doesn’t work for you, please join the waitlist or email me at info@nihongodekita.com.

• Instructors: Sayaka and 3 other native teachers
• Class Size: Maximum 30  students per class so that everyone can participate, interact and ask questions in class. You can also attend office hours in between classes for further questions.

▷ Course Requirements

Prerequisite: You have completed Japanese 104 Pre-Intermediate course previously or have equivalent knowledge of Japanese. (Ability to converse at a beginner level of Japanese)

If you want to consult about which course is right for you, please email me at info@nihongodekita.com.

Materials: Please make sure to get the GENKI textbook and workbook Volume 2 third edition. 

• Genki Textbook Volume 2, 3rd edition (ISBN: 978-4-7890-1732-9)
• Genki Workbook Volume 2, 3rd edition (ISBN: 978-4-7890-1733-6)

★Additional materials will be provided in class.

▷ Payment

Price: Price: $1680 $985 USD ($197 monthly if you choose our payment method “pay in 5”)

Refunds: No refunds are applicable for this course. If you cannot attend the first class, please email me beforehand to let me know.