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Japanese for Teens
Beginners classes taught in English

We would love to offer young people a place to meet others with the same interest in Japanese. Feel free to contact us and book a free trial lesson.

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The following classes are all small and have friendly atmospheres. Tutors use different approaches to teaching, depending on the learning objectives.​

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About this course

  • Japanese classes for secondary school students

  • Small groups

  • Online lesson

  • 1hour on Saturday mornings

  • Term fees: £220  for 10 weeks

  • Experienced teachers with DBS​

Goals

The majority of students in these courses do not aim to sit the exams. Their motivations and achievements can be travelling to Japan, working part-time using Japanese, applying for a Japanese course at university or developing friendships through Japanese. Students who take the Duke of Edinburgh Award at school often choose Japanese as their new skill.

GCSE Japanese

Guidance on GCSE Japanese is provided if the student wishes to do so. There are two levels, Foundation Tier (1-5) and Higher Tier (1-9). The Foundation Tier is a reasonable test to try after 3 years of studying Japanese if the timing works. Higher Tier is recommended for those who are dedicated and have more time, i.e. 3 hours a week for 3 to 4 years. The Higher Tier requires three times more kanji than the Foundation Tier.  

Classes

All classes: Saturday mornings, 1h

Term fees: £220 for 10 weeks

Teachers: Experienced in teaching Japanese, fluent in Japanese

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Timetable and Availability

 Japanese Entry 

Saturday 10-11am Online

  • Students can read Hiragana mostly and are learning Katakana

  • Textbook: Marugoto A1

  • Availability  - Yes

 Japanese Beginner 1 

Saturday 9-10am Online

  • Started September 2023

  • Students can read Hiragana and Katakana comfortably

  • Textbook: Marugoto A1 Midway

  • Required reading skills and knowledge

はじめまして。わたしは エリーです。かぞくは 3にんです。イギリスにすんでいます。ハンバーガーがすきです。あさごはんは パンと たまごです。にくは すきじゃないです。わたしのうちはふるいです。いぬがいます。わたしのへやにしゃしんがあります。まいにち7時におきます。7じはんにあさごはんを食べます。

Japanese Beginner 2

Saturday 9-10 am Online

  • Suitable for those with study experience

  • Textbook: Marugoto A1 finished, Nihongo Kantan

  • Required reading skills and knowledge

私は エリーです。学生です。まんがを読むことが好きです。日本語を勉強しています。私の学校はおおきくて、あたらしいです。私はきのう学校のともだちとえいがを見ました。おもしろかったです。(Verb in Dictionary form and てform, Adjective negative, past and てform)​

  • Learning towards GCSE Summer 2026 

  • Availability  - Yes​

Japanese Upper Beginner

Saturday 11 am-12 pm Online

  • Suitable for those with study experience

  • Not for exams but high standard

  • Textbook: Marugoto A2-1 Midway

  • Required reading skills and knowledge

私は エリーです。学生です。まんがを読むことが好きです。日本語を勉強しています。私の学校はおおきくて、あたらしいです。私はきのう学校のともだちとえいがを見ました。おもしろかったです。(Verb in Dictionary form and てform, Adjective negative, past and てform)​

  • Availability  - Yes

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