About the course
Japanese – Intermediate
This course will help students gain greater fluency and ease of communication in spoken Japanese. The focus is on building the skills needed to communicate more effectively and confidently in everyday conversations. Through vocabulary expansion, fluency-building activities, and discussions, participants will confidently express opinions and share personal experiences.
Prerequisite: for lower-intermediate to intermediate learners who are able to read and write hiragana and katakana, and have basic familiarity with spoken Japanese.
Classes start on September 18, 2025
Course taught in: 10 lessons
Price: 10,000 JPY
Days taught: Thu 18:15
Language: English/Japanese
Class List
| Week 1Get along with your classmatesGreeting and introductions / Asking about personal information / Talking about routines and habits | |
|---|---|
| Week 2 | Describing and comparing thingsDescribing and buying things/ Making comparisons |
| Week 3 | Sharing experiencesTalking about past events and personal experiences |
| Week 4 | Making decisions and expressing intentionsTalking about plans, preferences, and goals |
| Week 5 | Talking about feelings and hopesExpressing emotions/ Describing future hopes and wishes |
| Week 6 | Tidy-Up Day (review and catch-up)Talking about rules and obligations/ Giving and justifying opinions |
| Week 7 | Giving instructions and adviceAdvising, suggesting, and giving directions |
| Week 8 | Social interactionsInviting/ Refusing/ Accepting/ Thanking |
| Week 9 | Apologizing/ Congratulating |
| Week 10 | Final Discussions & Review |
Course Instructor
Akiko Mizushima
Akiko Mizushima brings a unique professional background to her Japanese language teaching, with prior experience in international banking, academic administration, and corporate management. She holds the Japanese Language Teaching Competency (JLTC) certificate and is currently completing a TESOL certification. Her Japanese classes develop learner confidence and independence, focusing on real-life communication that helps learners confidently build language skills for daily life.